Rx7 turbo
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Rx7 turbo
Hello, I have a 1992 miata na and I'm looking to turbo it. I came across a pretty good deal, which is a s4 t2 turbo off of an 87 rx7. My question is is there any manifold I can buy that will straight bolt on to this, or will I have to have a shop fab up a manifold and downpipe. I'm new to miatas and to turboing(not to supercharging though) any answer would help thanks!
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S4 is the '86-88 RX-7. The turbo was only offered in '87 and '88 (as S4 models). S5 was '89-'91.
They are all 2nd gen RX7s. The S5 was a minor model change.
The 2nd gen rx7 turbos are really wonky with weird flanges and sizing.
Your life will be much easier if you chose a much more conmon turbo with a much more common inlet and outlet flange.
They are all 2nd gen RX7s. The S5 was a minor model change.
The 2nd gen rx7 turbos are really wonky with weird flanges and sizing.
Your life will be much easier if you chose a much more conmon turbo with a much more common inlet and outlet flange.
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Sure, you can turbo your car for that much, but you will spend more money and have much more down time in the long run than if you just save up and buy a good kit from the start.
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After deciding for a few weeks, I'll just save up for a little more while and buy a Shanghai s kit. I've never installed a turbo before, but would feel a lot more confident doing it knowing I have all the pieces to do it in front of me.
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I would't say everything about my setup is better. The turbo is definitely a better match for the miata, and mine comes with a full 3" exhaust. The Begi cast manifold I will say is better then what I offer.
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