hellow everyone i just finished rebuilding my 12 a sa22c aneversry x edition 1980 12a sa22c rx-7 and i was looking around and i am thinking about throwing on a turbo on the beast i only found one web site that had any ideas about it so far, i am an excellent welder (about 3 years and certified and worked in a steel factory for about 6 months) i was wondering if thier is any kits out their to put a turbo on it of what my car has a thermal reactor but i am planning on making my own exhaust pipe and taking that pos reactor off because it is 1980 i dont need to meet the emmisions standerd of 1985 and even than my state doesnt have an emmisions test to regestir just a safty check (utah) or would i have to weld some contraption / converter to get a turbo to fit on i would be happy with any turbo just couris much appreaciation to all!!!!

 

Try searching this forum with the word turbo. Welocome to the rx7club.

 

Try searching this forum with the word turbo. Welcome to the rx7club.

 

The double poster is right, try the advanced search function and limit it to 1st gen. this is the greatest amount of info on turboing your 12a. Good luck with your project many of us on here already know the thrill of driving a 12a turbo and its a blast.

There are no pre fab kits for a turbo first gen in production today. But your project is easily accomplished by putting together a kit on your own.

 

There is a write-up in the 1st gen. archive. Also, your going to want to talk to 680RWHP12A (rotaryshack.com) and FB II. There are also many others who can assist you in this project. Good luck!

~Chris

 

damn!!! you guys are fast i put this up but a few hours ago and i barly checked and had like 4 post props to you all thanks for the advi i will try that advanced search thing that should help alot!!! much thanks

 

or swap engine & trenny or a complete unit

http://www.jspecautosports.com/catal...spx?prod_id=72

jeff

 

why would i want to do that you sound like an add lol hahahah i spent months rebuilding my beuty thier is no way in hell i would give her up!!!!! even if she aint the best at least i fixed her myself!!! if you know what i mean.

 

You can get that same motor with lowermiles 1yr wrrty for $950 off a site on Ebay.

 

wow did you not see what i said?

 

major rip off


Gmanuser: you will be very satisfied with a turbo 12a setup. pleeeenty fast. i loved the **** out of mine, but sadly the bug has bitten harder and now i need more.

you will find many threads by me, robert, moremazda, hell a ton of people that have easily already asked the neccessary questions and had them answered 3 times over!

keep us posted!

-zac

 

That's a great quote from a guy that stole 400 bucks from me.

Dan