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07-27-11, 04:27 PM
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Hi all Long time not hear
Been busy playing
the RX7 has changed ownership I have given her to the Wife and has become the summer car and has know done 3000 mil since June 2011 and today she went to London for the day
As it has been a good summer the roof has been down all the time
I want to change the exhaust as the one on the car at the moment is US
I don’t want something that is Boy racer but has a little bit of 787B
Going to order a new roof for it next month this will have to come from the States as the UK love to rip you off for parts
Michael
Been busy playing
the RX7 has changed ownership I have given her to the Wife and has become the summer car and has know done 3000 mil since June 2011 and today she went to London for the day
As it has been a good summer the roof has been down all the time
I want to change the exhaust as the one on the car at the moment is US
I don’t want something that is Boy racer but has a little bit of 787B
Going to order a new roof for it next month this will have to come from the States as the UK love to rip you off for parts
Michael
08-01-11, 02:06 PM
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Thanks for the replies
I don’t want to p** off the neighbours but it is the original system so has come to the end
She has a new Engine 4000m ago
Yes she is a Turbo
So looking to you lot for advice it is being used as a toy and going to work with a nutty Wife at the wheel
I don’t want to p** off the neighbours but it is the original system so has come to the end
She has a new Engine 4000m ago
Yes she is a Turbo
So looking to you lot for advice it is being used as a toy and going to work with a nutty Wife at the wheel
08-01-11, 02:11 PM
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His profile doesn't indicate either way, but being in England I'd bet he is running the same drivetrane as a TII.
I agree about Racing Beat being your best bet to get to where you want to go. Their downpipe/presilencer combo would get you the best bang for the buck. But a full Rev II (you'll want to get a FCD as well since it will by itself kick up the boost) would get you the best seat of the pants kick for the buck.
I agree about Racing Beat being your best bet to get to where you want to go. Their downpipe/presilencer combo would get you the best bang for the buck. But a full Rev II (you'll want to get a FCD as well since it will by itself kick up the boost) would get you the best seat of the pants kick for the buck.
08-01-11, 02:33 PM
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[QUOTE=HOZZMANRX7;10728545]His profile doesn't indicate either way, but being in England I'd bet he is running the same drivetrane as a TII.
yes she is a TII 1989 convertible with a RX Motors Engine
yes she is a TII 1989 convertible with a RX Motors Engine
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08-01-11, 02:49 PM
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ah turbo, I was afraid of that...
you could just get a catback exhaust and live with that, but it wont net you that much because the cats and the downpipe are the biggest restrictions.
if you get a full exhaust on a turbo you could blow your engine without any supporting mods...
it's annoying especially in your situation where all you want is to make it a bit more fun for the wife. Basically the cheapest route to go would be to get an FCD and full exhaust but it carries the risk of you hitting a boost spike and blowing your motor.
The second cheapest option that does not run the risk of you blowing your motor is to get the full exhaust, and then get a 255lph fuel pump, 720cc secondary injectors, and have your ECU chipped with an rtek chip. This level of fuel modification opens the door to other mods too, like an intake or a hybrid turbo or front mount.
with a turbo rx7 its kind of an all or nothing modding scenario. And I'm living proof, I had a full RB exhaust and a FCD with no other mods at all and one cold day... bam! blown motor.
you could just get a catback exhaust and live with that, but it wont net you that much because the cats and the downpipe are the biggest restrictions.
if you get a full exhaust on a turbo you could blow your engine without any supporting mods...
it's annoying especially in your situation where all you want is to make it a bit more fun for the wife. Basically the cheapest route to go would be to get an FCD and full exhaust but it carries the risk of you hitting a boost spike and blowing your motor.
The second cheapest option that does not run the risk of you blowing your motor is to get the full exhaust, and then get a 255lph fuel pump, 720cc secondary injectors, and have your ECU chipped with an rtek chip. This level of fuel modification opens the door to other mods too, like an intake or a hybrid turbo or front mount.
with a turbo rx7 its kind of an all or nothing modding scenario. And I'm living proof, I had a full RB exhaust and a FCD with no other mods at all and one cold day... bam! blown motor.
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08-01-11, 09:57 PM
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What kind of smog do cars in England need to go through? The main cat. does most of the work once warmed up. If everything else is in good condition you could get an aftermarket downpipe to replace the precat. That will help flow a bit without making things ungodly loud.
If you do to much to exhaust without porting the waste gate the turbo will start over boosting.
If you do to much to exhaust without porting the waste gate the turbo will start over boosting.
08-06-11, 09:24 AM
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Hi well back on about the Exhaust
So I am leaving the cat on and just going for a cat back is the back box just for RX7 or can I use a standard off the shelf Box?
All so where is the best place to get a New Soft top for her and do you have any
Hard tops in the US?
All so how to put photos on hear as I would like to show you a Nice UK Car
Michael
So I am leaving the cat on and just going for a cat back is the back box just for RX7 or can I use a standard off the shelf Box?
All so where is the best place to get a New Soft top for her and do you have any
Hard tops in the US?
All so how to put photos on hear as I would like to show you a Nice UK Car
Michael
08-13-11, 02:48 PM
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well had to order a set of seals for the clutch master and slave yesterday
so will fit them on Monday
she is still eating alternator belts there all in line and checked for rough edges
but there isnt any so will be looking at changing the pulleys over the winter
any help with the Back Box Q i asked ?
so will fit them on Monday
she is still eating alternator belts there all in line and checked for rough edges
but there isnt any so will be looking at changing the pulleys over the winter
any help with the Back Box Q i asked ?
08-13-11, 04:13 PM
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If there's no obvious reasons for chucking belts, you should check the bearings and play on both the alternator and the water pump. V-belts are pretty resilient though and you'd have to have a pretty obvious issue to be going through them very quickly.
When you say "back box" you mean the mufflers? Personally I prefer the Racing Beat exhaust sound. You can get their universal ones if you want to make a custom exhaust. Supposedly they make them using a higher gauge steel because the exhaust temps on a rotary are much higher.
When you say "back box" you mean the mufflers? Personally I prefer the Racing Beat exhaust sound. You can get their universal ones if you want to make a custom exhaust. Supposedly they make them using a higher gauge steel because the exhaust temps on a rotary are much higher.
08-14-11, 12:53 AM
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Hi well back on about the Exhaust
So I am leaving the cat on and just going for a cat back is the back box just for RX7 or can I use a standard off the shelf Box?
- I have no idea what you mean by back box in reference to cat back. Guessing you're talking about the mufflers, the exhaust heat of a rotary engine is WAY higher than a piston. So ordinary mufflers won't stand up to it. I suggest you check the Racing Beat web site.
All so where is the best place to get a New Soft top for her and do you have any
- You want to buy a Robbins brand top. Ebay is your friend, but find an auto upholstery shop with experience installing soft tope that will install it for you. Definitely not a do it yourself thing.
Hard tops in the US?
- I've never hear of an drop on hardtop like what Mazda made for the Miata. Certainly no aftermarket maker, and I've been driving convertible RX7s almost as long as there have been convertible RX7's. Hell, I've been driving RX7's almost as long as there have been RX7's.
All so how to put photos on hear as I would like to show you a Nice UK Car
Michael
_ Hit the replay button, and at the far low part of the page below the message box you'll see a button called "manage attachments". Hit is and follow the instructions.
So I am leaving the cat on and just going for a cat back is the back box just for RX7 or can I use a standard off the shelf Box?
- I have no idea what you mean by back box in reference to cat back. Guessing you're talking about the mufflers, the exhaust heat of a rotary engine is WAY higher than a piston. So ordinary mufflers won't stand up to it. I suggest you check the Racing Beat web site.
All so where is the best place to get a New Soft top for her and do you have any
- You want to buy a Robbins brand top. Ebay is your friend, but find an auto upholstery shop with experience installing soft tope that will install it for you. Definitely not a do it yourself thing.
Hard tops in the US?
- I've never hear of an drop on hardtop like what Mazda made for the Miata. Certainly no aftermarket maker, and I've been driving convertible RX7s almost as long as there have been convertible RX7's. Hell, I've been driving RX7's almost as long as there have been RX7's.
All so how to put photos on hear as I would like to show you a Nice UK Car
Michael
_ Hit the replay button, and at the far low part of the page below the message box you'll see a button called "manage attachments". Hit is and follow the instructions.
08-15-11, 03:46 PM
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Thanks lads yes Back Box = Muffler we will get used to different names
I will have a look at the company’s you have suggested thanks
In the UK parts for convertible’s are like rocking Horse S*** there was only 105 cars ordered for the UK
As for the belt issue I will look at this when the car is of the road for winter
(October)
when her Honda Prelude will be back on the road (where painting it)
she love’s her Jap Stuff
I will have a look at the company’s you have suggested thanks
In the UK parts for convertible’s are like rocking Horse S*** there was only 105 cars ordered for the UK
As for the belt issue I will look at this when the car is of the road for winter
(October)
when her Honda Prelude will be back on the road (where painting it)
she love’s her Jap Stuff
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