I'm thinking on changing engines ,in my 85' GSL, from a 12A to 13B engine out of an 85' GSL-SE. I'm looking for some information on what changes will need to be made to make this engine swap work. I have found a good deal for a 6 port SE 13B, w/transmission, and a racing beat exhaust. I have already upgraded the suspension for this rx7, from the standard suspension, found in a GSL to an SE suspension(LSD,brakes,strut towers,etc). Now I might as well change the engine to a 13b, instead of rebuilding the 12A in my RX7, which has started to lose compression
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Rebuild the 4 port and go turbo, thats what I think Im gonna do.
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Not to long a go I was considering rebuilding the 12A, with 2mm Apex seals, and adding a turbo. Problem is I haven't had any luck finding a turbo kit.
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take both engines apart. use the 13Bs rotors, housings and eccentric with the 12As irons. port, polish if you wish and get a carb set up.
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^ yep.
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[quote name='DJ Rotor' date='May 12 2005, 11:23 AM']^ yep.
[snapback]711639[/snapback] [/quote] I second that ^ |
[quote name='treceb' date='May 12 2005, 09:36 AM']take both engines apart. use the 13Bs rotors, housings and eccentric with the 12As irons. port, polish if you wish and get a carb set up.
[snapback]711627[/snapback] [/quote] OK, so I use the 13Bs rotors, housings and eccentric with the 12As irons. I need to know what will need to be done so I can install the 13B when its ready to be put back into the car. I have the transmission that was running with the 13B before it was removed, I also have the 13Bs oil pan. Do I have to change the motor mounts or will everything line up if I just interchange the plate from my 12A? |
You can buy that overpriced hunk of iron from Mazdatrix or just bend up your own front elephant ear mount.....
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Or slot the trans mount 1 inch and use the 12A engine mount. That what I did and it works perfect.
Read carefully... Weight transfer... By doing this you just mover 200lbs 1 inch towards the rear of the car. this helps to move the center of gravity more towards the center of the car. |
[quote name='ArmyOfOne' date='May 14 2005, 09:49 AM']Or slot the trans mount 1 inch and use the 12A engine mount. That what I did and it works perfect.
Read carefully... Weight transfer... By doing this you just mover 200lbs 1 inch towards the rear of the car. this helps to move the center of gravity more towards the center of the car. [snapback]712717[/snapback] [/quote] Does moving the engine back an inch have any affect on everything else, like the transmission, lining up? What changes will have to be made for the 13b wiring? |
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