93' R1 BLack on Black 19K original mile bolt on 350HP build
#151
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This makes working on a SMIC sound easy. This is back breaking stuff right here fellas. Thank god for strong boys! Directions suck the big ****** too, you will do things twice unless you've done a few of these. None the less it's done in a day and we have room for more cars
#153
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About to get back into it. FC thermostat switch arrived! Yee haw. Bout ready to lower the SMIC and close the hood on this project. Well, still need to fit the pump, PFC, Commander, Miata antenna replacement and tune the car.
The FB showed up. Nice distraction, like I needed another one. Keeps me outa trouble I guess. Got it in the first gen section. Anyhow, be back at it this weekend is the plan amongst other chores. Little at a time
The FB showed up. Nice distraction, like I needed another one. Keeps me outa trouble I guess. Got it in the first gen section. Anyhow, be back at it this weekend is the plan amongst other chores. Little at a time
#157
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New design I guess or the old "new replacement part number" routine, same part that fits in a new car maybe. At least they have it. I did not think to check with them (Mazda) when looking for my thermoswitch to be honest.. really hit or miss with what they have, mostly miss locally.
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Ended up being a busy weekend for me. Not much done on the FD this weekend. Just got on it tonight. Update on the PR thermoswitch. No markings, just brass with an adapter for an FC.
Pulled,the SMIC and duct. Have it in with the hood closed. Now to take measurements on the duct and trim this week.
Pulled,the SMIC and duct. Have it in with the hood closed. Now to take measurements on the duct and trim this week.
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Rerouting and inspection of plumbing mounts for rad and AC lines. Have to get those right. Notice the AC bracket goes all the way over to the right over the black hose not where it was where I had it., dah. now it's right. Ok, now time to relax. Peace out
#166
You pulled the wrong sensor for the fan switch. That is the low coolant sensor on the front of the thermostat housing, the fan switch is next to the coolant temp sensor on the back of the water pump housing. You do not need the fan switch with the PFC, the fans can be turned on at any selected temp.
The S5 FC fan switch is a direct replacement for the FD.
The S5 FC fan switch is a direct replacement for the FD.
#167
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You pulled the wrong sensor for the fan switch. That is the low coolant sensor on the front of the thermostat housing, the fan switch is next to the coolant temp sensor on the back of the water pump housing. You do not need the fan switch with the PFC, the fans can be turned on at any selected temp.
The S5 FC fan switch is a direct replacement for the FD.
The S5 FC fan switch is a direct replacement for the FD.
#169
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He got it from Pettit, I dunno what it's from/designed-for-originally. It definitely looks different.
That said, the PFC controls 2 of the 4 fan relays. The FC thermoswitch doesn't do nothing with a PFC.
You can only get low speed with 2 relays on. So the FC thermoswitch could bump you to medium speed earlier, or even high speed if you kick the AC on.
From:https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generati.../#post10029671
That said, the PFC controls 2 of the 4 fan relays. The FC thermoswitch doesn't do nothing with a PFC.
You can only get low speed with 2 relays on. So the FC thermoswitch could bump you to medium speed earlier, or even high speed if you kick the AC on.
From:https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generati.../#post10029671
#172
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No, It's not an auto so no need to save it.. Now I can't wait to get home and see where the darn thing is and see why the one I got from Pettit is so different. It's got my curiosity up. Probably have to do head stands with one arm behind the back to get to it right?!?
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Hum, you know I went back and looked at the pic on Pettit and what they sent me looks nothing like what they have pictured or what you are pointing too. I guess the only good thing for me here is I really don't need to change it with the PFC.