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

[RamoNZ]

The range wont be that good even with a full size tank - you\'d be looking at around 100miles, which is only a 50 mile journey if you want to come back without filling up

Cant you squeeze in 10 gallons?

[captainbizzaro]

The range wont be that good even with a full size tank - you\'d be looking at around 100miles, which is only a 50 mile journey if you want to come back without filling up

Cant you squeeze in 10 gallons?

I\'ll have a look at some tanks online and see what dimensions a 10 gallon tank would be and attack NEV with a tape measure in the morning.

[syebba]

If u want an anti explo fuel cell tank made up in alloy,Dax & Ak would be worth looking at,they obviously know the manufacturers or fuel tanks,so could probably get one made to original dimensions.
ta stu..

[captainbizzaro]

Ok cheers Stu.

[captainbizzaro]

No engine progress today as I\'m now waiting for bits so spent the day creating my ghetto workshop as the building I am carrying out swap had no front on it, so thats done with the aid of corrugated steel sheets bish bosh bash etc. But at least I now have a dry space with 360 degree access to the car rather than struggling in a single size garage.

So here he is, the last of the outside he\'ll see for a while unless the weather is good next weekend then it\'s engine pull time although I\'d like to get that 12A sold first.
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[CHC (RIP)]

Bit of progress today, after a ridiculous amount of huffing and puffing I finally got the e-shaft pulley off allowing me to remove the front cover.
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Also removed the turbo and manifold, and gave the block a bit of a scrub. So now ready for the 12AT front cover and sump from Ramon. Nearly time to pull the 12A.....which reminds me, if anyone wants or knows someone who wants a sweet running 12A which can be seen running then point them in my direction!

 
Hi Tim,
I\'m in early stages of a possible deal which if it goes ahead will need a 12A engine.
I\'ll let you know what develops soon as I hear anything positive.
Cliff

[captainbizzaro]

Ok Cliff, it\'ll probably be in Nev for another two weeks yet so not a massive rush I just want anyone who\'d be interested to have plenty of time to see it running.

[Ian65]

No engine progress today as I\'m now waiting for bits so spent the day creating my ghetto workshop as the building I am carrying out swap had no front on it, so thats done with the aid of corrugated steel sheets bish bosh bash etc. But at least I now have a dry space with 360 degree access to the car rather than struggling in a single size garage.

So here he is, the last of the outside he\'ll see for a while unless the weather is good next weekend then it\'s engine pull time although I\'d like to get that 12A sold first.
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so this is where you\'ll be living for the next 6 months then Tim!

[captainbizzaro]

Ha yeah you got it Ian, think it dawned on the good lady too as I trundled in there with my make shift woodburner. Can\'t think straight if I\'m cold!

[Steve-A]

Looking good tim

Sure it\'ll get cosy in there with wood burner and the car, if you had a kettle and toilet you\'d never need to leave!

[mx1311]

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..

500+hp and used in anger for 2 years without issue

:Hammer

[Ian65]

would this be any use for your project Tim?  

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mazda-RX-7-RX7-FC3S-1986-1991-Turbo-Manual-Gearbox-70k-/170554351029?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27b5d4ddb5

[captainbizzaro]

Looking good tim

Sure it\'ll get cosy in there with wood burner and the car, if you had a kettle and toilet you\'d never need to leave!

Thats the plan mate! Kettle is next on the list...

[captainbizzaro]

would this be any use for your project Tim?  

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mazda-RX-7-RX7-FC3S-1986-1991-Turbo-Manual-Gearbox-70k-/170554351029?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27b5d4ddb5

Cheers Ian but I\'ve sorted one from Prof, thanks for the thought.:guinness

[RotorHeid]

500+hp and used in anger for 2 years without issue

:Hammer

won a double 2010 A8 maqure sport car class in Hillclimb and sprint with RX8 6 speed box, along with 13Bpp280+HP with no problem... with a lots of warm up,prior to starting line.
best buy that the money ever spent.