estevan62274's 1984 Turbo GSL-SE
11-17-12, 09:10 PM
#1
#garageguybuild
Thread Starter
iTrader: (32)
estevan62274's 1984 Turbo GSL-SE
Been around the RX-7club.com for years and have never made a dedicated build thread for my Turbo GSL-SE.
So here it goes…
But first a quick brief to get you update…
Dec 2004, I bought the car from the original owner in w/64k original miles.
Tornado silver GSL-SE with red leather interior.
First thing I did was install wheels rims...… Enkei RSE 16X7
Pic with wheels
Enjoyed the **** out of it until I decided I wanted more power. In 2006 I swapped in a stock S5 TII w/ trans and ECU,
Direct Freaks Turbo Fb was my envy and I couldnt resist not going turbo.
Then in 2007 I upgraded the turbo to a GT35R, Haltech E6X and FD UIM/throttle body w/greedy elbow for a cleaner look.
That's it for now, more to come...
Steve
So here it goes…
But first a quick brief to get you update…
Dec 2004, I bought the car from the original owner in w/64k original miles.
Tornado silver GSL-SE with red leather interior.
First thing I did was install wheels rims...… Enkei RSE 16X7
Pic with wheels
Enjoyed the **** out of it until I decided I wanted more power. In 2006 I swapped in a stock S5 TII w/ trans and ECU,
Direct Freaks Turbo Fb was my envy and I couldnt resist not going turbo.
Then in 2007 I upgraded the turbo to a GT35R, Haltech E6X and FD UIM/throttle body w/greedy elbow for a cleaner look.
That's it for now, more to come...
Steve
11-17-12, 09:25 PM
#2
#garageguybuild
Thread Starter
iTrader: (32)
heres a dyno from 2008
th_84SE.jpg?videoplayer=offsite?videoplayer=offsite
Heres a walk around video of the car from 2009
84 Turbo GSL-SE - YouTube
th_84SE.jpg?videoplayer=offsite?videoplayer=offsite
Heres a walk around video of the car from 2009
84 Turbo GSL-SE - YouTube
11-21-12, 04:15 PM
#6
#garageguybuild
Thread Starter
iTrader: (32)
Update…
So, In Sept. 2009 I decided to sell my SE so I could pick up a 3rd Gen that I’ve always wanted.
For sale pic..
Well I regretted that decision so much.... as much as I loved the FD, I couldn’t stop thinking/missing my first gen.
Now don’t get me wrong the FD is an awesome car and if I could afford both then I would have just kept my SE form the start.
After having 5 FB's, I just realized that I’m a FB guy at heart.
Pic of my old FD
In 2011, I sold the FD and picked up a RX-8 w/REW swap( kid friendly
)
Then in Jan 2012 I received a call from my friend that bought my SE from the person(Mike) that I sold it to back in 09.
I knew he had the car and he was very happy with it but he was moving and already had 2 other rotarys(FB & FD).
So, he asked if I wanted to buy my old SE back. I was like HELL YA!!
Here's a link to a thread I made when i bought her back.
https://www.rx7club.com/1st-gen-non-...gsl-se-985332/
Well this pretty much brings this thread up to date.
She's currently being torn down, rear iron is cracked.
While its apart im going to clean up the engine bay and do some other performace goodies
So, In Sept. 2009 I decided to sell my SE so I could pick up a 3rd Gen that I’ve always wanted.
For sale pic..
Well I regretted that decision so much.... as much as I loved the FD, I couldn’t stop thinking/missing my first gen.
Now don’t get me wrong the FD is an awesome car and if I could afford both then I would have just kept my SE form the start.
After having 5 FB's, I just realized that I’m a FB guy at heart.
Pic of my old FD
In 2011, I sold the FD and picked up a RX-8 w/REW swap( kid friendly
)Then in Jan 2012 I received a call from my friend that bought my SE from the person(Mike) that I sold it to back in 09.
I knew he had the car and he was very happy with it but he was moving and already had 2 other rotarys(FB & FD).
So, he asked if I wanted to buy my old SE back. I was like HELL YA!!
Here's a link to a thread I made when i bought her back.
https://www.rx7club.com/1st-gen-non-...gsl-se-985332/
Well this pretty much brings this thread up to date.
She's currently being torn down, rear iron is cracked.
While its apart im going to clean up the engine bay and do some other performace goodies
Trending Topics
12-04-12, 06:40 PM
#12
Dont feel bad I'm the same way. I have a FB, FC vert and a TII, and a FD. Still enjoy driving the FB most.
In your first FB with the stock TII motor. How difficult was the wiring harness to deal with ? Did it maintain the BAC, ACV, etc..
I ask because right now I am prepping an 83 chassis for a TII Rtek 2.1 setup. The FB, and TII harnesses are next on my list to sort through.
In your first FB with the stock TII motor. How difficult was the wiring harness to deal with ? Did it maintain the BAC, ACV, etc..
I ask because right now I am prepping an 83 chassis for a TII Rtek 2.1 setup. The FB, and TII harnesses are next on my list to sort through.
12-05-12, 10:35 AM
#14
#garageguybuild
Thread Starter
iTrader: (32)
Dont feel bad I'm the same way. I have a FB, FC vert and a TII, and a FD. Still enjoy driving the FB most.
In your first FB with the stock TII motor. How difficult was the wiring harness to deal with ? Did it maintain the BAC, ACV, etc..
I ask because right now I am prepping an 83 chassis for a TII Rtek 2.1 setup. The FB, and TII harnesses are next on my list to sort through.
In your first FB with the stock TII motor. How difficult was the wiring harness to deal with ? Did it maintain the BAC, ACV, etc..
I ask because right now I am prepping an 83 chassis for a TII Rtek 2.1 setup. The FB, and TII harnesses are next on my list to sort through.
Awesome stable of cars! Wish I could one of each generation RX-7
Its been awhile but I used the wiring diagrams that rex4life's posted in his TII FB build thread.
Check out his thread, hes has all the info in it.
I hope that helps you. g/l
Steve
12-08-12, 02:40 PM
#15
Full Member
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Miami
Posts: 231
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I am doing my TII swap in my FB and I need help on the intercooler dimension on what to get.
Which intercooler you are using in this picture and what size is that to fit please..
Beautiful car by the way sir......
Taking some Ideas from you build....
Thanks in advance ...
Jose Savinon
12-09-12, 03:52 PM
#16
12-09-12, 08:10 PM
#18
#garageguybuild
Thread Starter
iTrader: (32)
600HP Garrett High Density Intercooler Core w/ATP Cast End Tanks : atpturbo.com
^This is the intercooler I'm using in my SE.
Steve
^This is the intercooler I'm using in my SE.
Steve
12-27-12, 03:24 PM
#21
#garageguybuild
Thread Starter
iTrader: (32)
Aiming for 450-500 to the wheels but I'm really not fixated on a set number.
It's a weekend fun car now that will see some track time.
She's a super slow moving project, as time a funds allow
It's a weekend fun car now that will see some track time.
She's a super slow moving project, as time a funds allow
12-27-12, 06:16 PM
#22
That's awesome u got your old car back.
What is the stock TII intercooler piping size? Reason I ask is to see if you have any concerns with the 2.5" inlet/outlet. I'm planning on an REW swap and stock, it uses 2.75 so trying to find intercooler with that size.
What is the stock TII intercooler piping size? Reason I ask is to see if you have any concerns with the 2.5" inlet/outlet. I'm planning on an REW swap and stock, it uses 2.75 so trying to find intercooler with that size.
12-28-12, 10:18 AM
#25
#garageguybuild
Thread Starter
iTrader: (32)
I switched it out back in 2007.
BTW, love the widebody FB build!
Thats how all the FD HKS manifolds are... why they do that im not sure...
thanks man, do you have a build thread?