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11-02-07, 08:13 PM
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Swap Options?
so by now you all have heard i have a 73 RX-3 wagon with the original 12a. i would like to have something a bit more reliable engine wise. so i have been wondering what if any of the early frontmount 13b's would bold up to stock mounts? if anyone has any suggestions i would love to hear them.
11-03-07, 09:33 AM
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Alot of people still say the 12a is reliable. Maybe your motor just needs some refreshening. ( maybe a motors from the 80s at best )
tear it apart and clean her up maybe port a little and put back together . and have something thats fun and will last you for a while.
If you want more power and have some extra $$$$ to burn then a nice T2 swap would be very sweet. But you would be looking at more money for sure.
tear it apart and clean her up maybe port a little and put back together . and have something thats fun and will last you for a while.
If you want more power and have some extra $$$$ to burn then a nice T2 swap would be very sweet. But you would be looking at more money for sure.
11-03-07, 02:28 PM
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You should be able to bolt any 13B in if you swap the front cover to the pre '86 cover and use a mounting bracket from a pre '86 13B.
Edit...But you may need to experiment to find out which oil pan fits.
Edit...But you may need to experiment to find out which oil pan fits.
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