Rob's RX-7 GSL-SE / 13BT Engine Conversion & Modifications

Photographs of Rebuilt Engine taken before & during installation

Engine Long Block #1	Engine Long Block #2	Engine Long Block #3	Engine Long Block #4	Engine Long Block #5

Photographs taken during engine installation

Installation #1	Installation #2	Installation #3	Installation #4	Installation #4

List of upgraded components & modifications;

• Banzai Racing Level 2 Rebuilt 13BT Engine
• OEM GSL-SE Oil Pan
• Banzai Racing GSL-SE Oil Pan Brace Kit
• OMP Elimination Kit
• 2 x OEM Rotors
• Racing Beat 12A / 13B Engine Mount
• Banzai Racing Polyurethane Motor Mounts
• Spec Stage 1 Clutch Kit
• Resurfaced Flywheel
• Clutch Master & Slave Cylinders
• SS Clutch Line
• S4 Waterpump Housing
• 3-Row Aluminum Radiator
• OEM Radiator & Coolant Hoses
• Banzai Racing Alternator Bracket Kit
• Vacuum Line Replacement
• Bosch 1600cc Injectors
• In-Line Fuel Filter
• Walbro 255 In-Line Fuel Pump
• Fuel Lab EFI Fuel Pressure Gauge
• OEM S4 TII Throttle Cable
• HD Competition Idler Arm
• Driveshaft
• KYB GR-2 Excel G Gas Shocks, Mounts & Boots
• Racing Beat Springs
• Hawk HPS Brake Pads
• Technafit SS Brake Lines
• Front Brake Calipers
• Brake Master Cylinder
• Clutch Master Cylinder
• ST Anti-Sway Bars
• Whiteline Front Strut Tower Bar
• ES Strut Rod Bushings
• Custom Exhaust
• Mocal Oil Thermostat
• SS Oil Cooler Lines
• XS Power S1200 Battery
• Microtech Replacement Harness
• Vibrant Oil Catch Can and Breather Filter Kit
• Mishimoto Coolant Overflow Tank
• NGK Plug Wires
• NGK Platinum Spark Plugs
• Redline Transmission & Differential Fluids
• Planted Seat Brackets
• RX-8 Seats
• Basic Drivability MicroTech Dyno Tuning

Upgrades & Modifications Photographs

OEM Oil Pan	OPB & OMP Elimination Kits	OEM Rotors	Engine Mount	Polyurethane Mounts
Clutch Kit	Resurfaced Flywheel	SS Clutch Line	S4 WP Housing	Radiator
OEM Hoses	Alternator Bracket & Belts	Injectors	Throttle Cable	Idler Arm
Shocks	Springs	Shock Mounts	Anti-Sway Bars	Strut Bar
Strut Rod Bushings	Oil Thermostat	Brake Pads	SS Brake Lines	Harness
Brake Master Cylinder	Clutch Master Cylinder	Exhaust	Coolant Overflow Tank	Battery
Oil Catch Can & Breather Kit	Fuel Pump & Pressure Gauge	Fuel Filter	Plugs & Wires	Seat Brackets

Photographs of upgraded parts installed

Clutch	Radiator	Rear Suspension	Front Suspension	Brake Master Cylinder
Oil Cooler	Oil Thermostat	Exhaust #1	Exhaust #2	Intake
Oil Catch Can	Overflow Tank	Alternator Bracket	Gauges	Battery

Rob opted to have RX-8 Seats installed using Planted Seat Brackets

Passenger Side #1	Passenger Side #2	Driver Side #1	Driver Side #2	Seats Installed

Final Engine Bay Photographs January 2016

Passenger Side View	Front View	Driver Side View	Dyno Sheet 01/29/16

 

Fall 2016; OD We are redoing Rob's fuel system:

• Fuel Lab In-Line Fuel Filter
• Walbro 255 In-Line Fuel Pump
• AEM Fuel Pressure Regulator
• SS Fuel Lines & AN Fittings

Fuel Pressure Reg & Filter	Fuel System #1	Fuel System #2	Fuel System #3

June 2017; OD We are redoing Rob's fuel system:

• Bosch 044 Fuel Pump
• Electrical Rework
• Dyno Tuned to 273 RWHP @ 11.2 psi

Dyno Chart June 2017

Bosch Fuel Pump	Dyno Sheet 06/02/17

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