Mazda RX7 Swap Build Thread Finished!! For Any Mazda Lovers!

Canada Nissan Automotive
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For you mazda fans!

Well it all started off when i gladly traded my 90’ 240sx for my current 1988 GXL RX7.
The engine was shot to begin with so it was a perfect opportunity to swap in a TII engine and the rest.

90’ 240sx

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88’ GXL - First when i got it

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My 1987 Turbo II Parts Car, came with EVERYTHING needed, full driveline but the engine was blown so it needed a rebuild. $500 for car

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Engine bay of 87’

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Turbo II Engine Removed

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Got everything taking off her, sent her away to Conroy at 4KRUZN to get rebuilt :evilgrin:

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So I started removing the Blown 13B

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I am very glad i inspected the S4 Turbo, the hot side was cracked and had a ton of shaft play!

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After I cleaned her all up, makes a perfect centerpeice!!

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Just got the engine back!!! :ky:

Rebuild 13BT, Large Streetport, 3MM Apex Seals, S5 Turbo

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Didnt take any pictures of removing it and i regret i didnt, I didnt take any pictures putting the TII in because i did it myself and about 2 am and i just wanted it done!

Turbo II Engine In :icon_tup:

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I didnt take any pictures of removing/installing differential, driveshaft, tranny, or exhaust :icon_no2:

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The Blow Off Valve Question I Had In The Other Thread, Picture, hopefully someone has an answer :slight_smile:

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Finally, A Video Of It Running, Stock exhaust (wich will be changed!!!), with 2 ractive cans on back, i did not buy them, it was the stock exhaust off the parts car.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r202/GKlompas/th_RX7Streetport13BT1600km.jpg

I cant decide what colour to paint the car, any suggestions, with pictures please!!

Also, exhaust, any preferences?? I dont mind loud cars at all so im keeping the N1 as a possibility. Also with videos if possible.

Finally, I want a new blow off valve, what is everyone running or likes? Im using a TurboXS RFL right now.

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haha sweet, good to see you’ve been working on this! Taken it for any rips yet? 8)

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haha, ya i have been working away at it for a 2 months or so. I actually insured it for like 4 days to get some km on the engine. put on 600 km haha!!

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nice dude. i used to have a T2 convertable. they are quick cars and you cant beat the engine sound and high redline.

my car blew up 6 months after i sold it to a guy in calgary.

only thing i have against those cars is the reliablilty… meaning those things blow up yeary. I had a lot of problems with mine. but its worth it, i loved mine.

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thanks man!
yes they are pretty quick.
i havnt really got to test it though, still breaking in the engine.
reliability and rx7 do not go togethor ever.
im very excited for spring!!!

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Put a fan shroud on it… your car will have cooling problems with out it.

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This is my other thread on rx7club, some of the pictures and sentences didnt show up here.
Read the following:

But thanks for the tip anyway there cheif!

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Is that your temp guage where the needle is WAY up there :shock:

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a ha! finally someone noticed!
i still have to change 2 pinouts, im using a turbo ecu and a n/a dash.
its sending a signal from the rad for example and telling that gauge its full.
good eye though!
will be done before i drive it in the spring :slight_smile:

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How’d you get it running?

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well, i just sprayed some nos into the intercooler (with the coupler off) and tried to crank it and nothing happened.
so i looked VERY close and to my suprise! the distributor had no turbo water in it!
so i boiled up some water over my turbo and poured it in, then just like that fired up!

OR!
maybe because you came over and showed me how to properly start a TII??
Thanks a million dan!
Got the bov hooked up about 10 min ago, go to start it, battery is dead! :evil: