G13b conversion

[Wharfin]

Ok guys from what I know
It's doable with a sh1t load of mods to
Make it fit!

I can't find any build threads on it so
I'm helping you guys can help me out as I think I'm actually going to tackle this one head on!!


Besides making it fit, custom mounts etc! What else would
I need to do for this conversion.

Ie. drive shafts, brake upgrades etc. I want as much
Info as I can possibly get so please stick to
Topic and give me Only serious constructive tips an stuff!

Cheers Dom

[Tez]

I think you're driving into uncharted territory for a lot of us with a G13b.

I would think your first stop aught to be a reliable engineer who, will probably be able to comment on this conversion with more authority than most of us.

By all means if you're well cashed up, have lots of time on your hands and are determined to make this work, then please keep a photo-diary of your efforts. There will be keen interest in your progress.

[Wharfin]

Yeah will do! So know one knows If I'd need custom drive shafts, and what brake upgrades I can do? I have a complete doner swift gti. So wanna know what I can use off that bad boy

[Billie]

Custom shafts. Iv used all swift gti brakes. Costs quite Abit.

[Wharfin]

Sweet, I have a guy here that does custom shafts and stuff so he will look after me the grouse

[Brayden]

First thing you'll need is an angle grinder to hack out enough room in the engine bay for the engine and box to fit. (Seriously, the engine bay is about 2-3" too narrow) Second thing you'll need is an engineer willing to look the other way when you present the hacked up engine bay to him.

[Billie]

Drive shafts are your last worry. f6a makes good power is heaps lighter.

[Wharfin]

Engineer is not a problem either I have one on side :p

I'll keep you guys posted with how it's going! Bring on the 9 inch angle
Grinder I say!

Billie a g13b will go better than a f6a especially with a little snail amongst it

[Billie]

If you say so

[Wharfin]

Oh so you're saying a turbo setup G13B isn't as quick as a F6A? Lol

[grant4561]

^ Depends on what the F6A is in and whats done to it.

[Billie]

Car application. Space. Weight. Good luck with the conversion. F6a is a very good motor. I know a guy with a f5a twin cam with 150 at the wheels. G13b is good, f6a is just crazy for its size, revs like crazy. Kind of wish I went with it but wanted four cylinders and supercharger.

[Wharfin]

Hmmm ok sweet I'll have to look into it, I'm
Pretty much set on a g13b turbo set up but I'll have a look

[Brayden]

Before you decide on the G13B turbo I'd do some measurements. By my calculations the turbo would sit about 3" in front of the grille.

[arklan]

Before you decide on the G13B turbo I'd do some measurements. By my calculations the turbo would sit about 3" in front of the grille.

cut a hole in the grill and put an icecream tub over it


edit: make sure its peters icecream, coles icecream tastes like crap