running or not?
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 8,376
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From: Chino Hills, CA
As of this moment, up on skates in the garage.
With a little luck, tomorrow will see the first re-start in a couple years, and a rollout around the neighborhood. Highpoint of a resurrection project started in...July?
(fingers crossed)
With a little luck, tomorrow will see the first re-start in a couple years, and a rollout around the neighborhood. Highpoint of a resurrection project started in...July?
(fingers crossed)
hopefully running in the next couple of weeks! I'm in the midst of installing RE-Speed's rack kit then just need to plop in the 13B.
It's been almost exactly 1 year since she went down
It's been almost exactly 1 year since she went down
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Running great, just minor stuff that needs done. Thermostat housing is leaking from when I swapped motors, I need to reconnect the back up switch, and just need to swap my Eibach springs back in the back(fronts are in). I kinda don't see how it takes so long for people to get their cars up and running. I pulled the motor out of my FB last year(blown front rotor) and it sat for a year until I pulled the RB springs out of it in the summer(I got lazy and never put the front struts back together so it sat on stands). A couple weeks ago I had a 3 day weekend and I decided to pull the motor, radiator, and oil cooler out of my SA and put it into the FB. My dad and I started at about 9:30 in the morning on Saturday and we had everything in and hooked up by 7 that evening. We fired it up at about 7:30. It fired up on year and a half old gas that was in the tank, plug wires that got soaked in the rain, wiring harness that sat out in the elements for a year and a half as well as the starter. I put the struts back together with the RB springs off of the SA, put them back in the FB and brakes back together and had it driving the next day. So with the right amount of help, all the tools you need, and the supplies, it's easy to get your car up and running
EDIT: I fail at paragraphs
EDIT: I fail at paragraphs
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,329
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From: SF Bay Area, California
Running like new for me!
Ok just the engine since it just got fully rebuilt with just over 500 miles so far.
Still need to install new brake master cylinder since my old one is leaky. Also need to swap back to my fmoc and address drivetrain vibrations (u-joints or tranny mounts) and replace all the suspension and steering bushings.
Ok just the engine since it just got fully rebuilt with just over 500 miles so far.
Still need to install new brake master cylinder since my old one is leaky. Also need to swap back to my fmoc and address drivetrain vibrations (u-joints or tranny mounts) and replace all the suspension and steering bushings.
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 8,376
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From: Chino Hills, CA
In my case, it's summed up by:
1) emissions required
2) parts availability (had to make some)
3) available time
4) one-man show
If I didn't need to actually pass smog, the car would never have been offline in the first place. Parts rarity made for a long wait to put it back on line.
Come to think of it, if it wasn't for all the offline time, the car would probably be worn out by now... & offline waiting parts...
djessence
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,063
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From: Alberta, Canada
Hey, I resemble that remark!
In my case, it's summed up by:
1) emissions required
2) parts availability (had to make some)
3) available time
4) one-man show
If I didn't need to actually pass smog, the car would never have been offline in the first place. Parts rarity made for a long wait to put it back on line.
Come to think of it, if it wasn't for all the offline time, the car would probably be worn out by now... & offline waiting parts...
In my case, it's summed up by:
1) emissions required
2) parts availability (had to make some)
3) available time
4) one-man show
If I didn't need to actually pass smog, the car would never have been offline in the first place. Parts rarity made for a long wait to put it back on line.
Come to think of it, if it wasn't for all the offline time, the car would probably be worn out by now... & offline waiting parts...
The only reason I havent been driving mine is i live in a different province so I have all my parts lined up waiting for me to go home...
Hey, I resemble that remark!
In my case, it's summed up by:
1) emissions required
2) parts availability (had to make some)
3) available time
4) one-man show
If I didn't need to actually pass smog, the car would never have been offline in the first place. Parts rarity made for a long wait to put it back on line.
Come to think of it, if it wasn't for all the offline time, the car would probably be worn out by now... & offline waiting parts...
In my case, it's summed up by:
1) emissions required
2) parts availability (had to make some)
3) available time
4) one-man show
If I didn't need to actually pass smog, the car would never have been offline in the first place. Parts rarity made for a long wait to put it back on line.
Come to think of it, if it wasn't for all the offline time, the car would probably be worn out by now... & offline waiting parts...
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 31,854
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From: https://www2.mazda.com/en/100th/
not....
my friend built a pro7 car in the late 90's. the last of two track days it did was in july of 2002. it then sat in the rafters in his garage until we did some swapping summer of 06.
it fired right up, but upon inspection it needed lots of stuff. i drove it home. yanked it apart.
progress has been slow.
but
engine is NEW (rotors, stat gears, shaft, housings, oil pump) 12A PP, balanced, mazda comp oil pan and baffle. Trans is rebuilt with new bearings, synchros, hubs, forks. brake master is new, booster got rebuilt. the weber IDA is rebuilt.
right now i'm doing wiring, which is going slowly.
it should be terrorizing the streets in early 09, i plan on making it pass smog too
my friend built a pro7 car in the late 90's. the last of two track days it did was in july of 2002. it then sat in the rafters in his garage until we did some swapping summer of 06.
it fired right up, but upon inspection it needed lots of stuff. i drove it home. yanked it apart.
progress has been slow.
but
engine is NEW (rotors, stat gears, shaft, housings, oil pump) 12A PP, balanced, mazda comp oil pan and baffle. Trans is rebuilt with new bearings, synchros, hubs, forks. brake master is new, booster got rebuilt. the weber IDA is rebuilt.
right now i'm doing wiring, which is going slowly.
it should be terrorizing the streets in early 09, i plan on making it pass smog too
I need a new user title
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,646
Likes: 1
From: Yaizu, Japan
My supercharger belt slips, does that count as a repair needed?
The only time mine isn't running is when I take it down for upgrades. Even then, with Jeff20B's help, it never takes long to get it back together again.
The only time mine isn't running is when I take it down for upgrades. Even then, with Jeff20B's help, it never takes long to get it back together again.
DD, running great, needs front bushings
future plans (indefinite time)
rebuild engine (eventho it's running strong it still has about 130k + and it's getting old)
boost it maybe add a small street port undecided yet
re-do suspension
and just a few odds and ends such as 2nd gen alt. e-fan and what not...maybe new paint job
but i'm happy with it right now lol.
future plans (indefinite time)
rebuild engine (eventho it's running strong it still has about 130k + and it's getting old)
boost it maybe add a small street port undecided yet
re-do suspension
and just a few odds and ends such as 2nd gen alt. e-fan and what not...maybe new paint job
but i'm happy with it right now lol.
Running great right now. Took me about 3 months to get it on the road, buying new brakes and doing an auto to manual swap.
For the future:
TII swap
full suspension redone
new paint
and other minor exterior work.
For the future:
TII swap
full suspension redone
new paint
and other minor exterior work.
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 17
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From: Rhode Island
LISTEN MAN i HAVE A GSL 12 A. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND ATE A LS EG HATCHBACK BY A CAR OR 2. YOU CAN BEAT THIS BUY IN A QUARTER MILE. MAKE SURE YOU GOT A GOOD CLUTCH AND A DECENT EXHAUST SYSYEM, NOW IF YOU DONT WIN BY ANY REASON DO THE 13B TURBO SWAP AND GET IT OVER WITH.
MY FRIEND WAS THE ONE THAT HAD THE LS B18 EG HATCH. HE IS A HECK OF A DRIVER AND WHEN i BEAT HIM HE WAS NOT MY FRIEND. P.S. MY MOTHER WAS ALSO IN THE CAR WITH ME SO HANDLE THIS BUSINESS AND I ALSO WANT TO ADD THAT WHEN YOU DO WIN BE humble ABOUT IT OK THATS MY INSIGHT AND GOOD NIGHT. AND IF YOU DO BEAT HIM WITH THE 12A SWAP DONT RACE HIM AGAIN... YOU MIGHT NOT BE SO FORTUNET.
MY FRIEND WAS THE ONE THAT HAD THE LS B18 EG HATCH. HE IS A HECK OF A DRIVER AND WHEN i BEAT HIM HE WAS NOT MY FRIEND. P.S. MY MOTHER WAS ALSO IN THE CAR WITH ME SO HANDLE THIS BUSINESS AND I ALSO WANT TO ADD THAT WHEN YOU DO WIN BE humble ABOUT IT OK THATS MY INSIGHT AND GOOD NIGHT. AND IF YOU DO BEAT HIM WITH THE 12A SWAP DONT RACE HIM AGAIN... YOU MIGHT NOT BE SO FORTUNET.
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you know you want this
Joined: Dec 2005
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LISTEN MAN i HAVE A GSL 12 A. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND ATE A LS EG HATCHBACK BY A CAR OR 2. YOU CAN BEAT THIS BUY IN A QUARTER MILE. MAKE SURE YOU GOT A GOOD CLUTCH AND A DECENT EXHAUST SYSYEM, NOW IF YOU DONT WIN BY ANY REASON DO THE 13B TURBO SWAP AND GET IT OVER WITH.
MY FRIEND WAS THE ONE THAT HAD THE LS B18 EG HATCH. HE IS A HECK OF A DRIVER AND WHEN i BEAT HIM HE WAS NOT MY FRIEND. P.S. MY MOTHER WAS ALSO IN THE CAR WITH ME SO HANDLE THIS BUSINESS AND I ALSO WANT TO ADD THAT WHEN YOU DO WIN BE humble ABOUT IT OK THATS MY INSIGHT AND GOOD NIGHT. AND IF YOU DO BEAT HIM WITH THE 12A SWAP DONT RACE HIM AGAIN... YOU MIGHT NOT BE SO FORTUNET.
MY FRIEND WAS THE ONE THAT HAD THE LS B18 EG HATCH. HE IS A HECK OF A DRIVER AND WHEN i BEAT HIM HE WAS NOT MY FRIEND. P.S. MY MOTHER WAS ALSO IN THE CAR WITH ME SO HANDLE THIS BUSINESS AND I ALSO WANT TO ADD THAT WHEN YOU DO WIN BE humble ABOUT IT OK THATS MY INSIGHT AND GOOD NIGHT. AND IF YOU DO BEAT HIM WITH THE 12A SWAP DONT RACE HIM AGAIN... YOU MIGHT NOT BE SO FORTUNET.
i just realized i never posted my status
-Running, but need to tune the carb, get an exhaust, paint and install the bumpers, hood, and front lip, swap my front springs, and bolt down my seats. oh, and get a title for the thing...
LISTEN MAN i HAVE A GSL 12 A. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND ATE A LS EG HATCHBACK BY A CAR OR 2. YOU CAN BEAT THIS BUY IN A QUARTER MILE. MAKE SURE YOU GOT A GOOD CLUTCH AND A DECENT EXHAUST SYSYEM, NOW IF YOU DONT WIN BY ANY REASON DO THE 13B TURBO SWAP AND GET IT OVER WITH.
MY FRIEND WAS THE ONE THAT HAD THE LS B18 EG HATCH. HE IS A HECK OF A DRIVER AND WHEN i BEAT HIM HE WAS NOT MY FRIEND. P.S. MY MOTHER WAS ALSO IN THE CAR WITH ME SO HANDLE THIS BUSINESS AND I ALSO WANT TO ADD THAT WHEN YOU DO WIN BE humble ABOUT IT OK THATS MY INSIGHT AND GOOD NIGHT. AND IF YOU DO BEAT HIM WITH THE 12A SWAP DONT RACE HIM AGAIN... YOU MIGHT NOT BE SO FORTUNET.
MY FRIEND WAS THE ONE THAT HAD THE LS B18 EG HATCH. HE IS A HECK OF A DRIVER AND WHEN i BEAT HIM HE WAS NOT MY FRIEND. P.S. MY MOTHER WAS ALSO IN THE CAR WITH ME SO HANDLE THIS BUSINESS AND I ALSO WANT TO ADD THAT WHEN YOU DO WIN BE humble ABOUT IT OK THATS MY INSIGHT AND GOOD NIGHT. AND IF YOU DO BEAT HIM WITH THE 12A SWAP DONT RACE HIM AGAIN... YOU MIGHT NOT BE SO FORTUNET.
