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Old Mar 4, 2026 | 08:42 PM
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New rx7 owner here

I picked up a nice 1986 rx7 that was a basket case of turbo2 parts and na parts. I can get it going but need some turbo 2 stuff.

Anyone have experience on na to turbo swap?

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Old Mar 5, 2026 | 06:14 AM
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What issues are you having? Are you using all OE wiring?
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Old Mar 5, 2026 | 11:45 AM
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Well they decided to bolt on a t2 front cover to the stock NA engine and then run all t2 intake and turbo etc. But did not change over the elctronics to t2. All OE wiring yes.
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Old Mar 6, 2026 | 04:30 AM
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Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new RX-7!! Satin Gold is a fairly rare color and its great that you are trying to rebuild the car! Even though its a mix of parts, is the rest of the car in nice shape?
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Old Mar 6, 2026 | 08:32 AM
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Welcome! It should be a fun project. How's the interior?
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Old Mar 6, 2026 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Andy10889
Well they decided to bolt on a t2 front cover to the stock NA engine and then run all t2 intake and turbo etc. But did not change over the elctronics to t2. All OE wiring yes.
Thats going to be interesting to sort out. What are you thinking? ..make the T2 stuff work, or back to the N/A?
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Old Mar 7, 2026 | 12:38 AM
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Welcome to forum
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Old Mar 7, 2026 | 01:18 PM
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Interior is there but taken apart. Which is fine I want to go through it.

I have the engine out and will be pulling it down for seal replacement and inspection. Going to block off the upper ports and let it eat on t2 electronics
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