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I know the feeling on the twins. I hate removing and installing those stupid things.
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Originally Posted by Johnny Kommavongsa
(Post 12232300)
I know the feeling on the twins. I hate removing and installing those stupid things.
Skeese |
Originally Posted by Johnny Kommavongsa
(Post 12232300)
I know the feeling on the twins. I hate removing and installing those stupid things.
Originally Posted by Skeese
(Post 12232304)
I completely agree. Getting those old sluts and all their accessories off and out of there is like 90% of the work of the single turbo swap.
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wow sick build man. Subbed
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Originally Posted by ChaddyP
(Post 12237347)
wow sick build man. Subbed
minor update: FEED fuel tank slosh baffled. A mini Xmas gift to my fd. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...847a47d2d.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...608b6281b.jpeg |
Minor update: 1/28/18
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...11fe27a5d.jpegModification to the xcessive manifold - welded an aluminum piece to prevent the freeze plug popping out under boost https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...5c1ac2c63.jpegThe long awaited single turbo harness by LMS-EFI. Thanks Chris! Hopefully some major update soon! |
Minor update: Picked some tools awhile back (just taller jack stands, craftsman tool box extension, and some pry bars) https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...b08e3d8c1.jpeg 3/17 - decided to be productive and removed the double throttle from the UIM https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...7d2b343b0.jpeg I didn’t have any issue about stripping the screws, but unfortunately I ended up snapping the screws. I had to whip out my trusty deemed to drill out the screw. |
Looks like the TB to UIM gasket was the original paper one. Get a new metal one from Mazda and you won't have to fool with it ever again. Make sure to get all the old gasket material off!
Also you may have the paper ISC gasket too, that's worth getting the newer metal one. Dale |
Originally Posted by DaleClark
(Post 12261606)
Looks like the TB to UIM gasket was the original paper one. Get a new metal one from Mazda and you won't have to fool with it ever again. Make sure to get all the old gasket material off!
Also you may have the paper ISC gasket too, that's worth getting the newer metal one. Dale |
Get a Dremel and one of these -
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...899b4f82a8.jpg That thing will erase paper gaskets like magic. Scrape off the big chunks then get the little bits with the Dremel flap wheel. Dale |
Originally Posted by DaleClark
(Post 12262121)
Get a Dremel and one of these -
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...899b4f82a8.jpg That thing will erase paper gaskets like magic. Scrape off the big chunks then get the little bits with the Dremel flap wheel. Dale |
More updates! parts and tools + single turbo mock up. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...fb1bf3085.jpegExedy twin plate https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...e9b8e1516.jpegOem replacement gasket, pilot bearing remover, and counterweight https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...858f50b43.jpeg exedy twin plate https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...27546c5e6.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...eda77d2e8.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...610cc197e.jpegOE manifold removed https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...95b3bcbb2.jpegSingle turbo mock up https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...cea3978dc.jpegSingle turbo mock up |
nice!
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FFE Trigger Wheel Installed:
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...e68e6ed4bd.jpg CJ Racing Primary Fuel Rail and ID1050x installed https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...39d9388584.jpg CJ Racing Secondary Fuel Rail and ID2000 installed https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...152af154bd.jpg IR Single wastegate manifold Wrapped (I know terrible wrapped job) https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...f3a2186b4e.jpg Oil Hard Line Removal (PITA) https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...36364b9844.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...126727ef97.jpg (FYI PS/AC bracket bolted back in place - no pics) Time to drop the tranny and do the clutch https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...ff4e13e88a.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...d050b863ad.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...17786f0e6f.jpg Midtorque Milwaukee 1/2" impact got the job done! https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...c5d436c50c.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...e7ca33101c.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...ce533e8731.jpg |
Another thing I found while rising the motor up was...
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...d6da5a42f2.jpg For the longest time, I thought I had a mazda reman... I guess I was wrong, still relatively low mileage pineapple racing motor. I do believe it may have mild street port. New thermostat installed and new revo tune thermostat housing ghttps://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...1f7586c084.jpg |
What hi flow cat is that?
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Originally Posted by 7_rocket
(Post 12291718)
What hi flow cat is that?
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Originally Posted by Johnny Kommavongsa
(Post 12291651)
nice!
Originally Posted by 7_rocket
(Post 12291718)
What hi flow cat is that?
Originally Posted by Jaiyurai
(Post 12291739)
Its likely the RE-A mid pipe that matches with the 90mm RE-A dolphin tip catback
The exhaust is pretty straight thru.https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...5a2228bb9.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...f6aab8a81.jpeg |
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...b504481c7.jpeg Clutch is in! So is the transmission... not photographed ... lol |
I like the progression of this build. The single turbo really simplifies the boost issues and of course makes more power. I own a stock twin car as well as a single turbo car and had an LS3 swap previously. I found I missed the low end after getting spoiled by the LS3 and it’s low end torque and the twins low end and responsiveness. I ended up switching my single turbo car car to an EFR 8374 but have yet to drive it under boost. I am looking forward to regaining the low end. It makes for anmuch more enjoyable street car when you don’t have to wring it’s neck to get the power out of it. At least that’s my preference with street driving. It’s also why I abandoned Japanese bikes years ago and went to a Ducati L twin that has all that massive midrange torque. It’s fun on the street without bringing u wanted attention to yourself. Good of luck with the build. These cars are forever projects if you haven’t realized it by now. Mira hard drawing a line in the sand where to stop modifying. There are just endless possibilities and money pits if you get caught up in it. |
Originally Posted by ZoomZoom
(Post 12296186)
I like the progression of this build. The single turbo really simplifies the boost issues and of course makes more power. I own a stock twin car as well as a single turbo car and had an LS3 swap previously. I found I missed the low end after getting spoiled by the LS3 and it’s low end torque and the twins low end and responsiveness. I ended up switching my single turbo car car to an EFR 8374 but have yet to drive it under boost. I am looking forward to regaining the low end. It makes for anmuch more enjoyable street car when you don’t have to wring it’s neck to get the power out of it. At least that’s my preference with street driving. It’s also why I abandoned Japanese bikes years ago and went to a Ducati L twin that has all that massive midrange torque. It’s fun on the street without bringing u wanted attention to yourself. Good of luck with the build. These cars are forever projects if you haven’t realized it by now. Mira hard drawing a line in the sand where to stop modifying. There are just endless possibilities and money pits if you get caught up in it. Thanks, it’s been more than year, I’m just working on it slowly and when I have time on the weekend. I did suffer a few set back from few mental lapse on my part and hitting my head against the jack stand last weekend. So I’m definitely taking this build slowly. On the the other news, I mounted sbg large dual oil cooler just to find out that it would not clear the re-Amemiya style bumper. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...7640596dd.jpeg Sbg 25row oil cooler mounted |
That had to be frustrating.
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Anything new?
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