Project-7...the '87 that could
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Project-7...the '87 that could
Hey whats up I am a "virgin" when it comes to Rx7's so bare with me. I have been out of the car game for some time now, since 2008, but had to get into the game again so I could have a "get-away" from my prelaw crap
I have many pics so I hope you enjoy my build.......
Car 1987 Mazda Rx7 Sport---
This is when I first picked her up---Last Thursday---May 17, 2012
Pretty stock....
Now Lets Begin
Started putting her on the jack-stands outside my shop as soon as I got her home
Started taking out the interior
Ill post more pics up later.....getting pretty late now....I've got over 70 so far ahhaha
LMK what you think so far...thanks
I have many pics so I hope you enjoy my build.......
Car 1987 Mazda Rx7 Sport---
This is when I first picked her up---Last Thursday---May 17, 2012
Pretty stock....
Now Lets Begin
Started putting her on the jack-stands outside my shop as soon as I got her home
Started taking out the interior
Ill post more pics up later.....getting pretty late now....I've got over 70 so far ahhaha
LMK what you think so far...thanks
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My initial plan was to drift....then I realized I like to baby my cars....
so decided to put it as my "show" car
Redoing everything!!!!
stripping down to soda blast...fix the body....paint inside and out(Thinking black with green sparkle....trying have a black and green theme..)...powder coating the arms, sub frame, etc. etc....
but still unknown....
thanks for looking
so decided to put it as my "show" car
Redoing everything!!!!
stripping down to soda blast...fix the body....paint inside and out(Thinking black with green sparkle....trying have a black and green theme..)...powder coating the arms, sub frame, etc. etc....
but still unknown....
thanks for looking
Last edited by Broke_A_Baller; 05-23-12 at 10:33 PM.
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The eletronic piece under the passenger seat is the sensor for the "OVERHEAT EXHAUST" idiot light. The hose that connects to the cat is from the air pump. If you are keeping the stock cat you need it or you will end up plugging it. If you are goin to remove the cat (keep in mind local emissions) then you dont need the hose or the air pump
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The eletronic piece under the passenger seat is the sensor for the "OVERHEAT EXHAUST" idiot light. The hose that connects to the cat is from the air pump. If you are keeping the stock cat you need it or you will end up plugging it. If you are goin to remove the cat (keep in mind local emissions) then you dont need the hose or the air pump
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if the drain holes in the hatch area are clogged they tend to push water up and over the seal. they also could no longer be coming out the bottom of the car and draining water into the compact spare area
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Not much done since the last time, but yea....here is what I have done...
just started ordering parts for her so even though I've got a few months before I'll be able to put them on Ill update it as they come in....
1: corksport Radiator
2: ST front and rear sway bars
3: corksport lugs (x20) [forgot to mention I purchased a 5x114.3 conversion a few weeks back for a couple bills....4 lug is whack]
nothing special, but I am trying to figure out the set-up i want on suspension and trying to decide if I should buy an after market LSD or just get the Turbo II rear....not really sure the benefit of the Turbo II rear
My To Do List:
1: Mid June- take the fc (completely stripped down to the frame) to get soda and sand blasted
2: Powder coat subframe, arms, etc.
3: find a body kit or lip kit before I take it to the paint/body shop
4: Mid July-August- take the blasted shell/parts to the body shop (fix all rust/dents etc)
5: Fullbody coilovers---Leaning towards KIDO racing, but if anyone has suggestions please let me know
6: Brake upgrade-looking at drilled and slotted and green pads
7:Flush engine bay bolt kit
8: Seats and seat rails-bucket looking towards BRIDE
9: takata green harnesses
10: walbro fuel pump
11: braided fuel line
12: braided brake lines
13: Samco radiator hoses
14: Bushing kit: trying to get all bushings replaced
15: black carpet
16: Circle Taillights
17: Electric fan kit
18: Optima Battery
19: Megan Tie rod ends
20: Rear camber arm rods
21: S5TII Complete Swap--I know so far down on my list!!!
22: Custom Driveshaft from the driveshaft shop
23: Convert everything to POWER!!! LOL Power Locks, windows etc.
24: oil cooler-relocation kit
25: Rims- either looking at the ADVAN RG-D 17x9.5 w/+25mm offset not entirely sure how well they will fit...
26: DTSS Eliminator Kit
Yea this is a long *** list, but it will get done sooner or later in no particular order
I like to wire-tuck and brake-tuck so I am trying to figure out how or where I place wires and lines....
Ill keep you posted as time goes on....Thanks for looking
just started ordering parts for her so even though I've got a few months before I'll be able to put them on Ill update it as they come in....
1: corksport Radiator
2: ST front and rear sway bars
3: corksport lugs (x20) [forgot to mention I purchased a 5x114.3 conversion a few weeks back for a couple bills....4 lug is whack]
nothing special, but I am trying to figure out the set-up i want on suspension and trying to decide if I should buy an after market LSD or just get the Turbo II rear....not really sure the benefit of the Turbo II rear
My To Do List:
1: Mid June- take the fc (completely stripped down to the frame) to get soda and sand blasted
2: Powder coat subframe, arms, etc.
3: find a body kit or lip kit before I take it to the paint/body shop
4: Mid July-August- take the blasted shell/parts to the body shop (fix all rust/dents etc)
5: Fullbody coilovers---Leaning towards KIDO racing, but if anyone has suggestions please let me know
6: Brake upgrade-looking at drilled and slotted and green pads
7:Flush engine bay bolt kit
8: Seats and seat rails-bucket looking towards BRIDE
9: takata green harnesses
10: walbro fuel pump
11: braided fuel line
12: braided brake lines
13: Samco radiator hoses
14: Bushing kit: trying to get all bushings replaced
15: black carpet
16: Circle Taillights
17: Electric fan kit
18: Optima Battery
19: Megan Tie rod ends
20: Rear camber arm rods
21: S5TII Complete Swap--I know so far down on my list!!!
22: Custom Driveshaft from the driveshaft shop
23: Convert everything to POWER!!! LOL Power Locks, windows etc.
24: oil cooler-relocation kit
25: Rims- either looking at the ADVAN RG-D 17x9.5 w/+25mm offset not entirely sure how well they will fit...
26: DTSS Eliminator Kit
Yea this is a long *** list, but it will get done sooner or later in no particular order
I like to wire-tuck and brake-tuck so I am trying to figure out how or where I place wires and lines....
Ill keep you posted as time goes on....Thanks for looking
#22
This is what I got done tonight..slowly but surely
THE BAD NEWS
found a little spot rusted thru...Not good, but it will get cut out and welded from my body guy....there is also a little on the frame that seemed to be rusted thru, but all that crap will be off when its soda blasted and sand blasted....and fixed
THE BAD NEWS
found a little spot rusted thru...Not good, but it will get cut out and welded from my body guy....there is also a little on the frame that seemed to be rusted thru, but all that crap will be off when its soda blasted and sand blasted....and fixed
#23
anyone have any advice on how to get these bolts off??? Ive tried PB blaster....breaker bars blah blah blah...still nothing..
anyways....
dropped the gas tank
I'll have more pics up later...I just havent had the time to upload them yet. I started removing the brake/fuel lines from under the car to the front then next week if I can get my hoise I'll be removing the engine/tranny etc etc.
I will also be removing the front subframe to get it ready to powder coat. long process, but it will get done sometime ahahah
anyways....
dropped the gas tank
I'll have more pics up later...I just havent had the time to upload them yet. I started removing the brake/fuel lines from under the car to the front then next week if I can get my hoise I'll be removing the engine/tranny etc etc.
I will also be removing the front subframe to get it ready to powder coat. long process, but it will get done sometime ahahah
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i had good luck with a beefy electric impact gun the first time i pulled them off. i made sure to get some anti-seize on them before putting them back on and it made the world of difference the second time i pulled them off.
i also found it helpful to remove the caliper/rotor/dust shield bolts, and spin the dust shield around a bit for easier access
best of luck, those dtss bolts are a bit grumpy
-sean
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i had good luck with a beefy electric impact gun the first time i pulled them off. i made sure to get some anti-seize on them before putting them back on and it made the world of difference the second time i pulled them off.
i also found it helpful to remove the caliper/rotor/dust shield bolts, and spin the dust shield around a bit for easier access
best of luck, those dtss bolts are a bit grumpy
-sean
i also found it helpful to remove the caliper/rotor/dust shield bolts, and spin the dust shield around a bit for easier access
best of luck, those dtss bolts are a bit grumpy
-sean
anyone hear of that before?