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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 03:41 PM
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fc turbo swap

i have an 87 Turbo II and was wondering how difficult (or even if it's possible) would it be to swap it for a twin turbo from an FD, as my friend had an FD that was totaled in a rear end accident. i know i would need to swap the exhaust manifolds, but overall is it even possible?
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 10:35 PM
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http://fc3spro.com/TECH/SWAP/FD3S/rew.html
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 10:16 AM
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i'm not looking to do a full engine swap, just the twin turbo scrolls
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 10:38 AM
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possible? sure.

my question though, if i may, is why?
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 10:46 AM
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That would be alot of work for a cosmetic gain.
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 10:47 AM
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A spacer would probably be required to allow the turbo to clear the LIM, then you'd also need a custom downpipe & custom ducting to connect up to the intercooler. And obviously they would not be running sequential either, since you'd be without the solenoid mess on the 13B-REW.
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