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Old May 14, 2011 | 01:08 AM
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Changing from 12A to 13B
If I get a 13B engine will it match up the the 12A tranny and motor mounts?
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Old May 14, 2011 | 04:02 AM
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the simple answers:
tranny = yes.
mounts = no.

specifics will probably be in the archives.
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Old May 14, 2011 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by diabolical1
the simple answers:
tranny = yes.
mounts = no.

specifics will probably be in the archives.
Specifics are absolutely in the archives
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Old May 14, 2011 | 10:05 PM
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racing beat parts will be needed to complete the swap easly.
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Old May 17, 2011 | 09:15 PM
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racing beat sells a motor mount and a different oil pan
here is the link to the mount http://www.racingbeat.com/RX7-1975-1...nal/11832.html
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I believe you'll need a gsl-Se oil pan and pick up tube.
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Old May 17, 2011 | 10:20 PM
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Also you'll need to swap a 12a front cover on to the 13b
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You only need to swap front covers if the engine is '86 or later.
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Originally Posted by PercentSevenC
You only need to swap front covers if the engine is '86 or later.
Yep good call
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