^^looks like a polished stock system with bigger tips, and no heat shields

 

Thats why I like it.

But it will be much better looking than the stocky.

4.5" / 115mm tips
2.5" / 63.5mm pipe work
Fully Polished Mufflers

Will look good, sound good and flow good.

 

I have decided to take the car off the road and put it up on stands again. This will give me an opportunity to do a few things I have wanted to do for a while but have not been motivated enough to contend with. By taking it off the road it makes me want to actually go out in the garage and work on it.

I have also given the garage a good clean up which is also motivating to get out there and do more work.

So, in the next 4 to 6 weeks, the following will take place..

DRIVELINE
- Remove single spinner auto differential
- Install S5 Turbo LSD I have sitting on the floor
- Install MMR individual rear camber adjusters

INTAKE / EXHAUST
- Remove entire intake system for overhaul (started on this - photos below)
- Modify factory air box in an attempt to increase flow and smooth air passage
- Get a custom stainless air box to turbo pipe made to replace the restrictive factory one
- Install HKS Intercooler

INTERIOR
- Install new red stitched leather shifter boot

Here are a few photos of the garage clean up and intake removal in preparation for the above...

GARAGE CLEAN UP




REMOVAL OF INTAKE COMPONENTS

 

I love your car!
I wish i could doo all that stuff to mine

 

Ok, so I have not really had any major updates for a while, but the next 4 to 6 weeks, as mentioned above, will be pretty busy for the FC with some nice gear going on the cars.

Here are a few of my purchases that will be going on the car shortly...

HKS TOP MOUNT INTERCOOLER
I will be giving it a good clean and polish it up as best I can. Once on the car it should look sweet and perform well too.





NEW SILICONE CONNECTORS FOR HKS COOLER
As you would have seen in the photos above the original silicone joins are very old and worn. As a result I have bought some new silicone joins that will ensure a good fit and tight seal.



SPARCO ALLOY PEDALS






LEATHER GEAR BOOT WITH RED STITCH

 

Prepping the engine bay for the HKS Cooler install...

 

91 rear bumper. get one.

 

It's on the list.

 

awesome.

 

more updates please.

 

So I have done an initial test fit of the HKS Cooler and it is tight, but all good.

So what I will do now I know it bolts up OK is remove it and give it a light rub with 1200 grit sand paper and then polish the crap out of it.

Should look great once finished and re-installed.

 

If only we had some way to datalog AFM vs Intake temps and see what kind of difference that baby makes compared to the stocker....

 

Would be good.

But hey, it cost $250AUD, so even if it only improves cooling and flow a little, I will be happy with that.

 

Fitted new gear boot to gear boot surround.

Now I just need to install back in the car.

 

Wow I'm very impressed by your build , very inspirational to look at all that hard work. HIRISK do you still have your old rear tail light's. I'm looking for a picture of the turbo rotary logo in the rear tail light's. Can you pleas post a couple of close up pictures of the emblem not in an angle. I want to recreate the Rotary Turbo into a vinyl stick on. Look at my post hear https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/1985-savanna-gt-x-rotary-turbo-emblem-914004/ Thanks

 

Thanks. The only picture I have of the old tail lights on my car has already been posted in your thread. Someone must have a found it on the net somewhere.

 

Fitted the new gear boot into the car today.

I am happy with the results, the red stitch just adds that little bit of extra to the interior...

 

Today I removed the throttle assembly and installed the Sparco throttle pedal.

I had to trim some of the factory pedal away so it was not sticking out from behind the Sparco pedal as the factory one is a fair bit longer. Trimming 1" off the bottom and a section off one corner was all it needed.

So thats one down and two to go...

 

II have started work on removing all of the under carriage at the rear.

I have removed the exhaust and unbolted the rear calipers and tail shaft, now the big one, removing the rear subframe and differential.

 

Your doing a wonderful job on that FC. Keep us posted.

 

sorry
didn't know that was you picture. Thanks for posting!

 

Hi Guys,

So I went out and had another good session in the garage tonight and have now successfully removed the entire sub frame.

I was surprised at how easy it actually was, even doing it on my own, definitely no problems as a one man job.

This is a big step forward for me as it will allow me to...

- Install MMR Individual Camber Links
- Install Mazdatrix Rear Steer Eliminator Bushes
- Install a Series 5 LSD (my diff is a non LSD from an Auto)
- Wash and clean the entire assembly

 

wow its coming a long nicely =], keep up the great work man

im sad to say my fc doesnt look as great as yours............... yet hahaha

 

Yea, getting it down is a one man job.......just find a buddy w/ some free time when you plan on putting that beast back in

 

Fantastic Build! I noticed you mentioned about getting a stainless turbo to air box pipe made. I'm not sure if you knew, but Corksport actually makes one! Here's the link if you're interested:

http://www.corksport.com/corksport-p...rx7-turbo.html

Again Awesome build, it reminds me of what I'm doing haha!