CYM build by RE-Mamamia
First of all, my build is going to be a little embarrassing comparing to the other builds in this space...some of the builds here are simply amazing! Anyway, the CYM is my second FD as some of you may recognize my previous 94 Chaste White.
https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3349...d0d764d7a5.jpg Well, long story short, I blew that motor on the track, spent a gazillion $ rebuilding it and then sold it without documenting much of it's life. Now that I am back in the FD game, I'll simply use this space to document and share my experience with my second FD RX-7, 1993 R1 in CYM. The FD is neither my daily driver nor my weekend warrior - it is a car that embodies my love for sports cars in simpler forms; lightweight, agile, reasonable power and timeless styling. The goal is to keep it that way, beat it up on trackdays as much as I can, and admire it from time to time. Anyway, I would like to start this build thread with a video of my engine removal that we worked on last week. The engine was actually running very strong at only 56k miles with nothing leaking but I still wanted to refresh it and build it as reliable as possible so it won't share the same fate as my last FD. <iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/29905532?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="398" height="299" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen allowFullScreen></iframe> Argh - can't embed Vimeo vids...anyone know how to do that? Here's the link - More to come :) |
Remember seeing your old FD once, great looking car. Looking forward to following this and living vicariously through you until I get my CYMs out west with me so I can start tearing into them as well :)
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good luck with the build...
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Good luck. Where did you decide to take the engine to?
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im excited to see whats to come
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"duff man says oooooh yeaaaaah"
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Originally Posted by ImStillOnJava
(Post 10811363)
Good luck. Where did you decide to take the engine to?
Anyway, some photos of pulling the motor: http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6225/...eae59503_b.jpg http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6170/...29c9b3da_b.jpg http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6113/...7d8703ba_b.jpg I LOVE my epoxy floor...she can leak all she wants, so easy to clean! http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6120/...a970c5d8_b.jpg My buddy did all the work...I just snapped photos :) woohoo it's out!!! http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6100/...5c6dcb14_b.jpg Took me 2 days to take off all the peripherals but I finally did it and now the motor is on the way for a complete rebuild with Super Seals and street port. http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6163/...167928ed_b.jpg That's it for now. |
List of parts that are currently on the car
Engine: Fluidyne aluminum radiator - Samco black silicone hoses M2 Medium SMIC with aluminum pipes M2 Aluminum Intake with aluminum pipes Greddy elbow with Greddy blow off valve New 550 and 1300cc injectors Apexi Power FC (tuned by Steve Kan) Denso TT Supra fuel pump GM 3Bar map sensor Cork Sport Stainless Steel down pipe RX7 Store high flow cat KnightSport FD800 titanium exhaust Aluminum oil filler neck Suspension/Brakes: Stance XR coilover with Swift 14/12kg springs Advan TC2 gold 17x9.5 +24 GTR face Hankook RS3 255/40/17 SuperPro bushings master kit Powerstop drilled/slotted F/R rotors Goodridge ss brake lines Project Mu Level Max 900 pads Interior: OEM JDM Recaro RZ 2002 white face gauge cluster RE-A D1 short shifter with titanium ball knob Redline black leather shiftboot Blitz SBCID I Color with wide band module and five wire O2 sensor Defi 3-gauge DIN pack Nardi deepcorn 350mm suede steering wheel with quick release Got lots of new parts that are waiting to be put on, will post soon. |
always wondered what happened to ur White FD lol...now i know, im looking forward to this!
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Awesome Awesome car with all the right mods! Look forward to seeing what you have in store.
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just received a call from swaintech that they can't coat my turbos and mani because i didn't properly take everything apart and it wasn't cleaned. They can't do anything so it's coming back to me. Boo. :(
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good luck man, can't till I can tinker with my future FD!
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While waiting for my engine to come back, various parts arrived this week. X'mas sure came early this year!!!
Seibon RE style CF hood. This will be painted CYM http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6115/...88ed328e_b.jpg Autoexe CF lip. Amazing quality...if you look close enough, you can actually see through it...unlike the hood above, no fiberglass overlay here! LOL http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6038/...07f569d2_b.jpg Odula CF wing insert http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6095/...8ef0846f_b.jpg 99 spec bumper, undertray and brake duct http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6111/...1e87ccac_b.jpg http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6169/...75d7b3d3_b.jpg 140amp alternator and motor mount http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6239/...0f29e0fc_b.jpg http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6157/...5ccc03f5_b.jpg Greddy pulley kit http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6153/...0d997ccc_b.jpg |
love it
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Nice looking build dude. Your White car looks great.
If you don't mind me asking where did you get the autoexe allotted from and how much? It looks beautiful and I would like one for my bumper. You can pm me if you like |
I think you should give me the lip and the hood :)
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Looks great! Love those Advans.
Where did you source the CF RE-A replica hood? |
love the CF goodies.
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Originally Posted by Rotor_4_Life
(Post 10833469)
Nice looking build dude. Your White car looks great.
If you don't mind me asking where did you get the autoexe allotted from and how much? It looks beautiful and I would like one for my bumper. You can pm me if you like |
Originally Posted by Turbo8
(Post 10834022)
Looks great! Love those Advans.
Where did you source the CF RE-A replica hood? |
Cym <3
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very good project!
regards |
Just noticed you said swaintech. Love their white lightning ceramic coat on my hks downpipe. they'll be who i send my single setup to for coating also whenever i'm ready. did you end up getting that straightened out? parts pics!!!
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Originally Posted by ImStillOnJava
(Post 10859657)
Just noticed you said swaintech. Love their white lightning ceramic coat on my hks downpipe. they'll be who i send my single setup to for coating also whenever i'm ready. did you end up getting that straightened out? parts pics!!!
I just ended up cleaning the stock turbos and manifold without thermal coating. |
Finally got the engine back and I have to say, Banzai Racing did a tremendous job. Not only did they communicate with me almost daily on the progress, Elaine and Chris responded to my emails within the hour. But the coolest part is that they documented the entire rebuild for me; from tear down to completion.
While they had the engine apart, i requested a street port and decided to strengthen the seals with 2mm RA Super seals. Here are pictures of the tear down - http://www.banzai-racing.com/2011_cu..._breakdown.htm and here are the rebuild pics and end result - http://www.banzai-racing.com/2011_cu...en_rebuild.htm |
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