2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.

Exhaust thread...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 4, 2008 | 03:35 PM
  #26  
luna_c666's Avatar
Thread Starter
Born-again Rotor-Head
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 214
Likes: 0
From: georgia
What if I make my aux ports function independent of backpressure- based on RPM- because like I said they aren't functioning now WITH the backpressure...
Then I can do pretty much anything to the exhaust without the need for stock-to-stock replacement parts correct?
My idea was- RB or (reluctantly) Pacesetter, or more enthusiastically (but less likely) corksport header...or maybe get one made in replica fashion
Aux ports electrified then- high-flow cat, 2.5 inch and high flow mufflers- maybe 3" tips, I don't like them any larger anyway, and they may be replica-type mufflers: will this work and what is your opinion on the setup?
Thanks!
Reply
Old Apr 4, 2008 | 05:55 PM
  #27  
TehMonkay's Avatar
Back in the game
Tenured Member 10 Years
iTrader: (-1)
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 2,456
Likes: 2
From: Louisville KY
Do whatever you want to do, if you do duals i'd say split into no larger than 2 or 2.25 inch mufflers though.
Reply
Old Apr 4, 2008 | 06:58 PM
  #28  
Street_Knight's Avatar
Let's eat babies
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 318
Likes: 0
From: Sacramento
I just went with the corksport header, to a 3 inch straight pipe, to a borla muffler. Sound nice and besides, even with the best exhaust the most power you could add would be 9-10 hp if your lucky. It's a noticeable change and it's nice but still not a huge change.
And back pressure play such a small role in Rx7's, less then people think.
Reply
Old Apr 4, 2008 | 08:15 PM
  #29  
TehMonkay's Avatar
Back in the game
Tenured Member 10 Years
iTrader: (-1)
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 2,456
Likes: 2
From: Louisville KY
?

Header and replacement of stock cats are the biggest gains possible on an NA RX-7.
Reply
Old Apr 4, 2008 | 08:21 PM
  #30  
Street_Knight's Avatar
Let's eat babies
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 318
Likes: 0
From: Sacramento
Originally Posted by TehMonkay
?

Header and replacement of stock cats are the biggest gains possible on an NA RX-7.
No replacement cats....That makes me sad.
Unless you got smog.....then Im still sad
Reply
Old Apr 5, 2008 | 01:17 AM
  #31  
AreExSevenProject's Avatar
drift city
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 359
Likes: 0
From: Oregon
OR

Originally Posted by TehMonkay
Do whatever you want to do, if you do duals i'd say split into no larger than 2 or 2.25 inch mufflers though.
actually no bigger than 2" on duals...

I had a 3" exhaust on my 7 when i got it and i took it off ASAP.
I made my own duals...
its a pain...but find somewhere that can bend the pipe right and it will be a breeze
I paid close to nothing for mine and its nice, sounds nice, and gives great power
Reply
Old Apr 5, 2008 | 01:36 AM
  #32  
13.bREW's Avatar
dont kill the cones
Tenured Member: 20 Years
Liked
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 361
Likes: 1
From: Kennewick, WA
i used to have a cheap home made set up on my my old 7 but as soon as i upgraded i really did notice the difference you can go either eay but if your planning to keep your car n/a and moding it from there i would just go w/ a high dollar high quality set up if not then just take it to a muffler shop and have it done for like 200 cash and be done w/ it
Reply
Old Apr 5, 2008 | 08:06 PM
  #33  
AreExSevenProject's Avatar
drift city
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 359
Likes: 0
From: Oregon
Exactly...if you dont have the money to put a nice one on get a well known muffler shop to do all the work for you. Tell them evenrything you want and then drop your car off. When you pick it up it will be done...BAM!
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 02:56 PM
  #34  
luna_c666's Avatar
Thread Starter
Born-again Rotor-Head
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 214
Likes: 0
From: georgia
yeah, prolly what I'm gonna do. I am looking into getting an air pump functioning my aux ports and then I can do whatever to my system..My uncle is an electrical engineer, he's looking into getting a time-delay relay to power the air pump for me (instead of the RPM switch) which should be cheaper and better suited to work with the aux ports as long as you guys think a good time to open would be simultaneously with the secondaries?
Reply
Old Apr 10, 2008 | 05:35 PM
  #35  
luna_c666's Avatar
Thread Starter
Born-again Rotor-Head
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 214
Likes: 0
From: georgia
How about this.. Haven't seen it done, seems much less expensive and more reliable than either electric air-pump or mechanical pump w/ dump valve.. I may have an unneccesary diode in place and my capactitor is in a debateable position (the other option was in parallel with the relay coil, still unsure of the MECHANICS of either setup i.e. which is optimal) but here is MY idea, respect to aaron cake and kevin landers, but if this functions for real the way it does in my head it looks like a reliable system..
Reply
Old Apr 10, 2008 | 06:41 PM
  #36  
MmSadda's Avatar
Rotary Freak
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,595
Likes: 2
From: Columbus, OH
Originally Posted by introVert
Or you could have actually utilized the search function of this forum. This topic has been covered to death.
+1

and decide what exactly you want to do with the car, first. Supercharging will allow you to use any full n/a exhaust system, whereas turboing will require you to change exhaust components, leading you towards a single pipe exhaust.

Really, if you want to make the most power n/a, buy the RB true dual system if you are going to supercharge or stay unported and n/a. If you are going to do anything more than a streetport, or are planning to turbocharge, you'll want to stick with a single exhaust.
Reply
Old Apr 10, 2008 | 09:41 PM
  #37  
luna_c666's Avatar
Thread Starter
Born-again Rotor-Head
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 214
Likes: 0
From: georgia
I have decided i am going to 2.5" dual it out as an N/A, for now at least, but that was no longer my question, my question was about the circuitry here

will this work and not spike my computer. Will this operate my aux ports at the proper time? Because as it stands (stock) now they do not work..and I don't want to waste an RPM switch for one function and NOT 'playing it by ear' with a dump valve when I think this setup or something similar will do the job..
Reply
Old Apr 10, 2008 | 11:01 PM
  #38  
luna_c666's Avatar
Thread Starter
Born-again Rotor-Head
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 214
Likes: 0
From: georgia
Option 2


or this one...
Reply
Old Apr 14, 2008 | 09:12 PM
  #39  
luna_c666's Avatar
Thread Starter
Born-again Rotor-Head
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 214
Likes: 0
From: georgia
Bump- anyone- will this work? just got my refund ready to do my exhaust...Thanks!
Reply
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 12:52 AM
  #40  
AreExSevenProject's Avatar
drift city
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 359
Likes: 0
From: Oregon
idk..
i hate electricity!
I let my friend who is really good at it...do everything electrical.
Reply
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 01:46 PM
  #41  
luna_c666's Avatar
Thread Starter
Born-again Rotor-Head
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 214
Likes: 0
From: georgia
thanks for the reply, maybe you can get your friend to look and ask his opinion, but in the meantime does anyone have any opinions based on electrical knowledge? I'm ready for my setup and I need this problem ironed out first..Thanks!
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Ian_D
New Member RX-7 Technical
6
Sep 6, 2015 10:38 PM
doritoloco
New Member RX-7 Technical
7
Sep 5, 2015 12:41 PM
FührerTüner
General Rotary Tech Support
3
Sep 4, 2015 01:41 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:52 PM.