Mazdatenza604

Alright guys, decided to create this since I'm a ways into my progress on the RX7. Here's a link to my introduction thread which has a back story on how I got the car: https://www.rx7club.com/introduce-yourself-254/new-forum-88-n-fc-miami-fl-1012556/
I will create a mod list on my 1st post here and note all progress here.

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Day 1



First thing I did was wash the engine bay:



Then I began teardown in the interior:




Layed down some rustoleum to preserve the rust-free frame:

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Dashboard got a clean up after years:


Re-taped the dashboard harness and cleaned it up


The dashboard frame/skeleton was painted with rustoleum paint to prevent rust.


Re-assembled with air ducts and harness:


Short shifter and shifter rebuild parts arrive:



Carpet arrives:



Short shifter/rebuild install complete:


Rear compartment frames installed:


Shift **** acquired:

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Dashboard and center console added:


Steering wheel purchased:




More new parts acquired (TurboII Driveshaft, Axles, and Differential, TurboII 5 lug conversion with Brakes:


S4 Bumper and fresh set of fenders:


OEM Enkeis:


Removed exhaust:


Cleaned and converted the front brakes, installed with Stainless Steel lines:

scrapp

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In for the follow. (and messing up your first posts of the thread!)

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H.I.D.'s and new glass headlights acquired:



Workshop Manual acquired:


Vent Visors purchased:



Before:


After:


All done:

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Fixed the dimmer lights which weren't working:


Functional TurboII side mirrors and functional Security system:


Picked up some Cuscos coilovers:


Here's the result:




OBX 3" single exit exhaust with catless headers:


Saw some imperfections that got on my nerves:


So I took care of them:

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Got a blockoff kit:


So I did a full emissions delete:





While I was in there I did the FPD delete as well:


Converted to E-Fan:


Found more stuff to replace:


Replaced the Brake Master Cylinder:


And I found a small oil leak from the OMP:

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Went and took some pics today:

DennisH

Looks incredible man, I really love seeing the effort and work that goes into restoring some of these excellent cars. I've seen far too many that simply get trashed. Looking forward to seeing more!

88fc3sT2

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Wow good job on the interior! I miss my FC. Definitely a one of a kind ride to drive.

Mazdatenza604

Thanks guys! I've been on a stand-still now cause I lost my job. I supposibly start again Saturday so it will pick up from there. My next mods consist of complete bushing kit from Energy Suspension, de-power the steering rack, rebuild and flow test injectors, aluminum GTU hood, fiberglass OR glass sunroof conversion, and many more.

diabolical1

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nice work so far.

however, i have to ask the obvious. why only half of the conversion? you just waiting on a T2 tranny?

Mazdatenza604

Yes I am waiting on picking up a TurboII transmission. Funds have fallen short. I do want to keep the subtle S4 look with most TurboII goodies. I'm alao debating on whether to keep the 6port manifold or go 4port. I do know that my irons are stronger than those on a TurboII iirc. As far as the housings, I do know mine are weak links. Come the end of winter im also looking to send out the engine to get street ported and pinned.

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Update: I depowered the steering rack to get a feel of no P.S. and I prefer to not have it. Tomorrow I will be finishing the conversion by connecting the hoses from each side (been reading the write up from here) I will be doing the correct de-powering procedure when the engine is out. Oil leak from OMP is still leaking, I've been checking oil levels to make sure I don't run low. I will be doing more investigation on that tomorrow. I do also have an exhaust leak as well as a vaccum leak so i eill be buying some gasket maker as well as an exhaust gasket for the headers.

Broke_A_Baller

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Did u seriously spray paint the inside?

Mazdatenza604

Yes, if the outside was original paint then I wouldn't have...but I have plans to get the car painted white.

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Some quick updates:

Here's the bushing that was messed up. I made one out of a hard rubber coupler.


Removed the power steering but kept the A/C because Florida.


I know I got a small exhaust leak & a vaccum leak so let's hope this fixes that:

AGreen

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So you removed the BAC as part of an "emissions delete".

beefhole

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^everyone does that. And until nobody drives these cars anymore, there will always be "car won't idle till warm" threads.

Stefan52

Very nice.

Mazdatenza604

So I finished the 5 lug conversion. Here's a pic:


I'm awaiting a fuel filter to come in to get my injectors rebuilt and to install all gaskets.

ICanHazBoost

Sitting real nice

jimmy13

very nice! I like where this is going, keep up the good work

ecrezid

lots of man hours. worth every min of it. Great work! you just made me get up my butt and get back to work on mine.