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Old 02-04-10, 09:48 PM
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13b 4 port to 12a?

How much different is the mount for a 13b 4 port intake from a 12a? Could one be modified to fit a 12a? From the look of it (Idon't have one of each to compare) the ports on a 12a are taller, but they look very similar. I've got a 12a, and can only find the manifdolds I like in a 13b 4 port. Any way to get there? Without swapping motors! LOL
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pix of my 12-A to 13-B adapter plate. hope you got the hint

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I don't suppose you made 2????
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OOPS! that's a 12a intake to a 13b block right? So I need one the other way.
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If it's symmetrical, maybe you can just flip it, ey?
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i believe tweakit.net sells the adapter plates as well.
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I wonder what it would cost to have one made? It looks like it would be pretty easy for someone with a cnc or waterjet. Anyone here do that kinda thing?
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Originally Posted by SirCygnus
i believe tweakit.net sells the adapter plates as well.
I looked, thiers go from 13b 6 port to 4 port and from 12a to 13bt also 13bt to 4 port. basically everything EXCEPT for 13b 4 port to 12a.
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Funny thing is I thought this would be a common thing, it would sure open up options for 12a guys. Wish I had the equipment to cut some myself.
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Mel, how thick is your adapter? I may need to make one to go from an old school 4-port 13B intake to an S4 TII keg. With hole saw bits, carbide burs and a drill press one shouldn't be that hard to make.
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Originally Posted by trochoid
Mel, how thick is your adapter? I may need to make one to go from an old school 4-port 13B intake to an S4 TII keg. With hole saw bits, carbide burs and a drill press one shouldn't be that hard to make.
my thoughts exactly. i know i could make one.
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Originally Posted by trochoid
Mel, how thick is your adapter? I may need to make one to go from an old school 4-port 13B intake to an S4 TII keg. With hole saw bits, carbide burs and a drill press one shouldn't be that hard to make.

I will let you know this weekend Prof T. I have another 12-A to 6port manifold, this is about 1" thick. I've asked Tulsa @ RX-3club.net if he can make one for TII to old 4port as I need the same. If you or Michael can make it, I need one for my TII street legal conversion. All you need is the plate, old 4port intake gasket and TII gasket for the outer. Im a nub when it comes to fabrication/machine work
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I'd be happy to make one but since I'm now stuck in this little apartment and my tools are scattered around in storage places, the only thing I get to wok on now days is trimming my beard.
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Any small machine shop could make you one. I know a guy online that might would make them would just have to ask him.

You might ask Billy at respeed bet he could or knows someone.


I also have a 12a to 13b 4port, got it with a car, no clue where he got it years ago.
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Originally Posted by trochoid
Mel, how thick is your adapter? I may need to make one to go from an old school 4-port 13B intake to an S4 TII keg. With hole saw bits, carbide burs and a drill press one shouldn't be that hard to make.
from fabbing my intake, thickness has to be enough to accomidate the bolt heads, but other than that really isnt important, there is a TON of space to the side
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you guys gave me the confidence to do it. so I will go and get the 1/2 aluminum plate and I will cut it myself. ooopss, may as well add a case of heine. i work better drunk LOL
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An rx4 intake will let you mount a Nikki on a old school 4-port 13b. The rx4 Hitachi has wider bolt spacing but the same bore spacing. Drilling and tapping 4 new mount stud holes lets you use standard nikkis or hitachis. I have been using a modded nikki mounted to a rx4 intake to fuel 4-port 13b for abotu 30k miles.
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Awsome!

Originally Posted by OldSchoolMel
you guys gave me the confidence to do it. so I will go and get the 1/2 aluminum plate and I will cut it myself. ooopss, may as well add a case of heine. i work better drunk LOL
Make an extra and let me know what you want for it. please!(13b 4 port to 12a)
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that will be very interesting to see since the adapter plate wlll be wider than 12-a motor.
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Question wider?

Originally Posted by OldSchoolMel
that will be very interesting to see since the adapter plate wlll be wider than 12-a motor.
How much wider IS a 13b 4 port than a 12a? I was under the impression they were fairly close in size/width.
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Mazdatrix makes those adapters. They dont list them
in there catalog but they do in their price list.
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I looked at thier price list, (twice) but couldn't find it. LOL If the adapter is too wide, as Mel was pointing out, I may have to figure out something else. Or just stick to tried and true. I was just hoping to "take a walk on the wild side" with this one. LOL
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