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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 07:22 PM
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Books?

Hey i'm gona try to take out my turbo motor and have it rebuilt or possibly rebuild it myself, i've never done this kinda thing but gota learn sometime right? What books should i get for this and for upgrading the car for performance? also whats a good book for basic repiar and matenance?
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 09:50 PM
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Atkins rotary has a video on rebuilding engines.I think its like $30 bucks. visit their web site
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 10:03 PM
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I reccomend picking up a Haynes manual for basic repair and maintenance. I use mine all the time.

Also, Mazda RX-7: Performance Handbook by Mike Ancas is a good read. I found mine at Borders.
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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 12:08 AM
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I got the haynes manual it rox but are there any vids on how to take out a turbo motor? i cant find any searching with google

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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 01:29 AM
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can't go wrong with the fsm. I find it more helpful than haynes, but that's just me.
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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 01:55 AM
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rotary aviation has a vid on removal and installation

http://www.rotaryaviation.com/R%20R%20Video.htm
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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 07:44 AM
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i checked out that site with the video, ill order it but do ya know if its a dvd or vhs?

what is fsm?
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