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Stoked !
http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/...pstureccow.jpg Attachment 641587 Will be good get rid of the petit. Attachment 641588 The colour doesn't really match anything and it makes the oil filter sit super high. Attachment 641589 |
This setup is awesome!
Quick question, I saw you had the coolant line plugged that comes up by the fuel rails... Is there a reason for that? I would love to plug mine to get rid of that hose! Thanks |
Originally Posted by 04G35S
(Post 11767961)
This setup is awesome!
Quick question, I saw you had the coolant line plugged that comes up by the fuel rails... Is there a reason for that? I would love to plug mine to get rid of that hose! Thanks Yeah that is the line that comes up and passes thru the throttle body. I simplified the throttle body set up and don't use it anymore. Check this link http://www.rx7.org/Robinette/throttle_body_coolant.htm |
Interesting! I bought my car with this line directed up to the water pump housing. I may just plug it to simplify things.
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Originally Posted by 04G35S
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Interesting! I bought my car with this line directed up to the water pump housing. I may just plug it to simplify things.
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Awesome, Ill plug both! What about the line from the top of the water pump housing down to the bottom on the passenger side? I can get a picture if needed.
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Originally Posted by 04G35S
(Post 11768683)
Interesting! I bought my car with this line directed up to the water pump housing. I may just plug it to simplify things.
I don't know how much of a problem it really is, but just something to think about.:nod: |
Originally Posted by ondabirdhouse
(Post 11769353)
if you are still in WI and drive the car in the winter months at all I would consider keeping that hose. It is used to warm the throttle body, in winter conditions to prevent ice from forming thus preventing the butterflies from opening/closing.
I don't know how much of a problem it really is, but just something to think about.:nod: I do however remove those hoses on all my cars even my 08 TL and I have never had a problem with the throttle body freezing up in the winter. |
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Finally got my car in a state to take to the Fabrication shop. DKM Fabrication in Auckland's North Shore.
Bov mounted. Attachment 639157 Tried this new position, cant see it when you open up the bonnet. Also don't have the Abs unit tucked in the side there, so there's plenty of room for it. Attachment 639158 Other things on the list, -Wastegate plumb ins for my cert and Warrant only. -Clutch line -Skid pan for the sump -New downpipe fitted to old exhaust - Also going to get the radiator set up properly and neatly, with the end tanks both at the top. -Turbo hot side intercooler pipe fitted. http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/...psplb714ou.jpg Attachment 639159 Attachment 639160 Super stoked how the welded HKS elbow to the turbo turned out. It looks so much cleaner than an extra silicon coupler there! WOW Attachment 639161 Attachment 639162 Cant wait to polish it all up! |
Your V-Mount almost looks to vertical. The intercooler is almost at a 90 and the radiator looks flat. Could just be the pictures. It that a kit or custom?
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Originally Posted by 04G35S
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Your V-Mount almost looks to vertical. The intercooler is almost at a 90 and the radiator looks flat. Could just be the pictures. It that a kit or custom?
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Quick Update..
Fabrication side and Street legal side of things have been finished thanks to DKM Fabrication. Attachment 638520 Attachment 638521 Dual Waste gate plumb ins and Street legal exhaust. I decided to use the previous 20BPP exhaust that has a huge rear muffler , two small mufflers and a resonator, so it will clear noise levels easily. only downsize is I had to reduce the 3.5 downpipe into a 3 inch exhaust. After run in I will build a full 4 inch stainless exhaust into one rear muffler with the twin gates venting to atmosphere. http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/...psu3kufiay.jpg http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/...psiywf54zw.jpg I had to modify the Radiator... The HKS vmount intercooler is by far the best set up in my opinion... aesthetically is it amazing and opens up the engine bay. However the radiator set up in less than desirable.. so I switched it up and made it much cleaner.. Attachment 638522 http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/...psrpez9bqw.jpg Off to get a wire in LINK G4 RX and final tune. Attachment 638523 Progress on the drifter slowly moves on, Vmounted and Re amemiya sleek lights. Attachment 638524 |
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I have always been told the closer to the throttle body the better, it vents the air right when the throttle body closes and reduces turbo surge.
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Anywhere behind the throttle body is fine. Single port BOV's are pulled open by manifold vacuum when the throttle closes.
Dual port BOV's have an additional port for a source prior to the throttle body. This extra port helps to push the BOV open, as the vacuum source is pulling it open. |
Would the vaccum line for the fuel pressure regulator go in a similar spot ?
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Yes it would.
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Loom is mostly done..
Attachment 636826 Attachment 636827 AEM/mercury smart coils mounted .. Attachment 636828 Shot of the pineapple idler wheel in there . Attachment 636829 |
Where did you get that mount for the coils?! I want to do something similar and get them off the top of my engine. Putting them by the master looks so cluttered.
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Originally Posted by 04G35S
(Post 11815164)
Where did you get that mount for the coils?! I want to do something similar and get them off the top of my engine. Putting them by the master looks so cluttered.
Here it is .. Looks amazing, keeps the wires nice and short. Will have to move it back a bit tho when I side-mount the alternator and go elec water pump. |
Thanks! I will have to start saving now! hahaha
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Tuner called me up to let me know id forgotten one critical element - The oil dipstick lol!
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I was wondering has anyone ever cut off the bolt tabs to the upper intake manifold that attach the throttle body and then welded the throttle body to the manifold?
(Obv double throttle Body removed ) And then Polished it up for a cleaner look? |
Could've had my car back today from the tuner.....
But there's another issue with the XCESSIVE Lim . (On top of the hole issue on the first page) The tuning shop started the engine up, No problems idles sweet. My 2nd engine rebuild successful ! But there was a whistle down from the lower intake. It wasn't sealed 100% , so they took the XCESSIVE lim off and found the surface that mounts to engine wasn't flat ... Doh not again! |
That is really annoying! I was going to order that manifold this week and I am really starting to question if its worth the money... If I pay 500+ for something, it better perform out of the box like advertised!
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Originally Posted by 04G35S
(Post 11819654)
That is really annoying! I was going to order that manifold this week and I am really starting to question if its worth the money... If I pay 500+ for something, it better perform out of the box like advertised!
Yeah I don't quite understand why its so bad! A lot of ppl use these and I haven't heard anything bad besides the runners needing to be matched. Machining something like this flat again is awkward and expensive because of its shape. I think the only option is to run a paper style gasket instead of the factory steel mazda and see if it takes up the gap. Hopefully that doesn't push my manifold out too much closer to the turbo. Will post photos soon of the Xcessive un-flat :lol: mounting surface. |
I have heard of people using HondaBond HT in conjunction with the metal gasket to seal unflat flanges... May be worth a shot.
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Ok thankfully I have resolved this issue directly with Xcessive and they are sending me a new manifold, for which I'm grateful. |
^Nice!^
That makes me feel a little better about ordering one! |
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WTF kind of Dyno is that?! I have never seen one like that!
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Dynapack, supposed to be the most accurate
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Yeap dynamic hub dyno. Very accurate with repeatable results. Becoming very popular here in nz.
What were the results? Who was doing your tune? |
Interesting, I have never seen a dyno like that!
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417 Rwhp at 15 psi. Will post the dyno sheets soon.
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Nice .Probably got quite a nice tourqe curve aswell I imagine.
Edit re read first post. Factory ports and Elliots tdx61mm |
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That just on gate spring pressure? Not controlling boost with link?
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Seems quite slow to build boost on factory ports
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Great first run on the dyno. It is very rare not to have to make adjustments and go again. Is there a reason the engine was not revved higher ? It would have made a lot more peak hp with another 700rpms.
I would also check for boost leaks and exhaust leaks and do a compression check to start sorting out the sluggish boost response. |
Originally Posted by Turblown
(Post 11835470)
Great first run on the dyno. It is very rare not to have to make adjustments and go again. Is there a reason the engine was not revved higher ? It would have made a lot more peak hp with another 700rpms.
I would also check for boost leaks and exhaust leaks and do a compression check to start sorting out the sluggish boost response. There is a loud whistle from the upper intake manifold area when boost builds up, but two smoke tests of the system show no leaks?!?! The double butteryflys are wired open.. also ive never used the Xcessive LIM before. Does this create more intake noise then the factory LIM? But you are right it will be back on the dyno in a couple of weekends after its had a few KMs on it. |
Also who knows of a quieter external fuel pump than the 044? Too loud :ninja:
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Wait now... Ok so I have this strange whistle... Also I'm sure that's the turbo fluttering not the BOV. http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/...psjct24pzl.jpg |
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The whistle is coming from the gearbox bell housing I think...
Is that a feature of Reamemiya twin plates? Lol |
It sounds like its coming from the turbo, but I have never heard anything like that before. maybe a boost leak?
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Where is your BOV situated?
I had a slight whistle on my BOV when in idle but never heard anything like that before. |
Originally Posted by RuffRx7
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Where is your BOV situated? I had a slight whistle on my BOV when in idle but never heard anything like that before.
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