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Old Nov 20, 2022 | 10:41 AM
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FD3S 13B-REW ITB N/A Racecar Build

Well guys figured I might as well post my build to inspire others and to get advice and recommendations as it comes together. For now I'll list some mods and expectations.

I am building my car for racing application, so I follow a power-to-weight formula. You will not see big numbers here although I will dyno to see what I can achieve. Hoping for a good ~215WHP.

- Stock S8 13B-REW
- EFI Pro-Series IDA throttle body kit (55/53/50mm) w/ airbox kit
- 1000cc injectors
- V-Mount radiator
- Apexi Power FC (I know I know)
- Rywire harness

I'll add more onto the list but just having fun with this build.
I know I'm going to get a lot of hate for the Power FC and in time I will upgrade to a Haltech 1500 most likely but it works for now. As for injectors I may just run 4 550cc or 2 1000cc, have to see how annoying it is to tune.

Here are some pictures of it mounted, not too pleased with the airbox kit. It goes from way too big to a small circumference bend and then into a big box. Might just make my own carbon fiber air box.




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Old Nov 20, 2022 | 02:43 PM
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This should be fun to follow
What race org and class?
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Old Nov 20, 2022 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by gracer7-rx7
This should be fun to follow
What race org and class?
Hopefully will be racing in GridLife Touring Cup next year. Have a lot of preperations to do before that though. Just love the thought of a variety of cars racing each other.
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Old Nov 20, 2022 | 04:03 PM
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No hate for the PFC here. Mine has been bulletproof for over a decade.
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Old Nov 20, 2022 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Natey
No hate for the PFC here. Mine has been bulletproof for over a decade.
Kinda my thought process, it works. I'm not running boost or anything crazy. I know it doesn't give a lot of fail safe options but it'll do.
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Old Nov 21, 2022 | 11:14 AM
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This is awesome! I'm a big fan of high-revving N/A engines, and if my car wasn't so original I would love to run a naturally aspirated 13B.

This car is going to be super fun to drive.
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Old Nov 21, 2022 | 12:57 PM
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I am looking forward to seeing this come together

Best of luck with the build!

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Old Nov 21, 2022 | 03:32 PM
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interested in seeing how the engine output plays out, but I’m not a fan of those old-school IDA intake setups that openly tie the Pri-Sec ports together.
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Old Nov 22, 2022 | 07:13 AM
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Here's some pictures of the car before being put under the knife. Hoping to get more stuff done soon, sadly work has me loaded.



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Old Nov 22, 2022 | 09:02 AM
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That thing is too nice to be a race car
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Old Nov 22, 2022 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by gracer7-rx7
That thing is too nice to be a race car
Don't let 10ft camera angles fool you. It has a completely gutted interior, mismatched paint, and panel gaps are atrocious. Once the livery I'm getting is installed then she will be looking good.
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Old Nov 23, 2022 | 08:13 AM
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racecars are just metal. slice em, dice em anyway you want as long as they go faster
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Old Nov 28, 2022 | 12:24 AM
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Something something Improved Touring class B
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Old Apr 8, 2023 | 07:58 PM
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Well been a minute since I have posted but life and money gets in the way of making a cool racecar. Here is some updates since I have been slow.

Engine is basically done:
-All parts blasted/painted
-New sensors all around
-Banzai Racing oil pan brace
-Banzai Racing Street Engine Mounts (not pictured)
-Pineapple Racing Oil filler neck (not impressed)
-ACT ProLite flywheel 9.8lbs
-OMP block off
-Pro-Jay dummy injectors (REALLY nice quality)

Gonna have to grind down the air pump mounting location because it contacts the EFI Air Box (siiiiiiiick EFI) although I wont blame EFI Hardware because I am using a unique set-up.
Also need to install the power steering and brackets. Still need to custom make an exhaust, if anyone has tips that would be helpful. So far I'm either modifying an RB header for a 13b-rew engine (as in redirecting it to the midpipe) or starting from scratch.
AST Rollcage is being put in as we speak, holy sh*t do I have to cut my whole car up but oh whale. They also have AMAZING instructions, highly recommend.


All for now, maybe updates to come.




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Old Apr 9, 2023 | 03:12 PM
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Engine looks sexy

Do the specs on that roll cage meet the requirements for GL? Metal type? Thickness? Tube diameter?
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Old Apr 9, 2023 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by gracer7-rx7
Engine looks sexy

Do the specs on that roll cage meet the requirements for GL? Metal type? Thickness? Tube diameter?
Sure does. It’s AST’s beefiest cage.


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