What can get you extra HP on a GXL???
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What can get you extra HP on a GXL???
I want a GXL for a car. Probly gonna have a 86-88 so 142hp stock. What would I need to get some more HP. 200hp would be GREAT but that would probably cost me quite a bit. What will I need to do. And will I need fuel upgrades?
What about a supercharger. I guess they run about 4-6psi. I figure "around" $3k, How much HP can you get from one.
Also what is a good size wheel for a FC. I'm thinking 17"
Also I'm thinking full exhaust. either hi-flows or no cats. Possibly RB
What about a supercharger. I guess they run about 4-6psi. I figure "around" $3k, How much HP can you get from one.
Also what is a good size wheel for a FC. I'm thinking 17"
Also I'm thinking full exhaust. either hi-flows or no cats. Possibly RB
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Start with the basics. New intake, air inlet headlight cover, gut your cats, get a new exhaust system, get a different ECU, and run a lighter flywheel. Also, there's a site that tells you how to modify your throttle body: http://www.k2rd.com/FC3S/HOWTO/TBM/tbm.html
And that should free up some horsies. I know a guy with a supercharged RX7, and it runs great. Of course, I'm gonna buy it off of him...
After you do those basic mods, you should get about 180-190HP...or so I've been told. I just got mine and haven't started playing with it yet, so I can't be an accurate judge.
And that should free up some horsies. I know a guy with a supercharged RX7, and it runs great. Of course, I'm gonna buy it off of him...
After you do those basic mods, you should get about 180-190HP...or so I've been told. I just got mine and haven't started playing with it yet, so I can't be an accurate judge.
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after all with supercharger, or all but supercharger you get 180-190? That would be FANTASTIC to get that without a S/C also is that on a 86-88 or 89-91
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You should have 170-180 RWP w/o the supercharger depending on what shape the car is running in & what mods you used. If you check out mazdatrix.com & look at the racing section you will see the full dual racing exhaust setup that dynos a 28% increase in RWHP. Thats what i am saving up for as we speak. Its expensive but hopefully worth it.
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that out of a GXL would be great. And if I ever feel a need for more ill charge it, or replace with tII engine ecu tranny and dif i im a real speed freak. That is if i dont find a good deal on a tII and decide i can afford insurance ;-) thanks guys
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Originally posted by Flobb
First off, What different ECU to get?
Second. Will bigger plug wires and different plugs help?
Third. What is the general consensus on porting?
First off, What different ECU to get?
Second. Will bigger plug wires and different plugs help?
Third. What is the general consensus on porting?
Second...plugs & wires will prolly not give you any noticeable gains but should help your car run better. I like NGK.
Third...porting prolly shouldn't done unless rebuilding anyways, & just a mild street port for a daily driver.
Hope that helped
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Heck, just replacing the fan with an electric one is worth 10 HP warm on that car.
Header/exhaust, intake, fan, light flywheel and slightly advanced timing (useing preminum gas) should all and all get you about 25 to 30 HP right there.
Header/exhaust, intake, fan, light flywheel and slightly advanced timing (useing preminum gas) should all and all get you about 25 to 30 HP right there.
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First off....the one I am looking into is made by mdrace.com. Looks to give 25 more Hp, 15% more torque & 5 MPG. $300
Second...plugs & wires will prolly not give you any noticeable gains but should help your car run better. I like NGK.
Third...porting prolly shouldn't done unless rebuilding anyways, & just a mild street port for a daily driver.
Hope that helped
First off....the one I am looking into is made by mdrace.com. Looks to give 25 more Hp, 15% more torque & 5 MPG. $300
Second...plugs & wires will prolly not give you any noticeable gains but should help your car run better. I like NGK.
Third...porting prolly shouldn't done unless rebuilding anyways, & just a mild street port for a daily driver.
Hope that helped
You'd need to refill like 4 times just starting it ;-)
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i know i was joking. Any other ECUs can compare to that one or what? Its not gonna be very crazy so haltech just goes down the drain but its nice to dream lol.
And which exhaust do you guys like. What about Apexi N1 Duals. I like em but heard theyre loud and heard RBs are gay cause theyre too quiet.
Figure 165-200hp FC
And which exhaust do you guys like. What about Apexi N1 Duals. I like em but heard theyre loud and heard RBs are gay cause theyre too quiet.
Figure 165-200hp FC
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Originally posted by Ryde _Or_Die
You should have 170-180 RWP w/o the supercharger depending on what shape the car is running in & what mods you used. If you check out mazdatrix.com & look at the racing section you will see the full dual racing exhaust setup that dynos a 28% increase in RWHP. Thats what i am saving up for as we speak. Its expensive but hopefully worth it.
You should have 170-180 RWP w/o the supercharger depending on what shape the car is running in & what mods you used. If you check out mazdatrix.com & look at the racing section you will see the full dual racing exhaust setup that dynos a 28% increase in RWHP. Thats what i am saving up for as we speak. Its expensive but hopefully worth it.
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Originally posted by Node
i know i was joking. Any other ECUs can compare to that one or what? Its not gonna be very crazy so haltech just goes down the drain but its nice to dream lol.
And which exhaust do you guys like. What about Apexi N1 Duals. I like em but heard theyre loud and heard RBs are gay cause theyre too quiet.
Figure 165-200hp FC
i know i was joking. Any other ECUs can compare to that one or what? Its not gonna be very crazy so haltech just goes down the drain but its nice to dream lol.
And which exhaust do you guys like. What about Apexi N1 Duals. I like em but heard theyre loud and heard RBs are gay cause theyre too quiet.
Figure 165-200hp FC
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Originally posted by IdentiD FC
My friend has the MD Racing computer in his car right now, and when we swap it out with the stock computer, there isn't even a noticeable difference. IMO, it's bullshit and doesn't work. I have yet to see a dyno for that computer [other than MD Racings] proving that the computer adds 25% more torque and 25HP. He has the most expensive autocross version too...
My friend has the MD Racing computer in his car right now, and when we swap it out with the stock computer, there isn't even a noticeable difference. IMO, it's bullshit and doesn't work. I have yet to see a dyno for that computer [other than MD Racings] proving that the computer adds 25% more torque and 25HP. He has the most expensive autocross version too...
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Good question...
Where can we get the best "possble" supercharger for the 2g rx7s? "Atkins" make them I think, but is there any others? What are the figures of power increase? Realiablity?
Anyone konw?
Where can we get the best "possble" supercharger for the 2g rx7s? "Atkins" make them I think, but is there any others? What are the figures of power increase? Realiablity?
Anyone konw?
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didn't atkins have roots style (like on old muscle cars) and the main part of the ones used on RX-7s are paxton centifugal superchargers which are basically a belt driven turbo
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Originally posted by Ryde _Or_Die
Thats a disappointment but good to know ahead of time. No gains at all? Thanks.
Thats a disappointment but good to know ahead of time. No gains at all? Thanks.
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Originally posted by Tony Mulla
Good question...
Where can we get the best "possble" supercharger for the 2g rx7s? "Atkins" make them I think, but is there any others? What are the figures of power increase? Realiablity?
Anyone konw?
Good question...
Where can we get the best "possble" supercharger for the 2g rx7s? "Atkins" make them I think, but is there any others? What are the figures of power increase? Realiablity?
Anyone konw?
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