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first purchases for the fd
first purchase besides , spark plugs, air filter, and oil change (fuel filter is next)
bought a boost gauge water temp gauge
got the shop manual also
and the 3 pod from exhaustnote..thanks again..
and flyrx7....nice as job, gauge pod is great
ill get some pics up after the install...
bought a boost gauge water temp gauge
got the shop manual also
and the 3 pod from exhaustnote..thanks again..
and flyrx7....nice as job, gauge pod is great
ill get some pics up after the install...
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Originally Posted by preludesh2000
the car came with a downpipe already...and the ast is next.....i was looking at v-mount ic....the one package came with both ic and radiator....
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gauges are installed...took about 2 - 2an a half hours ....(buddies stopped over and drank beer with me )...
was easy enough, luv the gauges ....ill update with pics tomorrow sometime, camera battery is dead...
took it for a ride, and never hit 10-8-10...hit like 7-6-7(somethings wrong) ill do some research and see what i can come up with...other wise ill start a new thread with pics or a vid of the gauge...
was easy enough, luv the gauges ....ill update with pics tomorrow sometime, camera battery is dead...
took it for a ride, and never hit 10-8-10...hit like 7-6-7(somethings wrong) ill do some research and see what i can come up with...other wise ill start a new thread with pics or a vid of the gauge...
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after the downpipe, radiator, and ast stuff you should redo all your silicone vacuum lines. it will probably be very challenging since your still on the sequentials. check all your check valves and solenoids and see that theier working fine. after i think you should get an exhaust temp gauge to fill up that third hole.
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Looks good. I would definatley do the downpipe, aluminum radiator, metal ast or eliminate it all together, and a vacuum hose job. Any of the vendors on here such as the rx7 store or gotham racing usually have these parts in stock. The Rotary extreme v mount was a nice setup, but the company is no longer in business.
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my personal preference is one gauge (boost - and definitely defi) - which isn't 100% necessary, but nice to have in front of your eyes.
Instead of gauges I would have gone for a PFC - all the monitoring, without the clutter. And that solves your future tuning and boost control issues.
Cat-back, if you haven't got that already.
Rad isn't such a big issue, if it's in good condition - upgrading it together with the ic saves doing the install x2
Instead of gauges I would have gone for a PFC - all the monitoring, without the clutter. And that solves your future tuning and boost control issues.
Cat-back, if you haven't got that already.
Rad isn't such a big issue, if it's in good condition - upgrading it together with the ic saves doing the install x2
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Originally Posted by preludesh2000
first purchase besides , spark plugs, air filter, and oil change (fuel filter is next)
bought a boost gauge water temp gauge
got the shop manual also
and the 3 pod from exhaustnote..thanks again..
and flyrx7....nice as job, gauge pod is great
ill get some pics up after the install...
bought a boost gauge water temp gauge
got the shop manual also
and the 3 pod from exhaustnote..thanks again..
and flyrx7....nice as job, gauge pod is great
ill get some pics up after the install...
Where did you pick of your shop manual? I really need one thanks
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Originally Posted by MazdaSpeed93
Where did you pick of your shop manual? I really need one thanks
i have the online shop manual but my lap top cost more then a damn book....
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Originally Posted by MazdaSpeed93
So just go to a local mazda dealer and pick one up? I'm not looking to buy yours, what website did you get the online shop manual off of? Thanks
ive been up there a few times he also got me the r1 front lip spoiler(i like the fact that you can still get parts for these fd's)
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Other good things to do for the car:
- Replace Fuel Pulsation Damper (if not done in the last few years)
- Replace all coolant hoses (use Mazda OEM hoses)
- Bleed brakes completely
- Change gear oil, diff oil (I suggest Redline MT-90 for tranny, and any good 80w-90 or 75w-90GL-5 for the diff)
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- Replace Fuel Pulsation Damper (if not done in the last few years)
- Replace all coolant hoses (use Mazda OEM hoses)
- Bleed brakes completely
- Change gear oil, diff oil (I suggest Redline MT-90 for tranny, and any good 80w-90 or 75w-90GL-5 for the diff)
Dave
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i flushed the coolant, changed the belts and the fuel filter will be here this week...
im probable going to replace the radiator, hoses, and do the vac. hose job this winter....(tryin to enjoy the car before snow flys)
and ill be busy doing my prelude timing belt also...
im probable going to replace the radiator, hoses, and do the vac. hose job this winter....(tryin to enjoy the car before snow flys)
and ill be busy doing my prelude timing belt also...
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