Downpipe Question
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Downpipe Question
Alright I'm starting some reliability modding and first 3 up are a boost gauge, an AST, and a downpipe. Would I need a retune or PowerFC to run the downpipe safely or is that only necessary if I'm changing the midpipe? Also, would anyone recommend the rx7store.net downpipe? Thanks alot.
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Installing a downpipe will be fine. You need to worry when you install a midpipe. I have the RX-7 Store downpipe. The fitment is OK, but I have a little exhaust leak where it mates with the main cat. I believe the issue has been corrected on their newer versions. They originally designed it to be used with their midpipe.
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Alright I'm starting some reliability modding and first 3 up are a boost gauge, an AST, and a downpipe. Would I need a retune or PowerFC to run the downpipe safely or is that only necessary if I'm changing the midpipe? Also, would anyone recommend the rx7store.net downpipe? Thanks alot.
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Alright I'm starting some reliability modding and first 3 up are a boost gauge, an AST, and a downpipe. Would I need a retune or PowerFC to run the downpipe safely or is that only necessary if I'm changing the midpipe? Also, would anyone recommend the rx7store.net downpipe? Thanks alot.
- Boost gauge
- Downpipe
- Fuel Filter change
- Rat's nest hose replacement
- Fuel pulsation dampener replacement
- Injector cleaning/blueprinting
- AST replacement
- Radiator replacement
I would just say to start by getting a boost gauge, and see if the car is boosting right. Often times there are subtle little leaks in the various flexible connectors that will show up as loss of boost, and you need to make sure you are getting the 8-10-8 pattern to ensure you have working 'rat's nest' components.
The stock radiator and AST are likely okay for now, these things either work or blow out (at admittedly inconvenient times).
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The Bonez S/S DP I bought from Rotary Performance ("RX-7.com") some years ago had no wrench clearance at the manifold mounting flange, so I returned it for replacement. They responded immediately with a new one which worked fine, at no cost. So I can recommend them and the Bonez pipe, but have no experience with other suppliers.
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God how I hate changing that fuel filter!
And...this shouldn't have anything to do with "smelling like gas" when you start up....
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when u authorise the payment for a certain amount, and then on ur credit card ur charged wayyyy more... you call and ask WHY? they say its a mistake..its been 4 months and still didnt get my money back. i must have called 10 times by now, left voicemail messages and they always say your refund is on the way.
Somehow is on the way but never manages to reach me haha
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Regardless of order, nothing in that list would require a PFC. And forget the midpipe. Read the stickys and search under "boost creep" and you'll know why.
Last edited by Sgtblue; 09-12-08 at 09:43 PM.
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Has anyone tried the downpipe+midpipe combo they have on rx7store? i heard it doesn't fit too great with jdm fds and also the midpipe is 1" short to the catback?? Not a bad price for a combo tho $225ish.
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Another addition to the list I do have is changing the plugs and spark wires. This is something I would do on a yearly basis until you begin to modify the car more and then I would change the plugs more often.
Also, you NEED to really inspect the oil metering lines and make sure they are not cracked and leaking oil. This would indicate they need replaced and NOW. If those are leaking you can cause catastrpohic damage to the motor.
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