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We've had the car for a couple months actually, its an 86 Base RX7.
Looking to turn it into an ITS car.
Been having issues with the motor. We don't have spark and there is coolant leaking into the combustion chamber. We should have the motor rebuilt before summer and hopefully I can get the ignition system working.
Im looking to stay fairly reasonable with suspension. Right now its completely stock, Im thinking replacing all the bushings with polyureathane, and some Coilovers. On top of that, we are looking to do the 5 lug setup to get some sort of decent brakes and some 15" by 7" wheels and 225/45-15 R888's.
For safety we are ordering an Autopower roll cage, I don't have much welding experience or time to learn. It looks like a Kirkey race seat or something similiar will also be on that list.
I will post more pics as the build moves on. Thanks!
Looking to turn it into an ITS car.
Been having issues with the motor. We don't have spark and there is coolant leaking into the combustion chamber. We should have the motor rebuilt before summer and hopefully I can get the ignition system working.
Im looking to stay fairly reasonable with suspension. Right now its completely stock, Im thinking replacing all the bushings with polyureathane, and some Coilovers. On top of that, we are looking to do the 5 lug setup to get some sort of decent brakes and some 15" by 7" wheels and 225/45-15 R888's.
For safety we are ordering an Autopower roll cage, I don't have much welding experience or time to learn. It looks like a Kirkey race seat or something similiar will also be on that list.
I will post more pics as the build moves on. Thanks!
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A little update:
Did a pressure test on the cooling system, found a major lead on the radiator end tank. I could not find a suitable plugs to plug up the water pump to put pressure to the motor.
Pulled the carpet, seats and seatbelts tonight, as well as the front and rear sway bars, front lower control arms and brakes.
Hopefully we can get a radiator in a couple of days and put some pressure to the motor to see if its ok. Came to find out that my partner hooked up the oil injectors incorrectly and coolant was being injected into the motor LOL.
Tommorrow we'll be peeling sound deadening. Yay...
Did a pressure test on the cooling system, found a major lead on the radiator end tank. I could not find a suitable plugs to plug up the water pump to put pressure to the motor.
Pulled the carpet, seats and seatbelts tonight, as well as the front and rear sway bars, front lower control arms and brakes.
Hopefully we can get a radiator in a couple of days and put some pressure to the motor to see if its ok. Came to find out that my partner hooked up the oil injectors incorrectly and coolant was being injected into the motor LOL.
Tommorrow we'll be peeling sound deadening. Yay...
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Good news, ordered a radiator from corksport (they offer USPS shipping!) I am looking at running some sort of toe eliminator and camber adjustment.
How much usable movement can you actually get out of the Camber link before you start having troubles with pinion angles?
How much usable movement can you actually get out of the Camber link before you start having troubles with pinion angles?
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