'79 sa22...nyc
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'79 sa22...nyc
So here is a project I have been trying to put together for about a year and a half...its a 79 Rx7 non sunroof car prob a base model 4spd in its prior life. I really don't know since I picked the car up as a roller with a full racing beat streetport exhaust. Here are some pics the day it was delivered...
it presented remarkably solid for a east coast car with just a little troublesome rust in the right quarter. No wheel well rust and no rocker rust
there are other areas that show signs of deterioration but otherwise it makes for a nice patina if you are into that sort of thing.
it presented remarkably solid for a east coast car with just a little troublesome rust in the right quarter. No wheel well rust and no rocker rust
there are other areas that show signs of deterioration but otherwise it makes for a nice patina if you are into that sort of thing.
Last edited by cfamilyfix; 06-15-14 at 11:21 PM. Reason: trying to get pics up
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As fall approached I wanted to seal up that troublesome rust in the right rear quarter before the winter snow came. First step was to start poking and see how far it goes
its always more than it appears to be. Only thing left to do was cut it out
Ask me why I cut it out this way and I couldn't begin to give you an answer...but it made for an interesting time creating patch panels
its always more than it appears to be. Only thing left to do was cut it out
Ask me why I cut it out this way and I couldn't begin to give you an answer...but it made for an interesting time creating patch panels
#4
There are other areas on this car that need a little attention but along with my 85 this is a very clean example. I want to have a driver really so appearance is not that big of a deal....stance and attitude will go a long way. Besides no budget for paint on this one lol
A lot of upkeep seems to have been done already like bushings in the front and sway bar links front and rear so I sourced a set of Racing Beat springs that will go on when the time is right. Along with stance I wanted a nice set of period correct wheels...Almex Keyholes to be exact. I found some on this forum and refurbished them a bit
I then mounted a set of 215 50 13 sumitomo tires to complete the look and stance I was after. Havent mounted them to the car yet so no idea if I pulled it off lol
Since this car came with a nice streetport exhaust I thought I would use my 12a that I painstakenly rebuilt about a year ago...build link here https://www.rx7club.com/1st-gen-non-...oject-1018658/
and finally got around to installing mating a 79 5speed and installing in the car
That's as far as I got right now...still need to connect the driveshaft, install the starter, and put in a fuel pump. Intake is a weber 44idf Rotary Engineering set up. I have zero experience with aftermarket carbs, but it looks way easier to deal with then the Nikki's I am used to.
A lot of upkeep seems to have been done already like bushings in the front and sway bar links front and rear so I sourced a set of Racing Beat springs that will go on when the time is right. Along with stance I wanted a nice set of period correct wheels...Almex Keyholes to be exact. I found some on this forum and refurbished them a bit
I then mounted a set of 215 50 13 sumitomo tires to complete the look and stance I was after. Havent mounted them to the car yet so no idea if I pulled it off lol
Since this car came with a nice streetport exhaust I thought I would use my 12a that I painstakenly rebuilt about a year ago...build link here https://www.rx7club.com/1st-gen-non-...oject-1018658/
and finally got around to installing mating a 79 5speed and installing in the car
That's as far as I got right now...still need to connect the driveshaft, install the starter, and put in a fuel pump. Intake is a weber 44idf Rotary Engineering set up. I have zero experience with aftermarket carbs, but it looks way easier to deal with then the Nikki's I am used to.
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Oh man, I can't begin to tell you how jealous I am! Without the typical wheel well rot your car must have been treated very well in the winters. Glad you have a nice solid toy to play in. I'm really diggin' those wheels and can't wait to see a pic of them on the car.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks diabolical...I will try to keep it interesting. The wiring is gonna be a challenge as I see a lot of cuts and splices and with this car I want to take some risks and go outside my normal build box. Later model alternator and msd with direct fire...that all assuming my engine rebuild sputters to life which would be the biggest treat of all
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Thanks Sean.
I got my driveshaft installed and started mounting my fuel pump. I using another holley red pump and holley regulator
It looks like the previous owner added a bigger delivery line to this fuel system and wasn't using a return
Notice original delivery and return are capped in red
Any disadvantage to setting up the fuel system this way??? Other wise I will go with a regulator that has a return port
I got my driveshaft installed and started mounting my fuel pump. I using another holley red pump and holley regulator
It looks like the previous owner added a bigger delivery line to this fuel system and wasn't using a return
Notice original delivery and return are capped in red
Any disadvantage to setting up the fuel system this way??? Other wise I will go with a regulator that has a return port
#13
Not much to update on this but managed to get a few things done while I was home "sick" from work lol. Got the fuel pump completely mounted wired and plumbed with all new hoses. Tested and we have fuel!. Not sure what type of holley pressure reg I got but from I can see not many of them regulate pressure below 3lbs. In fact most are only capable to 4lbs and I "think that might be too much for the weber. All I can do is try it out and see what the car needs from there. I also got the starter all bolted up and connected.
I am using a later model alternator with and internal regulator in this car so I decided to wire in the two relays off the old voltage regulator connector write up here: https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generati...pgrade-967330/
I still have a gaggle of wiring to sort out and it is a mess...previous owner had an MSD Box so the ignition wiring is all hacked and mangled. I have an msd set up to put on this car as well but wanted to get it all running in stock configuration so to eliminate as many possible "no start" scenarios as possible.
I will prob remove the alt to install a dual pulley set up I bought for a different build and I have some brand new belts around here somewhere...lol
also have to get a proper connector to finish wiring ing the alt
I am using a later model alternator with and internal regulator in this car so I decided to wire in the two relays off the old voltage regulator connector write up here: https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generati...pgrade-967330/
I still have a gaggle of wiring to sort out and it is a mess...previous owner had an MSD Box so the ignition wiring is all hacked and mangled. I have an msd set up to put on this car as well but wanted to get it all running in stock configuration so to eliminate as many possible "no start" scenarios as possible.
I will prob remove the alt to install a dual pulley set up I bought for a different build and I have some brand new belts around here somewhere...lol
also have to get a proper connector to finish wiring ing the alt
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Oh ok,I have rb springs under my 80 and the front it's pretty low but the back is jacked up like your going to put some big drag slicks under it lol which I don't like, I've been thinking about cutting a coil off the rears to drop it down back there.
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If I am reading the above link correctly, my relay wiring should have this covered. Remember this is all being done off the old voltage reg connector...the tach I believe gets its signal from neg side on trailing coil (yellow with green stripe). Gonna fill it with oil and crank to check for oil pressure soon. If the tach bounces while cranking I should be ok
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If I am reading the above link correctly, my relay wiring should have this covered. Remember this is all being done off the old voltage reg connector...the tach I believe gets its signal from neg side on trailing coil (yellow with green stripe). Gonna fill it with oil and crank to check for oil pressure soon. If the tach bounces while cranking I should be ok
I want to upgrade he alt but won't cut my harness