flipkc's JDM FC3S
Backstory...
Traded my $500 AE86 for this car. She wasn't running due to a broken alternator belt. Went to Lordco, bought a $17 belt, installed it, threw it through aircare, and officially had a nice running, stock, 91 JDM S5 T2 for $517. Traded the car for a 91 Soarer. Soarer sucked balls, just wasn't my kind of car. The RX7 was sold to a guy out in Kelowna, and after a year and a half, the owner emails me and asks me for a trade + cash deal. Little did I know it was my old RX7. With 8000 more kms then when I left her, I got my FC back with new wheels/tires, and a couple other parts, but otherwise exactly as I left her. (May 26 2011) Thus, my First FC :) . I tried a bunch of different RHD cars such as Skyline GTS-T's, GTR's, Silvia's, and a couple sr'd 240's...none came close to my FC...for me at least. Stitched dash, beautiful interior, beautiful exterior, sexy rear end, etc. I guess this will be my build thread. Red = Purchased Black = Installed Blue = Awaiting Current setup/plans (Looking for 250whp): Stock S5 T2 13B (116,000kms) Stock S5 T2 Turbo @ .35 bar (shooting for 12-14psi) Rocketz Front Bumper Stock S5 Front Bumper w/ Fogs/FTP's/Turn Signals Corksport/Shine Auto/Odura Front Lip 17x9 Advan Racing Oni Wheels (215/40 Fronts; 225/45 Rears) New Tires (225/40;235/40) Nardi Classic Steering Wheel Razo Turbo Timer Knightsports EBS3 Boost Controller Knightsports FCD A/M Short Shifter Blitz Blow Off Valve/Bypass Valve (Atmospheric) Haltech PS1000 Standalone ECU w/ Mazda 13B Kit Wire Tuck 3" RB Downpipe 3" Catback Exhaust (w/ inline 3" in/out muffler) Walbro 255lph AEM Wideband O2 kit Powered By Max VCD Gauge Stack Setup Stock coils Corksport TID Blitz Intake BNR Stage 3 Turbo Hawk HP+ Pads (Front/Rear) Front/Rear Strut Bar Setup SS/Teflon Brake Lines Single Adj. Camber Arm Rotary Works Intercooler and Radiator V-Mount kit for RX7 FC Bride Low Max or OMP Racing Bucket Rotary Works CNC Engine Mounts 4pt Racing Seat Harness Powered By Max or Rotary Works Coilovers Camber Plates DTSS Eliminator Kit Full Suspension Bushing Kit Corksport SS Oil Cooler Lines Koyo/Godspeed Radiator Samco Radiator Hoses Future Setup plans (looking for 350whp with potential for more; want quick-ish spool and nice mid-high power band): GT35/R or Borg Warner S3xx 60+mm Rotary Works T4 Turbo Manifold S. Wallace Full Bridgeport 13B FD Approved Cage 850cc/1200cc (prim./sec. injectors) LS1 coils (necessary?) 4" exhaust (necessary?) 44-48mm WG etc. I will edit this as things come along. Pictures (May 25th 2011): http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/...0520-00087.jpg http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/..._1342169_n.jpg http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/...0523-00096.jpg http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/..._5565223_n.jpg http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/..._7569106_n.jpg http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/..._8097732_n.jpg http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/...0527-00100.jpg http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/...0527-00101.jpg Thanks for looking! |
Some new pictures and a bit of an update:
Hey all, I just purchased a brand new 2011 Honda Ruckus so I've been a little busy with that, bought a few goodies for it. But I haven't forgotten about my precious FC! Here's a couple recent pictures: http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/...098293_n-1.jpg http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/..._1032595_n.jpg http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/...a9357ebc_o.jpg http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/..._2298760_n.jpg Getting some work done by Bill @ Independent Speed Shop here in Langley on Monday, just a check over, as well as oil change and coolant flush/refill. Next big purchases coming are PBM Coilovers and a Haltech PS1000 w/ Mazda 13B Kit. Cheers! |
loving the wheels dude
any shots of the bay? |
The bay is completely stock other than the Blitz Bypass Valve, haha. Absolutely no modifications, stock airbox as well.
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Looking sharp
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Thanks man! I haven't really dug into it yet since I just got her back but hopefully she still looks sharp after my mods.
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That bumper is stock? it's odd to not see the FTP's or the hole for them. Car is super clean though :)
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Clean car & the wheels look good!
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It's a Rep front bumper but I'm not exactly sure of what brand/make. Thanks for the comments!
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Decided to find out with the help of the a friend from a local club to see what bumper it was, and was shocked to see it's an Authentic RE-Amemiya bumper...but alas, the condition it is in will not suffice for the look of the car. Gah!
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She ate an alternator belt on the way to a car meet the other day so I did this yesterday...
Completed: - New Alternator/Air Pump/Power Steering Belt - Removed A/C Belt till I get it refilled/refreshed - Cleaned off all pulleys (tedious work...) Up next: - Compression Test - TPS install/calibration - Downpipe Install - AEM WB O2 kit Install - Sand down/prep OEM JDM S5 Bumper for paint. Next to purchase: - Solid/Stiffer Engine/Transmission Mounts - New tires for winter (thanks to Rob for the free set of GXL wheels!) - S5 T2 TPS (glh-fc) - Undercoat/Rustproof before winter Found a retail price for a new front bumper... http://usa.auto-style.jp/?pkey=item_...5&car_url=fc3s Fuuu! I think I'm just going to get it repaired! Haha. It won't let me edit the original post...blah! |
Nice car! I busted a nut!
However, unfortunately I'm speaking from experience, I would stay away from all rotary works products. Read this thread about RW and youll see my poor product reviews attached: https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/rotary-works-products-dont-do-963334/ |
beautiful
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Thanks for the compliments, guys! I know it's going to be a long road ahead but it'll be worth it!
Cheers. |
Any way you could find me those rear quarter s5 pieces over there and send me some? :D
JDM ones dont have lights and no one can find me any :S |
Are you gonna pick a new spot on the downpipe for your wideband sensor? Or just run it on the o2 bung?
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Snoopy, I DO know of a guy locally parting out his JDM FC. If you want I can hook you up with his email? Let me know, sir.
Brian, yes, there will be a separate placement for the wideband O2 on the downpipe, as well as retaining the stock O2 sensor. I'll be running the Haltech PS1000 so I'm unaware of only being able to run the Wideband O2 for both the standalone and the wideband unit. Also, just in case I revert back to stock ECU, I'd like to retain the NB O2 sensor. I got a compression test done yesterday, and she had 90+ psi on both rotors and on each face front and rear, so I'm really happy about that. Apparent my mechanics gauge reads low as well so it's good to know that it's higher then what he was actually able to record. That's a load off my shoulders :) . |
nice! I'm at 300hp at 10psi. I didn't know stock coils could handle up to 14 psi? I'm shooting for higher boost as well and my tuner recommended LS2 coils from a yukon (ACDelco 585s).
I have a Garret TS04, 1000cc injectors all around, Ps1000, PLX tuner edition wideband, 3" Exhaust. Will that downpipe work with your prospective turbo upgrade? congrats with the purchase and good luck! |
stock coils are very strong. Guy on BC Rotary has a Bridgeport turbo making like 500whp using two trailing coils i think
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Originally Posted by flipkc
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Backstory...
Traded my $500 AE86 for this car. She wasn't running due to a broken alternator belt. Went to Lordco, bought a $17 belt, installed it, threw it through aircare, and officially had a nice running, stock, 91 JDM S5 T2 for $517. |
I love it! This car is absolutely beautiful.
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What a good story haha. Nice ride.
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lovin your car.
gl with your progress what exhaust are you using? |
any updates liking the project so far
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great looking car!
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Hey guys! Wow, I wasn't expecting so much feedback! Thanks for all the friendly comments!
Currently just finished building a home recording studio as it's a side passion of mine, and I also finished building my Ruckus so it'll be going to sleep till next spring. But the RX7 has not been forgotten and is fairly soon going to be getting the treatment it deserves. As of lately, I've just been enjoying the car as it is my daily driver and I drive it EVERYWHERE. Currently sitting at 118,000kms. The exhaust was custom made with 2 mufflers, an inline, and the 3" in 4" out rear box. It bolts to the stock cat converter and downpipe. Very snug and I love it, but I will be rebuilding a new one out of stainless and a new Vibrant 3" Muffler. So, what's happening in the next few months: - RB Downpipe - PBM Coilovers - Rebuild exhaust w/ test pipe - AEM WB O2 Sensor kit - New set of tires (215/45/17) all around - Refinish the Advans with a Gloss Black Lip; Matte Black Face, and Gold Painted Rivets. - Rear Camber Arm - New Stiffer Motor Mounts Hoping to get all this done this Winter. I may be driving this car through winter depending on how bad the snow gets. If it's terrible here in BC this year, I may opt to buy a cheap winter daily but hopefully I won't have to resort to such garbage. I'm going to try and get a LOC out for my motor/turbo/Haltech build. So keep your eye out on that. Cheers everyone! |
nicee Fc3s dude
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Thanks man! That means a lot considering it's still very much stock haha. I just try to take care of it as best I can, even if it is raining/snowing out there :( , lol.
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looks amazing man , motivation for me :)
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Beautiful FC man!
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Very nice! Mine ate it after just one month in our BC winter.
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Thanks everyone! I just sold the wheels, since it's winter and I've been looking for a more aggressive setup.
New wheel/tire setup coming: 25mm Front Wheel Spacers 38mm Rear Wheel Spacers 17x9.5 +12 Rota Torque or 17x9.75 XXR SuperStretch 215/45/17 Yokohama S Drives or equiv. |
really nice fc man, waht was the specs on the old wheels
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Car looks great. any Winter pictures of current setup.
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The Advan's that I sold were : 17x8 -1 Offset on each wheel.
I'll take some pictures tonight and post them. Nothing special ! Just battleship fitment on stock T2 blades! |
nice build list
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I really wish I could edit my original post. Plans have changed and I've got some things to update.
Picked up a few things: BBS RS (16x8.5 +35; 16x7.5 +35) Falken Ziex 912 205/45/16 x4 Megan Racing Track Coilovers Ichiba V2 Spacers 25mm front; 38mm rear OEM Brake Master Cylinder AEM Wideband O2 kit w/ 52mm Gauge Cup 3" Downpipe 3" Test Pipe Mazdaspeed Engine Mounts Thinking of getting my RE Amemiya front bumper repaired...but might end up just throwing a stock S5 front bumper on and getting my fog lights on and sourcing an S5 front lip or a Shine Auto front half. Lots of stuff in the works, wish I could edit my original post...oh well! Cheers, Kev |
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