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03-03-03, 03:33 PM
#151
Originally posted by rotary emotions
Don't take my word on this one, I'm only slowly discovering FC's, always been (still am) a 1st gen guy. But as far as I know the US ones use rotating sleeves powered by a pressure line from the exhaust. The sleeves rotate under the pressure control from the exhaust gas. That's how I understand. The Euro ones are butterflies, and are controled by air. Now, what I don't now right now (haven't got the manual right here) is if that is vaccuum from the plenum, or pressure from the airpump. If it's the first, it'll be really easy for Kim to make them work. If it's the second (airpump) it might be a bit more difficult. Cause then you need a powersource. You could make them electrical controled I guess, but it sounds like a lot of fiddling to me.
Unfortunatly, I can not post a pic right now. there has been one posted before in the 1st gen section, but I don't think it'll be easy to find it back.
Don't take my word on this one, I'm only slowly discovering FC's, always been (still am) a 1st gen guy. But as far as I know the US ones use rotating sleeves powered by a pressure line from the exhaust. The sleeves rotate under the pressure control from the exhaust gas. That's how I understand. The Euro ones are butterflies, and are controled by air. Now, what I don't now right now (haven't got the manual right here) is if that is vaccuum from the plenum, or pressure from the airpump. If it's the first, it'll be really easy for Kim to make them work. If it's the second (airpump) it might be a bit more difficult. Cause then you need a powersource. You could make them electrical controled I guess, but it sounds like a lot of fiddling to me.
Unfortunatly, I can not post a pic right now. there has been one posted before in the 1st gen section, but I don't think it'll be easy to find it back.
Ok, u forced me into it
I pulled euro NA motor, and since euro manual in English is missing i started to tracking all vac hoses in spryder....
Euro six ports are controlled by first solenoid (green plug) both from one vac source. And distributor is hooked up to same source i think...will verify it tomorrow, hopefully will be able to make some routing diagram. I am keeping them, just removed ACV so i`ll have to take care of those 2 vac lines going to ACV. Did TB mod and cleaned and ported up manifold little bit, but not too much....lazy bastard
I am starting to like Euro manifolds more than US ones ;o)
03-04-03, 12:30 AM
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Ah, now we're getting to know the FC's... ;-)
Next time I need to know something I'll ask you to pull another engine :-)
So anyway, it seems like Kim could dump airpump etc and still keep the 6 port actuators, by keeping the right solenoid hooked up.
Next time I need to know something I'll ask you to pull another engine :-)
So anyway, it seems like Kim could dump airpump etc and still keep the 6 port actuators, by keeping the right solenoid hooked up.
03-04-03, 01:50 AM
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Originally posted by rotary emotions
Ah, now we're getting to know the FC's... ;-)
Next time I need to know something I'll ask you to pull another engine :-)
So anyway, it seems like Kim could dump airpump etc and still keep the 6 port actuators, by keeping the right solenoid hooked up.
Ah, now we're getting to know the FC's... ;-)
Next time I need to know something I'll ask you to pull another engine :-)
So anyway, it seems like Kim could dump airpump etc and still keep the 6 port actuators, by keeping the right solenoid hooked up.
BTW there is a nice write-up with pictures on Reteds site. It looks easier than I thought it would be..Cool
http://fc3s-pro.com/TECH/HOWTO/TBM/tbm.html
BTW Bart I dont have an airpump or subzero start thingie or EGR system or poweersteering. Basicly my car hates trees and anyother living/breathing thing on this planet
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03-04-03, 02:11 AM
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Originally posted by Kim
BTW Bart I dont have an airpump or subzero start thingie or EGR system or poweersteering. Basicly my car hates trees and anyother living/breathing thing on this planet
BTW Bart I dont have an airpump or subzero start thingie or EGR system or poweersteering. Basicly my car hates trees and anyother living/breathing thing on this planet
Well, my car has airpump and the like removed too, but that's of course "just" a 12A...
I still wonder about going 13B TT, but I can only do so if I'm able to sell my bike and so on. There's no money for all the things I have/want
03-04-03, 03:01 AM
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Higgi have you got toe eliminators?
Are you planning on making some for your little rx-shop?
If not do you have measurements on them, because I would like to make some. I have time to spare at work, and ofcourse i would make some for you for helping out.
Well do you?
Kim
Are you planning on making some for your little rx-shop?
If not do you have measurements on them, because I would like to make some. I have time to spare at work, and ofcourse i would make some for you for helping out.
Well do you?
Kim
03-25-03, 01:40 AM
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https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...threadid=37840
THis looks like a good set-up for my next project which have allready started, offcourse mine will look alot cleanr when its made in stainless steel, and the engine bay will get cleaned up too. I just cant stand all those wires that goes nowhere and all the other unnecesary stufff fets it too
THis looks like a good set-up for my next project which have allready started, offcourse mine will look alot cleanr when its made in stainless steel, and the engine bay will get cleaned up too. I just cant stand all those wires that goes nowhere and all the other unnecesary stufff fets it too
03-25-03, 02:07 AM
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Hmm, Kim... Personally, I wouldn't put that intake there.
Move it to the front, way cooler (=better) air...
Engine bay is usually a mess with Rex's, so indeed, cleaning up is a good idea. That's one of the projects for me too. I started by replacing all 10mm bolts with stainless steel allen head ones. Looks better, and stays better. No more worn heads...
First project will be interior for me. New carpets, installing the custom doorpanels, need new inner roof, remove backseat, install custom made storage boxes (battery has to move inside), make provisions for a stereo (nothing special, I'm not into driving juke-boxes), ...
Move it to the front, way cooler (=better) air...
Engine bay is usually a mess with Rex's, so indeed, cleaning up is a good idea. That's one of the projects for me too. I started by replacing all 10mm bolts with stainless steel allen head ones. Looks better, and stays better. No more worn heads...
First project will be interior for me. New carpets, installing the custom doorpanels, need new inner roof, remove backseat, install custom made storage boxes (battery has to move inside), make provisions for a stereo (nothing special, I'm not into driving juke-boxes), ...
03-25-03, 10:01 AM
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Originally posted by rotary emotions
Hmm, Kim... Personally, I wouldn't put that intake there.
Move it to the front, way cooler (=better) air...
Hmm, Kim... Personally, I wouldn't put that intake there.
Move it to the front, way cooler (=better) air...
03-25-03, 10:10 AM
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that sounds ok, but an airbox connected to a scoop would still be better then just a filter above a hot exhaust!
If I ever get a 13B (might wait until the car is 25 years old and no longer needs inspections) I'll use a setup close to the Mariah cold airbox for FC's.
If I ever get a 13B (might wait until the car is 25 years old and no longer needs inspections) I'll use a setup close to the Mariah cold airbox for FC's.
03-25-03, 10:15 AM
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Originally posted by rotary emotions
that sounds ok, but an airbox connected to a scoop would still be better then just a filter above a hot exhaust!
If I ever get a 13B (might wait until the car is 25 years old and no longer needs inspections) I'll use a setup close to the Mariah cold airbox for FC's.
that sounds ok, but an airbox connected to a scoop would still be better then just a filter above a hot exhaust!
If I ever get a 13B (might wait until the car is 25 years old and no longer needs inspections) I'll use a setup close to the Mariah cold airbox for FC's.
03-25-03, 10:26 AM
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Originally posted by The Ace
You can always go the DIY-ghetto way, and dont pay the ridiculous amounts these companies ask for a piece of plastic and a aluminum tube
You can always go the DIY-ghetto way, and dont pay the ridiculous amounts these companies ask for a piece of plastic and a aluminum tube
03-25-03, 12:24 PM
#167
Originally posted by Kim
Awesome.. I gotta be THE best freeloader in europe LOL
Ill be makeing them in Delrin(POM), if you´ll let me.
Awesome.. I gotta be THE best freeloader in europe LOL
Ill be makeing them in Delrin(POM), if you´ll let me.
03-26-03, 10:46 AM
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Send me set once u`ll be ready, i`ll get machined inner steel tubes for it and send it to you for exchange if u like...don`t see too much opportunity for selling those, RB ones are not expensive....we just might use few sets here on our cars (i already have mine RB ones installed and those i took pictures of are for peter's car)
03-29-03, 01:14 PM
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BTW I have just finished installing my 35mm lowering springs, it didnt have any springrate listed in the brochure, but they sure do handle really well, stuff left to do before sweden:
urethane bushing install
go buy new sway bar links
and install those
Install stainless steel brake and clutch lines
Make that cold air induction mentioned before in this thread.
urethane bushing install
go buy new sway bar links
and install those
Install stainless steel brake and clutch lines
Make that cold air induction mentioned before in this thread.
03-29-03, 01:25 PM
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Stuff to do before Sweden, for me:
buy beer for Kim and the others
try to find enough money for the trip
sort the car out
try to fit both the beer and the luggage in the car, and leaving enough clearance between tires and arches...
about 3-4mm is fine....
buy beer for Kim and the others
try to find enough money for the trip
sort the car out
try to fit both the beer and the luggage in the car, and leaving enough clearance between tires and arches...
about 3-4mm is fine....
03-29-03, 03:35 PM
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Funny stuff bart!I completed my med smic last weekend
Installed my new wing today
Install my lowering spring tomarrow
I have a High flow cat on order but don't know if it will make it in time and then install my stainless braided brake lines.
So, I'm in good shape for Sweden.
can't believe it's only a month away!!