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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 09:47 PM
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turbo 12a?

i was curious if anyone has turboed a 12a engine wth any success and if they have i was wondering what all is involved with the process?
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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please use the search button...this is covered every week. type in "12a turbo" in short yes it can be done...there is no direct kit that is sold. you will have to piece together a kit..
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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yes. alot.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 10:00 PM
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if you are in WA...here is someone trying to sell their complete kit:
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=738165
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by pinoyremix
please use the search button...this is covered every week. type in "12a turbo" in short yes it can be done...there is no direct kit that is sold. you will have to piece together a kit..
i did search it but it brought up only 13b i may not know how to narrow my search results.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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ok you type it exactly like this in the search "12a turbo" do not remove the "" marks..
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by pinoyremix
if you are in WA...here is someone trying to sell their complete kit:
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=738165
cool thanks for the insite if its gone i can just ask him how he did it.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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Look at yetters build thread, bad 83's those are 2 just off the top of my head. 12at turbo 12a and look in the first gen section only

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...t=turbo+12a%5C

is one build thread i found.

Basically you have to start reading around. It has been done but alot of custom work is required. Like down pipe, manifold and then you need carb hat etc. Ibviously i don't know everything required becuase i have not done it.

Another option is a tii swap
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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cool thanks for the insite if its gone i can just ask him how he did it.
it took him years to find the rest of the kit..this was a kit that was built for the 12a and there were only like 100 ever built...its extremely rare..and its still for sale its even on craigslist but for more..
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by pinoyremix
ok you type it exactly like this in the search "12a turbo" do not remove the "" marks..
ok thank you.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by djessence
Look at yetters build thread, bad 83's those are 2 just off the top of my head. 12at turbo 12a and look in the first gen section only

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...t=turbo+12a%5C

is one build thread i found.

Basically you have to start reading around. It has been done but alot of custom work is required. Like down pipe, manifold and then you need carb hat etc. Ibviously i don't know everything required becuase i have not done it.

Another option is a tii swap
how do i look in the first gen secton only. i know what the section is but dont how to search in it specifically other than scroll down through looking at the sections till i find one.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 10:44 PM
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Click on advanced search, on the right hand side there is a big menu, scroll down and click on 1st gen specific
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 81gen1
actually rob @ rotaryshack sells complete turbo kits for 12A's for around $3500
ouch bit pricy. do they have pictures?
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by djessence
Click on advanced search, on the right hand side there is a big menu, scroll down and click on 1st gen specific
thank you. do you race karts?
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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sure do me in my avatar from last season

atm im racing a TKM 4 stroke on a Jade (from UK) chassis

might go to rotax or dd2 in the future but right now the future of our track in calgary is questionable due to the ******* federal government
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 11:16 PM
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sure do me in my avatar from last season

atm im racing a TKM 4 stroke on a Jade (from UK) chassis

might go to rotax or dd2 in the future but right now the future of our track in calgary is questionable due to the ******* federal government
nice, im not a fan of the stuff that the goverment does.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 11:42 PM
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turbo kit or parts , hit me up... you dont have to buy anything... i would like to help you as far as what parts to get...............
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 11:43 PM
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calling robert, robert you have a soon to be customer, in need of some advice.
ok, illi11 just pm 680rwhp12a (robert) he can help you, and he is very nice.
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