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Old 05-14-09, 10:31 PM
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Ok sorry guys i know there are so many threads on this but i have questions and gears turning in my mind and i need back up and help getting my thoughts right.

so hears the deal i have 12a im not sure what port? its all stock except for rb header and exhaust....but this is what i think i have to do get a 13b turbo manifold and mod it to fit a 12a correct? what turbo do i get? will i have to replace my carb if so which one? intake manifold? i know i need an intercooler(got any suggestions?) i have my rats nest whats the benifents of removing it? i know i need a few pump i think(what kind do i get)?

if i missed anything please let me know i would love pictures of 12a turbo set ups if theres write ups can i get a link... parts i need anything turbo gods post me to give me an idea of what to do THANKS! sorry this post was so long
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Do a weber blow through, all 12a manifolds, no dinkin' with converter plates, no ECU.
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Originally Posted by Slammed_GSL
Do a weber blow through, all 12a manifolds, no dinkin' with converter plates, no ECU.
could you tell me more about the weber blowthro (new to turbos and kinda to rotary's) and were do i get a proper manifold?
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Here's how I did mine:

Fuel:
GSL-SE tank
-8 feed line, -6 return
Walbro 255 fuel pump
Aeromotive RRFPR

Turbo and turbo acc.:
Turbonetics hybrid S4 turbo
FMIC..
custom manifold
bov..

Carb:
OER 45 sidedraft
RB 2-piece sidedraft manifold
Rotary Shack carb hat

Oil:
FC FMOC
ReSpeed oil filter pedestal
drill/tap front cover for oil drain from turbo

Ignition:
MSD6A w/ FC coil for leading
stock trailing
locked dizzy

Gauges:
WIDEBAND 02
boost
oil press.
water temp.

And then some misc. like relocate the batt because I needed the room for the intercooler pipe, etc, etc...

That's just a rough list to give you an idea about how many parts and how much work you have cut out for yourself. Obviously there are different ways to boost a 12A..
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check out some of the turbo projects we have done, you might see something that grabs you

http://www.rotaryshack.com/ourcars.html
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Originally Posted by 680RWHP12A
check out some of the turbo projects we have done, you might see something that grabs you

http://www.rotaryshack.com/ourcars.html
im seeing alot of 13b's would it be worth it to do the swap if so what is involed to do this swap?
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you can turbo a 12a easily too
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Originally Posted by StealthGXL
Here's how I did mine:

Fuel:
GSL-SE tank
-8 feed line, -6 return
Walbro 255 fuel pump
Aeromotive RRFPR

Turbo and turbo acc.:
Turbonetics hybrid S4 turbo
FMIC..
custom manifold
bov..

Carb:
OER 45 sidedraft
RB 2-piece sidedraft manifold
Rotary Shack carb hat

Oil:
FC FMOC
ReSpeed oil filter pedestal
drill/tap front cover for oil drain from turbo

Ignition:
MSD6A w/ FC coil for leading
stock trailing
locked dizzy

Gauges:
WIDEBAND 02
boost
oil press.
water temp.

And then some misc. like relocate the batt because I needed the room for the intercooler pipe, etc, etc...

That's just a rough list to give you an idea about how many parts and how much work you have cut out for yourself. Obviously there are different ways to boost a 12A..
what kind of power are u making
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bump for horsepower rating
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No idea. Street tuning right now.
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there's some nice idea's in here..

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Originally Posted by StealthGXL
No idea. Street tuning right now.
got pics?
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