UpOnOne929RR

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So I get back from Iraq and go to fire up the RX-7 and start the install of the gargage of parts I have. AND I GET SMOKE!

This thing is puffing bad. So time for single turbo rebuild.

Ok Now since you guys are th rotary experts here what is a streetable single turbo HP Out put. I would love to see 500 at the wheels or more, i see alot of high HP cars here I asmume a reliable high HP car is easy. I want to rebuild so how deep should I go:

Coatings
Apex seal size and type
best seals and gaskets
turbo size and running Pressure
etc.

I have right know: Aftermarket N-Flow radiator, Front mount intercooler, DP (for twins), Midpipe, AVCR, pretty much thats it.

I just like some ideas and a direction. Im pulling the motor next month, and have plenty to install: Suspension bushings, springs, struts, Swaybars, endlinks, custom swaybar mounts and reinforcements, and veilside 18x9.5 for the front and 18x10.5 for the rear. But non of that matters with out a engine. car still has pull but is burning oil so i think the core is very rebuildable. Any help guys would be great. You can email me at adam.t.hytko@us.army.mil

BlueTII

How old is the fuel in the car? You say that you just returned from Iraq, which would suggest that the gas is old.

I see you have a DP, MPand bosst controller, but no engine management or upgraded fuel pump. Is it burning Oil, coolant or fuel?

A reliable 500hp car is not "easy" by any means, it will not be inexpensive either. You may not need a new engine, unless of course you just have a bunch of money burning a hole and want a streetport. Keep in mind you will need to upgrade the ECU (power fc, etc), complete fuel system, single turbo system, upgrade your cat-back, along with multible other upgrades.

telum01

Blue TII has a good point about the gas. my buddy's 300ZX TT had really bad gas when we got back from Iraq because he didn't have anyone taking care of it while he was gone. we were over for 10 months, which is plenty of time for the gas to go sour. i'd suggest draining/using the gas that's in there (if you do use it, don't push the car... just let it idle or putt around a bit) before you worry about a rebuild.

as far as 500 whp being easy... just remember that the 500 whp has to come from 1.3L - that's 385 hp per liter! nothing will be totally reliable at that kind of output.

UpOnOne929RR

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Ya 500 is maybe alittle out of my mind. I plan on buying the PFC and controller, but i need someone to tune it (I am in Upstate NY).

As for smoke its burning oil, best i can figure is oils seal for the rotor is bad. I am vaguely firmilar with 13Bs. I am pretty sure i jacked it up. the gas is new now and it still smokes it sat for prob 2-3 years now. i ran it rarely with a dealer plate for a few months 2 years ago. my friends drove it to the boddy shop to fix the door and fender. it still had alot of pull they told me. although a bad rear trailing arm made it sketch for them to drive. I need to go thought the car completely its been sitting to long. Im a bad RX-7 owner sorry guys. I been a mechanic for GM and Dodge so im good with pistons but what fun are they....LOL.

I want to do it right i had 112K onthe car when i bought it and i have about 126K on it now. Its a 94.

What power is attainable for me? you guys have alot more experience then me. I am trying to do this right. I want it to beat a new vette LOL. My buddys got one

UpOnOne929RR

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Turbo II......Its 100% stock right now not a single upgrade.... I have the parts to install....I def want to do the PFC first...I learned from read on here management is key. Thanks.

BlueTII

If it is the original engine with 126K it would be pretty amazing.

Between 400-450hp is much easier to get to. The Gt35R to is a great turbo capable of making these numbers and remain fast spooling for the street. With a streetport they are really nice.

Beating vettes is easy, that can be done at 350hp.

Email sales@banzairacing.net if you would like a rebuild quote.

UpOnOne929RR

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TurboII.... Ya i figure it had a rebuild but i bought it from a 60 yr old guy. So Maybe. Ill Email today. You think ill cautch a vete?! His thing is ***** fast with exhaust and headers. think hes around the 400HP mark and the thing is light. Butif you sa so i believe you....and imexcited. Thanks

UpOnOne929RR

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What would be the best fuel setup for a streetported motor to be driveable yet put out big numbers?

BlueTII

It is not the engine, it is the turbo/boost and hp levels that dictate fuel requirements. The most common single turbo fuel setup is 1600cc secondaries with 850 primaries.