Recipe7

i am making 900 dollars for personal reasons very soon.

i would like to have input on what to upgrade first in my car. my car is completely stock exept with an aftermarket cata coverter. if you can provide brand and price that would be great

CowsniperRX7

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Hmmm. First make sure your car is in perfect working order. If it is, get a downpipe and an aftermarket radiator. These reliability mods are key to the longevity of your engine and turbos.

matty

get a downpipe, pettit AST, boost gauge, and a RB dual catback....and your money is gone.

rynberg

Here's my list in order of priority:

*normal maintenance items
*downpipe
*aluminum AST
*boost and water temp gauges

If you have any money left (doubtful), save it for a rainy day.

CowsniperRX7

iTrader: (3)

I forgot about the AST. That is a must because the stock one tends to burst.

Recipe7

thanks for the feedback. generally i know what i need now. anyone want to direct me to a website where i can look into these and buy them? thanks

CowsniperRX7

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www.rx7store.net

Recipe7

was guessing that...=p

CowsniperRX7

iTrader: (3)

There are many others but I have had good experiences with Rx7store.net. I have ordered lots of things from them and they have provided excelent service. Jason runs a good business.

JOES95RX7

Yeah I have to Agree with the AST, radiator and down pipe. Also check out your belts and upper and lower radiator hoses. Pinapple has the hose the cheapest about $8 less each than anywhere else I have found.

matty

i dont see a need to upgrade the stock rad..if you are running track events then maybe but otherwise....why?

vudoodoodoo

Aluminum AST! I have a brand new one for sale in the for sale section!

Scrapiron7

With $900 I would do the following:

Stainless Steel Downpipe - $250
M2 AST Bypass - $59
Koyo Radiator - $369
Apexi Intake - $225

Total - $903 (plus tax + shipping)
Those prices are from the RX7 Store.

matty

whats wrong with the stock rad...
i lowered my fans. Now i never see above 88C

Scrapiron7

Stock radiator does an ok job for a stock car, but it's not nearly as good or effective as the Fluidyne/Koyos. I don't think many people will argue with that...

matty

i dont see a need unless u track your car often.

Rated R1

Plastic end tanks that are prone to cracking.

Scrapiron7

Exactly.

matty

i guess i stand corrected..i am man enough to admit it...if they do infact crack..that could be a pretty big nightmare...

Scrapiron7

I have a friend who had an end tank crack and dumped his coolant, but fortunately he was just pulling into his apartment. But I have read quite a few others who had similar problems. Fortunately I have never had coolant issues.

JOES95RX7

I havn't ever heard of anyones radiator plastic end caps cracking but I am sure it has happened and thats why we all upgrade to all aluminum.

rynberg

Like Matty, I see no need to upgrade the stock radiator right away, unless the end tanks are looking bad. There are more important things in a $900 list.

jpandes

Check the "forsale" section. Bargains galore.

Recipe7

thanks for feedback guys, and quite a battle towards the 23rd post =p. i made my mind and im gona go with

M2 intake
pettit AST (or another AST)
RB duel tip

i know no one mentioned an exhaust, but i decided not to go for a radiator. although i will buy one in the middle of summer.

THANKS! ill check the buy section as well

CowsniperRX7

iTrader: (3)

Get the downpipe. It gets heat out of the engine bay so effortlessly.