Newbie with a few questions
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Hello to everyone, i just recently purchased a 1988 10th anniversary rx-7 turbo. here a some of the things are done, JDM block series 4, ACT clutch, full exhaust, msd,hks f-con,FD fuel pump,90 turbo and manifold w/upgraded compressor wheel. I bought the car for 2k. ill be picking it up this week. I really dont know much about the rx-7's so im sure ill be asking you guys a million questions.
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i wouldnt go past 12lb of boost on a jspec that wasnt rebuilt. 12 pounds is really pushing it. 10 pounds is good for reliability.
if you run lean. you pop a seal
read up about premix. i suggest you premix. it will make your engine last a hell of alot longer. my n/a is at 188,000 miles and i rag the **** out of it. thank god for
premix!
premix!
premix!
so read up about premix.
read up in the sticky
https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/frequently-asked-questions-2nd-generation-rx-7-faq-fc-494667/
and just make sure you never run lean.
common engine problems. busting a coolant seal. breaking an apex and rebuilding for around 1200.
turbo failure
oil line ruptures
coolant pump failure
tps acting up
bacv acting up
and i guess teh list goes on. i'm just saying what i've had out of personal experience with rx7s, or friends having problems. good luck.
if you run lean. you pop a seal
read up about premix. i suggest you premix. it will make your engine last a hell of alot longer. my n/a is at 188,000 miles and i rag the **** out of it. thank god for
premix!
premix!
premix!
so read up about premix.
read up in the sticky
https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/frequently-asked-questions-2nd-generation-rx-7-faq-fc-494667/
and just make sure you never run lean.
common engine problems. busting a coolant seal. breaking an apex and rebuilding for around 1200.
turbo failure
oil line ruptures
coolant pump failure
tps acting up
bacv acting up
and i guess teh list goes on. i'm just saying what i've had out of personal experience with rx7s, or friends having problems. good luck.
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