RX7 Series 6 Single Turbo project
12-06-14, 10:13 AM
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12-06-14, 01:14 PM
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I agree, looks great. You did a good job to get the pattern lined up from the hood. What's next for plans? Pity about that load shedding, on the flip side it would give you more time to work on the car!
12-08-14, 01:44 AM
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Hey man, yeah have got a lot to get done on the car still but have done most of what I wanted to do so far, pulling engine on Saturday morning, once the engine is pulled will spray engine bay, remove all suspension bits and get new bushes installed as well as getting the suspension sand blasted, going to service my HKS coilovers and sort out my brakes. Engine should be reinstalled next year in January and should be ready to start up in Early February, will have to run in the newly built motor and then tuning
12-08-14, 05:08 AM
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Hey man, yeah have got a lot to get done on the car still but have done most of what I wanted to do so far, pulling engine on Saturday morning, once the engine is pulled will spray engine bay, remove all suspension bits and get new bushes installed as well as getting the suspension sand blasted, going to service my HKS coilovers and sort out my brakes. Engine should be reinstalled next year in January and should be ready to start up in Early February, will have to run in the newly built motor and then tuning
Where you gonna get all ur suspension bushes and stuff from?
12-08-14, 07:32 AM
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I have some super pro buses for the rear but noticed some of my front bushes are starting to look a bit tied.
12-08-14, 08:16 PM
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The bushings can be a serious pain. Definitely worth getting someone to press them. Good call on the sandblasting too, nothing like a clean undercarriage and in your case freshly painted bay! Looking forward to seeing the finished product.
12-15-14, 03:53 AM
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Ok finally pulled the engine on Saturday, didn't manage to snap pics because was in a huge rush.
Will post pics of the bare engine bay, Parental guidance is advised, nude engine bay pics coming soon......
Will post pics of the bare engine bay, Parental guidance is advised, nude engine bay pics coming soon......
12-18-14, 06:10 AM
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01-12-15, 09:03 AM
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Will have to snap some pics, completely forgot about it.
Motor has been stripped and no damage was found at all, so happy about that, parts have gone in for carbon cleaning and after that will be balancing and lightening the rotors and porting has already started
Motor has been stripped and no damage was found at all, so happy about that, parts have gone in for carbon cleaning and after that will be balancing and lightening the rotors and porting has already started
01-19-15, 03:46 AM
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Whats up guys, so managed to snap some pics this weekend.
Got myself some Bridgestone Potenza Semi Slicks with around 80% tread left, will run these on the road as well.
Nude engine bay pics, before the clean begins this weekend....
Got myself some Bridgestone Potenza Semi Slicks with around 80% tread left, will run these on the road as well.
Nude engine bay pics, before the clean begins this weekend....
01-19-15, 08:52 AM
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01-20-15, 02:11 AM
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Some pics of the start of the porting process, this is before polish and just the shape of the port, its huge
Stock Port
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Ported before polish
Stock Port
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Ported before polish
01-30-15, 02:06 AM
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02-01-15, 06:05 PM
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If you look at the top right side of the port it looks like he slipped with the dremel. Also run your finger up and down the iron on the right and left side of the centre hole on the flat surface and make sure there isn't any bumps (step wear).
02-01-15, 06:12 PM
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the grinder got away from your buddy and he grinded a little squiggle in the face of the iron. it's still useable, but obviously a little accident. it's important to cover the iron face with some thick tape in case this happens (i've done it before).