FB engine in SA
09-23-17, 08:59 PM
#1
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FB engine in SA
I should know this, but I have a 79 that needs a transplant. It is stock as can be... I have a donor engine from a 84. 12a of course. There is no budget for a RB exhaust. Will the 84 play nice with the thermal reactor?
09-23-17, 09:10 PM
#2
yes it will work fine, either use a header or stock exhaust manifold and a straight pipe. use the fb dizzy and alternator, front brake/strut assembly, will require a some tweaking for it work but not a big deal. for future use, save the fb tranny, clutch/brake pedal assembly along with the brake booster and clutch master/slave cylinder n lines
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Richard Miller (09-24-17)
09-24-17, 12:56 AM
#3
Damn, it did start!
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yes it will work fine, either use a header or stock exhaust manifold and a straight pipe. use the fb dizzy and alternator, front brake/strut assembly, will require a some tweaking for it work but not a big deal. for future use, save the fb tranny, clutch/brake pedal assembly along with the brake booster and clutch master/slave cylinder n lines
Wait? What? Where are you getting all this from. I just need to swap the engine. 12a to 12a. I will be using all SA parts with a FB "keg" The question is I believe that the 12a's that came with a thermal reactor had two small ports near the exhaust ports. I think the FB 12a's had EGR.. Since a new racing beat exhaust is not in the cards... I was trying to find out if I will have issues with the exhaust systems. I would love for you to explain why a engine swap requires redoing the hydraulic lines and strut assemblies ? I honestly do appreciate your reply, but it seems we have two different views on where this is going.
09-24-17, 08:06 PM
#4
Wait? What? Where are you getting all this from. I just need to swap the engine. 12a to 12a. I will be using all SA parts with a FB "keg" The question is I believe that the 12a's that came with a thermal reactor had two small ports near the exhaust ports. I think the FB 12a's had EGR.. Since a new racing beat exhaust is not in the cards... I was trying to find out if I will have issues with the exhaust systems. I would love for you to explain why a engine swap requires redoing the hydraulic lines and strut assemblies ? I honestly do appreciate your reply, but it seems we have two different views on where this is going.
Last edited by TheRX7Project; 09-24-17 at 08:08 PM.
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Richard Miller (09-24-17)
09-24-17, 11:21 PM
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Damn, it did start!
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apologies to Peejay
Please excuse my use of the letters "EGR"...Thank You.