all i need is a new turbo... anyone have a new turbo? anyone?lol

 

should be getting my car back from body shop this week and in a few weeks should have the engine back together........... -_-* this car is draining me!

 

I just purchased a 13b-re that ill be building. Car currently runs strong with the s372 Turbo. Ill be using als seals, still working on what porting template to purchase. I'm looking to make it in the 600 whp club! Woohoo! Ill have pictures soon.

 

nice!

 

I got 2 FC's in the works. I have a Base that is getting a t2 conversion and another base that is getting a 5 bolt swap and twin turbo darkside build.

 

Redoing a fair amount on my cart over the winter. Pulled the 6 speed and put in an automatic, cut out the spare tire well to build a tubular mount for a transmission cooler and a larger fuel pump (I have a Magnafuel 4303 on a sumped tank) since I'm converting to E85.

Also redoing the return lines on the fuel system (stepping up from -6 to -8 return, already had -10 feed). I also got rid of every hose clamped fluid line on the car, so everything is AN fittings now. Interior came out for a full FatMat/Quietcar installation, doors, floors, sides, firewall, everything is now coated up.l

Next up was a new stereo (nothing amazing just one that actually functions, LOL).

Finally (and the only thing I have pictures of currently) I cut out all the front radiator area and am finishing up a tubular layout for the radiator/intercooler/hood mounts, as well as my relocated fuse block (engine bay is wire tucked).





After that, I have a bit of body work to get touched up, and I should be ready to roll for the coming season.

 

Doing a complete rebuild

 

In the process of taking the motor out and still deciding if I want to do the rebuild myself, I picked up a copy of the rebuild dvd form Mazda trix

 

pictures speak louder than words!!!











my first time painting!!!

 

funds are holding me back

 

i hear ya on that...i am getting closer and closer each paycheck...

 

Just picked up a vert

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Nice job on the paint mperformance its pretty good work considering your first time which makes me feel better for when I start painting my engine bay. Did you rattle can that or did you buy paint and do it through a gravity feeder paint sprayer?

As far as for my rebuild I am at the very early stages of the rebuild process trying to find the right kits and mods that I want to do for the rebuild so that when the engine is out I can just do some of the mods there while I have the engine out anyway. Kinda like a kill two birds with one stone approach

 

I am repairing all the .... what do you call it... neglect from the previous owners on my car. I have a build thread... kinda on it

 

Currently rebuilding mine too. Here's the build thread
https://www.rx7club.com/build-threads-294/project-oldtree-12-days-rotormas-888195/

And a couple teasers...

 

Akagis WOW!!! 20B oooh man you win!!!

@gco_shift gravity feed... one step paint no clear needed $hit is awesome very easy to spray on.

hey check this out... last night we started welding in the rollcage...all custom made.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZoThzywrBQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player[/youtube]

 

I have oj imports out of South Texas rebuilding and doing a street port on my 10th. from what Omar and Tony. I need rotors and mid-plate. But they are taking car of it all. i just have to button it up and drive.

 

how much are you guys spending for a rebuild?

 

everyones gonna be a little different, depending on setups and what housings and irons are still usable

i think ill be around $1,800 for mine

 

as far as my estimated spending for the rebuild is going to range close to 1900 give or take a few 100.

 

I finally got my engine swapped in my s5.
Sold my s4 and it will be getting rebuilt very soon.

 

Waiting for the weather to get over 50... still going to be a while here in NY. Gathering parts slowly but surely. Going to be redoing hoses and throttle body. Looking to make a functioning, stock warm up system! Most people rip this stuff off, but I want an easy starting and drivable car. Then after that I need a new wastegate... then a tune... then have to redo all the suspension... then... THEN!!!

 

I'm mid-rebuild. Took me some time to locate a good housing, rotor and turbo, then it got too cold. It's warmed up and I came out of hybernation....finished making the engine pretty last week. Gonna order all the seals, gaskets, etc in the next few days to week. Picked up an ACT HD clutch kit. Sending the ECU to Rtek.

Pic from last summer....got a replacement housing and it's now painted....oh and over the winter I changed the front cover to copper.


Did the UIM and LIM copper also


I've also got some parts waiting for paint. TII skirts, Odula/Odura lip, MS scoop...oh and need to paint match the S4 hood for my S5 vert...but I still need to decide a few other things before paint happens.

 

Good to hear that you've got things rolling on your rebuild, haha.
I remember talking to you a long time ago about buying an engine from you.

 

so i am guessing around 1500 to 2500??? if i take it to a shop cause i dont know how to work in the car.