1991 RX-7 Convertible to TII Convertible engine swap
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1991 RX-7 Convertible to TII Convertible engine swap
I've been researching rx-7's trying to decide what to buy, i recently found a 1991 RX-7 Convertible in my area for what im willing to pay, im wondering if its possible to put a turbo on the stock engine, or to drop a TII engine in, and if anyones been able to do this...any help is appreciated..thanks in advance,
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I have done the 13BT swap on an 88 'vert (the best year for the swap IMO).
I can say unless you have a lot of money and time and a decent level of mechanical ability with Mazda products that you should not attempt it.
I can say unless you have a lot of money and time and a decent level of mechanical ability with Mazda products that you should not attempt it.
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Why would you say that the 88 is so easy. Is i electronics? I have an 89 that if and when I blow the engine, I would like to drop in a turbo engine. the 20B would be alot more fun though.
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Why would you say that the 88 is so easy. Is i electronics?
Why would you say that the 88 is so easy. Is i electronics?
The 338 88 'vert ECU will run the 13BT motor, so all you really need to add is the wires for the knock sensor and controller and move a couple of others in their plugs to make it work (like I used the EGR wires for the TS Turbo Valve- since I had a Jspec that came without EGR)
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Re: 1991 RX-7 Convertible to TII Convertible engine swap
Originally posted by slingo
I've been researching rx-7's trying to decide what to buy, i recently found a 1991 RX-7 Convertible in my area for what im willing to pay, im wondering if its possible to put a turbo on the stock engine, or to drop a TII engine in, and if anyones been able to do this...any help is appreciated..thanks in advance,
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I've been researching rx-7's trying to decide what to buy, i recently found a 1991 RX-7 Convertible in my area for what im willing to pay, im wondering if its possible to put a turbo on the stock engine, or to drop a TII engine in, and if anyones been able to do this...any help is appreciated..thanks in advance,
dc
But well worth it, IMHO... My '88 is sweet!
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From what i heard, it is easier with the 89+ cars because you dont have to redo the driver side wiring harness. just replace the engine one and the ECU
From what i heard, it is easier with the 89+ cars because you dont have to redo the driver side wiring harness. just replace the engine one and the ECU
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I would say a 'vert is the ONLY car worth doing the swap on. I have an 97 TII sitting in my garage waiting to be "cannibalized." I've already done the transmission, differential, clutch, and related parts.
The 89+ is supposed to be easier as you only have to swap the ENGINE harness, don't even have to modify the dash harness as you SHOULD on an 88.
Of course the 88 'vert ECU is rumored to have turbo fuel/ignition maps, so you may not have to change that... on the 89+ you certainly do. I'm planning to keep my 'vert ECU.
There are a LOT of things to swap (parts mentioned above, fuel pump, boost sensor, etc.) so it isn't really EASY, but for a 'vert it is worth it.
Brad
The 89+ is supposed to be easier as you only have to swap the ENGINE harness, don't even have to modify the dash harness as you SHOULD on an 88.
Of course the 88 'vert ECU is rumored to have turbo fuel/ignition maps, so you may not have to change that... on the 89+ you certainly do. I'm planning to keep my 'vert ECU.
There are a LOT of things to swap (parts mentioned above, fuel pump, boost sensor, etc.) so it isn't really EASY, but for a 'vert it is worth it.
Brad
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why do you have to modify the dash wiring harness in a 88????i just thought the swap included the engine wiring harness not unless you wanted the turboII guages then you would have to go into the dash wiring harness
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why do you have to modify the dash wiring harness in a 88????i just thought the swap included the engine wiring harness not unless you wanted the turboII guages then you would have to go into the dash wiring harness
why do you have to modify the dash wiring harness in a 88????i just thought the swap included the engine wiring harness not unless you wanted the turboII guages then you would have to go into the dash wiring harness
I wanted my volt meter so I added a boost gauge to the drivers A pillar.