My build...First build I am going to need help
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My build...First build I am going to need help
Hi,
This is a page I am dedicating to my build of 1985 Mazda RX7 12a engine. This car is completely stock I well be trying to do some mods, but as for right now I have these as my problems.(Pictures/ video) well be added at a later date.
Problems:
-Rust (little or hiding vary well)
-Exhaust leak
-Right head light motor
-Dash need repair(were radio goes)
-Tires(OLD)
-Wiper motor
-funny squeal noise only on start(Already replaced starter)
-Want to see if air conditioning works or just remove it(Does not work at moment might just need recharge)
Want to do:
-Get it running good(This is my every day car)
OK, so that out of the way. As of right now I am looking at exhaust. as far as I can tell it is leaking BAD out of the headers. So much so that there is only heat coming out of the tail pipe. I have found 2 that I like 2 being Peace Settlers. I also want(Just a want) to add or replace my other exhaust parts with a side exhaust from PATRIOT (link below)
Peace Settlers
First one
Second one
PATRIOT
Here it is
Now, also as for winter driving I know its going to be impossible, but I am still going to do it. I just would like some tips on how to get my car to start and drive better in the winter.
I think that is it for now. I well comment and add more at a later date.(Pictures and video coming.)
This is a page I am dedicating to my build of 1985 Mazda RX7 12a engine. This car is completely stock I well be trying to do some mods, but as for right now I have these as my problems.(Pictures/ video) well be added at a later date.
Problems:
-Rust (little or hiding vary well)
-Exhaust leak
-Right head light motor
-Dash need repair(were radio goes)
-Tires(OLD)
-Wiper motor
-funny squeal noise only on start(Already replaced starter)
-Want to see if air conditioning works or just remove it(Does not work at moment might just need recharge)
Want to do:
-Get it running good(This is my every day car)
OK, so that out of the way. As of right now I am looking at exhaust. as far as I can tell it is leaking BAD out of the headers. So much so that there is only heat coming out of the tail pipe. I have found 2 that I like 2 being Peace Settlers. I also want(Just a want) to add or replace my other exhaust parts with a side exhaust from PATRIOT (link below)
Peace Settlers
First one
Second one
PATRIOT
Here it is
Now, also as for winter driving I know its going to be impossible, but I am still going to do it. I just would like some tips on how to get my car to start and drive better in the winter.
I think that is it for now. I well comment and add more at a later date.(Pictures and video coming.)
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dont waste your money on pacesetter headers, they dont fit right and are poopily made. that dual universal 2.5" side exit exhaust is WAY too much for a stock 12a if it would even fit under the car. your looking for cheap, but the cheaper way is to save your money and buy quality parts. look in the classifieds, usually you can find a racing beat header used for about $150 give or take, it will last longer than your engine welcome to the club!
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I would stay away from those parts. The pacesetter is very poor quality and isn't going to last. I've never heard of patriot. I'm sure it will be really loud, and I mean ear bleeding loud.
For a header stick with Racing Beat.
http://www.racingbeat.com/RX7-1975-1...ers/16012.html
http://www.racingbeat.com/RX7-1975-1...ers/16125.html
and either go with a racing beat exhaust or a custom setup.
http://www.racingbeat.com/RX7-1975-1...ems/16417.html
http://www.racingbeat.com/RX7-1975-1...ems/16422.html
If you deside to use a RB header and a custon exhaust it is best to use Magnaflow or Borla. You will need to run a Presilencer and Racing Beat is going to be the best for that.
For a header stick with Racing Beat.
http://www.racingbeat.com/RX7-1975-1...ers/16012.html
http://www.racingbeat.com/RX7-1975-1...ers/16125.html
and either go with a racing beat exhaust or a custom setup.
http://www.racingbeat.com/RX7-1975-1...ems/16417.html
http://www.racingbeat.com/RX7-1975-1...ems/16422.html
If you deside to use a RB header and a custon exhaust it is best to use Magnaflow or Borla. You will need to run a Presilencer and Racing Beat is going to be the best for that.
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Thank you,
As you can tell I know little to nothing about my car, but I am doing all the work my self. So, thank you for any input. I was wondering more what the best way to take care of rust.
As you can tell I know little to nothing about my car, but I am doing all the work my self. So, thank you for any input. I was wondering more what the best way to take care of rust.
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I well have to go out and take more picture(detailed picture), but the one thing I am afraid of is the rust that might be in side of the hollow frame of the car I cant get to it. I well take some pictures with in a couple of minutes here. brb
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the pics of the underneath of your car dont look all that bad, a wire wheel on a grinder and some POR-15 and you'll never need to mess with it again. I just did mine, as far as that door, your probably better off to find a new one in my opinion, but im not a body work kindof person
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you wont need more than a quart (it is expensive ~$50 a quart). POR-15 is a rust proof paint made to go on directly over rust and its stops it from rusting, provided all the rust gets covered. I just used a brush to apply it, but DO NOT get it on your skin, it WILL NOT COME OFF! ask me how i know... oh, and make sure the surface is 100% clean. I wire wheeled mine, then washed with soap and water, then brake cleaner, then the POR.
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Thank you so much for the help. Now another question if i suspect rust inside of the main frame(From water or what ever getting in the drilled holes) is there any what to take care of that.
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For the frame you could look into this: http://www.eastwood.com/internal-fra...ay-nozzle.html
I've never used it but it looked like a cool idea.
I've never used it but it looked like a cool idea.
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Glorious!
I live near South Bend, IN, we get hit with everything that comes across Lake Michigan, i drove my 7 for 2 winters, and as long as you have a couple bags of play sand in the back and decent tires you'll be fine. As far as rust is concerned... go the POR15 route and you won't regret it. Unless you want to cut into those "frame rails" there's not much of a way to diagnose the damage inside.
Correct me if i'm wrong but Ziebart and Rhinoline guys can use spray wands to coat the insides... Just a thought.
I live near South Bend, IN, we get hit with everything that comes across Lake Michigan, i drove my 7 for 2 winters, and as long as you have a couple bags of play sand in the back and decent tires you'll be fine. As far as rust is concerned... go the POR15 route and you won't regret it. Unless you want to cut into those "frame rails" there's not much of a way to diagnose the damage inside.
Correct me if i'm wrong but Ziebart and Rhinoline guys can use spray wands to coat the insides... Just a thought.
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The rust is pretty spread out in the floor pans so yea POR is the best choice for that, door get a new one, dont go through the hassle, i am going the cut and weld new metal in way and if your not the type to like bodywork it gets annoying. so good luck and welcome. By the way follow the advice on the pacesetters they are crap, there is no better option than rb.
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Hay,
I finally got audio of the noise my car make at start up. Bare in mind I already replaced the starter twice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZBD3DDhSOU
I finally got audio of the noise my car make at start up. Bare in mind I already replaced the starter twice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZBD3DDhSOU
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OK, so the door I am going to patch, but as for right now I am wondering about that Hot Start Assitst. What is it? what does it do? Can I stop the sound?
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For the frame you could look into this: http://www.eastwood.com/internal-fra...ay-nozzle.html
I've never used it but it looked like a cool idea.
I've never used it but it looked like a cool idea.
Just throwing my expirience out with there products. PPG makes a similar type of product, for the body i would take a DA or a paint stripper and go over the whole underside of the car. then spray a rust killer on that. for the while in your sub frame it looks like that is fairly easy to take care of. cut out an inch over on each side then weld a new piece in. good luck with the build!