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13b -> 79' 12a?

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Old 01-03-03, 03:14 PM
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13b -> 79' 12a?

Yeah, so here's the deal.

It turns out that I'll be driving this '79, so I really want to make it mine. I want to make it the ultimate sleeper (NO V8s please! ).

I don't know much about cars, as sad as it is. I'm really trying to learn, so I'm here to ask questions.

Now, what is involved with swapping a 13b into a 12a? I know they mount differently, but that's not much of a problem, is it? I saw the mounting brackets.

So, what kind of 13b can I dump into my 79? Are there any restrictions? What if I want it turbo?

I was under the impression that after I buy a new engine, I'd need to get an accomodating transmission, and new exhaust? Si?

How much do you think, throwing the best 13b I could into the 79, with all necessary parts (trans,exhas), would run me?

Please teach me, I have lots to learn
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Might want to investigate the Turbo II threads... with the exception of the 13B from the 84-85 GSL-SE, the mounts moved substantially.
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just get a racing beat mounting plate, use a 12a frontcover, and use a GSL-SE oil pan and It will drop right in.
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Driven a turbo FB lately?

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Oh no , not another one of these posts... Man Im gonna have to do a write up on this... If you want a nice sleeper see my sig, that will give you the ingredients for one... But the cost of the ingredients will be the sum of around 10k or so, with you doing the labor
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Originally posted by MIKE-P-28
If you want a nice sleeper see my sig, that will give you the ingredients for one...

nice sig. short and to the point (yes.. i am trying to sarcastically point out that you did not post it).



but to the point. there is an abundance of information floating around the forum. if you take the time to search for it, i am sure that you will find everything that you are looking for
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Driven a turbo FB lately?

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Oooops , LOL

Here ya go
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