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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 12:28 AM
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12a turbo question

Hey guys been awhile since ive been on here. the v8 swap never happend cause i got the 12a running. But now i want a lil more power im heavily favoring turbo but i need some help. Ive already searched and couldnt find what i needed so ill ask. Is the 13b and 12a exhaust manifold the same bolt pattern or does anyone make a turbo manifold for the 12a ? If i overlooked where this has been answered before point me there please. thanx for any help
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 12:43 AM
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Yeah it's been covered. The 13B manifold would need to be modified to fit a 12A. There are some guys on here that make custom 12A Turbo headers. Welcome back. I'm happy to the see the V8 swap fell thru. Post pictures of the 7
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 12:46 AM
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yea ill try and get pics up tomorrow
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 02:47 PM
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that's good a ****'ed on doesent belong in an rx7 anyway..no the 13b and 12a exhaust mani's are not interchangeable, and would have to be modified to fit..even then, your going to have to modify the intake mani and possibly the carb to fit. pm 680rwhp12a he would know everything you need to know about turboing your 12a. and maybe he can hook you up with some stuff to do so as well.

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Hey guys been awhile since ive been on here. the v8 swap never happend cause i got the 12a running. But now i want a lil more power im heavily favoring turbo but i need some help. Ive already searched and couldnt find what i needed so ill ask. Is the 13b and 12a exhaust manifold the same bolt pattern or does anyone make a turbo manifold for the 12a ? If i overlooked where this has been answered before point me there please. thanx for any help
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 03:45 PM
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some older pics from when i first got it only rust on the car is on top of the passenger fender
http://img84.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rx7010hp4.jpg
http://profile.imageshack.us/user/we.../rx7005yh0.jpg
http://profile.imageshack.us/user/we.../rx7002pc6.jpg
http://profile.imageshack.us/user/we.../rx7001rj1.jpg
http://profile.imageshack.us/user/we.../rx7009st5.jpg

dash is perfect not a crack on it only flaw with the interior is the drivers seat is torn
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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the rims are american racing spectre i guess they are hard to find but i duuno
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 10:35 PM
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Very clean SA. If you haven't already, register it in the SA/FB Vin Registry
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NJ Turbo

Here Is A 13b 4 P0rt Cartech Turbo System $1300
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 02:42 PM
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Here Is A 13b 4 P0rt Cartech Turbo System $1300
yea i got a 12a engine though so that wont do me any good
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 03:00 PM
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THATS MY INTAKE SET UP!!!

Thanks for posting that, thats the first time I've seen another 40IDF set up identical to mine. Except I only have the Weber and manifold, none of the turbo components.

The must have made a 13b and 12a model

Here's mine, evidence that it will fit a 12a, not quite as shiny...




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