just bought my first 7
03-05-04, 11:32 PM
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just bought my first 7
hey i just got a 1987 rx 7 with a 1989 motor going in it...i was wondering what i should do for my first mods...i was thinking the suspesion was the first thing i wanted to do...for the reason that it does not matter how much power i have unless i can control it....any suggestions on what to do for a suspession...i know nothing about them....but i gues il have to learn...and i also read somewhere its a good idea to start with an s afc before you start to mod...was wondering what you opioions were on that too...thank you in advance...
03-05-04, 11:48 PM
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First make sure it is running right with no problems in idling and rpm range. Then check all the stock components really well to make sure what you need and do not need to replace.
Then maybe do exhaust and intake, if its an NA you really do not need any fuel mods. After that do maybe get a nice suspension setup like struts/shock/coilovers. Stainless steel brake lines. Well you really need to decide what you want to do with the car first....
First make sure it is running right with no problems in idling and rpm range. Then check all the stock components really well to make sure what you need and do not need to replace.
Then maybe do exhaust and intake, if its an NA you really do not need any fuel mods. After that do maybe get a nice suspension setup like struts/shock/coilovers. Stainless steel brake lines. Well you really need to decide what you want to do with the car first....
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Hey, congrats, I'm in the same boat as you, i just bought a 88 gxl three weeks back. They are awesome machines.
Do maintanence, then suspension. Use the search there are lots of great info on the boards.
If youre looking for a lot of power go turbo
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Street port, CAI, True dual exhuast (mazdatrix or custom), and maybe even lightened rotors?
But since the N/A tranny sux, look to rebuild it with all that power going into the tranny.
P.S. to make you're car faster and handle better the best way to do that is weight reduction, it helps every aspect of performance. If you're hood is the steel one, it weights like 38 lbs. iirc, get a CF, make sure to get hood pins!!!
Jahan
Do maintanence, then suspension. Use the search there are lots of great info on the boards.
If youre looking for a lot of power go turbo
-or-
Street port, CAI, True dual exhuast (mazdatrix or custom), and maybe even lightened rotors?
But since the N/A tranny sux, look to rebuild it with all that power going into the tranny.
P.S. to make you're car faster and handle better the best way to do that is weight reduction, it helps every aspect of performance. If you're hood is the steel one, it weights like 38 lbs. iirc, get a CF, make sure to get hood pins!!!
Jahan
03-06-04, 10:20 AM
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Originally posted by drft_180sx
Street port, CAI, True dual exhuast (mazdatrix or custom), and maybe even lightened rotors?
But since the N/A tranny sux, look to rebuild it with all that power going into the tranny.
Street port, CAI, True dual exhuast (mazdatrix or custom), and maybe even lightened rotors?
But since the N/A tranny sux, look to rebuild it with all that power going into the tranny.
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in similar boat. got my 86 4 weeks ago. i agree with a nose to tail tune up. what are some well proven suspension upgrades, that helps the handling? tires, polyurethane suspension bushings? what are some really good tires that anyone would recommend?
03-06-04, 12:27 PM
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An FC will handle well with unworn suspension parts. If you car has alot of miles your shocks,springs, and bushing could be pretty worn. I run 225/50/15 Yokohama ES100s on my car with GXL rims. Good tires. Pretty cheap too.
03-06-04, 04:05 PM
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its coming from a mechanic that is garunteeing everything is in good working order before i pay him the rest of the money...he just asked for a deposit before they put the motor into it so that they dont do it for nothing.....still have option to back out if it does not work fine with all money back....i tried doing a surch on suspension but i did not get what i am looking for....i am looking to get some specific setups and the pros and cons of each...(i know should have been more clear just so excited to finally get one after 2+years of druling)...i dont know anything about suspension
03-06-04, 04:29 PM
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performance....i am looking to make all my mods functional...i dont see a point in adding something(minus stereo) that wont help me get a little more out of her
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Well then you should look at some Eibach or Racing Beat springs. Both are about a 1" drop. You can get some Eibachs that are progressive, which are alittle more streetable. The Racing Beat are alittle more trackworthy.
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if i went eibach would it be the pro or sportline that would be better...kindfa like racing beat just cause there site was more informative...but wanted to get opionions anyway
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what is a pulsating damper...have seen it mentioned many times...but not to sure...what is there function...if there are multiple makes what is the best and why...thanks in advance
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tockico makes some pretty good stuff....coilovers would be pretty neat if you got the $$$
I would say little things like intake, plugs, wires......basically a nice tune up would be cheap and make your car run alot better especially if it has been a while since its last one.
a nice exhaust would be neat if you had some more $$$
it all depends on $$$ and what you want out of your vehicle
AND MOST OF ALL ENJOY YOUR NEW RIDE! YOU'LL LOVE IT!
I would say little things like intake, plugs, wires......basically a nice tune up would be cheap and make your car run alot better especially if it has been a while since its last one.
a nice exhaust would be neat if you had some more $$$
it all depends on $$$ and what you want out of your vehicle
AND MOST OF ALL ENJOY YOUR NEW RIDE! YOU'LL LOVE IT!
03-07-04, 01:47 AM
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oh i will enjoy...i just thought that since i am getting it straight from a rotory specialist that garunteed the car would be in good working order(everything works)...that i would just start with suspension but i just dont knwo a lot about it...i just want some set ups...its gonna be my dd i want it to i am willing to sacrafice smoothness for performance a little...and i want to drop it for performance not looks
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