Bringing my RX-7 FD back to its former glory
 

Hi everyone so I have had my 93 RX-7 for about 2 months now.The car is completely stock with 60k miles the body is not so good condition paint is faded their is damage on the front fenders and front bumpers.The engine is still running strong no problems but it's in need of reliability mods to keep the engine running cool.The suspension hasn't been changed in probably over 8 years so I'll be doing some suspension part changes.
The last two weeks me and my husband started buying some suspension and reliability mods here is the list:

Super pro bushing kit
ISC coilovers
OEM rebuilt replacement calipers for front & rear
Hawk pro ferro carbon brake pads
Stop tech slotted rotors
Alternator
HKS downpipe & thermal wrap
Sakebomb premier line hid kit
OEM replacement front bumper
Koyo Radiator
Electric water pump
Pettit racing AST
Adaptronic series 6 ECU
Apexi intake

That's my part list so far. I will be updating soon we are doing the install of the bushings today I will be posting pics of progress soon.

Mechanically it's fine. Starts right up, idles fine, shifts perfect(auto), and still pulls hard(but not hard enough LOL)

I spent the better part of the day cleaning, reorganizing, and mounting stuff to the wall. We also bought a few tools: compressor, work bench, impacts, impact sets, hoses, air ratchet(Mac Tools - $40 at a pawn shop) small hydraulic shop press, two 2ton aluminum "race" jacks, rolling seat, and other misc stuff.

Heres a few pics.

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SO MANY PARTS!!!!!!!!

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BABY INUH BOX!!!!

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What are your goals for this?

My goal is to improve my car all the way around suspension,body work and make reliable power.

If you're not planning on tracking it then why are you planning on running an electric waterpump?

the EWP does a few things that I liked:

eliminated the need for a thermostat, acts a sort of turbo timer, relieves a bit of stress on the motor, don't have to worry about a belt breaking or slipping(trade-off risk electric pump can fail too)

Also, we never implied we wouldn't take it to Auto-x or HPDE. but then people run the mechanical pump just fine for those kinds of events.

Yeah I understand as I'm running an EWP on my 20b. I was curious is all. I'm a fan of how it cleans up the bay a little more (well the full race ewp setup).

Are you two from Houston?

Yes we are about 30 mins from Houston around the league city area.

Nice. I use to live in jersey village. I am heading back down there in a couple of months to visit a few friends.

Looking forward to seeing what you are able to accomplish.

Sounds good man and we will be posting updates soon we are doing all the suspension work in the next couple of days will post pics up.

some update shots. Having a 3 month old really takes up your time :D

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Just noticed you took out the rear hub and axle. I'm doing the same thing right now but I can get the hub of the axle?
Any advice?
Would you mind posting a step by step of how you did it?
Also can you just pull the axle straight out or do you need to drain the diff fluid first?

We will do a how to when I get home and do you have access to an impact?

No I do not, but if it's for the 36mm axle nut I've already gotten that off.

It's the axle output shaft that needs to be pushed out. The process is pretty generic. I was going to shoot a video but it's easier to just find one on YouTube.

There is literally nothing different other than the wheel nuts.

No I do not, but if it's for the 36mm axle nut I've already gotten that off.

soft hammer and piece of wood :-D.

The power of the hammer it's magic :)

Rented this tool from oreillys and it still didn't work. :(
I used a hammer and wood as well and no luck.

Does anyone know how to remove the whole axle from the diff? Mine doesn't seem to want to come out. Like the boot keeps the axle connected to the green tripod piece. Please help

You have to pop it out from the diff.

How so, just with a pry bar? How much force is needed?

A fair amount , the axle is being hold by a ring,
a pry bar is what I use

can you get access to an impact and a compressor?

I am not being a dick here but our build thread isn't the place to ask for help with a problem like yours. I thought you were having an issue with the hub but clearly the video i posted wasn't what you were looking for. A simple search will yield the answers you are seeking.

Without a manual I suggest reading this thread front to back and use the links provided by the OP.

https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generati...riteup-897359/

Maybe you should change your name then buddy :-D.

Hahaha sorry I had to.

Did you mention you have an auto FD? Maybe I missed it, but are you planning on converting it or keep it auto?