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VxChaosLycanxV 02-02-10 11:32 PM

I'm wondering if I can swap a 13B turbo engine into my 1981 Rx7?
 
I'm looking for engines that I could put into my RX7 and I'm not sure if the 13b-turbo will match up right. If you guys could fill me in, it would be much appreciated.

I'm also a bit of a welder if there are any minor tweaks I'd need to make.

Pele 02-03-10 06:14 AM

There have been many Turbo 13B swaps into the 1st gen RX-7.

You will also need to bring the turbo transmission over.

You can use the 1st gen front cover for mounting.

Viich 02-04-10 06:33 AM

There's a pretty good thread linked in the 1st gen section FAQ.

VxChaosLycanxV 02-05-10 04:28 PM

Thanks, I think I'm just going to stick with my 12A. I was reading a topic that explained switching our the stationary gears and installing an oil pump from a 13B. Later, I might install a turbo, but I'm going to work on what is available to me now.

Aaron Cake 02-06-10 10:52 AM

There is no real point swapping the stationary gears or oil pump unless you are putting out some power. A stock port, even a street ported or bridge ported 12A won't make enough power to make that worth it.


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