Distributors

project86 · 07-09-2010, 01:13 AM

What distributors are you guys using for your carb set up on FCs?

djmtsu · 07-09-2010, 06:36 AM

12a

project86 · 07-09-2010, 11:11 AM

Awesome. I also heard that MSD might make and upgrade for the early distributors as well. I looked on their site and didnt see anything but im notoriously bad at searching. lol

t_g_farrell · 07-09-2010, 11:32 AM

Make sure you get a dizzy from an 81-85 12A (hint: the igniter's mounted
on the side of the dizzy). The 80 dizzy is weak and has some design flaws.

project86 · 07-09-2010, 11:37 AM

Im already trying to source one. Ill make sure i stay within those years. As far as the Carb im lookin at a weber side draft setup. Specifically the one Mazdatrix sells.

PercentSevenC · 07-12-2010, 02:36 PM

Either 12A or 13B work just fine. Both have the same total advance, but the advance curve is different.

project86 · 07-13-2010, 11:59 AM

I didnt think the 13b in the gsl-se was carbed. it was fuel injected was it not?

FerociousP · 07-13-2010, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by project86

I didnt think the 13b in the gsl-se was carbed. it was fuel injected was it not?

he's talking about early 13b's from the 70's (Not Rx-7)

just get a Rx-7 dizzy with 2 ignitors (late 80-UP 12a) on the side and you are done. To my knowledge noone makes and "aftermarket" distributor for Rx-7s. Should be able to find a good condition one for $30-$50. Upgraded ignition will come by way of better coils or ign box.

project86 · 07-13-2010, 05:14 PM

ok got it.

Whizbang · 07-13-2010, 05:17 PM

the GSLSE while fuel injected used a distributor.

project86 · 07-13-2010, 06:26 PM

ooooo thats good to know. would that be a be the better route to go then?

Whizbang · 07-13-2010, 06:38 PM

as %7 said, there is a bit of a difference in the curve, so i may be preferable, but im not sure how they directly compare. Or a way to positively identify one.

PercentSevenC · 07-13-2010, 06:44 PM

Yep, I was referring to GSL-SE distributors vs. '81+ 12A distributors. Don't quote me on this but I think the GSL-SE dizzy advances faster than the 12A dizzy. The specs are probably in an FSM somewhere, but I don't have one handy. Like I said, though, either one will work just fine. I've used both and haven't noticed a difference.

project86 · 07-13-2010, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PercentSevenC

Yep, I was referring to GSL-SE distributors vs. '81+ 12A distributors. Don't quote me on this but I think the GSL-SE dizzy advances faster than the 12A dizzy. The specs are probably in an FSM somewhere, but I don't have one handy. Like I said, though, either one will work just fine.

ok. well i guess ill see what i can find locally first when the time comes. im kinda in limbo right now

FerociousP · 07-14-2010, 01:31 PM

ask and you shall receive.... because i'm bored...

lol "miximum" typo

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project86 Can't.Make.Up.My.Mind. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 1,377 Rep Power: 18	Im already trying to source one. Ill make sure i stay within those years. As far as the Carb im lookin at a weber side draft setup. Specifically the one Mazdatrix sells. __________________ '90 GTUs Stay up to date with my photography '06 Toyota Highlander Hybrid '10 Toyota Prius "Initial Success or Total Failure"

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project86 Can't.Make.Up.My.Mind. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 1,377 Rep Power: 18	I didnt think the 13b in the gsl-se was carbed. it was fuel injected was it not? __________________ '90 GTUs Stay up to date with my photography '06 Toyota Highlander Hybrid '10 Toyota Prius "Initial Success or Total Failure"

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project86 Can't.Make.Up.My.Mind. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 1,377 Rep Power: 18	ooooo thats good to know. would that be a be the better route to go then? __________________ '90 GTUs Stay up to date with my photography '06 Toyota Highlander Hybrid '10 Toyota Prius "Initial Success or Total Failure"

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Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	as %7 said, there is a bit of a difference in the curve, so i may be preferable, but im not sure how they directly compare. Or a way to positively identify one. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook