Just Bought my First RX-7 CYM FD3S R1
04-27-12, 02:47 PM
#51
So, funny thing about pillow *****. When you press them in and do it wrong, you break them. I installed 5 out of my 6. I have a replacement on the way from Ray.
Since I couldn't finish the suspension, I installed my new to me Racing Beat exhaust (Thank you Jodeny, it's in like new condition!)
I also picked up a Downpipe, MidePipe, Y-Pipe. After they arrive, I'll send them off for Jet Hot coating. Looks like the Rex will be down for another two weeks. I still need to pick up a Cold Air Intake solution and then I'll slap it together and drive it for the summer.
Since I couldn't finish the suspension, I installed my new to me Racing Beat exhaust (Thank you Jodeny, it's in like new condition!)
I also picked up a Downpipe, MidePipe, Y-Pipe. After they arrive, I'll send them off for Jet Hot coating. Looks like the Rex will be down for another two weeks. I still need to pick up a Cold Air Intake solution and then I'll slap it together and drive it for the summer.
. Be smart with your mod sequence and the car "should" remain troublefree.Edit: Posted my response without seeing the response above me.... Heed the advice
04-27-12, 03:03 PM
#52
I am not throwing the mid pipe on till I get an ECU. I read the threads, but thank you for looking out for me!!!! I have the mid pipe as it was a combo from rx7 store downpipe/midpipe and If I'm getting the midpipe coated, I might as well do my down pipe which I will throw in after the rebuild/new tune.
I didn't think intake was bad on stock ECU from several other threads. But, I can wait till I rebuild her and put the Power FC in to do the intake though. I do know the radiator wouldn't hurt sooner than later.
I didn't think intake was bad on stock ECU from several other threads. But, I can wait till I rebuild her and put the Power FC in to do the intake though. I do know the radiator wouldn't hurt sooner than later.
04-27-12, 03:07 PM
#53
I will note the down pipe is not intended for performance, but because of the reliability mods I read about. The muffler was because I have a hole in my existing muffler. Radiator, because my plastic end caps are getting very dark brownish green meaning they will crack soon.
EGR block off because my EGR just went bad. Y-Pipe, because it's recommend for reliability and I'll have it off to block off EGR. Cold Air, well, I hate the damn stock box and while I have it off, why not leave it off. But, I can wait on that one. Next IS a PowerFC. I just wanted to get as many of the known fail items replaced that I could while I'm in there.
EGR block off because my EGR just went bad. Y-Pipe, because it's recommend for reliability and I'll have it off to block off EGR. Cold Air, well, I hate the damn stock box and while I have it off, why not leave it off. But, I can wait on that one. Next IS a PowerFC. I just wanted to get as many of the known fail items replaced that I could while I'm in there.
04-27-12, 03:52 PM
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I am not throwing the mid pipe on till I get an ECU. I read the threads, but thank you for looking out for me!!!! I have the mid pipe as it was a combo from rx7 store downpipe/midpipe and If I'm getting the midpipe coated, I might as well do my down pipe which I will throw in after the rebuild/new tune.
I didn't think intake was bad on stock ECU from several other threads. But, I can wait till I rebuild her and put the Power FC in to do the intake though. I do know the radiator wouldn't hurt sooner than later.
I didn't think intake was bad on stock ECU from several other threads. But, I can wait till I rebuild her and put the Power FC in to do the intake though. I do know the radiator wouldn't hurt sooner than later.
04-27-12, 04:15 PM
#55
Boost and water temp were my first installs. I have a Defi Avanced CR Boost and Water temp with audible alarms set. Water is set to 100C right now.
I've heard they can be hit or miss. I figured I was taking a gamble on the Rx7 down pipe/midpipe combo. I'll test fit like you said before blowing the money on coating. While I'm on a coating bonanza, is it crazy to coat the Y pipe?
I've heard they can be hit or miss. I figured I was taking a gamble on the Rx7 down pipe/midpipe combo. I'll test fit like you said before blowing the money on coating. While I'm on a coating bonanza, is it crazy to coat the Y pipe?
04-27-12, 04:46 PM
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Boost and water temp were my first installs. I have a Defi Avanced CR Boost and Water temp with audible alarms set. Water is set to 100C right now.
I've heard they can be hit or miss. I figured I was taking a gamble on the Rx7 down pipe/midpipe combo. I'll test fit like you said before blowing the money on coating. While I'm on a coating bonanza, is it crazy to coat the Y pipe?
I've heard they can be hit or miss. I figured I was taking a gamble on the Rx7 down pipe/midpipe combo. I'll test fit like you said before blowing the money on coating. While I'm on a coating bonanza, is it crazy to coat the Y pipe?
. I’m lucky because Jet-Hot http://www.jet-hot.com/ and Calico Coatings http://www.calicocoatings.com/ are both here in NC.
04-27-12, 04:48 PM
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??? You can get everything in NC 
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04-28-12, 09:08 AM
#63
I am not throwing the mid pipe on till I get an ECU. I read the threads, but thank you for looking out for me!!!! I have the mid pipe as it was a combo from rx7 store downpipe/midpipe and If I'm getting the midpipe coated, I might as well do my down pipe which I will throw in after the rebuild/new tune.
I didn't think intake was bad on stock ECU from several other threads. But, I can wait till I rebuild her and put the Power FC in to do the intake though. I do know the radiator wouldn't hurt sooner than later.
I didn't think intake was bad on stock ECU from several other threads. But, I can wait till I rebuild her and put the Power FC in to do the intake though. I do know the radiator wouldn't hurt sooner than later.
04-28-12, 05:09 PM
#65
I appreciate the help RCCAZ 1. I'll hold off on the intake till after I rebuild it just to be safe.
If I get a PowerFC now, do they come with a good stock tune? I don't want to waste money taking it to a tuner till I have rebuilt it and added the mods. Just wondering if the PowerFC's default tune is similar to factory.
If I get a PowerFC now, do they come with a good stock tune? I don't want to waste money taking it to a tuner till I have rebuilt it and added the mods. Just wondering if the PowerFC's default tune is similar to factory.
04-28-12, 06:56 PM
#66
I appreciate the help RCCAZ 1. I'll hold off on the intake till after I rebuild it just to be safe.
If I get a PowerFC now, do they come with a good stock tune? I don't want to waste money taking it to a tuner till I have rebuilt it and added the mods. Just wondering if the PowerFC's default tune is similar to factory.
If I get a PowerFC now, do they come with a good stock tune? I don't want to waste money taking it to a tuner till I have rebuilt it and added the mods. Just wondering if the PowerFC's default tune is similar to factory.
04-30-12, 07:14 AM
#71
still waiting on my replacement pillowball, so I couldn't do much to her this weekend. I did charge the battery after discovering it was dead and fixed my antenna mast. For anyone that may be cheap like me, the mast is the same as the NB Miata. The only two differences are price and the tip is silver instead of black. I saved $20 buying a Miata antenna mast.
04-30-12, 04:31 PM
#74
Hoo Hoo Hoosiers
Great progress with your build. Interested to see how well the RX7 Store downpipe/midpipe fit. Sweet looking car btw, have to say that the FD has some of the sexiest body lines coming from the factory.
