injen

which step should i take now i just got my fd 3 months ago ive got a b.o.v. ,and a down pipe, magnacor wires plugs and k&n filter i will upgrade later to somthing better. So where do i go now..

Mahjik

iTrader: (1)

http://www.scuderiaciriani.com/rx7/stages.html

injen

on that sit it has vacumm hose tied what does that mean . tied into somthing?

adam c

iTrader: (2)

Check this out:
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...hreadid=121491

rynberg

Your next step should be to leave the fricking car alone while you actually do some research. Then you won't have to ask what to do next, you'll be able to figure it out on your own.

jdhuegel1

Just leave it alone and enjoy it. That way it'll last longer. Maybe get an aluminum AST. Other than that the car is plenty "fast".

injen

well me asking you guys is my research isnt what this place is for i get your opinions then research on them

89Turbo944

Replace Transmission and Differential Fluid - Put synthetic fluids by Red Line or Neo in them.
Replace the Oil and Filter at 2,000 Mile Intervals - The oil in the oil cooler lines doesn't get flushed during a change so change your oil more often. This is especially important for modified cars running high boost because of more blow-by into the oil pan.Flush the Coolant System - Use distilled water and high quality anti-freeze Replace the Fuel Filter - Every 15,000 miles. If it clogs it can cause lean running at high power which leads to detonation and engine damage Minimize Wheel Hop - Wheel hop can occur in the RX-7 when you spin the rear tires. It puts a tremendous strain on the entire drive train, especially the differential's output shafts. If you encounter wheel hop get out of the gas. You can minimize it by lowering the air pressure in the rear tires, down to around 18 psi for full up drag race launches. There are also "launch kits" available that modify the rear suspension to reduce or eliminate wheel hop. Replace Pre-Catalytic Converter (pre-cat) With Down Pipe - The pre-catalytic converter is attached to the turbos. It tends to clog up and hold excess heat in the turbos and engine compartment. It can also break up and clog/destroy the main catalytic converter leading to failed emission tests and costly repairs. Install a Boost Gauge - You need one to monitor the health of the turbo control system. The RX-7 has a tendency to blow vacuum hoses lose and cause the control system to malfunction. With a boost gauge you can verify a normal boost pattern. Replace/Eliminate the Air Separation Tank (AST) - It's made of plastic and has a tendency to crack and dump all your coolant causing overheating and engine damage. There are several after-market metal tanks available for around $150. You can also just eliminate the tank for around $50, Replace Vacuum Hoses - They bake in the hot engine compartment, become brittle, crack or come loose and cause boost control problems. Modify the Stock Air Box - Prevents the intake from pulling hot air backwards through the intercooler which can lead to detonation and engine damage. Upgrade the Front Anti-Roll Bar Mount - The stock mount tends to crack. Several after-market mount reinforcers are available. This is especially important if you upgrade the stock anti-roll bar, race or Autocross.
Replace Rubber Intake Hose Couplers - The rubber couplers between the Y-pipe and the crossover intake tube crack and leak. Replace it with silicone hose couplers, or better yet replace the Y-pipe and crossover tube with the upgraded Japanese RX-7 part.
Disable the Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve - If it sticks open you'll have to replace it, disable it and it will stay closed. Clean and Lube the Antenna - The antenna retraction mechanism in the 3rd gen RX-7 fails at a pretty high rate. You can delay its failure by cleaning and lubing it while its extended. I used WD-40 to clean it and then wiped it down with some light 3M oil (mine hasn't failed yet.Install an Air/Fuel Gauge - As you modify your engine it will run leaner. If it gets too lean, detonation can occur which damages the rotor's apex seals. A complete engine rebuild is required to replace the apex seals. Install an A/F gauge so you can monitor how lean/rich your engine is running. AutoMeter has a nice 20 LED gauge for $50.
Install a Water Temperature Gauge - The stock water temp gauge does not work well enough to monitor the engine's temperature. The gauge will show normal temperature until it is too late. Overheating the RX-7 can be fatal for the engine because the side seals can be damaged by excessive heat. The damaged seals allow coolant to pass into the combustion chambers. A total engine rebuild is necessary to repair the seals.
Install an After-Market Knock Sensor - If detonation begins to occur, an upgraded knock sensor can retard your timing and prevent apex seal damage. http://www.safeguard.bizland.com for J&S's knock sensor.
Upgrade the Radiator - A modified car puts heavier demands on the cooling system. If your after-market water temperature gauge shows high temperatures, Upgrade the Intercooler - The stock intercooler is woefully inadequate. If you want to increase boost above stock levels you need to improve air charge cooling. Inadequate cooling can lead to detonation and apex seal damage upgrade the radiator.

That should be enough to tie you over for a long time. DO all that before you begine to mod the car. Make shure all the systems can handel what you are going to do to them.

injen

holly **** .......now thats what im talkin about

rynberg

Typical x-gen response. There is a wealth of information already here and on the site listed in the newbie stickie. You can read for hundreds of hours without wasting bandwidth starting a vague thread that will simply generate the same answers that have already been posted a hundred times. When you have a specific question that your research doesn't answer, then post a new thread.

And all of that information was just copied and pasted from the sites in the newbie sticky or in the older posts here. Like I said, read up on your own so you can be knowledgable enough to make your own decisions rather than just doing what some anonymous person on an internet forum tells you.

89Turbo944

Yes it was copied and pasted, but its information nun the less. I did th research that i was told to do earlier in a previous poste (PPF cracked). At least this time my information is of some use to a person on the forum.

Rhode_Dog

You would be surprised what you can learn by "searching" in just one months time, hell even a week. Really though, by looking up old threads and topics on all the stuff that has already been asked a thousand differn't times you will get the answers you need.

injen

sorry i didnt look in the old threads but you never know when you might get a diff. responce too. and on an honest note sometimes people post thing just to get a thread going

clayne

Uhh, it's not here for US to do the work FOR YOU.

Share knowledge. You give, we give, we all take.

This is one aspect of rx7club that is *really* beginning to **** me off more lately - I know I cannot be the only one either.

injen

god help i ever make another damn mistake who the hellwould wanna be on a forum where you get bitched out about asking a damn question that you didnt reaserch or check the damn old threads if you didnt want to share your knowledge why did you reply anything. its kinda like if you didnt have anything good to say dont say anything at all. I under stood the first guy and yes i know now to check the old threads first

clayne

Hey, no loss of ours if we lose a lazy person. Seeya!

jpandes

Read this: http://www.rx7turboturbo.com/robrobi...od_pro_con.htm

injen

that was gay. and im far from lazy

Rhode_Dog

stay around here a little longer, and you will see just how often fresh members will ask the same questions("how do i get 360 whp, what should i do next, should i buy an FD or a supra, are Rx7s good daily drivers, etc)you get the idea, i feel sorry for some of the seasoned members of this website, they post the helpful newbie links and such(scuderiaracing, rob's site etc) which are more than enough to get someone started, and most people just blow by them. Take some initiative man! This place is a gold mine of car knowlege.

jpandes

This place IS a gold mine of knowledge...but it will prove to be the most expensive site that you will ever visit.

You'll see....You'll research a few mods, buy and install them, feel the rush of the unlocked RWHP then

BAMMM!@#$%^ Your an RXaholic!

You keep checking the parts section for "deals" for more go-fast parts. When you can't find 'em, you break down a drop a $20 on a rotary shaped oil filler cap just to get you fix...

Damn. Sorry. That's my story...

Rhode_Dog

Rxholics anonymous???

rynberg

Hi, my name is Tyler, and it's been 3 days since I bought a mod for my FD....