would a fuel pump from an auto part store be better than the stock water pump in the car

 

that's not a RB header. looks home built. check the RB site to see what theirs looks like.

what???

 

Not sure what you are asking about the fuel/water pump. I will tell you that I've used lots of water pumps from Autozone and I've never had a single problem with them. They don't cost very much either. Usually about $40. Never replaced a stock fuel pump. I always replace the stock pump with a Carter fuel pump from Summit Racing. It's noisy, but at least I know I'm not starving for fuel.

Jamie

 

Here is a writeup on upgrading the fuel pump:

https://www.rx7club.com//showthread.php?t=529605

 

I tried an auto parts store fuel pump, I think it was from checker or auto zone. It didn't work out too well. Worse than the old stock pump. I switched to a carter pump with a holley regulator and it was awesome. But several aftermarket pump brands will work great.

 

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/se...984&vi=1192272



how about any of these fuel pumps

 

car running shitty, needs new fuel

to bad the guy who had it before me wasted 3/4 tank of fuel

 

That pump from O'Reilly is $143. You can get a new Carter fuel pump from summit for half that.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CRT-P4594/

You'll need a fuel pressure regulator too, so you can get the fuel pressure down to 1.5-2 psi where the Nikki carburetor likes it. The Holley 1-4 psi regulator is very popular.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HLY-12-804/

That is the route I would go for sure. It is tried an true around here. LOTS of people have used this same exact setup. I have done it twice personally, and was very happy. It is a higher performance setup than that cheapy O'Reilly pump, and will probably last longer too.

Jamie

 

Did you read this? I would not recommend trying to re-invent the wheel at this point. Instead, I would say stick to what has already been proven to work.

 

few questions

when its running my oil pressure gauge is not showing anything, and either is my temp gauge. everything is hooked up.

when its running the exhaust is pushing put white blueish smoke, is that normal??

 

ok can anyone put a sound clip of a 12a streetported with a header and no cats, so i can see how load it is. cops around here dont like imports so i kinda gotta watch the sound a little bit, and what kinda proformace would i can if i delected my cats

 

i got the car in the road thursday since then i have about 1000 miles on, got 17mpg for the first tank and secon tank got 21mpg. car is amazling fun to drive, i just dont wanna stop at all, but as always gotta work and sleep

 

that's good gas millage. these cars sounds like a raging beast with the right exhaust set up.

 

anyone know were i can get decent shocks at a fair price

 

You can't go wrong with Tokico blues. They give good handling, but are still pretty affordable. Here's a set of rear shocks:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOKIC...Q5fAccessories

Here's a set of front strut inserts:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOKIC...Q5fAccessories

 

www.re-speed.com

The Tokico Blues are a good shock, or if you want to be able to adjust them for ride comfort or performance then look at the Illuminas. They are more expensive, but if you plan to race in the future then you should consider them...

 

ok another question, im planning on removing the rats nest when i get a header for my car, what can i expect for exhaust sound, accleration, pretty much performance, and does the check engine light come on when the rats nest rmoved

 

Removing the rats nest won't noticably improve your performance. It will make your car look a lot cleaner under the hood, and no there shouldn't be any lights come on because you took it all out. Be Sure to use vacuum caps on every line that you remove from the intake, spacer plate, or carb. You will also need to fab up or buy the two block off plates that they call for.

 

so when are we gonna see some pics of this car???

 

one more question. i have a wideband o2 sensor and gauge with a digital read out. what should that gauge be reading, when car is lean, rich, and were its suppose to run at

 

pics r on my profile now, i will be getting updated ones soon

 

ok i got my new rb header installed(amazing), new carter fuel pump plus holley FPr (3psi) fixing some vacumm leaks today, and finishing up tomorrow, cant wait to open her up a bit

 

What engine did you swap it out with?

 

i just put a street ported 12a in though about the 13b maybe when this motor goes, ill do that just maybe