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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 12:20 AM
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The only upgrade i have done is added an intake , and exhous. What do u guys recomend nex ??
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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 12:21 AM
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Turbo? Non-Turbo? Best thing that could be done to either is probably some suspension stuff along with some rims and tires.
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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 12:22 AM
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Yea we need details before we can give advice. What year and model?
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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 12:24 AM
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Is A Non-Turbo. yea rims and that kinda stuff will be done but im talking about making my car go faster .
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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 12:25 AM
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90 Rx-7
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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 12:29 AM
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Remove the A/C, emissions, and power steering. That will give you a few hp, then you can move on to the better stuff. Turbo swap, supercharger, nitrous, ETC.
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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 12:33 AM
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How is removing the A/C help ??
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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 12:38 AM
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It reduces drag on the engine. It takes power to turn that pump. Removing it removes the drag.
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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 12:47 AM
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weight reduction. Lose weight and free up horsepower. This goes hand in hand with removing ac ps and emissions as well.
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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 12:52 AM
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Emissions removal and weight reduction. Its cheap. And less weight is just as good as more horsepower.
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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 02:53 AM
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How you remove the AC? I cant live without power steering =)
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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 02:59 AM
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what does it feel like without power steering?
id understand removing the ac for a race car only...but that would be hell in the summer
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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 03:01 AM
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Not here in Washington...You only use the A/C for two weeks out of the year And with no P/S it SUCKS... to me it's not worth the little HP gain if you drive on the street...Its a pain...
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Originally posted by Ezekiel702
Not here in Washington...You only use the A/C for two weeks out of the year And with no P/S it SUCKS... to me it's not worth the little HP gain if you drive on the street...Its a pain...
What's so bad about no powersteering? All 3 rx7's I own i've ripped it off and been daily driving since without a hitch.
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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 03:06 AM
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no power brakes would be a pain, no power steering is just a workout. (i still have power steering on this car. these twigs couldn't steer a go kart. )
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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 03:09 AM
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I dunno, just my opinion =) I cant stand drivin around my friends 1st gen with no powersteering... my wittle arms get tired
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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 03:13 AM
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*shrug* I'm pretty damn scrawny and I deal with it just fine, even my girlfriend can manage.
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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 03:33 AM
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People who have power steering and think what removing it from their car would feel like often get the wrong impressions. Due to the fact their thinking it would have the feel of when a power steering unit goes out. But this isnt the case. Cause in removal on the power steering unit your no longer having to force fluid through a dead pump. It turns actually quite easy. And VERY responsive.
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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 03:40 AM
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Re: Whats the best upgrade for an Rx-7 ?

Originally posted by trigger323
The only upgrade i have done is added an intake , and exhous. What do u guys recomend nex ??
Best over all upgrade is a FULL exhaust.
This will yield the MOST hp of any bolt on mod for the car. What kind of exhaust did you put on it?


There are many things you can do to it to gain more smaller amounts of HP.

Removing the a/c smog and Power sterring systems will help also in two ways: weight losses and small HP gains.

BTW I am 5' 8" and weigh 124lbs. I can move around in a parking lot with no power steering at all. You all that say its hard have issues.

Santiago
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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 06:40 AM
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Re: Re: Whats the best upgrade for an Rx-7 ?

Originally posted by 1987RX7guy

BTW I am 5' 8" and weigh 124lbs. I can move around in a parking lot with no power steering at all. You all that say its hard have issues.

Santiago
You forgot the Powah.

Santiago is correct, start with exhaust and weight reduction. I would go intake next then upgrade ignition.
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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 06:44 AM
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The powah is reserved for the ladies(Lady rather)
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Hah, you're both wrong. The best upgrade for an rx7 is a full tune-up. You can't say 90% of our cars don't need that
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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 07:16 AM
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Mine doesn't.

That is also NOT an UPGRADE.
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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 07:20 AM
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for me taking out the power steering took a couple of days to get used to, but now I love it.
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Originally posted by 1987RX7guy
Mine doesn't.

That is also NOT an UPGRADE.
Pfft, it increases power and engine life, what more can an upgrade do for you?
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