Can i put this in a 1988 GXL
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Can i put this in a 1988 GXL
hey guys I am a
to the whole rotary motor thing and the rx7 world got a bunch of friends with them but i will be getting mine in two weeks and it is a 1988 GXL i was wondering if there would be a problem putting this motor in it
RX-7 S5 13B-T 89-91 - Engine, 5-Speed RWD Transmission, Intercooler
pictured below
so guys please let me know if this will work cause if it does i will have to break out the old credit card
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RX-7 S5 13B-T 89-91 - Engine, 5-Speed RWD Transmission, Intercooler
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![](http://www.jspecautosports.com/images/prod/13bta.jpg)
so guys please let me know if this will work cause if it does i will have to break out the old credit card
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going from s4-s5 is a litte bit mroe difficult then going from s4-s4. you got diff typs of MAF sensors and **** like that... ( atleast what i was told going from diff serieses would be a bitch. ) i kinda wish i would have gone s4-s5. but i staid s4-s4. i guess depending on your skill level with cars. its up to you.. maby someone can answer your uestion more theraly but all i have been told it would have been a bitch. but i was told doing a TII swap would be a bitch and it was REALLY easy.... besides the few questions i was kinda confused on. but people on the forum helped me out ..
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what is the difference in these two motors cause the site says one is for the 89-91
and this one is for 86-88
RX-7 S4 13B-T 86-88 - Engine, 5-Speed RWD Transmission, ECU, Intercooler, Complete Wiring(Un-Cut)
well i guess i kind of answered my own question
and this one is for 86-88
RX-7 S4 13B-T 86-88 - Engine, 5-Speed RWD Transmission, ECU, Intercooler, Complete Wiring(Un-Cut)
![](http://www.jspecautosports.com/images/prod/13bt.jpg)
well i guess i kind of answered my own question
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Try to stay clear of Jspec engines, atleast from jspecauto that is. I ordered an s5 "complete" package from them and when i recieved it, the damn thing wouldn't even turn over. The apex seals were rusted to the housings. If u can go w/ an A-spec, IMHO if u really want a J-spec look into one from Corksport or a more reputeable company.
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Please read the FAQ regarding turbo swapping. It's all covered there in great detail.
Cross series swaps are a pain in the butt. Don't swap S5 stuff into an S4 (or vice versa) unless you plan on running as standalone EFI system. With a standalone, there are no problems. The S5 uses completely different electronics then the S4. Even the dash harness is different.
Cross series swaps are a pain in the butt. Don't swap S5 stuff into an S4 (or vice versa) unless you plan on running as standalone EFI system. With a standalone, there are no problems. The S5 uses completely different electronics then the S4. Even the dash harness is different.
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http://www.rotaryresurrection.com/2n...o_s5_swap.html
http://www.rotaryresurrection.com/2n...o_s4_swap.html
Because these links have NEVER been posted before...
http://www.rotaryresurrection.com/2n...o_s4_swap.html
Because these links have NEVER been posted before...
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yea, i was gonna post those links^^^
Anyhow, I have read the stuff on rotaryresurrection.com (not that I completely understand it or anything
, but it seems to me if you had the wiring harness and the ecu that the s5 swap would be pretty simple. I have an 88 gxl too, was thinking about a similar project, idk, or just get a turbo II?. and i wouldn't get the jdm engine unless you can get a gaurantee or warranty, even then you'd probably have to pay for shipping to make a claim for the engine and all, unless of course it's local. and your newbie smilies are pretty awesome.
Anyhow, I have read the stuff on rotaryresurrection.com (not that I completely understand it or anything
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if you want a good jspec engine, there's a seller on here by the name of Japan2LA. He has a lot of positive feedback and is a rotorhead himself, so SEARCH a little and you may find wonders.
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