My New FB, Turbo swap to come
05-27-12, 10:25 PM
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My New FB, Turbo swap to come
Hey guys here my new car, 1985 Mazda RX7. GSL package so it has rear discs, power windows, power mirrors. I bought it with no engine set up for 2nd gen NA. I've decided to put a 2nd generation turbo 4 port engine in. I have the motor, have a turbo, manifold etc on the way.
Anyway heres the car, 3 owners. Original owner had it 18 years.
This will also serve as my build thread as I turbo this beast. Hoping for end of summer completion, funding comes in on wednesday..Thats when I start ordering everything.
Was originally t9 or v9 not sure, can't read the VIN sticker. Originally had maroon interior. Now has mostly black interior which I believe is s2..Fiero seats, and denim headliner and sun visors...ill be changing them to black, not my taste. Some of you may recognize the car as I bought it off of a forum member.
Anyway heres the car, 3 owners. Original owner had it 18 years.
This will also serve as my build thread as I turbo this beast. Hoping for end of summer completion, funding comes in on wednesday..Thats when I start ordering everything.
Was originally t9 or v9 not sure, can't read the VIN sticker. Originally had maroon interior. Now has mostly black interior which I believe is s2..Fiero seats, and denim headliner and sun visors...ill be changing them to black, not my taste. Some of you may recognize the car as I bought it off of a forum member.
05-28-12, 09:27 PM
#5
Haha yes, your probably right. I was just told it was a GSL. Any badges have been removed. But yes it does have an s2 interior. The previous owner installed it, its incomplete. The interior was originally maroon. According to the VIN it is an 85. Its also listed as grey on the old ownership.
05-28-12, 11:18 PM
#6
As for the lack of sunroof, I have come across a few true GSL's without. I dont know why anyone would choose to have it built without (fear of leaks?), but it was possible!
06-03-12, 06:28 AM
#7
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
Here is my FB Comp Turbo with a V-Mount Intercooler and AEM Water/Methanol Injection. All Big brakes conversion (Power Stop drilled rotors) 5x114.3. It's nearly completed. Built by JRX Rotary. We tried a 18x10 on 285/35/18 on my car (black wheel). Believe it or not.. Hell yeah it fits perfectly. Front wheels 16x9 and rear wheels 17x11. And that's my final fitment.
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06-03-12, 04:02 PM
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85 FB, nice car man! I want mine to be like that when I'm done.
According to the VIN, used vehicle information package and my ownership it is indeed an 85. Believe me I can tell the difference for the most part, I just don't know all the options of FBs.
Well I got a turbo s5/t04b hybrid, injectors, intercooler, ecu and what not. I've discovered that the motor I was gonna use is scrap..nothing useable. Been thinking about what to do with it.
According to the VIN, used vehicle information package and my ownership it is indeed an 85. Believe me I can tell the difference for the most part, I just don't know all the options of FBs.
Well I got a turbo s5/t04b hybrid, injectors, intercooler, ecu and what not. I've discovered that the motor I was gonna use is scrap..nothing useable. Been thinking about what to do with it.
06-04-12, 03:51 AM
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Banned. I got OWNED!!!
Good luck to you MazdaMike.. My FB should be fired up this week and be going to get a new paint job, same color. It still has an original paint but it has a dent or two and I'm removing all side markers. I think it would look very clean without them. I have changed nearly everything in that car. With many hours of calculation and the fact I wanted my FB to be kinda different, I am able to build a set of 16x9 and 17x11 BBS RS deep dish wheels. The outer lips and inner barrels filled both inside and out. Peace Out
06-05-12, 05:05 AM
#11
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
A final touch
My FB TURBO was fired up at the first click last night. Two thumbs up to my builder, Juni of JRX Rotary. You are " The Real Rotary God " Juni...
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06-07-12, 10:47 PM
#16
Here is my FB Comp Turbo with a V-Mount Intercooler and AEM Water/Methanol Injection. All Big brakes conversion (Power Stop drilled rotors) 5x114.3. It's nearly completed. Built by JRX Rotary. We tried a 18x10 on 285/35/18 on my car (black wheel). Believe it or not.. Hell yeah it fits perfectly. Front wheels 16x9 and rear wheels 17x11. And that's my final fitment.
Please START YOUR OWN THREAD, FOR YOUR OWN CAR.
You seem to be posting irrelevant information on some threads,
just to self-promote your car.
We want to you to self-promote your car, and your build. Just do it
in your own thread. Don't hijack other people's build threads.
06-11-12, 07:59 AM
#18
Hmm somebody got banned.. Anyway, yeah I don't really have any gotta take some more. Theres nothin to see in the engine bay, cause they're isnt one. And the interior is pretty rough too, I got some work to do first. I got some new engine parts though gotta take some pics of.
06-12-12, 05:11 PM
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Here's some more pics of the car I took today
Picking up my irons this week! Freshly lapped and ported! Ordering the rebuild kit on thursday, I should have everything by the 3rd week in June and hopefully built and in the car by July!
I still have on the way, Pineapple Racing Porting Templates, Crank Sensor Cover, TII yoke from Mazdatrix and some nice stickers from Rotary13b1.com.
I also purchased a front mount plate and a rotor t-shirt from a forum member which should be here soon.
Picking up my irons this week! Freshly lapped and ported! Ordering the rebuild kit on thursday, I should have everything by the 3rd week in June and hopefully built and in the car by July!
I still have on the way, Pineapple Racing Porting Templates, Crank Sensor Cover, TII yoke from Mazdatrix and some nice stickers from Rotary13b1.com.
I also purchased a front mount plate and a rotor t-shirt from a forum member which should be here soon.
06-16-12, 06:33 PM
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Nice car bro. Do you mind me asking how much your housings and rotors cost? Im thinking of a t2 swap but don't want to spend more than it's worth u know. Cheers. From jozey
06-17-12, 08:42 AM
#23
Dude I blew my budget on engine parts alone. The tII shortblock I had was completely trash. Both rotors and housings were toast, and the Irons have a fair bit of step wear.
I spent $800 on the rotors and housings. Housings are totally mint I expected to pay more. The rotors aren't mint but they're in very good shape, s5 tII. Basically I paid 200 for each rotor and 200 for each housing.
And on Thursday night I got my Irons. Freshly lapped, re-nitrided, and big *** streetported. The centre iron was port matched to front and rear its massive.
I paid $450 bucks for them. Only thing is now Ive gotta buy a standalone due to the porting. Not a problem though but I gotta save up another $1000. I blew all the money I had saved:
I spent $800 on the rotors and housings. Housings are totally mint I expected to pay more. The rotors aren't mint but they're in very good shape, s5 tII. Basically I paid 200 for each rotor and 200 for each housing.
And on Thursday night I got my Irons. Freshly lapped, re-nitrided, and big *** streetported. The centre iron was port matched to front and rear its massive.
I paid $450 bucks for them. Only thing is now Ive gotta buy a standalone due to the porting. Not a problem though but I gotta save up another $1000. I blew all the money I had saved:
06-18-12, 12:36 PM
#25
Yeah bro, thats the advantage of being a auto technician lol I work on everything myself.
Rebuild kit on the way, goodies from Pineapple Racing here..and Irons are here just need to be cleaned.
I havent decided which standalone im going with though. I'm pretty lazy and I dont particularly wanna rewire the car so I was thinking Apexi PFC..but we all know about the shitty wiring problems with our cars so I'll probably buy a Haltech Platinum Sprint RE.
Rebuild kit on the way, goodies from Pineapple Racing here..and Irons are here just need to be cleaned.
I havent decided which standalone im going with though. I'm pretty lazy and I dont particularly wanna rewire the car so I was thinking Apexi PFC..but we all know about the shitty wiring problems with our cars so I'll probably buy a Haltech Platinum Sprint RE.