Building a 400hp daily driver
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lol, nice looking FD.
i dont think its all that impossible of a mission
i knew someone w/ a t70 450rwhp@15psi on pump gas daily driver in phoenix, az who had AC and power steering in his t2.
he had the big 3 core greddy IC too.
he had some cooling issues, but did fairly well most of the time, remember this is phx where its over 100 degrees for weeks at a time and gets up to 118
There are high powered RX-7s w/ AC, its just very easy to justify dumping it, epecially when it doesnt work in the first place!
I plan on dumping power steering and keeping AC mainly for the ease of changing out spark plugs. My goals are only 300-350rwhp depending on boost.
The 450rwhp t70 t2 w/ ac ran stock clutch fan (but ran it on 100% of the time). I also intend to run stock clutch fan, but working as if stock, no rigging.
I'm sure there are a few FD guys running big power and AC too, probably moreso than FC.
So basically, my only advice is stick w/ stock clutch fan and fan shroud
I'm running a normal koyo, but koyo has their new double pass or whatever out too.
Good luck!
-Ben Martin
i dont think its all that impossible of a mission
i knew someone w/ a t70 450rwhp@15psi on pump gas daily driver in phoenix, az who had AC and power steering in his t2.
he had the big 3 core greddy IC too.
he had some cooling issues, but did fairly well most of the time, remember this is phx where its over 100 degrees for weeks at a time and gets up to 118
There are high powered RX-7s w/ AC, its just very easy to justify dumping it, epecially when it doesnt work in the first place!
I plan on dumping power steering and keeping AC mainly for the ease of changing out spark plugs. My goals are only 300-350rwhp depending on boost.
The 450rwhp t70 t2 w/ ac ran stock clutch fan (but ran it on 100% of the time). I also intend to run stock clutch fan, but working as if stock, no rigging.
I'm sure there are a few FD guys running big power and AC too, probably moreso than FC.
So basically, my only advice is stick w/ stock clutch fan and fan shroud
I'm running a normal koyo, but koyo has their new double pass or whatever out too.
Good luck!
-Ben Martin
Last edited by Node; Jan 28, 2007 at 07:02 PM.
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From: Surrounded by Sebey parts, Rhode Island
You know, you can have A/C and big power... It just costs more.
There was an episode of American Hot Rod where a guy had them build a 1400 hp twin turbo 60's 'vette with PS and A/C... It can be done.
Personally, I'm keeping my A/C and PS, and I'm going with a T-04 and all that... You just have to be willing to make some trade offs. I'm also going to go with a more conservative tune... Maybe my motor could go 400+ hp, but honestly, I'll trade some power for some drivability and reliability.
There was an episode of American Hot Rod where a guy had them build a 1400 hp twin turbo 60's 'vette with PS and A/C... It can be done.
Personally, I'm keeping my A/C and PS, and I'm going with a T-04 and all that... You just have to be willing to make some trade offs. I'm also going to go with a more conservative tune... Maybe my motor could go 400+ hp, but honestly, I'll trade some power for some drivability and reliability.
Originally Posted by Andy87t2
awee, how could you put an audi car cover on that pretty fd.... 
haha.
haha.AUDI COVER was FREE..BRAND NEW...An it covers my car completely down to the tires......
I know there is other FC out there with A/C an big power...
Don't need alot of boost now a days to make big power..
Just need a nice size turbo...most turbo on the market can make 400hp @ 15psi...
Thanx guyz for all your input....will take picture as i progress in my dilema....
Last edited by streetRx7; Jan 28, 2007 at 07:57 PM.
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streetrx7 put together my car wid a haltech and all the other goodies.his work is better than some guys who own shops and they charge **** loads of money. my car should put down about 375 whp on a stage 1 bnr upgarde. not because he doesnt post much doesnt mean he does'nt know his ****, it just means that he is busy building some machines.
Last edited by 1nastyturboII; Jan 28, 2007 at 09:30 PM. Reason: misspelling
Originally Posted by tandolla
why would you suggest that..? 
Originally Posted by KhanArtisT
Because if all he cares about is ZOMMGG 400HP1!! hes better off buying a V8 (5.0 or T/A). Way more reliable and cheaper to build. RX7s are NOT drag cars.
Sorry guyz ......ROTARY FOR LIFE.....
WELL I'M GOING ON VACATION ...LOL..
Will post picture when i get back....
I'll be back at end of month.....
Will also start ordering my upgrade parts through my #1 guy I deal with......
I should be done with my car by the end of march to early april....
Will post picture when i get back....
I'll be back at end of month.....
Will also start ordering my upgrade parts through my #1 guy I deal with......
I should be done with my car by the end of march to early april....
I put a 13b-re in my car and kept both A/C and PS. I just recently diched the PS, but the A/C is staying, there is no detrement with having it. Turn it on and the water temps go up 15 deg, big deal. I have a 24 x12 x 3 FMIC, and although I am only make in the 260-300 range for whp, because of the stock re turbos, there is still no reason to keep AC
OK back from vacation ..lol..
Will be taken picture this weeknd of motor apart....
Going simple ..mild street port.. an pinned motor...
WILL be ordering..
greddy FMIC
T-70 OR T-67...With manifold/wastegate
HALTECH..E8..
1600cc injectors an rail...
Fuel regulator....
Car came with
walbro fuel pump
3'' turbo back exhaust...
an brand new ACT EXTREME CLUTCH
ALL INSTALL BY ME....
Project time frame....MID APRIL...I HOPE...LOL..
Will be taken picture this weeknd of motor apart....
Going simple ..mild street port.. an pinned motor...
WILL be ordering..
greddy FMIC
T-70 OR T-67...With manifold/wastegate
HALTECH..E8..
1600cc injectors an rail...
Fuel regulator....
Car came with
walbro fuel pump
3'' turbo back exhaust...
an brand new ACT EXTREME CLUTCH
ALL INSTALL BY ME....
Project time frame....MID APRIL...I HOPE...LOL..
Nice find bro. Glad you are opting for AC, but I gotta say (from driving both) ditch the power steering. The manual racks turn pretty easily. You may be suprised.
Here's a pic of my engine bay with AC. Stock turbo for now, but it fits nicely.
Good looking project. Have fun.
Here's a pic of my engine bay with AC. Stock turbo for now, but it fits nicely.
Good looking project. Have fun.
I beckon the thaw~
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From: New York
Originally Posted by streetRx7
OK motor is out i'll be taken it to my #1 engine builder...
hehehehe....where i get all my great deals....
will take picture of motor being pull apart...
hehehehe....where i get all my great deals....
will take picture of motor being pull apart...
OW fiddle sticks~
I beckon the thaw~
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From: New York
Originally Posted by stylEmon
Nice find bro. Glad you are opting for AC, but I gotta say (from driving both) ditch the power steering. The manual racks turn pretty easily. You may be suprised.
Here's a pic of my engine bay with AC. Stock turbo for now, but it fits nicely.
Good looking project. Have fun.
Here's a pic of my engine bay with AC. Stock turbo for now, but it fits nicely.
Good looking project. Have fun.
.. How much do they go for??