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Old Jan 8, 2020 | 01:55 PM
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Manny3 GS RX7 rebuilt process


On new tires already, awaiting heart surgery!

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Front

Saving the pre filter

Cleaning the pick ups a little dirty. By @che'srx-7


Inspecting tank

Dropping fuel tank
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Old Jan 8, 2020 | 11:03 PM
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should have posted this under build threads of this section.
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Old Jan 9, 2020 | 05:52 AM
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I moved the thread into the appropriate section. Awesome car to rebuild!! Did you remove the engine for a rebuild? How long have you owned the car?
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Old Feb 2, 2020 | 10:30 PM
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Last weekend Che did all the fluids and the exhaust too.


In for new full racing beat exhaust and air pump delete

Racing beat header.

Racing beat muffler.

It looks better than what I thought.

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Old Feb 13, 2020 | 10:51 AM
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Here is a video Che posted on instagram.

View this post on Instagram
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Old Mar 9, 2020 | 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by mazdaverx713b
I moved the thread into the appropriate section. Awesome car to rebuild!! Did you remove the engine for a rebuild? How long have you owned the car?
I bought a car back in November, and got it delivered to my buddies house in NC, to get it in running conditions, the initial idea was to rebuild the engine from the get go, but after discussing the health of the engine as of right now we opted for use whatever is left of life on the engine.

Mikuni carb and sidedraft intake to be install.

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Old Mar 27, 2020 | 08:30 PM
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New radiator to be install.

Nikki removed

Che's Garage, the saga continues. Nothing but great job my friend does here.


New intake and sidedraft setup with 44 Mikuni


Some cleaning done and rats nest removed

New carburetor setup installed and Radiator.

Dual pulley installed.
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Old Mar 29, 2020 | 06:52 PM
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All connected serviced and running, Che clean and painted the thermostat cover elbow too.

New Ramair sock on, until I receive the more permanent K&N filter

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Old Mar 29, 2020 | 08:24 PM
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This car is turning out great!!!! I am so happy it went to a great home!! Glad your enjoying it!!! i kinda miss this one!! lol
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Old Mar 30, 2020 | 01:39 PM
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This car is turning out great!!!! I am so happy it went to a great home!! Glad your enjoying it!!! i kinda miss this one!! lol
The fuel pump is not keeping up with the new intake carburetor setup, awaiting on new pump and regulator. Thanks Nick! Is being a good making decisions process, that is all I can do from the distance, but is in good hands.
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Old Apr 2, 2020 | 12:28 PM
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Definitely in good hands!! He is a rotary GOD!! lol
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Everything is turning out great. Where did you get the mikuni it looks new.
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Old Apr 3, 2020 | 01:11 PM
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Everything is turning out great. Where did you get the mikuni it looks new.
I bought it from che'srx-7 the friend who is being pimping my ride! Lol

Last edited by Manny3; Apr 3, 2020 at 01:17 PM.
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Old Apr 13, 2020 | 08:51 PM
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Received the FB on Saturday and here is my first piece in.


Adjusting the K&N bracket to clear the horns.

Horns back in.
K&N filters on after a couplenof adjustments.
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Old May 26, 2020 | 04:51 PM
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New Wheels and tires


New wheels are JNC jnc021 15"x8" +20 Great clearance on the rear, the front on stock suspension with Racing Beat lowering springs, the inner rim is about 3/4" really close so I stretch the tires to Solus Kumho 175/55/R15. At some point will add coilovers but for now, stretch it is.

Front view no rubbing

Rear flush, no rubbing

Decent wheel gap on Racing Beat lowering springs, lol


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Old May 26, 2020 | 07:00 PM
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Hi. did you keep stock suspension ?
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Old May 26, 2020 | 07:27 PM
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Man this thing has really turned out nice!!! Im very happy it has such a good new home!!! I have found another little 83 2 owner jewel, if you want another one!! I will hook you up again!! lol
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Old May 27, 2020 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by datsun1200
Hi. did you keep stock suspension ?
stock suspension minus the racing beat lowering springs and of course oem new shocks and struts.
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