Knee-deep in my current build
#1079
Original Gangster/Rotary!
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So..... the R-Magic catback and resonated midpipe weigh 15 pounds. Combined.
Pretty happy about that, and also VERY happy that my Apex'i ATS spring-loaded silencer slides right into the 115mm tip, and there even is a hole drilled that indexes so that I can bolt it right in. Almost like they designed it to work like this
So..... the R-Magic catback and resonated midpipe weigh 15 pounds. Combined.
Pretty happy about that, and also VERY happy that my Apex'i ATS spring-loaded silencer slides right into the 115mm tip, and there even is a hole drilled that indexes so that I can bolt it right in. Almost like they designed it to work like this
#1080
Polishing Fiend
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Rich,
These parts looks stunning. The results are going to be fantatstic I'm sure. But I'm going to ask a fundamental question, because I know how much money you are sinking into your car, and that is have you run the numbers to determine if doing a 20B swap would have yielded you the same level of performance with increased reliability but for a comperable out of pocket expense? I ask because I constantly question myself when faced with this delimma on a path forward on my car.
Regards,
Crispy
These parts looks stunning. The results are going to be fantatstic I'm sure. But I'm going to ask a fundamental question, because I know how much money you are sinking into your car, and that is have you run the numbers to determine if doing a 20B swap would have yielded you the same level of performance with increased reliability but for a comperable out of pocket expense? I ask because I constantly question myself when faced with this delimma on a path forward on my car.
Regards,
Crispy
#1086
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You know what they say about assuming right Chris?
There are shop towels stuffed down there, just halfway down the runner so that it doesn't ruin the purty picture
Re: 20B..... I've considered it. Right now I'm still in 'ultimate 13B' mode. Plus there was nothing wrong with this engine so I didn't crack the block.
There are shop towels stuffed down there, just halfway down the runner so that it doesn't ruin the purty picture
Re: 20B..... I've considered it. Right now I'm still in 'ultimate 13B' mode. Plus there was nothing wrong with this engine so I didn't crack the block.
#1087
Mission Impossible
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I have an A-spec manifold (dual wg) similar to yours and a GTX35R. Dan didn't get back to me about tweak-it idler pulley and so my only other option is Pineapple idler pulley. Some said Pineapple pulley may touch the turbo with my set-up but looks like your one fits ok. Am I correct?
#1091
Polishing Fiend
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You know what they say about assuming right Chris?
There are shop towels stuffed down there, just halfway down the runner so that it doesn't ruin the purty picture
Re: 20B..... I've considered it. Right now I'm still in 'ultimate 13B' mode. Plus there was nothing wrong with this engine so I didn't crack the block.
There are shop towels stuffed down there, just halfway down the runner so that it doesn't ruin the purty picture
Re: 20B..... I've considered it. Right now I'm still in 'ultimate 13B' mode. Plus there was nothing wrong with this engine so I didn't crack the block.
Re: 20B - might be time to make that leap my friend. With the resources you have available and the shop at your fingertips you are the perfect candidate. "ultimate 13B's" aren't what they used to be. I can actually remember the days when 300rwhp was the mark to hit and 400rwhp was the work of a God. My how times have changed! So the next time you pull that block in a few years think 3 rotors and not 2.
Regards,
crispy
#1092
Polishing Fiend
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Regards,
Crispy
PS sorry Rich for the thread hijack. - Back on topic - WOW, CHECK OUT HOW TOTALLY WICKED AWESOME, DA BOMB, RICH"S CAR IS!!!!!!!
#1093
Original Gangster/Rotary!
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Soooo, lots of progress. Engine and trans are in the car, will have some pics soon. My PPF was cracked (again) and luckily I had a spare. The Attain trans pan is thirsty, the trans took over 4 quarts to fill . Hmmmm what else? Pineapple pan hangs LOW under the car, going to have to address that. Aquamist setup has been 'augmented' to inject 525cc of fluid vs the old 325cc. Replaced *another* steering rack dust boot due to melting from heat. The Banzai trans brace is super nice, fits perfect. Also well made and allows you to keep the tranny undertray.
Just need my DP and pair of WGs from A-spec and I'm ready to fire her up
Oh, and please check out www.Modified.com, i think it's pretty awesome to see a stock-bodied (pretty much anyway) FD on their main page. Please support these guys by subscribing, this is one of the few mags to give any exposure at all to RX-7s and rotaries
Just need my DP and pair of WGs from A-spec and I'm ready to fire her up
Oh, and please check out www.Modified.com, i think it's pretty awesome to see a stock-bodied (pretty much anyway) FD on their main page. Please support these guys by subscribing, this is one of the few mags to give any exposure at all to RX-7s and rotaries
Last edited by GoodfellaFD3S; 04-03-12 at 05:06 PM.
#1099
Original Gangster/Rotary!
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^I agree, I expected him to do a really horrible job
P.S. The car runs. Got her fired up a few hours ago. Sounds great, revs super quick. More to follow
P.S. The car runs. Got her fired up a few hours ago. Sounds great, revs super quick. More to follow