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I need some advice.
I am new to the FD and was wondering what is the best way to keep the engine cool. Like what would be a good starter buy and what would be a cost effective way to do it for a complete stock fd? Also i would like to know what kind of guages would be recommanded and what brand and average price?
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Originally Posted by subiworld
I am new to the FD and was wondering what is the best way to keep the engine cool.
sorry but i could not resist. my advice would be to search and read all the archived information before posting................you will get flamed
follow this link ........... very informative
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/faq-3rd-gen-other-useful-links-68640/
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You have some good advice here, check the links and do all the typical relability mods. Get a real temp gauge, the stock water temp gauge or "add engine light " comes on after the damage is done. A boost gauge is a good choice also since Mazda was so kind not to equip a turbo charged car with one.
You have some good advice here, check the links and do all the typical relability mods. Get a real temp gauge, the stock water temp gauge or "add engine light " comes on after the damage is done. A boost gauge is a good choice also since Mazda was so kind not to equip a turbo charged car with one.
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Like other already said, Upgrade your:
-AST
-Radiator
-Fluids (Redline, Royal Purple, ect...)
-get an aftermarket Vented hood
-Fan mod (Great cheap mod!!)
-AST
-Radiator
-Fluids (Redline, Royal Purple, ect...)
-get an aftermarket Vented hood
-Fan mod (Great cheap mod!!)
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Thanks for your help and the links, i will try to safe money to get all the reliability mods. But should i replace the pre-cat first with a down pipe or get the ast and gauges first?
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Originally Posted by subiworld
Thanks for your help and the links, i will try to safe money to get all the reliability mods. But should i replace the pre-cat first with a down pipe or get the ast and gauges first?
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A downpipe is only one piece. If you're looking at two sections, you're probably looking at a kit that includes a midpipe to replace the main cat. The midpipe is a bad idea to start with on a stock car, IMO. There was once a downpipe that didn't fit the flange to the stock cat very well, and it appears they simply chose to make a midpipe that fits that downpipe. Watch out for those - they may cause fitment problems. The M2, Pettit, Bonez, and other good brands generally fit best.
Gauges - you need to try searching the retailers to see what's out there. Autometer mechanical boost gauges are start at $35, and the electrical boost gauges are $175-250 but will never lose accuracy. For temp gauges, I think the reliability is less of an issue - they run $50-250. Pick a price point you're comfortable with.
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Gauges - you need to try searching the retailers to see what's out there. Autometer mechanical boost gauges are start at $35, and the electrical boost gauges are $175-250 but will never lose accuracy. For temp gauges, I think the reliability is less of an issue - they run $50-250. Pick a price point you're comfortable with.
Dave
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