Ilum

I have an 85 GSL-SE that I fear needs a new engine, and I am hoping that some of you out there might be able to help me figure out if I can use another 13B out of any later models. If it is possible, how much do I need to change over, i.e. the wiring harness, ecu, main computer, fuel pump, ect. If any of you have additional ideas about swapping over a 13BT let me know. PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN.



Thanks, Steve

j9fd3s

basically if you keep the gsl-se oil pan and front cover you can bolt any 13b in there. the gsl-se ecu will work with the na stuff pretty well, but if you go turbo you're gonna need something better

Ilum

Thanks j9fd3s that gives me alot more options for engines. If I did want to switch the ecu, would you recommend a specific year, or aftermarket brand (I don't even know if they exist)? I'd have to switch the wiring harness as well then wouldn't I? Would you know if a 20B would fit, or am i being to ambitious?

Terrh

what will fit depends ENTIRELY on how much you want to spend.



a 20B will fit, but it's not going to be a $500 project. Add another zero and multiply by two, at least...



a 12A will fit too... same with a 13B-T.



if you're going to use a second gen turbo engine I'd reccommend an aftermaket ECU, like a microtech or megasquirt.



If you just want to get the car on the road again cheaply, get a seoncd gen N/A engine, wiring harness, and ECU.

I don't think the GSL-SE ECU will work with an FC engine? but I'm not 100% sure.

j9fd3s

most of the stock later ecu's get complexicated when you go to swap em.