tougepirate787

My name is Matthew and i drive a 2004 RX8, and a 1985 rx7. So i have been in the rotary family for about 3 1/2 years now and have been building up my RX8. Now that i am satisfied for now with my rx8 i want to turn my attention to my rx7. I bought a 93' T2 motor and tranny that i am going to dump into the rx7, however i want to know what i would have to do to convert the 85' GSL to the 85' GSL-SE. Is there any difference or anything i have to convert? I am hoping you guys can help me out. I tried to search it but didnt come up with any finds. Maybe i was typing in the wrong phrases to search or what-not. So can anyone help me and tell me what i need to do to convert it to the GSL-SE spec. please?

Rx-7Doctor

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When you are refeering to the GSL to SE are you wanting info on suspension?
The TII engine swap is the same in any Fb. There are atleast 3 large threads on this in the archives. Also on the suspension if that is what you are refeering to also there is a thread in the archives on that also.

Druken

Why are you trying to convert your GSL to a GSL-SE since you have a 93(??) T2 engine/tranny? Probably the only difference between the -se and gsl are the bolt patterns, one was carb'd prepped and the other FI prepped. The only things you need from a gsl-se is the front cover, if you are going to use the factory OMP, and the oil pan. But thats all up to you

bugman1973

i put the motor out of an SE in my car and i had no problems except for the wiring and the resistors and things like that i do know you have to get a 85 front cover and a SE oil pan other than that you need a fuel pump that will handle the fuel pressure you need to run that engine you might have to go with a SE fuel pump I'm pretty sure that SE fuel pump has more than enough psi for that engine or atleast that what i have heard.

tougepirate787

well engine wise its all being swapped out to put in the 93 t2 motor and tranny inside. So the only thing is just bolt pattern difference? cool. i thought there was more to it than that haha! my bad. What about any other suspension differences? like the springs and struts or axles? sorry about the stupid questions but i rather ask them then not know anything, right?

Druken

basically because you have the 84-85 GSL models, it comes with big axles, LSD, disk brakes, which are what the -se's have. pretty much they are the same besides the engine setup.

tougepirate787

Oh okay cool. I was worried for a minute thinking i was going to have to do some sort or conversion setup. Okay thanks for the help guys. really appreciate it. Well i hope to get this project on its way. wish me luck!