hey guys i just got my frist rx7. its a 81 rx7 gsl. (auto ) i got it in a trade for my old bmw.

anyways my question was that the guy i got it from said that it needed a new shuter valve but it could run with out one. my question is what what is a shuter valve and also why can it run with out it and finally where can i get a new one.

thanks.

 

Hey, and welcome to the world of RX-7's. I will be the polite one and tell you to use the search button.

A good shutter valve thread:

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...hlight=shutter

Just to get you started

Also, Post up some pics!

 

The shutter valve just keeps the engine from bucking when you slow down gradually.Its part of the carb/intake and its pretty common to see them frozen/sloppy/or just plain plugged off.
If the car runs fine and doesnt buck or kick when you coast or cruise around 20-30 MPH,then you can just leave it be.Or look around the junkyards or this site/Ebay for a replacement.Its pretty easy to fix,although finding one that's still in good shape can be tough.

 

So that explains the bucking I get around 2500 RPM

 

Far as if you decide to replace it just post a WTB ad in the 1st gen classified parts section.

 

Welcome to the forum and the Darkside. In my sig line are links to the online FSMs, factory carb manual and other rotary related reading. DL whatever you need and read, lots.
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oh ok. thanks. for all the info.

i well get pics of the car soon too.