Second post to split pic


Oil filter pedastral for Temp and pressure sensor

Stock pulley at +5deg

Franklin Performance pulley at +5 and +20 in the left

OEM oil filter stand

Sandblast the world !!




Now i'm debating between going with Haltech or Maxxecu ECU
I've tested both software, they are both great, maybe Maxxecu is a bit more easier
Haltech R3 is a beast with is integrated PDM, simplify your wiring, I like this idea... A bit pricier but better ?

Au revoir

 

Bonjour ,

I'm still here, ordering parts and working on the car when I have time.

Quick update with pictures :



Made my first PTFE line ! Bit of nightmare



New stainless screw



Say no to rust



Removing all the stud



Nice and clean !



My girl (Attila)



Side project, I'm restoring my first moped (Peugeot XPLC 50cc on the left) and my father give me his first bike (Yamaha DT125LC on the right)



I've also ordered some parts from JDLMFG, fuel pump hanger and RX8 throttle pedal adapter !



A little bit surprise by the communication with JDL, never said Hello or Hi is it a French things to be polite (it's okay haha)?
+ why he didn't said to me he didn't have plug ? He gave me Orb adapter but I've previously ordered them, so now I need to buy plug

Now I'm waiting black friday (and money on my account) to order my ECU. I'm going with Haltech R3, I really like the PDM function.

A bientôt

 

i'm getting old, my first dirt bike had drum front and rear brakes, 1980 suzuki RM125.

 

I've been using MaxxECU for 5 years and love it. Solid hardware, great software, and very good support/firmware upgrades.
My setup is a twin turbo V8, not rotary, but I know they do have rotary support. I'm also using the Maxx to run a DCT. It packs a lot of features for the money.
I have the MaxxECU Pro and their PDM20, which are definitely overkill for most. A PDM is nice to have, but honestly doesn't do a whole lot more than you can do cheaply with solid-state and conventional relays IMO.

The only Haltech experience I have is with my IC7 and the Nexus software. I'm not a fan of the software, at least compared to Maxx. It can definitely work, though.

Maxx now has free 8HP trans control, too. I'm switching to an 8HP70 soon to try it out.

I'm rarely on RX7Club anymore, but PM me if you have any MaxxECU-specific questions.

 

I'm 27 and my dad is 53 ! His first bike is this DT125LC, when he was 16yo, at 20yo he bought a Honda CX 650, and at 45yo we bought him his dream bike Honda VFR750 RC36 !

Thanks for your feedback ! I've downloaded and tested both software, Maxx is easier to use, for sure.

Going for Haltech seems a good option, more feedback and experience from the rotary people. I can add UC10 later too (with MaxxECU also).

I'm not in a hurry for this build, I bought product I like and are "modern". Going for PDM route is modern, maybe more reliable. Nexus R3 is cheaper VS MaxxECU Race + PDM20...

But, at the moment, I don't have the money to buy either one

 

Bonjour ŕ tous !

Happy new year

Quick update :

Transmission is on the car !
What I've bought since last time :

• Nexus R3 ! Second hand, new
• Syltech sensor : IAT, oil pressure and temperature, coolant temperature, fuel pressure
• 3D Printer ! Bambulab P2S
• Crimp tool and Deutsch connectors for the harness

First time using CAD software. It was a nightmare

Happy

 

March update :
Transmission :
I'm using MAD Bushing kit 85A. Somebody recommended it to me !
Very nice kit, good communication with Murray



Before


After sandblasting and powder-coating







Lower bushing is upside down here


Thanks to someone on social media, now it's in good orientation


Now i'm gonna talk about my starter !



Diameter of this piece, shaft, is different between RX8 and my OEM FC starer. RX8 one is larger and won't fit in the gear

So what i've done, i've swap the shaft. I removed the shaft from the RX7 rotor and put it on RX8 rotor.

After a lot of trouble (finding why it doesn't fit...) my 2KW starter is now ready !

I've ordered some stuff for my ECU and power wiring. i should receive it asap.

Next step is to make new PTFE oil line (oil cooler to engine)

Merci a bientôt

 

Thanks for keeping the log going. I'm starting to rebuild my old '87 T2 and am going to be running a Nexus R3 as well. My progress is also slow going due to family commitments.

 

Thanks Tristan !
Family first
I'm not a dad myself but last year one of my cat was seek, and we had a very big bill from the vet..
+ all part for rx7 are pretty expensive, so yeah, building a car is slow but the reward is priceless
Good luck with your build
I will post update on my wiring, ecu and tuning of this Haltech R3, so far so good

 

March update :
Bonjour ŕ tous !

I've started to powdercoat some part.
Easy and great way to make a part look clean !









I've crimped my 25mm˛ + and - wire from battery to Nexus R3
Battery negative side :


Surlok connector !
These things are awesome, easy to crimp, oring seal, 360degree orientation...




Fuel pump side is crimped and bolted



I'm making my fuel line from PTFE, I've had some leaks, so I need to redo some line/fittings




AAAAND I bought my dream seats !
Made a trip from France TO Barcelona to grab them




Test fit, Nexus R3 on stock ECU bracket



After some time on solidworks, 3Dprinted bracket !




Very happy with the progress so far.
Maybe next mounth i will be able to start the engine, maybe...