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Old 08-14-2006, 12:36 AM   #1
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Question S4 to S5 conversion???????

i am the proud oxner of an 1987 rx7 turbo (my first 7) , and i am wondering how complicated the conversion is to the series 5 motor? if i get the the motor, wiring harness, and ecu.... what else will i need? i heard that the air flow meters are different, but that is all i know of. any help that could shed some light is much appreciated. thanx for the assistance.
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Old 08-15-2006, 10:11 AM   #2
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Re: S4 to S5 conversion???????

don't bother.
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Old 08-15-2006, 12:14 PM   #3
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Re: S4 to S5 conversion???????

just get a streetported 87 engine. nothing wrong with it...
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Old 10-04-2006, 01:02 PM   #4
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Re: S4 to S5 conversion???????

also the oil metering pump well the whole front cover will need to be replaced and the wiring harness will need to be altered.
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Old 10-04-2006, 08:40 PM   #5
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Re: S4 to S5 conversion???????

not if you swap everything over
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