View Poll Results: 1st gen status
Turbo 1st gen owner
113
25.39%
In the process of adding a Turbo
122
27.42%
One day, i'd like to have a Turbo
194
43.60%
Im Supercharged!
16
3.60%
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How many people are acutally Turbo 1st gen owners, and who is in the process
Rotary Enthusiast
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 1,060
Likes: 2
From: Jax, FL
That's what I was thinking, Jeez they have some really nice cars down under. I have never been into my cars being pretty but after seeing these pictures and feeling the way I feel I might have to change that thought process. The attention to detail is astounding!!
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 7,301
Likes: 3
From: District of Columbia
One of my best friends goes to Auzzie land almost every year to visit froends. This guy has no game what so ever but when he goes there he allways hooks up. They say that the auzzie girls Love American guys. And you guys know how to hook up a Rx-7. I think I'm moving!
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
From: Houston
I have an 85 GSL-SE that is turbocharged. It has a street ported turbo II motor, but I kept the GSL-SE intake maifolds. That way I could still use the stock computer and wiring harness. I added two fuel injectors controlled by a Haltech F4 (or 5, cant remeber). Running a garrett T3 at 13 psi through an NPR intercooler. Simple setup and quite fast! Best 1/4 so far is a 12.502 @108.63. Should do a little better now as i have tuned a bit more. Going to the track soon so will let ya know!!
Do you have any more pictures?
Originally Posted by racrx7turbo
A couple more. If anyone knows where I can find these same wheels in a 15, that would be great!
yours.
Old Pics here:
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ht=Directfreak
Rotary Enthusiast
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,288
Likes: 0
From: Calgary; AB
...got a JDM 12at project on the go...trying to find the money to finish the last big ticket items...microtech and timers, bondo and paint, exhaust, and wheels...then I'm finished but I got a serious lack of funds...
Rotary Enthusiast
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 1,060
Likes: 2
From: Jax, FL
Almost done, the ground control coilovers are on their way, so is the intercooler. Have the intake manifold and carb (Thanks Alex!!) behind my desk so next week we will be assembling everything. I give it 2-3 weeks and my car should be on the road, so in reality maybe 5-6 weeks. =)
Decided today to go all the way and ditch the Stock turbo.. Here comes the spending. Injectors, Fuel rails, T-70, manifold, wastegate, Intercooler, and piping.
Today I did a little work and also Installed the pump.
Today I did a little work and also Installed the pump.
almost done rebuilding mine.
After 6 months since i totalled my turbo 1st gen last fall i am almost done rebuilding it. I added 3" custom intercooler piping and bigger intercooler. It should be running again and terrorizing Harrisville again very soon.
SRT-4's suck....
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
From: Gainesville, Virginia
Just got my turbo FB running last week.
She's got a S5 13bt and trans. I'm using a haltech e6k to run everything. Last year when I was trying to get everything going I found out that my turbo was blown. Now when I've got a replacement stock turbo, but after a few minutes of running I get a lot of smoke.
I think the smoke is from all the oil thats still in the exhaust. Also at partial throttle she runs a little rough. I think that might bebecause of the 2 year old fuel that was in there though.
Anyway, some other stuff I have installed is a FMIC (22"x12"x3" core) with 2" piping from the turbo to the IC and 2.5" from IC to the throttle body. I don't remember what the dimensions of my radiator are but it's way bigger than the one in my tundra. I installed a 7" x 8" oil coolerbehind the front bumper also. To get more air to the oil cooler I'm using a home depot style air duct setup (look real getto but functional). To move air through the IC and radiator at slower speeds I have a 16" fan sandwitched between them.
All oil and fuel lines have been replaced with custom braded stainless, with AN fittings.
Hmm ... I think thats it for the engine stuff.
I'll post some pics later, once I work out how to do that (unfortunately I'm retarded with computers)
She's got a S5 13bt and trans. I'm using a haltech e6k to run everything. Last year when I was trying to get everything going I found out that my turbo was blown. Now when I've got a replacement stock turbo, but after a few minutes of running I get a lot of smoke.
I think the smoke is from all the oil thats still in the exhaust. Also at partial throttle she runs a little rough. I think that might bebecause of the 2 year old fuel that was in there though.
Anyway, some other stuff I have installed is a FMIC (22"x12"x3" core) with 2" piping from the turbo to the IC and 2.5" from IC to the throttle body. I don't remember what the dimensions of my radiator are but it's way bigger than the one in my tundra. I installed a 7" x 8" oil coolerbehind the front bumper also. To get more air to the oil cooler I'm using a home depot style air duct setup (look real getto but functional). To move air through the IC and radiator at slower speeds I have a 16" fan sandwitched between them.
All oil and fuel lines have been replaced with custom braded stainless, with AN fittings.
Hmm ... I think thats it for the engine stuff.
I'll post some pics later, once I work out how to do that (unfortunately I'm retarded with computers)
Gen 1 4 life
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 587
Likes: 0
From: Apalachin NY
mine will be done as soon as i find time to put the stock nikki/exhaust on, and drive to a shop to make me a custom exhaust (already have the downpipe though, so really just weld a straight pipe on) but im lazy
I'm taking delivery of a Turbo FB on Monday. It's an 82 GSL with 13B, Garrett T04 turbo, CarTech kit, streetported by Hayes Rotary....
Steve, can you tell me anything about that front spoiler? My car has the exact same spoiler (I don't necessarily like it, but it keeps things cool).
Steve, can you tell me anything about that front spoiler? My car has the exact same spoiler (I don't necessarily like it, but it keeps things cool).
Originally Posted by steve84GS TII
From the looks of things,Im the odd duck in the turbo FB category...no block off plates and I havent sold it yet!!
Fully CA smog legal SP 13BT,TO4B hybrid,S5 ECU,Spearco IC,3" stainless exhaust,ect.....Went S4 TII in early 01' and changed to S5 and the fresh Mazdatrix motor in early 03'.Been running strong ever since,daily driven,30K on the motor,225K on the chassis...
Fully CA smog legal SP 13BT,TO4B hybrid,S5 ECU,Spearco IC,3" stainless exhaust,ect.....Went S4 TII in early 01' and changed to S5 and the fresh Mazdatrix motor in early 03'.Been running strong ever since,daily driven,30K on the motor,225K on the chassis...
Rotorhead
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 57
Likes: 3
From: California
Mariah Motorsport
Originally Posted by pjr
I'm taking delivery of a Turbo FB on Monday. It's an 82 GSL with 13B, Garrett T04 turbo, CarTech kit, streetported by Hayes Rotary....
Steve, can you tell me anything about that front spoiler? My car has the exact same spoiler (I don't necessarily like it, but it keeps things cool).
Steve, can you tell me anything about that front spoiler? My car has the exact same spoiler (I don't necessarily like it, but it keeps things cool).
MARIAH Mode One Wide Body Package
Another picture of red car on Mariah site
Mode Four Front Bumper/Airdam for stock fenders...
Last edited by jes; Jul 14, 2006 at 10:56 PM.
Junior Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 24
Likes: 1
From: fontana , california
Well better late than never , here is my contribution to the list ,the aussie boys may be good but California rocks, the motor as only 682 miles since built in 1992, one of the first sets of low compression rotor sets from racing beat and nothing was spare on the kit . this project has never finish the parts to efi is already procured enjoy, .
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