Ok so my grandparents gave me an rx7 1982 12a anyone with any knowledge on getting some more performance out of it please help. Like headers ,turbo ,etc.
Thanks

 

There is a thread in the archive about simple performance enhancements. Shouldn't have any trouble finding it if you look

 

Right on thanks man.

 

I don't know how long it's been since that thread's been updated (I'll check it later) but my top 5 performance improvements would be

1. Sterling Nikki (carb)*
2. RB Street Port Exhaust
3. ReSpeed Steering Rack
4. Springs and shocks to taste**
5. Sumitomo HTR200 tires***

* Along with a good fuel pump such as the Mallory Comp 70 or 110, or the Holley or Carter pumps, and a fuel pressure regulator like the Holley 1-4PSI FPR

**I run RB springs / KYB shocks, others have run Eibach/Tokico, and now there's the awesome new ReSpeed Coil-Over set

***for S, GS, GSL rims, available at tirerack.com. For the -SE there are better choices

Of course there are plenty of little things that always need to be done on cars before you really get out the performance, and you should never neglect things like brakes and suspension in favour of go-fast mods. Build a solid base first, address your breaking and suspension, then go for the go-fast goodies.

Have fun!

Jon

 

not sure what you are used to driving , but first step is to learn to drive it like you stole it ..... get the tach over 5000 and keep it between there and 7500 .

That ought to keep it fun stock for a little while if you are used to driving piston engine cars

 

A sterling would be nice, but being that he is taking time from building, i would try to find a weber sidedraft paired with a street port exhaust, i have had good times with an eibach pro-kit and tokico blues, get a set of stainless steel brake lines from mazdatrix.com, if you go turbo search a thread done by "moremazda" about 6 or 7 years ago he spells out everything you'll need to do a 12a turbo blow through system. If you plan on doing that route later get yourself a good fuel pump and FPR now and find an electric fan with a thermostat that flow 2500CFM or more ( depending on how hot your summers are. Good luck.

 

https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generation-specific-1979-1985-18/12a-turbo-write-up-117716/ heres the turbo write up

 

I suggest you take it out on the autocross course first in stock form.

I take my FC out sometimes and have a several thousand dollar Coilover setup, full exhaust, and R-Compound tires... And I get beaten by stock CRXes.

Upgrade the main part of the car... You.

 

I couldn't agree with this more! I started into autocross a few years ago and it was a humbling experience, but a lot of fun. You don't really know the boundaries of your car until you have the chance to practice between the cones, and the ability to quantify your performance and compare it to others in the same class. Though I'm convinced those AE86 Toyota Corollas in my class are modified somehow, because no matter what happens they ALWAYS win! And one dude drives with only one hand on the wheel too...

Jon