New Member RX-7 Technical Post your first technical questions here, in an easy flame free environment, before jumping into the main technical sections.

turboing the stock 13b

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 3, 2017 | 09:53 PM
  #1  
catnarcoticx's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
From: san jose ca
CA turboing the stock 13b

what should i do in preparation of putting a turbo on my stock 13b engine.
Reply
Old Oct 4, 2017 | 09:59 AM
  #2  
WondrousBread's Avatar
Rotary Freak
Tenured Member: 5 Years
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 1,838
Likes: 597
From: Beeton, Ontario
Buy a Turbo II Rx7. There are no turbo kits available anymore for the N/A Rx7 (and even the ones that were available were in such limited quantity that you will probably never find one).

If you want to use your current shell, you can swap in the engine and drive train from a TII. You can just swap in the engine and use your current drive train, but you might break things if you start adding power.

Or if you really have your heart set on turbocharging an N/A engine, there is a guide here:

The (Almost) Complete Guide To Turbocharging The Naturally Aspirated Second Generation RX-7

Honestly it is a better idea to swap in a turbo engine or buy a Turbo II. It is a lot easier and quite possibly cheaper than all the custom work you will have to do.
Reply
Old Oct 4, 2017 | 10:02 AM
  #3  
catnarcoticx's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
From: san jose ca
Originally Posted by WondrousBread
Buy a Turbo II Rx7. There are no turbo kits available anymore for the N/A Rx7 (and even the ones that were available were in such limited quantity that you will probably never find one).

If you want to use your current shell, you can swap in the engine and drive train from a TII. You can just swap in the engine and use your current drive train, but you might break things if you start adding power.

Or if you really have your heart set on turbocharging an N/A engine, there is a guide here:

The (Almost) Complete Guide To Turbocharging The Naturally Aspirated Second Generation RX-7

Honestly it is a better idea to swap in a turbo engine or buy a Turbo II. It is a lot easier and quite possibly cheaper than all the custom work you will have to do.
yeah after I posted this I did a little bit more research I think I want to do the Turbo 2 conversion I don't see any sense in buying another RX7 when I don't have the Space or time to search for another one I think once I run this motor out I'll just do the conversion and call it a day thank you for your input
Reply
Old Oct 4, 2017 | 10:03 AM
  #4  
FEED AFFLUX v5's Avatar
JDM Junkie
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 915
Likes: 200
From: Alberta, Canada
Originally Posted by catnarcoticx
what should i do in preparation of putting a turbo on my stock 13b engine.

Patience and planning are key. Take your time and do your research.

Take heed of the comments byWondrousBread, you may be surprised at how quickly costs of custom work can escalate on project such as the one you suggest.
Reply
Old Oct 5, 2017 | 07:00 AM
  #5  
Sgtblue's Avatar
Urban Combat Vet
Tenured Member: 20 Years
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 12,160
Likes: 983
From: Mid-west
Originally Posted by catnarcoticx
yeah after I posted this I did a little bit more research...
It’s good to do this BEFORE you post...or start a half dozen threads for questions that can be easily answered with a little searching.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:09 PM.