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Old 03-02-10, 12:36 PM
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TX engine swap

hey guy im sure there some one out there that have install a 93 motor in there 1st gen.how hard is it.my ? can i use my 12A front cover and use my GSL-SE oil pan.im not use the twin turbo on this swap...help thanks
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Old 03-02-10, 12:46 PM
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i'm no expert but from what i have read, you will need a GSLSE front cover and oil pan... thats the extent of my knowledge. i want to do this swap too but i dont have the ***** to deal with the wiring. haha
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Old 03-02-10, 09:04 PM
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You're putting an OBD engine into a carbureted chassis, you have to more or less create an all new engine management system (stock FD or aftermarket) and thoroughly rework the fuel system. It's a lot of work, but also a lot of money. I had a 13B-RE I picked up for a song, but it was going to cost several grand to get it running (just in parts, I do my own work) and the car's not worth $500.

Getting the engine mounted in the chassis is the easy part. Making run is where the fun begins.
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I started a thread a little while ago detailing the process of installing a REW in a 1st gen. Enjoy.

https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generation-specific-1979-1985-18/13b-rew-write-up-764389/
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