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I just recently bought a 1986 rx7 13B with 175,000 miles, well the seals inside the engine are screwed and I am blowing grey smoke at 4000rpm. It will last longer and cost less to drop in a 13B turbo, I need to know what parts are different and where I can buy the midsection pipe that fits between the front and main cat converters for the turbo exhaust or if you could suggest a better exhaust alternative that will pass virginia emissions. I also need to know anything that’s different like hoses, brackets, ect.


Much appreciated,
Sean

lm0812

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You are going to need to change a lot more than just that. You basically need to repalce your whole drivetrain.

Do some searches for turbo swaps and take a look around the archives. Everything regarding that has been discussed more than once .

dawicka2

drivetrain is actually not necessary. I recently did this swap in an 88 se retaining my stock transmission back (did upgrade to an xtd stage3 shitclutch though for the na trans). I actually mean not necessary for me. I dont plan on any 10,000 rpm launches and such, but have driven quite aggressivly for the past week and a half or so with no issues (now i am gonna brake an axle today after posting this though). My next upgrade will probably be a t2 trans, driveshaft, rear and axles, brake booster starter etc.. i just didnt want to get too much invested in this if my jspec corksport t2 needed a rebuild. The car actually surprised me a little at only 5 psi, a completely different beast than my greddyd miata at 7 pounds.

John ny

smokie

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i just did a swap on my 86 and just to give you some advice it will be easier to get a s4 t2 engine and please get the t2 tranny to go with it because the stock na tranny wont last long its not built for turbo app unless you upgrade so get a s4 t2 engine and tranny, ecu and t2 wire harness it will make the swap much easier also you dont have to change your rear end mazdatrix sales a custom drive shaft with na u joints on it so the swap is not bad at all just dont use a s5 engine its much complicated if i would have known i would have gone with a s4 but the s5 engines have more horse power than the s4

Aaron Cake

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This thread is being closed because this topic is either covered in the FAQ or has been covered many times before. It is suggested that you make use of the search feature and read the FAQ to find your answer. If you still cannot find what you are looking for, then feel free to post your question indicating that you have already looked for an answer, and someone will probably be happy to help.

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