1979 mazda GLC
06-16-2006, 02:53 PM
#12
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This is the only pic I have of the engine bay without an engine.
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06-17-2006, 02:00 PM
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The tranny is a ribcase 5 speed probably from a Cosmo. Id' prefer a 1st gen tranny because they're lighter and can shift faster. That tranny has since come out and gone into my REPU. I have a similar tranny with a tighter gear ratio which I may put in if a 1st gen tranny isn't available when the time comes to put an engine into it. I can either do a 13B or a 12A. The 13B is built and ready to be fired up and broken in, but I'm short on carbs and flywheels. The 12A has everything it needs to go together and run except for apex springs.
I'm debating which to do. A flywheel and a carb, or a cheaper, less "cool factor" option of using a 99% complete 12A.
For now it will be a street car.
I'm debating which to do. A flywheel and a carb, or a cheaper, less "cool factor" option of using a 99% complete 12A.
For now it will be a street car.
06-18-2006, 10:34 AM
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Souds good either way, the 13b would be sweet, is it ported??? Ive had bad experiences with fist gen trannys I believe you said they "shift faster" Maybe your other trans needs a little help. Ive herd of guys shortening up linkages or shift rod to get shorter more percise throws. Never seen it done just heard about it. I had 2 real good 12a tannys and I DESTROYED thoes things. I guess it depends on a lot of ****. ***** power, clutch, and how you shift. Needless to say I romp my **** kinda hard to me thats what its all about. 
06-19-2006, 12:55 AM
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A 650 DP Holley may become available for the 13B. Same with a flywheel. Still not sure about the tranny, but a 13B!!!!! No 12A for me.
If the Holley idea doesn't work out, I've got a nice Hitachi carb sitting nearby that would get it up and running. They actually do well on street ports.
Once I get the old tranny out of the GLC, the flywheel can come off and go onto my freshly rebuilt 13B for my MG Midget project. Heh, I hate sharing parts. Anyway, the other (new) flywheel which was going onto another engine won't be needed since that engine needs a rebuild. That means the flywheel may be free to go onto the freshly rebuilt ported 13B in the GLC.
I'm taking a big risk doing this, but I know I just wouldn't be excited about a 12A. I'll just save if for a project for somebody else.
If the Holley idea doesn't work out, I've got a nice Hitachi carb sitting nearby that would get it up and running. They actually do well on street ports.
Once I get the old tranny out of the GLC, the flywheel can come off and go onto my freshly rebuilt 13B for my MG Midget project. Heh, I hate sharing parts. Anyway, the other (new) flywheel which was going onto another engine won't be needed since that engine needs a rebuild. That means the flywheel may be free to go onto the freshly rebuilt ported 13B in the GLC.
I'm taking a big risk doing this, but I know I just wouldn't be excited about a 12A. I'll just save if for a project for somebody else.
06-19-2006, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by bigboi12A' post='824986' date='Jun 19 2006, 09:25 AM
You do realize I have the carb you need. My boy in sanford has piles of fly wheels. I can hook u up!!!
06-19-2006, 10:35 AM
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no after-market just stock,, what ever year turbo non turbo. I knwo this dude has it and I'll ask about the number u gave me,,,, Did I mention that my carb is a racing beat prepped dual feed 650 that they dont make any more,,,, lol...