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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 08:33 PM
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i have a 1985 mazda rx7 gs with a 12a engine i was wondering how hard its is to swap a 13b engine in it and what other mods can i do to it and where can i get them
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 08:38 PM
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to put a 13B you need to get a gsl-se oil pan and gsl-se motor mounts. and i was told 2 gen computer and some other stuff. what kinds of mods are you looking for like for the body, int?
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 09:51 PM
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Welcome to the forum, you have just asked 1 of the top 3 newb questions. lol. It's been covered many times, in many different threads, Please familiarize yourself with the FAQs, the archives and the search function.

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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 10:18 PM
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Yes, welcome, we love new members. But please in the future use the search button. There are complete instructions on what you need and how to do it. If you stick around you'll see how old this question gets.
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 03:33 PM
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get some pics of your car?
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 09:52 PM
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Maybe you can turbocharge the 12A instead of swapping it for a 13B. I wonder if that's ever been done though.
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by cdrad51
Maybe you can turbocharge the 12A instead of swapping it for a 13B. I wonder if that's ever been done though.
I don't know, sounds like a new idea to me. Maybe you should do it and be the first on your block, then you can produce a 'kit'.
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 11:39 PM
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Welcome to the forum and like everyone else said check out the faqs, search button, and the archives. www.racingbeat.com and www.mazdatrix.com are good sites for 1st gens. There are others too, search around. There's a sticky about performance part suppliers up top. Good luck and god bless
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 11:41 PM
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so do we get any pics of your car?
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 11:44 PM
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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by nate85rx7
i have a 1985 mazda rx7 gs with a 12a engine i was wondering how hard its is to swap a 13b engine in it and what other mods can i do to it and where can i get them
Difficulty depends entirely on -WHAT- 13B engine you want to swap in.......and if your not familiar with the 9 different types of 13B.....then its probably not something your should be considering, for the time being at least.
Read the FAQ and archives,soak up some knowledge,then hit us with a more specific question.

And,welcome.

Steve
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