Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
(Post 9374172)
Dan, those are the Super Now pulleys from Japan, that is how they are constructed.
Regarding the RE-speed oil fill neck, if I have any more problems with it I'm throwing it in the trash. Poor fitment on the block which required modifying with porting tools, my R-Magic oil cap won't screw onto the threaded portion, and to top if off there were metal shavings in the neck that I had to spend time cleaning so that they don't get into my oil pan. Not happy, to say the least. https://s3.amazonaws.com/bk_store/im.../dsc01044.jpeg |
Tom, that's not a bad idea at all. where did you get the cap?
as Dan mentioned might happen, the neck itself isn't hitting the throttle linkage but any oil cap with a larger diameter than the neck will hit. |
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I should also mention I have a LIM heat blanket on the way from Elliot over at Turblown :)
A pair of teaser pics of the compressor housing that is in the mail to me. It was polished, had the 500R etched into it, then it was given a UV coating to keep the part permanently polished :icon_tup: https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...3&d=1248347646 https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...4&d=1248347646 |
Originally Posted by theorie
(Post 9376081)
what did you think about the extended filler neck i made? maybe i could send it somewhere to have copies made?
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
(Post 9376606)
I should also mention I have a LIM heat blanket on the way from Elliot over at Turblown :)
A pair of teaser pics of the compressor housing that is in the mail to me. It was polished, had the 500R etched into it, then it was given a UV coating to keep the part permanently polished :icon_tup: |
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Tom, I sent you a PM with an idea...
Rich, how much was that coating to keep the compressor polished? Looks nice, thanks for the loads of ideas. I'll never be done with my car now. |
Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
(Post 9376606)
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Those arent mine bud, that picture was taken in Texas :lol:
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It's a Texan fingernail!
Very nicely done. I like it ^_^ thewird |
Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
(Post 9376122)
Tom, that's not a bad idea at all. where did you get the cap?
as Dan mentioned might happen, the neck itself isn't hitting the throttle linkage but any oil cap with a larger diameter than the neck will hit. however if you use a "custom" oil cap, this one will not work. it has a different thread... i use the cap that came with it. you working on the car this weekend??? |
Very nice!
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are you going for a new EMS as well?
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Originally Posted by Monkman33
(Post 9374944)
Oh crap!
I hadn't even done a test fit onto my engine with it. If I would have found these issues before hand, I wouldn't have sold it to you. My apologies, I sincerely hope there are no hard feelings.
Originally Posted by Scrub
(Post 9375285)
dude your engine looks like it belongs in a race car...you better take that beast to more track days :) Lookin good home slice
Originally Posted by Miata_mx5
(Post 9375386)
That's because his car is ready for the 200 mph nasty. (LOL it's probably BEEN ready for a while).
Originally Posted by matty
(Post 9375506)
rich how much would u say you have into this car?
i am not knocking you at all. you gotta do what makes you happy in life. i am just curious.
Originally Posted by CrispyRX7
(Post 9375598)
^^^^LOL by my own experience I'd estimate between $40-$50k in parts alone ;)
Regards, Crispy
Originally Posted by G's 3rd Gen
(Post 9378164)
Very nice!
Originally Posted by mobeoner
(Post 9378269)
are you going for a new EMS as well?
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Another update, I just picked up a spare set of used Fikse FM5s and will most likely use them as track wheels. Plan is to disassemble them and have the center section coated in a black chrome powdercoat and leave the lips polished.
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
(Post 9378715)
Another update, I just picked up a spare set of used Fikse FM5s and will most likely use them as track wheels. Plan is to disassemble them and have the center section coated in a black chrome powdercoat and leave the lips polished.
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Thanks Don :)
I also picked up a few quarts of this stuff, I figure I'll try it on my motor before recommending it to customers: http://www.royalpurple.com/breakin-oil.html |
Hey Rich ... Looking great! :icon_tup: hopefully you can do mine up that way, the block at least ;).
I don't wanna barge in on the thread, but I saw you had issues with the Respeed filler neck. I wouldn't give up on it right away, you may have just gotten a bad one. Here are a few shots of mine during my test fit. Disregard the nastyness of the engine, thats why its coming to you! http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e6...h_DSC00131.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e6...h_DSC00132.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e6...h_DSC00133.jpg No issues w/ the block fit... http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e6...h_DSC00134.jpg My cap fit, but it took hours w/ a thread file, lapping compound and some fancy buffing wheels. I wasn't happy either, but I made it work. http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e6...h_DSC00135.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e6...h_DSC00136.jpg re: The interference w/ the TB, your issue might be that the GZ LIM pitches everything forward, and as you can see there isn't much room there to begin with. I'm using a huge cap too, so there my be room with the stocker or something smaller. Not trying to defend Respeed here, just showing my experience with the part. -Ken |
RE speed claims that their oil filler neck is compatible with the GZ LIM. The only reason I sold mine is because I was about to order a satin black one instead.
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^ It is compatible, I use one with mine. It's close to the throttle body linkage but no interference with the stock cap.
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That's another thing about it that annoyed me.....while spraying the inside of the filler neck with brake cleaner to rinse out all the metal shavings, the paint on it started to flake off.
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yo rich i'm coming out tomorrow. txt me in the morning before you head over so i can meet you there.
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Well that sucks.
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finally...
https://s3.amazonaws.com/bk_store/im.../dsc00055.jpeg (better pics tonight when i get home and download my camera card...) |
Rich has an "oh shit, wtf" face on.....looking forward to progress pics lol
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
(Post 9376606)
I should also mention I have a LIM heat blanket on the way from Elliot over at Turblown :)
A pair of teaser pics of the compressor housing that is in the mail to me. It was polished, had the 500R etched into it, then it was given a UV coating to keep the part permanently polished :icon_tup: https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...3&d=1248347646 https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...4&d=1248347646 link for reference to a turbo tach: http://www.electramotive.com/turbo.html |
uploading pictures now...but while you're waiting:
https://img24.imageshack.us/img24/24...richsmotor.gif hahahahahahhaha ---edit--- as promised: http://irperformance.com/wp-content/...7/DSC_7471.jpg http://irperformance.com/wp-content/...7/DSC_7476.jpg http://irperformance.com/wp-content/...7/DSC_7491.jpg http://irperformance.com/wp-content/...7/DSC_7484.jpg http://irperformance.com/wp-content/...7/DSC_7501.jpg http://irperformance.com/wp-content/...7/DSC_7510.jpg http://irperformance.com/wp-content/...7/DSC_7525.jpg |
Looking good Rich! Quite a few more cars outside your shop then last summer when I was there, good to see you guys keeping busy :)
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WORD!!!! you guys look busy as hell .
for a second there that 500r turbo looked a little small on that engine . yo!! theorie that camera takes sick pictures. |
IT'S ALIVE!!!!
She fired up with zero drama, not much smoke either :D. There is an exhaust leak, I think the TiAL wastegate isn't seated 100% properly. Car holds a rock steady 1050 rpm idle and has built some vacuum in the short time she's been idling. On a side note, the RE Speed filler neck *does* fit with an oem cap, it is a very tight fit and the cap has to be oriented a certain way. My pimpin' R-Magic cap will not fit however, boo. Thank to all those who helped/hung out/drank beer/took pictures/made fun of me: Tom, Marc, my brother Ryan, Bryan, and my dad. More details and pictures to come :icon_tup: |
Vids or it didn't happen :-P
Looks awesome! I'm now searching this thread for info on the exhaust manifold. On a side note, you seem to have a pretty strong belief in coatings, but is there any evidence (besides anecdotal) that they will have longevity? I'm not questioning you, just the coatings! |
hell yes!!!! i can't wait to get a ride in it. congrats. glad to hear you got it running after i bounced. i thought i was gonna beat the rain, but by the time i made it to my front door i was soaked head to toe.
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Originally Posted by theorie
(Post 9384707)
hell yes!!!! i can't wait to get a ride in it. congrats. glad to hear you got it running after i bounced. i thought i was gonna beat the rain, but by the time i made it to my front door i was soaked head to toe.
Rich - Congrats buddy! Bring that sucker back to Texas sometime and give me a ride in it! :icon_tup: |
Originally Posted by whitey85mtu
(Post 9383655)
What is the purpose of the hole in the compressor housing? Turbo tachometer?
link for reference to a turbo tach: http://www.electramotive.com/turbo.html
Originally Posted by cabaynes
(Post 9383785)
Looking good Rich! Quite a few more cars outside your shop then last summer when I was there, good to see you guys keeping busy :)
Best
Originally Posted by Dysfnctnl85
(Post 9384547)
Vids or it didn't happen :-P
Looks awesome! I'm now searching this thread for info on the exhaust manifold. On a side note, you seem to have a pretty strong belief in coatings, but is there any evidence (besides anecdotal) that they will have longevity? I'm not questioning you, just the coatings! Re: the coatings, I had typed up a lengthy dissertation on the benefits some time ago that I'd have to dig up. I recommend clicking the link in my sig referring to the GB, that'll give you some info. My coater uses rotary-specific ceramic coating, and his product has been proven many times over in high powered rotary drag cars and road race cars :) As far as quantifiable benefits, those are hard to come by......I can tell you my engine bay stays very cool, my EGTs are pretty low for my setup, and my turbo has always spooled very fast given it's size. I think it's all small stuff that incrementally adds up.
Originally Posted by mrb63083
(Post 9384775)
Rich - Congrats buddy! Bring that sucker back to Texas sometime and give me a ride in it! :icon_tup:
Originally Posted by theorie
(Post 9384707)
hell yes!!!! i can't wait to get a ride in it. congrats. glad to hear you got it running after i bounced. i thought i was gonna beat the rain, but by the time i made it to my front door i was soaked head to toe.
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Awesome pics and progress. Glad she started right up! That shot of Ryan is funny as hell!!
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great work! can't wait to see it in person.
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Motor looks great Rich, I hope mine turns out as nice.
What corner seals did you end up going with? http://irperformance.com/wp-content/...7/DSC_7471.jpg |
You may have already mentioned this; where did you get all of that different type of heat wrap for the wiring, lines, and whatnot?
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
(Post 9385766)
That is the compressor inlet, it's the only spot you can source filtered fresh (unboosted) air. A nipple threads in that hole, and is for both rotor housing oil injectors and also for the oil filler neck. It keeps the OMP happy and also keeps my crankcase de-pressurized (ie no smokey exhaust). Some people just insert the nipple in the end of the air filter, I wanted a more 'hard mounted' solution.
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Originally Posted by whitey85mtu
(Post 9385990)
The threaded hole is what I was referring to. Thanks for the clarification. Those pictures are pure sex.
Originally Posted by mrb63083
(Post 9385974)
You may have already mentioned this; where did you get all of that different type of heat wrap for the wiring, lines, and whatnot?
Originally Posted by kwerks
(Post 9385860)
great work! can't wait to see it in person.
Originally Posted by MotoTek
(Post 9385914)
Motor looks great Rich, I hope mine turns out as nice.
What corner seals did you end up going with? [/IMG] |
nicely build :icon_tup:
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
(Post 9386043)
Summit Racing baby :icon_tup: I also picked up some of it from Bruce's Speed Shop here in NJ, the place has soooo many cool things to pick up, it's like Christmas every time I go in there :lol: |
Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
(Post 9385766)
What would you like to know about the exhaust manifold?
Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
(Post 9385766)
Re: the coatings, I had typed up a lengthy dissertation on the benefits some time ago that I'd have to dig up. I recommend clicking the link in my sig referring to the GB, that'll give you some info. My coater uses rotary-specific ceramic coating, and his product has been proven many times over in high powered rotary drag cars and road race cars :)
As far as quantifiable benefits, those are hard to come by......I can tell you my engine bay stays very cool, my EGTs are pretty low for my setup, and my turbo has always spooled very fast given it's size. I think it's all small stuff that incrementally adds up. Thanks for the info and I'll check out your GB thread. |
Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
(Post 9385766)
my EGTs are pretty low for my setup |
Originally Posted by fdracer
(Post 9387719)
coating the ex. mani and turbine housing will not reduce egts, if anything they will slightly raise egts. the coating's very function is to keep the heat in the exhaust gas.
On another note, I was able to put about 20 miles on the motor yesterday. The car pulls very well at half-throttle and off boost, seems to be more torquey than my old motor. The clutch is very streetable, nice firm pedal and more forgiving than a 6 puck. |
The final stages.....
I have quite a few pics that I'll upload and come back tomorrow to add commentary on :icon_tup:
https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...0&d=1249012516 https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...1&d=1249012516 https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...2&d=1249012516 https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...3&d=1249012516 https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...4&d=1249012516 https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...5&d=1249012516 |
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you are truly an artist with these cars rich good work yet again.
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Rich, why you have intake behind the radiator? Isn't that taking in hot air from radiator? I know you don't have enough room, but maybe other better solution?
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