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...

 

did you get an AST yet?

 

I did, back to stock. F the pettit aluminum one.

 

downpipe and radiator upgrade should be next

 

Yeah, definately downpipe. The stock has a pre-cat in it which is like sticking a million watt heater in the engine bay.

 

Not a bad start...but yeah, you really should run an aluminum AST or delete it altogether.

 

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....

 

Rotary extreme isnt making those anyomore, well atm neways...so youd have to try to find one used(good luck!). And the stock radiator is fine IMO, ive run in stop in go traffic many times(100+ outside) and never over heated...the only thing i dont like about the stocker is the plastic end tanks, which can crack..espec if you hit a large rock

 

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...

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

 

Where did you pick of your shop manual? I really need one thanks

 

^^It looks new , mine is black from just under a years use lol.

+1 for the PFC and a holder for the Commander.

 

i bought the shop manual from the dealer (by me)....was going to look for it online for cheaper, but that takes to long and this car will never be sold ...
i have the online shop manual but my lap top cost more then a damn book....

 

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

 

Ello Preludesh

 

yeah i just bought the shop manual at my local mazda dealer....
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)

 

Id buy the manual from Ray at Malloy Mazda. I can almost guarantee he will give a better price than your local mazda dealer.

The online manual is stickied at the top of the 3rd gen section...

 

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)

Dave

 

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...

 

Good luck. Take care of the car and it will reward you.

 

Thanks i will pick up the manual and good luck with the car sounds like you know how to get it all started. Keep us updated on what is getting done to it.