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searched and still lost .
I just got a 86 n/a rx-7, for $100. and there is nothing wrong with her. I just got it smoged to day and i want to build the hell out of her but im dont know what to take off and rewire without blowing her up. and anyone help and show some pic on you did yours. im chaging it over to a 5 lug and street porting it and adding a turbo set up soon. some of you been here before and looks like you have alot of info. Thanks and hope to hear from you soon.
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10-09-07, 03:59 PM
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im chaging it over to a 5 lug
and street porting it and adding a turbo set up soon.
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10-10-07, 07:52 AM
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then suspension is next
springs, struts, endlinks, strut tower braces,
you'll need a set of spring compressors
if your going to track the car in any sort of way, don't get Tokico Blues, their Illuminas will hold up fine though
Racing beat catback is a nice replacement for the stock exhaust
if the radiator is original keep an eye on it, mine split down the length of the plastic top
check your motor and transmission mounts
wheel berrings nice and tight?
get a Haynes manual
the only stuff to take of an "rewire" is the emissions stuff but you being in CA I wouldn't recommend if you ever wanna pass again
If you feel the need to go turbo after you have learned this then sell it and buy a TII, it will cost you much less than trying to convert one
springs, struts, endlinks, strut tower braces,
you'll need a set of spring compressors
if your going to track the car in any sort of way, don't get Tokico Blues, their Illuminas will hold up fine though
Racing beat catback is a nice replacement for the stock exhaust
if the radiator is original keep an eye on it, mine split down the length of the plastic top
check your motor and transmission mounts
wheel berrings nice and tight?
get a Haynes manual
the only stuff to take of an "rewire" is the emissions stuff but you being in CA I wouldn't recommend if you ever wanna pass again
If you feel the need to go turbo after you have learned this then sell it and buy a TII, it will cost you much less than trying to convert one
10-10-07, 08:37 AM
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There's nothing you really can "take off" or "rewire".
If you are talking about an emissions removal, then you'll want to reconsider. You won't be able to pass smog (I hear it's rather strict in CA) and you will not gain any power from anything but cat removal. You'll lose drivability and more often then not these emission removals result in a car that's broken.
As for rewiring, the most important thing you can do is fix the ground system:
http://www.aaroncake.net/rx-7/grounding.htm
If you are talking about an emissions removal, then you'll want to reconsider. You won't be able to pass smog (I hear it's rather strict in CA) and you will not gain any power from anything but cat removal. You'll lose drivability and more often then not these emission removals result in a car that's broken.
As for rewiring, the most important thing you can do is fix the ground system:
http://www.aaroncake.net/rx-7/grounding.htm
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Here is exactly what I would do
new OEM ngk plugs
new OEM ngk plug wires
New oem/Nippon fuel filter
change the oil and filter (with oem/nippon filter)
Change trans fluid
Change diff fluid
Change thermostat and gasket with Nippon or OEM ONLY thermostat
Change coolant (flush the engine and radiator out with a garden hose)
replace the radiator/water neck cap
check and replace and worn/cracked vac hoses
replace all belts
make sure the aux ports are working properly
performance wise:
replace the exhaust with a racing beat exhaust (weather it be the single header back to stock or road race... do a header back system)
suspension
I would go with the KYB AGX and lowering springs (if u plan to track/race the car).. if you are just going to enjoy the car for a daily driver some lowering springs and new kyb GR2's give a nice feel and look.
new sway bar links
upgrade the sway bars (racing beat makes a nice set)
New tires (if racing get the appropriate tire for what u plan to do)
Dont worry about porting the engine or boosting the car.. you will enjoy this car very much once u get the suspension tight and the car breathing better.. it will open up some more ponnies and will make a reliable fun car.
new OEM ngk plugs
new OEM ngk plug wires
New oem/Nippon fuel filter
change the oil and filter (with oem/nippon filter)
Change trans fluid
Change diff fluid
Change thermostat and gasket with Nippon or OEM ONLY thermostat
Change coolant (flush the engine and radiator out with a garden hose)
replace the radiator/water neck cap
check and replace and worn/cracked vac hoses
replace all belts
make sure the aux ports are working properly
performance wise:
replace the exhaust with a racing beat exhaust (weather it be the single header back to stock or road race... do a header back system)
suspension
I would go with the KYB AGX and lowering springs (if u plan to track/race the car).. if you are just going to enjoy the car for a daily driver some lowering springs and new kyb GR2's give a nice feel and look.
new sway bar links
upgrade the sway bars (racing beat makes a nice set)
New tires (if racing get the appropriate tire for what u plan to do)
Dont worry about porting the engine or boosting the car.. you will enjoy this car very much once u get the suspension tight and the car breathing better.. it will open up some more ponnies and will make a reliable fun car.
10-10-07, 06:29 PM
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Here is exactly what I would do
new OEM ngk plugs
new OEM ngk plug wires
New oem/Nippon fuel filter
change the oil and filter (with oem/nippon filter)
Change trans fluid
Change diff fluid
Change thermostat and gasket with Nippon or OEM ONLY thermostat
Change coolant (flush the engine and radiator out with a garden hose)
replace the radiator/water neck cap
check and replace and worn/cracked vac hoses
replace all belts
make sure the aux ports are working properly
performance wise:
replace the exhaust with a racing beat exhaust (weather it be the single header back to stock or road race... do a header back system)
suspension
I would go with the KYB AGX and lowering springs (if u plan to track/race the car).. if you are just going to enjoy the car for a daily driver some lowering springs and new kyb GR2's give a nice feel and look.
new sway bar links
upgrade the sway bars (racing beat makes a nice set)
New tires (if racing get the appropriate tire for what u plan to do)
Dont worry about porting the engine or boosting the car.. you will enjoy this car very much once u get the suspension tight and the car breathing better.. it will open up some more ponnies and will make a reliable fun car.
new OEM ngk plugs
new OEM ngk plug wires
New oem/Nippon fuel filter
change the oil and filter (with oem/nippon filter)
Change trans fluid
Change diff fluid
Change thermostat and gasket with Nippon or OEM ONLY thermostat
Change coolant (flush the engine and radiator out with a garden hose)
replace the radiator/water neck cap
check and replace and worn/cracked vac hoses
replace all belts
make sure the aux ports are working properly
performance wise:
replace the exhaust with a racing beat exhaust (weather it be the single header back to stock or road race... do a header back system)
suspension
I would go with the KYB AGX and lowering springs (if u plan to track/race the car).. if you are just going to enjoy the car for a daily driver some lowering springs and new kyb GR2's give a nice feel and look.
new sway bar links
upgrade the sway bars (racing beat makes a nice set)
New tires (if racing get the appropriate tire for what u plan to do)
Dont worry about porting the engine or boosting the car.. you will enjoy this car very much once u get the suspension tight and the car breathing better.. it will open up some more ponnies and will make a reliable fun car.
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then suspension is next
springs, struts, endlinks, strut tower braces,
you'll need a set of spring compressors
if your going to track the car in any sort of way, don't get Tokico Blues, their Illuminas will hold up fine though
Racing beat catback is a nice replacement for the stock exhaust
if the radiator is original keep an eye on it, mine split down the length of the plastic top
check your motor and transmission mounts
wheel berrings nice and tight?
get a Haynes manual
the only stuff to take of an "rewire" is the emissions stuff but you being in CA I wouldn't recommend if you ever wanna pass again
If you feel the need to go turbo after you have learned this then sell it and buy a TII, it will cost you much less than trying to convert one
springs, struts, endlinks, strut tower braces,
you'll need a set of spring compressors
if your going to track the car in any sort of way, don't get Tokico Blues, their Illuminas will hold up fine though
Racing beat catback is a nice replacement for the stock exhaust
if the radiator is original keep an eye on it, mine split down the length of the plastic top
check your motor and transmission mounts
wheel berrings nice and tight?
get a Haynes manual
the only stuff to take of an "rewire" is the emissions stuff but you being in CA I wouldn't recommend if you ever wanna pass again
If you feel the need to go turbo after you have learned this then sell it and buy a TII, it will cost you much less than trying to convert one
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10-11-07, 09:49 AM
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Most FC owners don't baby their cars from what I've seen.
he could, but if he can get everything from his friend then the transition will go much smoother
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Yes, i drive her very hard. But she is still putting out nice power. i took off me cats and maid a stright pipe to a single and it took off alot of weight and is faster now.
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