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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 07:27 AM
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Rebuild Kit 1997 FD3 - Shopping List

Hello I’m currently rebuild my FD3 13b, and I need some opinions from rebuilders on full engine kits. Going to be mainly using it for track and street driving.

2mm Kits
http://www.pineappleracing.com/index...PROD&ProdID=44
http://www.jimmys-rx7.co.uk/shop-new...ild-parts.html
http://www.rotaryaviation.com/overhaul_kits.htm
http://store.rotarytuner.com/product...roducts_id=364
http://www.rx7store.net/13b_Rotors_p...eel%20apex.htm

Race rotor bearing? (Anyone Used these)?
http://www.atkinsrotary.com/store/pr...cat=506&page=1

Pineapple Racing HD Water Seal Kit - 13B (Anyone Used these)?
http://www.pineappleracing.com/index...PROD&ProdID=99

13B 2mm Apex Seal (what Apex seals would you recommend using for twins)?
http://rx7.com/store/rx7/fdengine_internals.html
http://www.rotaryart.uk.com/acatalog...rf_tuning.html
http://www.reworx.com/products_engin...onentparts.htm
http://www.rotaryart.uk.com/acatalog...ted_Seals.html
http://www.rotaryart.uk.com/acatalog...pex_Seals.html

3mm kit (rotor milling involved)
http://www.atkinsrotary.com/store/pr...cat=592&page=1

I also need to check the spec on the housing, do some porting

Optional extras
Stud Kits (Anyone Used these)?
http://www.turblown.net/store/index.php?productID=1


External parts
http://www.gothamracing.com/catalog/...fbda0ed4c2c50a
Battery
http://www.active-robots.com/product...atteries.shtml
Motor mounts
http://www.banzai-racing.com/polyfd_motor_mounts.htm
Oil coolers (which one would you recommend)?
http://www.rx7store.net/product_p/dualoilcooler.htm
http://www.gothamracing.com/catalog/...fbda0ed4c2c50a
Unorthodox Full Pulley Set for 93+ RX7
http://www.gothamracing.com/catalog/...fbda0ed4c2c50a
Ignition
http://www.reworx.com/products_ignition_other.htm

Fuel Kits really need help with this one?
http://www.rx7store.net/product_p/ultimatefuel.htm
http://www.gothamracing.com/catalog/...fbda0ed4c2c50a
http://www.rotaryextreme.com/fuelsys.html
http://www.rx7store.net/product_p/extremefuelfd.htm

Think ive got everything else
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 08:46 PM
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What power are you planning to make?

Assuming it's a street car with less than 500 rwhp:

You don't need race bearings, stud kit, or 3mm seals.

Get all of your mazda oem parts from Ray Crowe at Malloy Mazda, you can email him at hmkparts@aol.com. He ships internationally and owns an FD, so is familiar with all the parts you'll need. Stock mazda oem parts are the best you can buy 99% of the time for a street car.

A complete rebuild kit, to include 2mm 2 piece seals and all bearings, will run you around $1100.

The poly motor mounts are a good idea, as is the oil pan reinforcement brace from gotham. One of the things you linked that might be a good pickup is the HD coolant seal kit from pineapple racing, I've installed those in many customer motors lately.
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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 02:44 AM
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Great thanks for your help, goodfellaFD3S
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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 07:24 AM
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You are better off buying our Banzai Racing oil pan brace that comes with the stud kit and motor mount bolts, when you add it all up it is nearly half the price shipped to you.

http://www.banzai-racing.com/product..._pan_brace.htm
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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 10:14 AM
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kool ill look into the pan brace - what are your recomendations on 2 piece apex seals?
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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 05:29 PM
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I'm interested in some of the responses to his questions also...
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Old Feb 8, 2008 | 04:09 AM
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anyone?
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Old Feb 8, 2008 | 06:13 AM
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It seems to be the popular opinion that factory seals are the way to go for stock twins.
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 08:12 PM
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hey this is one of those doa threads, how'd you make out?
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