New to rotary FD3s
 

Just wanted to say hello and that I have just acquired a 1993 FD. What I thought was a decent example has turned into a troubleshooting adventure. Body and interior is in great shape. However, I believe the primary turbo is not working properly, the magnaflow custom catback is loud...even with a stock cat, the belts are squealing badly. I am still excited to learn, but the curve is steep at the moment.

Welcome to the club! You will more than likely be able to find every bit of info you need to get the car 100% on this site. It will be an epic journey though, wish you the best of luck!

Hey kim i remember your from SCE.

congrats on the new purchase!!

congrats on new purchase i recently bought one myself :)

congrats, sorry about the problems,...i fear this might also happen to me

haha...I had a feeling I would run into some fellow Evo enthusiasts as well. Thanks.

It's weird coming from the 4G63 motor which is tolerant of some engine knock whereby the ECU can compensate for it to a twin turbocharged rotary that is no tolerant of knocking at all. I must tread carefully. :nod:

Ha you will find Evo enthusiasts in all the communitys.

but good luck with the new project. any plan of attack for this caR? :nod:

Congrats on the new purchase, and good luck with fixing the issues. Swapping out the cat-back should be easy, changing the belts (if thats all the problem entails) isn't too bad. The primary turbo problem however could be a lot of different things, but don't get discouraged.

If you do get discouraged and it is a white FD, sell it to me ;)

lol...thanks for all the words of encouragement.

I was able to obtain a stock piping catback with a FlowMaster muffler section. I installed it, but it was still loud. I am wondering if getting a new Racing Beat twin catback will make any improvements in sound.

I was also able to get a new power steering pump with a new pulley. They squealing noise has been reduced dramatically, however there is still a little squealing, especially when cold. I will see if changing out the belt will help.