new air intake/throttle body
 

so im tired of my ugly gsl-se's throttle body and air intake. i want a clean looking one that is on the newer engines, has anybody done this yet? or have pdf file or recommended thread?

also i realize the maf sensor is inside the stock intake, how would i change that

i actually found a replacement air intake with a MAF converter,

http://rx7.com/store/rx7/saintake.html

but i would still like to replace the throttle body and such, any ideas?

I have that adapter if your interested.... All you would need would be a filter..
It is an aluminum adapter that bolts onto the front of the AFM and then you add the filter onto it.
$20 shipped to you and you can get a filter at your local autoparts chain..
PM me if interested....

L8R
Joe

I don't know how you expect to change the throttle body. It's specific to the engine model year/series and there are no aftermarket replacements for it. You can change the filter and ducting up to the AFM and add a cone a filter. I did that on my 2nd gen. I noticed 2 differences. The intake makes more noise, which was soon drowned out by the header install and the newly opened space on the top of the radiator shroud makes a great place to lay tools. Other than that there is little to difference in performance.

If you want a more 'modern' looking intake, upgrade to a more modern engine. Frankly, from your question and wording, I don't think your ready for that. Keep in mind, 1st gens are 22+ years old. At the time of the introduction of the SE's, they were quite modern.

After reading through your other posts, if you plan on an engine change next year, save your coin for that. If your current engine is still in good condition by then, it will well better if left stock.

thanks for the information.

trochoid, you are correct on my inexperience haha, i still have a great deal to learn and thanks for you $.02

i do have a question though, would it be worth it to stick with a rebuilt 6 port engine with street port and TII transmission, or should i just get it over with and get the FC engine with a street port and TII transmission also?

There really isn't that much difference between the FC engine and the SE. If you are going to do the FC engine, go for the S5 model ('89-'91). These have lighter rotors, higher compression, higher redline, and a more advance intake. However, to take full advantage of the S5, you will also need the S5 coils, ECU, harness, etc..

Just depends on wht you are looking for. The more simple option would be to rebuild the SE engine, do a streetport, and then add a full exhaust (like the RB one). I imagine that you would be pretty happy with that setup.

yea i think i am going to go with the 6 port engine set up, i found a used one that im going to get rebuilt and streetported. i found out rotary shack offers gsl-se turbo kit, whats your opinion on something like that? would i have to replace the ecu?