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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 09:08 AM
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What Else Do I Need?

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I am new to rotaries but I have in possession a 1994 RX7 that has some modified parts added. Can someone look at what I got and recommend to me what else I might want to get as BOLT on mods to increase performance...Here is what I know the car has to date:

Engine Overhaul: Finished on May 11, 2012
Apex, side and corner seals with springs. Incl. internal gasketing, o-rings and F&R mail seal
Engine main bearing
Turbo inlet gasket "A"
Turbo hardware set (studs and nuts)
Rear EFI water hose
Coolant connecter
FD Aftermarket Water Pump
Mazda genuine thermostat
Thermostat o-ring
NGK plug wire set
Idler pulley bearing
New Mazda radiator assembly
FD upper and lower radiator hoses
Oil filter
Pennzoil 20W50 engine oil
Engine coolant/antifreeze
RP Aftermarket fuel filter
Idemitsu Racing gear oil 75W90 quart


Aftermarket Parts:
Bönez 3" stainless steel Downpipe
Bönez 3" stainless steel performance converter - blank
GReddy Japanese Spec racing exhaust
Parts above: Rotary Performance | FD Exhaust

Trust Airnix Intake
Rotary Performance | FD Intake

AST air separator tank
Rotary Performance | FD Engine Cooling

TEIN type BASIC coilover dampener
TEIN USA | PRODUCTS | TYPE BASIC DAMPER

SuperPro polyurethane performance suspension bushings
http://www.rxstore.net/SuperPro_Poly...%20130adjk.htm

Bönez X-drilled brake rotors --Front
Bönez stage I brake pads - Front
Rotary Performance | FD Brakes
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 09:51 AM
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hmmmmmm. I'll be honest with you man, that's a weird question. For one thing, "performance" is subjective. For two... search and learn
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 10:45 AM
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The search definitely helps because there is a wealth of information on here.

Personally I would look more towards reliability mods before performance, but good thing is they go hand in hand most of time. I would first look into an upgraded intercooler and larger radiator. Then look into water injection kit or converting to e85. Point here is to get temps down and inlet temps cool, again these are the things I would do and the board is full of data on which types or direction you want to choose for yourself.

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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 10:47 AM
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Well I guess I am looking for more rwhp without any major modifications to engine.
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By doing what I said those will net your more rwhp and most of all reliability given a good tune.
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 01:04 PM
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The search definitely helps because there is a wealth of information on here.

Personally I would look more towards reliability mods before performance, but good thing is they go hand in hand most of time. I would first look into an upgraded intercooler and larger radiator. Then look into water injection kit or converting to e85. Point here is to get temps down and inlet temps cool, again these are the things I would do and the board is full of data on which types or direction you want to choose for yourself.

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Thanks for pointing that out. What about swapping bigger injectors and raising boost a little over stock?
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 03:18 PM
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Boost gauge and a tune, I wouldn't turn up the boost one bit if you are stock ecu.
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by DriftDreamzSS
Boost gauge and a tune, I wouldn't turn up the boost one bit if you are stock ecu.
Exactly, I wouldn't worry about injectors etc yet as they would require a tune. Worry about cooling inlet temps and engine temps if your looking to buy parts. Upgraded intercooler and radiator are a must IMO followed by a ECU, they only you set you up in the future to be able to raise boost some or go single.
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 11:29 AM
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he cant tune the stock ECU , you will need a Power FC , or a reflashed ECU . Also , a wideband gauge , and a boost gauge , and a wideband gauge , and if you get a power FC you wont need a temp gauge as the commander comes with that option , But if not then you MUST get a temp gauge .

Also I said wideband gauge twice.. for a reason .
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 11:54 AM
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Thanks for the replies. I think ow wil start with an upgraded inter cooler and water injection kit and see how this works out.
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