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Old 02-14-13, 12:01 AM
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NY Need advice on where to go with engine build

Well My higher power has blessed me with a lump sum off cash and is time to bring my Fb out of the garage (been sitting there for 3 years already i kno sucks) well i bought a 6 port 13b from a kid for $200 it was from a automatic rx7 so i dought it was beat on but then again u never know until is opened up inside the car i have the stock 12a but it smokes like crazy at WOOT i was thinking about rebuilding the 12a and doing a half bridge but then again i live in the bronx and the cops is really bitchy about noise sometimes ... need advice guys this is a weekend car and will like to atleast have 200 hp should i go 13b or stay 12a budget is a not a problem . please keep it possitive dont need no negitive comments all help is really aprriciated
Old 02-14-13, 12:13 AM
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13b will be the easiest way to 200hp w/o turbo, but a 200 hp N/A rotary isnt very quiet either. Do you have the whole 6 port setup including wiring, manifolds, electronics and computer? or is it just the bare block?
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^^^^agree with sgt...13b is the way to 200hp, but a full bridge 12a will get you there too...prob will be real boring under 6k, but the idle will attract attention and 7 to 10k will be insane,,,its all about how you wanna spend your money. Goopy can help you either way...look fwd to this showing up at a local meet or two...
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Why those specific HP goals and what is your budget?

If I may speak from experience, once you get the HP bug you will want more. 13B has turbo options. Depending on your budget, turbo may be the way to go.

If you want 350-400 horses, chek out my build. However, I will warn you that a lot of money gets involved in the turbo dark side.
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With a 1/2 bridge what mpg do u get?
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Also, did I mention that turbos are relatively quiet?
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