Hello everyone, I have recently picked up a FD that was in the middle of the build and am in the works of changing and completing it. I decided to start a thread so that people can see progress as we go along. Enjoy

List of Goodies:

Engine:
13B Streetport
Rice Racing Water Injection
CJ Motorsports FD RX7 Stage 1 Fuel System 850 Primaries, 1650 Secondary’s
CJ Motorsports Twin Walbro 255lph Fuel System
Synapse Synchronic SB Blow Off Valve
Synapse Synchronic 50mm Wastegate
Garfinkle Oil Pan Brace
Garfinkle Engine Torque Brace
Garfinkle Ignition Relocation Bracket
Greddy Intake Elbow
Rotary Works Billet Aluminum 90mm Throttle body
Defined Autoworks V-Mount Setup
Tweak-It Racing Airpump Idler Pulley
SakeBomb Garage Dual Setrab Oil Cooler setup


Drivetrain:
Exedy Carbon Twin Clutch
High Pressure Performance 2in1 cradle/brace
Driftworks Solid Engine and Transmission Mounts



Electronics:
APEXI Power FC
Auto Meter Elite Series Gauges (Water Temp, Oil Temp, Oil Pressure, EGT 1, EGT 2, Fuel Pressure, Wideband Air/Fuel, Boost)


Interior:
SBG Fire Extinguisher Mount
Upgraded Carpet Kit
Rx8 Seats

Suspension:
Fatboy Front and Rear Sway Bar's
Manual Steering Rack


Exterior:
Shine Auto Spec RE Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser
99 Front Bumper
99 Tail lights
Carbon Fiber Duck Bill Spoiler (Center Section)
Volk GT7 Wheels


Tons more, I will update as I go along.

 

Clutch, Diffuser, Rice Racing Water Injection, Power FC, Front and Rear Sway Bar's

 

The reason why the tittle says the Blue Squirrel. Started my color Change (Vinyl Wrap)

The Vinyl is: 3M Matte Blue Metallic

 

cool. you can change your car color anytime you want!
talk about a great getaway car!!!

 

lol, ill wrap it 3 different times so when im in trouble I can peel off one layer at a time.

 

Awesome color. Curious how your going to handle the roof and B pillars? Any idea where your going to piece it together?

-Austin

 

car is going 2 tone, the top (down to the windows) will be matte black.

 

I like the 2 tone!

 

Pilot Bearing and Dust deal came in today, time to install the clutch/flywheel. I have a certified scale and was wondering what exactly the weight savings was so here they are.

Stock Setup


Exedy Twin Carbon Setup


Installed

 

A little update on what is going on,

I Have painted the engine bay, Installed Garfinkle Coil Relocation Bracket, Installed Garfinkle Engine Torque kit, installed manual rack, installed Fatboy Garage Sway bar and mounted the motor. The car should be on the road here soon.

 

I have been lagging on pics. I got the car started yesterday and recorded its first pull. Stop by my facebook page to follow along with the build

http://www.facebook.com/wheelaholics