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Old 03-14-10, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 85TIIDEVIL
That doesn't make any sense... I'm not bashing your response at all, it's just now I am sure that it "WAS" what you intended to actually say.

I could understand if maybe it was because the stock EFI of your Series 4 TII is something you don't want to get into figuring out let alone dropping it into a 1st gen or something along those lines, but b/c it is a 13B doesn't really make sense...???

I have a 13B in my 85gs w/a 12A carb setup as a daily driver for the past few years now.

I'd sit on that TurboII, especially with ur last response talking of someday turbo'ing your 12A.
I get what you're saying, no worries. I never considered carbing the 13b, I like that. It's a moot point regardless, seeing as how I sold the blown TII motor I had already. I'm laid-off right now and I could use the money more than I could use a blown motor taking up space in the garage you know?

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In my opinion, the 12A is a horrible engine to turbocharge. Parts availability is shrinking every day and you will go through a lot of parts. The 13BT is a much nicer engine for turbocharging.
You guys bring up some really good points. I may just hang onto my harness and ECU now. This has been a very illuminating thread for me!
Old 03-14-10, 03:23 PM
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How much did you sell the block for..??? And was it just a short block or did it have a bunch of stuff still attached like the clutch, pressure plate, flywheel, exhaust manifold etc....

If you're really going to STAY messing with RX-7's you might regret selling your stuff while you were strapped for cash, I know I have. When you answer the 1st question I'll tell you if you're going to regret it toooo haha.
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Originally Posted by 85TIIDEVIL
How much did you sell the block for..??? And was it just a short block or did it have a bunch of stuff still attached like the clutch, pressure plate, flywheel, exhaust manifold etc....

If you're really going to STAY messing with RX-7's you might regret selling your stuff while you were strapped for cash, I know I have. When you answer the 1st question I'll tell you if you're going to regret it toooo haha.
Just the short block with the tranny still on it, got $500 for it. Not too worried tho I've got another 5-speed sittin in the garage.

And I can regret it all I want, it doesn't change the fact that I've got bills to pay and no other source of income. No point crying over it
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Yea I'm not saying to cry over it... I'm just trying to steer you from making the same mistake I made once. I sold my FULL turbo set-up when I was fustrated with popping my motor / strapped for cash / btwn jobs and have regreted it since. Ohhh well, I guess everything happens for a reason.
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FC door weatherstrip will work in FB's also, just need some minor tweaking
Old 03-15-10, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by peejay
It's alkso probably corroded through. At least, every one I've had was perforated in spots.


Different bolt pattern. Ask me how I know

I am using ZX2 strut tops, by the way.
The rubber covers still fit though.
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FC door weatherstrip will work in FB's also, just need some minor tweaking
THAT is very good to know!
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Yeah, right? I did not know that.
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Get the spare tire/wheel -- especially if it's aluminum. If you go to the same bolt pattern on your FB, the FC spare wheel will fit.
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Get the spare tire/wheel -- especially if it's aluminum. If you go to the same bolt pattern on your FB, the FC spare wheel will fit.
oreally? I have two aluminum spare tires, good to know.
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