FC PRO AM "damn mayne!!" build
 

3 years!!! Yes, it's been THAT LONG since I last drove my beloved FC. As you can imagine, a lot has gone on since 2009. Parts have been acquired, relocating the car (frustrating), and a new job so I can have money to actually fund this thing.

Anyway, the intention this time around is to make more power, enhance some of the aesthetic, and drive this car hard. Ideally I want this to be active in the street and track with a focus on the drifting. Some road-race activity would be dope too :icon_tup:

I'm not the most seasoned tech when it comes to working with 7's, my time is sometimes limited and I tend to second-guess myself way too much, keep in mind I'll be seeking the aid of others amongst the rotary community for a little guidance (always fun)

Enough of the typing...lets begin

Here's the car in her current state, her name? Alliyah :nod:
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Had to clean the engine bay out, not quite done yet though
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I love these guys, with all my heart...used RX8 bearings this time around :D
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The day I brought the 13B-T home from Lucky 7 Racing (Thanks again for your patience w/me guys)
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That's it for now, glad I finally got the motor back in my possesion. I have 2 options lingering now, since I might have some more funds coming my way by the end of this month (hopefully). I can either purchase parts as I find them on the forum...OR, I can buy an already running FC (T2 swap) for a low low price and use those parts to get me back on the road sooner. I'm favoring the second option the most since I'm dying to get back on the road, I can also just sell parts and upgrade as I go along all the while still driving the FC. What do you think??

Still need a list of parts since I've sold most of my old stuff and need to re-up.

First on my list since the motor is out:

- New Clutch & Flywheel
- Freshen up transmission (rebuild)

and lastly, this...

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If ANY of you have connects/leads on where I can purchase this ECU, let me know as I've already reached out to a few members on here too. It's all timing and of course, monie$$$ :sad:

why the PFC? it is nice for the FD but the only benefit of it on the FC is the plug n play harness which also adds the cost to push it into more efficient standalone territory. granted to build the harness and install most other standalones usually runs about 5 bills so meh, i guess i understand.

^ I've noticed good review on this standalone from others, I'm also a bit of a product whore and like the brand. It also has "FC" in it :D No but seriously, figured since I have the OEM harness already, I can bug some folks here to help me freshen it up, get the Banzai adaptor and call it a wrap.

subscribed! want to see this running

About damn time, Ed! Now you'll have a car while I'm still building mine :(

Absolutely redo the wiring harness before you install your new engine. Even if it looks ok. FC's have garbage wiring. Big mistake I made with my girlfriends car. All together to finally come to the conclusion that the wiring to the injectors is wacky. Now it sits, waiting for me to do my wire harness at the same time.

Thanks mayne, you and me both...quality takes time, can't be rushed. Let me know if you're still flippin that FC

For real huh, really hoping I get this bonus check within a few days from today (or sooner) so I can get new parts and post updates here.

Yeah, this past weekend at Sevenstock I was able to connect with a good buddy of mine and we discussed my engine harness. He has a reputable guy who builds quality wiring, I'm positivbe he'll do an amazing job on my OEM setup. PFC...here I come :D

Woohoo! alright Ed!. pave the way for the rest of us Noobs. !!! good luck man. ill be keep a good eye on this build right hurr.

^ Jamal, I remember you man, you like dissappeared, thanks for checking in. I'm sure we'll connect sometime soon, maybe when Jaime has another BBQ or something.

Update: $$$
 

Really quick, confirmed today that I have a check coming my way THIS WEEK and another on the 19th of this month, WORD!!!

This can only mean a couple things:
- Pics for this thread
- More Parts
- FC running before the year ends :awesome:

So happy, stay tuned...

Question, below is a pic of my "yet to be used" KAAZ 1.5 diff, installed it and experienced a complete fail. When the car was put in gear, the car wouldn't move forward, shit just kept spinning and spinning. Can someone add a little clarity as to how to fix this?? I already had it inspected at KAAZ headquarters and it checked out fine. I recall explaining this problem to someone and they said to have it shimmed??? WTF is that??? Does that even fix the problem???



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Power FC3S...
 

Picked this up FINALLY!! My FC has a brain now :awesome:, thanks goes out to JhnRx7 @ the club here. I really like Apexi products, and again love that this ECU has "FC" in its name (it's the small things) Next is the patch harness from Banzai for a Series 5 T2...anyone have this on deck for cheap?

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Ed! that's dope my dude, I don't want to think it's been that long but it sounds right now that I think about it. I can't wait to see it burning fuel.

Lookng good so far. I had the Power FC in my FC... I'd probably never get another one again, though. It uses the old wiring harness, the readouts on the commander are not very accurate, and if something goes wrong with it (physically)... Good luck getting support here in the states.

Any suspension upgrades to come? What else do you have planned??

Hows it goin buddy?! Only 3 years??? Its been almost 5 years since I parted out my beautiful TII and now I'm working on the FD. I've never driven it since I bought it in '06! Lol.... but its getting there...

As for the diff, car won't move forward? Driveshaft connected? <---- lol...
Doesn't move forward or backward? Take the diff back out from the housing and see if the gears are meshing together. If not, then you'll have to shim it and check the backlash.

^ Jaiyurai!! Man I remember you and your posts around that year, 06. Wow, the FC is gone huh? Glad to see you moved on, continued the loyalty and upgraded to an FD. Good stuff.

Dude, thanks for chiming in on my diff issue, and I laughed at your "driveshaft" comment, comedy :D But yeah, car won't move fwd or backwards. I've noted your feedback and will look into that. Thanks!

Yeah buddy, 3year absence from the game for me, it sucks. Thanks for the support and yes, the car WILL be burning some well deserved $5 gallon pump gas:lol:

Thanks man, just chipping away at things and being very mindful of managing my budgets as best as possible. Sucks to hear about your experience, hope I never encounter what you went through with the PFC.

To answer your question, currently my FC is running the TEIN Super Drifts, fairly new and unused. A 6point roll cage is next and that should be all for me.

Hell yea!

Clutch new new...
 

Came up on this Friday last week, super stoked :awesome:

It's a hyper single equivalent Mazdaspeed twin disc Clutch, built by Exedy and specially made for Mazdaspeed. Clutch discs are 10mm larger than the twin disc hyper clutch from exedy, got the corresponding 12lb flywheel too, dope!! Just need a pilot bearing and I'm set. Next move is to finish cleaning the engine bay, cop some new motor mounts and I can drop the motor in. Check it out:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-be8ed57mRH...eed+Clutch.jpg

Im staying tune to this thread, nice build up

What up playa! Man 3 years huh.. now I don't feel so bad about mine being down since dec 2010, just out of funds to get it back up til I get a job (been soo hard), but i can still do little stuff here and there to mine.

Can't wait to see yours up and running.

^^What up!! Yeah dude, 3 years, seriously the worst. If I could go back, I should've just stacked my money while driving it and had some dough to rebuild the motor in the event it goes out on me. Live and learn huh?

But yeah, can't wait to fire her up to and get back in the streets again. I feel good about the the plans I'll be executing for this project. Stay tuned mayne!

Thanks! This build stuff aint easy.

tits bro

I'm going on three years without driving my car as I build it up too.
Keep at it!!

^ Ha! That makes us part of the 3year club, thanks my friend, will def kepp at it. Too much love for this Rotary lifestyle to stop.

Should be picking up motor mounts this week and getting the plans finalized for my OEM engine harness repair, pics coming soon. All Star Bash is this weekend at Willow Springs, gotta head over there and network with folks on more parts :D

Home stretch...sorta
 

Been away from the club for a minute, for good reason though. Life, Church and everyday type stuff kinda had me out of the loop. All good, I'm back.

Gonna post pics now, picked up a Godspeed radiator
https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...1&d=1376034806

Fuel Rail Upgrade from Rising RPM
https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...2&d=1376034269

Paxson FPR with VDO gauge
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RC Engineering 750cc injectors (primary), just need secondaries now (let me know if y'all have any high impedence ones for sale) Got them from my boy Rocky representing Battle Garage from Nor Cal
https://mail-attachment.googleuserco..._JyYNTCrhC4-3M

T04 Turbo from Godspeed, should reach my 300hp goal with no problem now
https://mail-attachment.googleuserco...jbIJuCKLfh8pXY

Will have some more to post soon.

Things I still need:

- FMIC
- Dual Oil Coolers w/mini fans
- Secondary Fuel Injectors & Pig Tail wires
- Gaskets for exhuast

Stay Tuned

How she sits now...
 

Thought I would also post up the FCs current state. Got things mounted up which was great, however I'm having some fitment issues.

The 3in downpipe is sitting up against the lower intake manifold preventing me from bolting it to the flange on the rear of my turbo. I think my custom turbo manifold doesnt extend outward far enough to allow the downpipe and external wastegate to mount perfectly :facepalm:

Anyone else ever had issues like this?

Pic of super lame clearance issue
 

This is the downpipe hitting the lower intake manifold because the turbo manifold does not extend out far enough. Really want to correct this issue fast so I can continue. Considering just picking up a different turbo mani:

https://mail-attachment.googleuserco...JqHmRWdk0gtgGI

I'm back, damn this thread hasn't been updated.

Update: As of 3.19.14 , the FC is almost near completion, just need to have all the OEM engine wiring hooked up, vacuum crap, rats nest and injectors plugged up. The exhaust setup needs bolting up and all my new turbo & wastegate fitment finallized.

*for my So Cal peeps* Anyone know of any cool spots to drop my car off to to get this all taken care of? Need a good quote.

Also, If anyone has connects on a decent FMIC with piping, I'd be happy to buy...

You know what I'll always say :)

Lucky 7 :)

^ You're right, I already text Fris...might drop it off within the next 2 weeks...long overdue

*UPDATE*

OEM T2 Harness is now being modified and re-loomed for the next part of my install saga. Still in search of a decent FMIC/Kit...leaning towards a GodSpeed unit. I'd like to pick up a Greddy or HKS but can't seem to find a reasonable deal.


Damn.

Sick!!
 

Thanks to my boy Bijan, he gave me back my now freshened up OEM wiring harness. Need some new adaptor plugs for my RC injectors and have a source, should be cheap.

Waiting to flip some Coachella tickets for more funds...damn buyers are not coming in as fast as I anticipated.

Once I get more dough, I should be able to complete this list of final stuff:

- FMIC Kit
- Car Battery
- New Windshield
- OEM Oil Cooler
- Rebuild the BBS wheels :D
- Exhaust gaskets
- Block off plate kit
- Front Lip :D

Until then...

Can't wait till your ride is done Ed!!! We need to hit the tracks as soon as its done. Getttter done:icon_tup:

Update
 

Got funds coming in as early as next week...sold those ratchet Coachella tickets.

Now to get parts off Fris which include:

- FMIC
- Front Bumper (Shine Auto)
- Blow Out Valve

Job told me today that I qualify for a sweet comission bonus too. I'm down...more Mazda parts, should be coming in a few weeks. YEET!!

Really feeling progressive here, need to post pics soon.

awww yeaaaaaaah.

Rotarys Love Purple Drank! Get that Premix right!!

OG BRISMO LOCO!!!

Man, is there anyone left on these forums???

Yes, so close. All this little crap to handle, latest hurdle is fuel injector wiring.

Getting a helmet soon, and still waiting for that elusive comission check.

lol man, im still here! glad you build is going down right.

cant wait to see it..

Brotha Jahmal!!

Cool man, feel so disconnected from the community, things were so dope back in 2008-09

Comission check is on it's way next Friday :D

Super stoked, dropping the FC off to get buttoned up at the shop and then rebuild the wheels to a 10in front and 10.5 in the back.

Thanks for your support dude, always been down...stay tuned :icon_tup:

Riiiiiise from the dead thread! The FC has been on the road since 2015...what a ride it's been. Lemme get some photos up here ��

Don't see no pics...

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RISE!!! I'm back...still have the FC and had some free time at work, so I'll be posting a little more. Here's where I'm at with the car as of late...

Holy crap man. What a revival. Shame that your old pictures don't work any longer. Welcome back. Looking forward to any updates.