Chronicles of a 13BT swap......

[Ian65]

How are you going to mount the 13B? if you\'re sticking with the front mount (easiest way) you\'ll need a 12A front cover.

I think you need a GSL-SE sump as well don\'t you??

[12at]

GSL-SE sump is the easiest way to go..  Stock 12a timing cover with a -10 AN alloy fitting for the turbo drain
 
I had my car tunned but had injector issues and it made 290 @ 6000rpm on 9psi lets just say in 3rd gear going up dartford bridge it went 2 lanes no probs

[captainbizzaro]

Cheers Ian, I\'ve got a feeling we are all gonna be in this together! I\'ve done nothing but read and read about this conversion on every rotary site going so figured it was about time I just went for it.

[captainbizzaro]

GSL-SE sump is the easiest way to go..  Stock 12a timing cover with a -10 AN alloy fitting for the turbo drain
 
I had my car tunned but had injector issues and it made 290 @ 6000rpm on 9psi lets just say in 3rd gear going up dartford bridge it went 2 lanes no probs

Thats not too shabby is it mate, what turbo are you running?

The GSL-SE sump is next on my hit list, any ideas where I might source one or is the US my best bet?

[12at]

ive got a TO4r on mine..
 
yeh try rx7club.com or ebay USA
 
Your engine a S4 or 5? You running what box?

[Ian65]

The GSL-SE sump is next on my hit list, any ideas where I might source one or is the US my best bet?

I seem to remember Shaun got his from WGT..... unless I imagined it!

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[captainbizzaro]

It\'s an S5, I\'m undecided on gearbox-I\'m not going to be drag racing or anything so may retain the 1st gen box as it is nice and tight but I\'m not sure. Do you have any opinions either way? At least N/A counterweights and flywheels are readily available.

What manifold are you using too.....or did you get over clearance of the turbo another way?

[captainbizzaro]

I seem to remember Shaun got his from WGT..... unless I imagined it!

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Cool, that\'d make life easier!

[Ian65]

I reckon you\'ll need a T2 gearbox, I think the sort of power you\'re looking for will shred a S2 box.

[captainbizzaro]

Yeah you\'re probably right Ian, an rx7club.com there seems to be a 50/50 divide in opinion on this subject but I guess it\'s better to be safe than stuck waiting for the AA.

Maybe I should stop messing about and put an RX8 box in it.:D:D:D
6th gear cruising lovelyness

[12at]

S2/3 box is good for about 250hp max.. Deff go the S5 turbo box.. Ive got one in mine behind the 12a with a os giken clutch and its fine.
 
If you have the box or can get one its the better option... was talking about rx8 box with pip at the weekend and he agreed behind a turbo engine they may not last long but again depends on how you drive it and what power you putting through it..
 
My exhaust manifold i bought from australia when i was back seeing family and thats pretty much where i got all my parts from. Its not hard to make one up and it all depends what turbo you want to go...

[shaunwil]

I seem to remember Shaun got his from WGT..... unless I imagined it!

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Pip usually keeps them on the shelf if I remember rightly. If not he can source them quite easily. Not the cheapest item but gets rid of loads of hassles !

Could mega squirt control LPG injectors too with fuel temp and pressure effecting the map ?

Shaun

[shaunwil]

Adrian runs the rx8 box in the time attack FC. Its running very good power, 450+bhp without too much hassle. Sure there are a couple of guys running them in drag cars too !

Shaun

[TiddlesRX7]

You mean Neil shaun, although I wish it was mine . Gonna keep an eye on this thread I do like the FB\'s even more so if htey have a TII in them!

[captainbizzaro]

I think Tim Whites purple FB is running an RX8 box.