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damian 09-06-09 03:52 AM

very clean, very nice!!

darkphantom 09-06-09 08:25 AM


Originally Posted by Banzai-Racing (Post 9464294)
Here are a few updated pics. We got the turbo blanket and filter/screen installed. Along with a few other odds and ends. Wire wheeled the strut nuts just for Mdpalmer :)

http://www.banzai-racing.com/20B/20B_ebay_08-31-09.jpg

http://www.banzai-racing.com/20B/20B...e_08-31-09.jpg

And it all fits nicely under the stock hood

http://www.banzai-racing.com/20B/Efini_converted1.jpg


could you make a net like that (the one in front of the wheel) for my turbo or know where i can get one. I have a gt42r as well


Im anxious to see what numbers you can put down!

Banzai-Racing 09-06-09 09:05 AM


Originally Posted by proz07 (Post 9476669)
nice found how im gonna do my rad/int setup thanks for the idea... you gonna put AC back in?

Haven't had A/C in this car in 8 years or so, no need to put it in now. If it it that hot outside we have other cars to drive, like our Cosmo 13B-RE GT35R Vert, which does still have a/c.

Damian- Thanks.


Originally Posted by darkphantom (Post 9477171)
could you make a net like that (the one in front of the wheel) for my turbo or know where i can get one. I have a gt42r as well

That is not something that we sell, you can make one pretty easily

Banzai-Racing 09-06-09 09:15 AM

I figured I would update this thread on how the car runs and drives.

Now that I have had a chance to drive the car for 150 miles or so and completed a bunch of driveability tuning, I find the car to be very street-friendly. Even without boosting it is very fast. With the increased power and torque I find that I can slow down to 20-25mph in 4th and accelerate back to 60-70mph without the need to downshift and there is no "bucking". It sort of reminds me of when the car was bone stock.

The exhaust note is incredible, not overly loud, just very deep. At idle it is exceptionally quiet and smooth. While cruising there is no longer a 3k rpm "drone", just a constant low rumble.

The car has much more of a "daily driver" feel about it now then it did when it was a race-ported 13B-rew with a GT35R. It is honestly a very pleasant car to drive.

We will get some more break-in miles racked up over the next few weeks, then do some power tuning on the dyno. I am looking forward to this as much (actually alot more) as you guys watching this thread.

JStrib 09-06-09 11:20 AM

Gorgeous.

Chuck Norris FB 09-07-09 10:22 PM

This entire thread was one big happy ending:)

:101384_l:O yeah... this is what this kind of thread make's me do LOL..

StealthFox 09-15-09 06:58 PM

that car looks like it would make unreal ultimate rx7 power... :eek:

it looks to be superior to an ls1 swap...

dean23 09-15-09 07:12 PM

I look forward to seeing a dyno chart. :)

Banzai-Racing 10-19-09 01:51 PM

We finally got to the 500mi mark and were able to change the oil, but it does not look like we will have the engine broken in before the snow flies. So the dyno will have to wait until Spring.

We needed to juggle a bunch of cars in the shop around today, so Elaine took that chance to get a new video on the car running. Here it is:

http://www.banzai-racing.com/20B/20B_10-19-09.mpg

Ceylon 10-19-09 02:27 PM

Looks great & sounds awesome!
Carsey's FD sitting pretty in the background too :)

rx7kid511 11-11-09 12:03 PM

looks so good man!! im in the process of doing a 3 rotor swap in my FD but cant seem to find the exhasut mani flange? any tips where i can find just the flagne?

Banzai-Racing 11-11-09 12:10 PM

RB sells one for $57 http://www.racingbeat.com/resultset....rtNumber=16184

Depending on what turbo you are going with, I saw a manifold on ebay for $1200 with a T6 turbo flange just this morning. Seller is in FL too.

Jay Efini 11-11-09 12:59 PM

amazing work you have done to the car..looks much better then stock while still keeping a stealth stock appearence to it..love how there is the perfect balance when it comes to what is polished and whats not.

RIX-7 11-11-09 02:00 PM

20b
 
That car is just beautiful chris. Excellent quality. Know where mines getting done. Rix:)

Montego 11-11-09 02:37 PM


Originally Posted by Banzai-Racing (Post 9571348)
. So the dyno will have to wait until Spring.

boo...

Force13B 11-11-09 03:01 PM

double boooo

Dudemaaanownsanrx7 11-11-09 03:24 PM

Wow that is a super nice car and very clean install work. Quite impressive workmanship

arghx 11-11-09 03:28 PM

Question: where did you get the screen for the turbo inlet or how did you make it?

Banzai-Racing 11-12-09 06:16 AM

Thanks for the compliments.

Rix-7 - just give us a call when you are ready.


Originally Posted by montego (Post 9619244)
boo...


Originally Posted by Force13B (Post 9619300)
double boooo

I agree it is a shame we are in a climate that does not allow year-round driving, however the plus side is that we do not have to pass smog tests.


Originally Posted by arghx (Post 9619385)
Question: where did you get the screen for the turbo inlet or how did you make it?

We made ours, they are not difficult to make, but you end up buying more material then you need to make 5 of them. You can find similar setups online for as little as $20

Montego 11-12-09 02:54 PM


Originally Posted by Banzai-Racing (Post 9620734)
I agree it is a shame we are in a climate that does not allow year-round driving, however the plus side is that we do not have to pass smog tests.

Tough call... enjoying your car year round vs smog nazis... There are always methods of getting around the smog issue but if a damn blizzard hit's there's nothing you can do except wait for march.

Gorgeous build. There's some quality work there for sure! Cant wait for whenever you guys thaw out over there.

Dudemaaanownsanrx7 11-12-09 03:52 PM

I dont have smog and can drive year round here in tx. Smallish town though.

RX7 RAGE 11-12-09 04:11 PM

Wow, nice build. :)

Sato Tatsuya 11-13-09 08:51 PM

oh my goodness...that is one HUGE turbo!! O__O

Banzai-Racing 11-16-09 11:55 AM

Yes, it is a pretty big turbo. Squeezing it in there was not a lot of fun. It is very well suited for the 20B though. Currently, I am seeing possitive boost pressure as low as 2200 rpm in 4th. I have only taken it up to 2-3psi and still staying below 4500rpm.

Force13B 11-16-09 12:34 PM


Originally Posted by Banzai-Racing (Post 9620734)

I agree it is a shame we are in a climate that does not allow year-round driving, however the plus side is that we do not have to pass smog tests.

Thanks for rubbing it in :lol:


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