Ok, I'm a noob...

Now that that's clear, I do my homework (for the most part... classwork is lacking atm cause im looking for parts )

I have searched this forum, the web, all but the dealership (trying to avoid dealer).

Where is a RELIABLE apex/master rebuild kit bought from?

I work at autozone, and sadly... apex isnt even listed.

Also, I *think* the car has a coolant leak. As it smokes at start-up. Nothing a good ol' fashioned rebuild cant solve... right?

Where do i look to see if the coolant leak is causing the smoke, its being put back together (soon i hope) so i can see for myself what the smoke looks like.

Also, I'm a HUGE fan of forced induction. Anyone supercharged their 2nd gen that would like to share pics and knowledge?

 

Atkins rotary, mazdatrix, rotary aviation, are a few companys with rebuild kits.

 

mazda made turbo rx-7's from the factory...it's a much more common swap.

 

Any experience with them? I'm just cautious ordering off the net. I've ordered stuff from ECStuning.com for my VW, no problems. But I've heard horror stories about some 240/300 part suppliers. Just would like a no BS 'yea they are great', or a 'NEVER BUYING THERE AGAIN!' response.

please!

 

Yea, I'm looking at maybe buying a TII. Im told j spec TII's need work to run, and some fabricated wiring harness.

Also, ignition control modules... from Autozone, its 700$+ for front and back. That about right?

 

I have purchased parts from all three of those vendors and they are all great in my book.
-John

 

I used the Atkins rebuild kit. Very high quality.

A word about Autozone: Not a bad job, keep it while you're in school. The things they sell on the floor are convenient and useful. Some parts behind the counter (like gaskets) are good, but be wary of Chinese parts.

On a bright note, you may be the only person at one of those auto parts chain stores that doesn't try selling me a head gasket for my Rx7.

 

Not difficult to do the jspec swap. Just need to get parts from the right place. Tons and Tons of info out there. Dont post questions on it b4 u search unless you want to get flamed on the topic lol.

 

How bout some piston rings? i got some .30 overs that would work nice!

Ive had some goofy guys call, one looking for a thermostat for his 74 Beetle
we had a 20 minute talk on how air cooled engines dont have one...

but i dont use AZ parts, ive seen too many of them fail...

 

Not a worry when buying off Mazdatrix, they have a really good reputation and do some great work. They also have some really useful stuff.

 

If it smokes at start-up, but the smoke pretty much stops after a minute or so, then it's probably just leaky fuel injectors.

Look for white smoke coming out of the exhaust, usually increasing as the engine warms up:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oGgz...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8eee...eature=related

... or champagne bubbles or huge bubbles in coolant:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjRTQ...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E48T5Xa6IgA

http://www.aaroncake.net/RX-7/projecttina/index.html
http://www.geocities.com/boatseason/rx7.html
https://www.rx7club.com/time-slips-dyno-128/camden-supercharger-run-temps-770790/
https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...0&postcount=22

1Gens, but you can still get the main idea:
http://www.banzai-racing.com/sa_project.htm
http://www.aeromanagement.com.au/blown3rotor/news.html

FYI
Easy/Cheap: Sell your NA car and buy a Turbo II.
Most common: Install a J-Spec 2Gen RX-7 engine or a self-made turbo kit.
Not so common: Install a J-Spec Cosmo 13B-RE or a 3Gen 13B-REW.
Outdated but still available on Ebay: Camden Roots supercharger kit, Paxton centrifugal supercharger kit, Cartech turbo kits.
Does NOT work: Junk yard Eaton M90 supercharger (too small).
What I would like to see: Lysholm (aka Whipple, Opcon Autorotor, etc.) supercharger, or Eaton TVS supercharger.

Er, for another $200 you could get the new Haltech Platinum Sprint 500 that controls both fuel and ignition, or spend just a little more money on a full-function standalone EMS.
https://www.rx7club.com/haltech-forum-62/new-haltech-ecus-861221/

 

Alright, after lookin around-

Atkins master rebuild kit for 899$

or a JDM turbo ll jspec for 791$

 

Very Awsome write-up, maybe it should be in a solo post and stickied!

 

Is it white or blue smoke?

 

Not sure, the guy took the trans out to use the release bearing on his (?!?).

So i gotta fix the clutch hose, and replace the release bearing.

Will try and get to it sunday.