How overdone is the whole turbo-ing a 12A???

Looks like just the question of a turbo and a 12A, gets all this well VOODOO vibes from everyone.

WELL MY QUESTIONS ARE FOR THOSE WHO HAVE...

What kind of HP numbers did you guys get, and on how mush boost.

I would really like some insight into this (This is the route I"m going) but the shear thought of having to read through Half-Witted, Hare-Brained, Moronic replys has discouraged me from asking.

I'm working on my turbo manifold as of now, just looking for some insight...

 

I’ll be nice…This thread should answerer most of your questions

and your hp will depend on carb, porting, turbo ect..

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...light=turbo+hp

 

I feel ya, bust its almost everyday that someone walks by and kicks this rotting horse.

Its like hello and welcome to the first gen section, if you are new dont forget to kick the 12A turbo horse

 

So who here in this so called First Generation Section, has the Nicest 12A setup???

 

good question, i think there was a thread a while back about who actually has a 12A turbo

 

I have seen Ray Green's engine bay many times, and not once could I find any dirt/dust/rodents on it... and he says he drives it to work and back! I cant remember if it is 50 or 100 miles. That is the cleanest NA engine bay I have ever seen, and I have seen my fair share of bays. 12aT would have to be Bad83, because I haven't seen any other ones.

 

What? Thanks Stu. I appreciate it. https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...roject+updates It's not like it's taboo or anything. It's just most people can't get ahold of the whole blowthrough setup. Staying carbed. Plus it's actually easier to swap in a TII setup out of a second gen. Stock port versus stockport, more power out of the second gen. If you want to do it, it can be done. It's just that most people who start trying to fab up all the neccessary parts, usually give up before they finish (usually run out of money). Just a teaser for ya. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNG6JRoqXu8

 

I know its not carb'd but I think mine is pretty clean!! lol
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=709786

 

Yeah why turbo a 12A, it's already a thing of beauty:



Like Sam says, unless you have a lot of talent (like he does) you will probably run out of money and patience long before you get the thing running right.

Also, won't the turbo crash the gas mileage? I wouldn't want to sacrifice my 23-24 mpg that saves big bucks on my daily 110 mile commute.

 

lol double true!!

 

not sure. DirectFreak has a nice 13B setup though.....

 

Original 12A turbo, taken when i bought it a few years ago. It has been updated (and cleaned!) since then..

 

hey bad 83 do i hear a bit of compressor surge in your video? sounds like sombody is killing pigeons in your hatch.lol surge is bad, mmmmkaaay

 

That's funny. I guess you never heard what a carbed 4 Barrel blowthrough sounds like. I thought it was the BOV. The're not as smooth as fuel injection. Plus I didn't hit the gas till 4k rpm in first. So what you packin?

 

my mechanic ( and vendor owner Robert from Rotaryshack ) had/has a 680 rwhp 12a that's a Beast! You can see a picture of the motor on his site.

 

Last I heard Robert's car is more like 720 rwhp. Very badass setup, and he knows how to get things done. Awesome guy to deal with and very helpful.

 

Hey Bad83, that links not working.. Shoot it again will ya?

 

Opps, Pop-Up Blocker.. Sorry...