Turbo Question
11-29-05, 02:08 AM
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Turbo Question
Is there alot of people running high horsepower (300&up) rx7's off stock turbos?
If not what's a good aftermarket turbo to slap on and what are the ones not to buy??
Also did u have to chage like the gaskets/ seals when uppering horsepower?? if so any websites that sell gasket/ seal kits for the rx7's??
Would it be important to change the clutch when uppering horsepower too?
thnx
If not what's a good aftermarket turbo to slap on and what are the ones not to buy??
Also did u have to chage like the gaskets/ seals when uppering horsepower?? if so any websites that sell gasket/ seal kits for the rx7's??
Would it be important to change the clutch when uppering horsepower too?
thnx
11-29-05, 03:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Daro1017
Is there alot of people running high horsepower (300&up) rx7's off stock turbos?
If not what's a good aftermarket turbo to slap on and what are the ones not to buy??
Also did u have to chage like the gaskets/ seals when uppering horsepower?? if so any websites that sell gasket/ seal kits for the rx7's??
Would it be important to change the clutch when uppering horsepower too?
thnx
If not what's a good aftermarket turbo to slap on and what are the ones not to buy??
Also did u have to chage like the gaskets/ seals when uppering horsepower?? if so any websites that sell gasket/ seal kits for the rx7's??
Would it be important to change the clutch when uppering horsepower too?
thnx
what kind of seals are you running now?
11-29-05, 03:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Daro1017
Is there alot of people running high horsepower (300&up) rx7's off stock turbos?
Highest output I've heard of is about 260 at the wheels.
If not what's a good aftermarket turbo to slap on and what are the ones not to buy??
1) What are you power goals?
Drag racing?
Street driving?
Road racing?
Drifting?
2) How much are you willing to spend?
Also did u have to chage like the gaskets/ seals when uppering horsepower?? if so any websites that sell gasket/ seal kits for the rx7's??
Most engines are over 100k miles by now.
I use mostly all Mazda OEM parts - see Mazda dealer or online vendor that sells Mazda parts.
Would it be important to change the clutch when uppering horsepower too?
The stock clutch isn't reliable over 200hp at the wheels.
I prefer ACT components.
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11-29-05, 03:49 AM
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Originally Posted by RETed
No, almost impossible.
Highest output I've heard of is about 260 at the wheels.
Highest output I've heard of is about 260 at the wheels.
So what is this?
https://www.rx7club.com/time-slips-dyno-128/305-rwhp-15psi-pics-483907/
11-29-05, 03:52 AM
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11-29-05, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Ruffryder_29
what kind of seals are you running now?
Right now im working on buying a GXL. So i dont have a ride yet im jus wanna get a feel of what imma need. But i jus wanna know can the stock seals take alot of horsepower.
11-29-05, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by RETed
No, almost impossible.
Highest output I've heard of is about 260 at the wheels.
"It depends..."
1) What are you power goals?
Drag racing?
Street driving?
Road racing?
Drifting?
2) How much are you willing to spend?
Yes.
Most engines are over 100k miles by now.
I use mostly all Mazda OEM parts - see Mazda dealer or online vendor that sells Mazda parts.
Yes.
The stock clutch isn't reliable over 200hp at the wheels.
I prefer ACT components.
-Ted
Highest output I've heard of is about 260 at the wheels.
"It depends..."
1) What are you power goals?
Drag racing?
Street driving?
Road racing?
Drifting?
2) How much are you willing to spend?
Yes.
Most engines are over 100k miles by now.
I use mostly all Mazda OEM parts - see Mazda dealer or online vendor that sells Mazda parts.
Yes.
The stock clutch isn't reliable over 200hp at the wheels.
I prefer ACT components.
-Ted
MY goals are to street race and run it on track... I want about 360-400 hp
11-29-05, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Daro1017
MY goals are to street race and run it on track... I want about 360-400 hp
Good luck with your goals.
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11-29-05, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by --MAstermind--
i would say a streetable 400hp car is going to cost u alot in tuning and fuel/engine manangement systems....what kinda cars were u interested on before?
I jus wanna have a project car that i can race and put my own money into. Cause i can't do it to my daily driver (cavalier), it's jus my everyday show car.
11-29-05, 12:58 PM
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right now im looking at a 89 GXL for cheap:
Wanna do:
Full S5 turbo swap (driveshaft etc..)w/ trans
bigger injectors (720cc prim. 720cc secondaries)
SAFC II
Aftermarket Turbo
FMIC
Apexi N1 exhaust (full exhaust: downpipe, no cat.)
Aftermarket: BOV, Wastegate, Clutch, Flywheel
Better spark plugs and wires
Wanna do:
Full S5 turbo swap (driveshaft etc..)w/ trans
bigger injectors (720cc prim. 720cc secondaries)
SAFC II
Aftermarket Turbo
FMIC
Apexi N1 exhaust (full exhaust: downpipe, no cat.)
Aftermarket: BOV, Wastegate, Clutch, Flywheel
Better spark plugs and wires
11-29-05, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Daro1017
Plus honda's are too expensive when they look like crap....
Nothing cheap about a rotary. But like you said, they are not your ussual highschool kid car. Due to lack of parts, unlike building a Honda, or muscle car, it makes it a challenge to build one from the ground up. Most fun though. Good luck.
11-29-05, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Daro1017
right now im looking at a 89 GXL for cheap:
Wanna do:
Full S5 turbo swap (driveshaft etc..)w/ trans
bigger injectors (720cc prim. 720cc secondaries)
SAFC II
Aftermarket Turbo
FMIC
Apexi N1 exhaust (full exhaust: downpipe, no cat.)
Aftermarket: BOV, Wastegate, Clutch, Flywheel
Better spark plugs and wires
Wanna do:
Full S5 turbo swap (driveshaft etc..)w/ trans
bigger injectors (720cc prim. 720cc secondaries)
SAFC II
Aftermarket Turbo
FMIC
Apexi N1 exhaust (full exhaust: downpipe, no cat.)
Aftermarket: BOV, Wastegate, Clutch, Flywheel
Better spark plugs and wires
You may need larger injectors to run up to 400hp, Infact, I am almost sure. As well, at least a street port. Dont forget about fuel delivery. You lack that above. As well, you may need better fuel mgmt that a SAFC for a realiable car.
11-29-05, 01:10 PM
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Rebuilds add up. the price on aftermarket parts are quite pricey too. gotta be patient and find the good prices. The rotary has actually made me broke and in debt. but you will love it.
11-29-05, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by The Wankler
Nothing cheap about a rotary. But like you said, they are not your ussual highschool kid car. Due to lack of parts, unlike building a Honda, or muscle car, it makes it a challenge to build one from the ground up. Most fun though. Good luck.
muscle cars are ******* expensive
try pricing together a big block chevy
11-29-05, 04:07 PM
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wrong wrong wrong
muscle cars are ******* expensive
try pricing together a big block chevy
muscle cars are ******* expensive
try pricing together a big block chevy
I did not mean they where not expensive. I meant aftermarket parts are to damn easy to find. SUMMIT, jegs ect ect............!
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Wow, your goals...and what you're planning on doing are just on 2 different spectrums. To get upwards of 400whp, safc has to go out the window. 720's x 4? Nah.... Do more searching.
11-29-05, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by The Wankler
you read my words right?
I did not mean they where not expensive. I meant aftermarket parts are to damn easy to find. SUMMIT, jegs ect ect............!
I did not mean they where not expensive. I meant aftermarket parts are to damn easy to find. SUMMIT, jegs ect ect............!
you said nothign cheap about a rotary and then you bring out hwo its easier with honda and muscle cars
im just disagreeing.
11-29-05, 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by jkimbro
Wow, your goals...and what you're planning on doing are just on 2 different spectrums. To get upwards of 400whp, safc has to go out the window. 720's x 4? Nah.... Do more searching.
Im not trying to get 400hp off the back. Im only 18yrs old, im not rich... 400hp is my goal out the car period over time being.
11-30-05, 12:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Daro1017
Im not trying to get 400hp off the back. Im only 18yrs old, im not rich... 400hp is my goal out the car period over time being.
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