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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 05:17 PM
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ok im new by the way quite a wonderful comunity you have here, but what im wondering since im new to the rx7 when i add a turbo what all will need to be modifyed, can the stock rotor handle boost? also its carborated. please give as much info as you have, thanks.

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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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n/a wont be able to handle much boost. if u want more than 7-10 psi, u'll neet to build a turbo engine since they use lower comp rotors. what yr 7 u have?
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 10:07 PM
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A carbed, high compression turbo engine...that sounds like a disaster waiting to happen. I hope you know your tuning really well... There's a whole lot more than just slapping a turbo on.


Just go the TII swap route. It'll be much safer.

The FAQ at the top of this forum has information on both kinds of turbo builds.
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by RotaryRocket88
A carbed, high compression turbo engine...that sounds like a disaster waiting to happen. I hope you know your tuning really well... There's a whole lot more than just slapping a turbo on.


Just go the TII swap route. It'll be much safer.

The FAQ at the top of this forum has information on both kinds of turbo builds.
yes i know and know my tuning i built 2 300zx tt's 1 is to boost 18 on pump but im just not sure in the rx7 very new to these and doin some research,

have an 89 almost sold ,also im picking up a 1980 rx7 with 66k original miles good interior and ok paint for $600 but i want to turbo it and need to know what parts will need to be changed on a rotary motor thanks.
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 11:06 PM
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KS boosting on a carb

ok guys iv never had a carbureted car so whats some problems with turbo boost on a carburetor ever one i ask says carb + boost = disaster bla bla bla but i want to know why ? thanks

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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 11:06 PM
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as mentioned, a t2 swap would be best. but if u must turbo the 12a, u'll need to boost prep the carb. aftermarket f/p and regulator for more fuel bad83 will be some help to u. altho his was a bp w/ holley carb.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by ilovemy"Z"
ok im new by the way quite a wonderful comunity you have here, but what im wondering since im new to the rx7 when i add a turbo what all will need to be modifyed, can the stock rotor handle boost? also its carborated. please give as much info as you have, thanks.
-zach
You can find answers to a lot of these questions in the FAQ for the 1st gen and the 1st gen Archives. Both contain multiple methods of making a turbo 12A and references to what needs to be done to the carburetor to make it happen.
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