Any body got pics of thier Turbo II swapped first gen rx7.This is my future planned project and would love to see your pics of the engine bay.Im just looking for some different ideas and such.Dont be shy with your pics.Thanks. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.gif

I am almost done with my turbo II swap.. I still need to do a bit of wiring, fab the transmission mount, and get a blow off valve.. [attachment=44965:turborex.JPG]

mine

How was the swap? what did you have to do, how tough was it? my gslse i love but i want more power out of it. Its N/a with about 165-170bhp

170WHP out of a gls-se is pretty damn good.



I had to get a custom driveshaft made. that ran me $340

you will also need a front cover from a GSL-SE or one from a 12A will work also.

Racingbeat.com sells a custom engine mount bracket that makes things a lot easier.

The wiring is pretty easy you only have to hook up like 8 wires.

The custom tranny mount is really easy.

I made a 3 inch turbo back exhaust for it and that way pretty easy also..

First gen's are really easy cars to work with...



I just did the swap so I could give you all kinds of info. I just dont have the internet right now so my time is limited...



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here is a picture of the custom driveshaft.

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oh yeah you also have to make a custom oil return line for the turbo.

Here's mine

when you swap the motor, you'll need to use a GSL-SE oil pan also. but im not sure if the pick-up needs to be changed to the 12a or SE one??? anyone know this?

Yeah the 12A OR the gsl-se oil pick up will also be needed ( they are the same part number)

this was my inital configuration, presently upgrading to a front mount intercooler with a series 6 throttle body and manifold

SWEET PICS GUYS!!! KEEP THEM COMING!!! I'LL TRY TO GET MINE UP SOON...

right hand drive???

yes it is, 1980 ist gen

How hard is it to hook up a microtech computer, is it something a novice can do, or better left to an expert?

wiring in a stand alone ECU is not for a novice. unless your a novice a cars, but very experienced in wiring and electrical diagrams...



but...beginners luck and hard work may pay off.

some of you guys really know how to polish up a turd!

what is a Turd...???? are you saying Turbo II's are turds..??? https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683561.gif

post more pics only please,less q & a's!!! thanks.

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This is the best thing I have ever done in my life. I love this setup. It is so solid.

I'm pushing 214hp/203t @7psi dyno tested. Sorry no dyno sheet i lost it.

Saweet!

Here is a pic of my old rx7 with a bar to plate aluminum intercooler and 2.5 piping....

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Here is a car I had 5 years ago, 85 gs_turbo.....

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Here is the 3 inch downpipe with pre-silenser I built for my current turbo FB im doing for myself.....

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^^ hey, how much would you charge me to make me one just the same? pm me,..

Wow I really like that engine set up on that you had 5 years ago.. Nice and clean!!



Where could I get a throttle body adaptor like that..???