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Ok, So change of plans. I will trailer the car, but now I need a new list of things do do (besides the things already mentioned)
-Full tuneup (engine/diff oil, plugs/wires, fuel filter, belts, tires, coolant)
-First things on the list are replace all vaccum hoses, delete FDP, install Fluidyne radiator/hoses/thermostat, AST delete, bonez downpipe (to reduce underhood heat).
Should intercooler, extra oiler cooler or water wetter be on this list as well?
Sounds like a good starter list? I'm not worried about going faster yet, Just want reliability and safety. My uncle bought this car when I was 12, 15 years later I will soon own it so there is alot of sentimental value for me in this car. I don't want to have to worry about the thing burning to the ground.
-Full tuneup (engine/diff oil, plugs/wires, fuel filter, belts, tires, coolant)
-First things on the list are replace all vaccum hoses, delete FDP, install Fluidyne radiator/hoses/thermostat, AST delete, bonez downpipe (to reduce underhood heat).
Should intercooler, extra oiler cooler or water wetter be on this list as well?
Sounds like a good starter list? I'm not worried about going faster yet, Just want reliability and safety. My uncle bought this car when I was 12, 15 years later I will soon own it so there is alot of sentimental value for me in this car. I don't want to have to worry about the thing burning to the ground.
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Yea, I'm convinced. Its not that far away but I'm patient so I will just trailer it.
Yea after he mentioned it I started researching it and there are alot of mentions. Can't believe that they go bad that often and mazda never had a recall/got sued/ect...
Thats a serious issue.
Looks like I will get the Delete kit from Bonzai.
Yea after he mentioned it I started researching it and there are alot of mentions. Can't believe that they go bad that often and mazda never had a recall/got sued/ect...
Thats a serious issue.
Looks like I will get the Delete kit from Bonzai.
https://www.rx7club.com/single-turbo...tions-1090373/
Sounds like a good starter list? I'm not worried about going faster yet, Just want reliability and safety. My uncle bought this car when I was 12, 15 years later I will soon own it so there is alot of sentimental value for me in this car. I don't want to have to worry about the thing burning to the ground.
Here is my preferred mods:
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-gen-gene.../#post12150927
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I'm too sure about the deleting the FPD. Narfle was kind enough to point out this thread:
https://www.rx7club.com/single-turbo...tions-1090373/
https://www.rx7club.com/single-turbo...tions-1090373/
I figured one of the aftermarket companies would of tacked the issue with an aftermarket damper for RX7 (that doesn't have the risk of common leaking and burn your car to the ground)
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That said, there are aftermarket FPDs. They just don't fit the stock fuel configuration.
Most people with the inclination to start upgrading the pieces of their stock fuel system will upgrade the whole thing to aftermarket lines, rails, injectors, regulator, fpd.
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Cool beans. Hope I'm not making you think less of the car, its awesome but its a true sports car (the only true Japanese 'Ferrari'-like car out of the 90's wars) and most sports cars need love to stay on the road.
As far as the FPD, if you're using an aftermarket FPR you don't need the damper which is most likely why you don't see any sort of aftermarket piece. And as far as downpipes go, you can't go wrong with HKS and its cast flange section in my opinion. Everything else looks good.
-David Guy
As far as the FPD, if you're using an aftermarket FPR you don't need the damper which is most likely why you don't see any sort of aftermarket piece. And as far as downpipes go, you can't go wrong with HKS and its cast flange section in my opinion. Everything else looks good.
-David Guy
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Cool beans. Hope I'm not making you think less of the car, its awesome but its a true sports car (the only true Japanese 'Ferrari'-like car out of the 90's wars) and most sports cars need love to stay on the road.
As far as the FPD, if you're using an aftermarket FPR you don't need the damper which is most likely why you don't see any sort of aftermarket piece. And as far as downpipes go, you can't go wrong with HKS and its cast flange section in my opinion. Everything else looks good.
-David Guy
As far as the FPD, if you're using an aftermarket FPR you don't need the damper which is most likely why you don't see any sort of aftermarket piece. And as far as downpipes go, you can't go wrong with HKS and its cast flange section in my opinion. Everything else looks good.
-David Guy
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It's not so much that the stock FPD is deficient by design, it's just another 25yo piece of rubber. At some point in it's lifetime, it has to be considered a maintenance item.
That said, there are aftermarket FPDs. They just don't fit the stock fuel configuration.
Most people with the inclination to start upgrading the pieces of their stock fuel system will upgrade the whole thing to aftermarket lines, rails, injectors, regulator, fpd.
That said, there are aftermarket FPDs. They just don't fit the stock fuel configuration.
Most people with the inclination to start upgrading the pieces of their stock fuel system will upgrade the whole thing to aftermarket lines, rails, injectors, regulator, fpd.
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Thank you everyone for the good suggestions, these pictures are from when I went to go look at it last, will take new pictures when I go pick it up.
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i'm honestly not sure, I didn't really look at it too close. I just remember it had an Apexi label on the front. Looks like an older turbo timer to me.
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while updating fluids, replace ALL radiator hoses with new OEM hoses and OEM hose clamps. Also get a metal AST.
I'd keep the Fuel Pulsation Dampener. It is there for a reason. Replace it and it's good for the rest of the car's life.
Get the parts from Ray Crowe
I'd keep the Fuel Pulsation Dampener. It is there for a reason. Replace it and it's good for the rest of the car's life.
Get the parts from Ray Crowe
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