Need so much help!
12-08-10, 06:42 AM
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Need so much help!
please help with what u can!
1st- my title says my car is an 87' turboII ... yet the date on the car is 03/86... how can i figure out what year it really is ...? (yes vins match lol)
2nd- got my plans all layed out for my 330hp ish build ... heres what i need help with
-what MSD ignition is best for the FC ? i cant find any
-what injectors would u suggest for around 300-350 hp ? 750/750?
-what is a good high performance radiator ?? need to step up stock lol
These are the last little details i need before i can start my build please help!
oh and btw every1 suggests getting a fuel computer like apexi ... but im assuming beings im gettin the rtek2.1 i wont need that b/c from what i hear the rtek can do everything an apexi can with your fuel set up ?
Thank you!
1st- my title says my car is an 87' turboII ... yet the date on the car is 03/86... how can i figure out what year it really is ...? (yes vins match lol)
2nd- got my plans all layed out for my 330hp ish build ... heres what i need help with
-what MSD ignition is best for the FC ? i cant find any
-what injectors would u suggest for around 300-350 hp ? 750/750?
-what is a good high performance radiator ?? need to step up stock lol
These are the last little details i need before i can start my build please help!
oh and btw every1 suggests getting a fuel computer like apexi ... but im assuming beings im gettin the rtek2.1 i wont need that b/c from what i hear the rtek can do everything an apexi can with your fuel set up ?
Thank you!
12-08-10, 03:51 PM
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Turbo II production started in 1986, but they were 1987 model year cars. The build date doesn't always coincide with the model year.
However, so you can verify for yourself, your VIN should read something like this (these are the first letters and numbers of my VIN, a 1991 Turbo):
JM1FC3324M
The last three numbers may vary by type of RX-7 and depend on many factors through the FC series - turbo, n/a, convertible, etc. What matters here is that last letter, in my car's case, an M. This letter identifies the model year. Working backwards that gives us (I is skipped, as it could be confused for a 1):
L - 1990
K - 1989
J - 1988
H - 1987
G - 1986
So, whatever letter that is coincides to the model year.
The only other thing I have experience with that you asked is radiators. My last RX-7 had an all aluminum Koyo and I loved it. Truthfully, any all aluminum radiator with a thick core is a nice upgrade from stock, but I'm partial to the Koyos.
However, so you can verify for yourself, your VIN should read something like this (these are the first letters and numbers of my VIN, a 1991 Turbo):
JM1FC3324M
The last three numbers may vary by type of RX-7 and depend on many factors through the FC series - turbo, n/a, convertible, etc. What matters here is that last letter, in my car's case, an M. This letter identifies the model year. Working backwards that gives us (I is skipped, as it could be confused for a 1):
L - 1990
K - 1989
J - 1988
H - 1987
G - 1986
So, whatever letter that is coincides to the model year.
The only other thing I have experience with that you asked is radiators. My last RX-7 had an all aluminum Koyo and I loved it. Truthfully, any all aluminum radiator with a thick core is a nice upgrade from stock, but I'm partial to the Koyos.