i replaced the wiring harnnes with a new one and it was running perfect the day it fucked up

 

i think she has fate i just pulled my upper intake mani and the gasket must not of been in right or something because u can see right where it was leaking coolant into the middle iron ports im gonna get some freeze plugs and try that out thanks dude for savin me lol

 

do a search in first gen section on freeze plug install. Im pretty sure its 20mm and you will only need 1 whereas first gen engines need 2. I am thinking you tap it into place with a 1/2 inch socket and some say to put a VERY THIN amount of RTV around the freeze plug before installing to make sure it seals 100%. Take your time with this.


Again, TAKE YOUR TIME WITH THIS.

Good luck,

-Ian

 

I think Ian means the lower intake manifold to the block, not the upper intake manifold, there shouldn't be coolant going through your upper intake unless you have major problems. You have to pull the lower off also to see if the two o-rings are there.

I'm not sure if this is what you mean cause you said upper intake but just wanted to clear that up.

 

well installed the freeze plug and it starts up agin now but it dosnt sound like its running on both rotors im gonna do a compression test on it tommorow when its warmed up.

 

Could be fouled plugs also. Coolant doesnt like to burn very well. May want to pull them and rinse them off with some brake cleaner and let them dry off for a min (may as well do ghetto comp test to make sure) and reinstall.

 

heeeeeeeeeey blew my motor tonight. got a lot of work to do...

edit: don't mean to sound like I'm asking for help. I enjoy doing this with my own hands. I would take donations... but anyway, I digress.

 

why did it blow up?

 

Probably just pushing it too hard. It was right around freezing temps out and it was pushing higher boost because of it, so around peak power it popped.

 

I have porting templates if you would like to borrow them.

 

I do, too, can't remember exactly which they are though. I might have gotten streetport intakes from Mazdatrix and the exhaust from RB, or vice versa, or both from one (srsly can't remember). What do you have?

 

both are from RB, the street port and the streetable exhaust for 13B. I also have the race exhaust for 12A if you would like to see the difference. Its pretty ****** gigantic.

 

Anyone know of a decent fd for sale in the Midwest? I've found a lot really far away... don't really want to travel 1300 miles to get one...

 

I bet I know a guy that would sell his FC. Theres only 2 things wrong with it: No engine and its red.

 

Not looking for a project right now and not really interested in a fc.

Ian can't you go clean up the 3rd Gen fs threads half of them are over 3 months old and just keep getting bumped cause people say "nice car bro"

 

um.....

me?

 

I got the motor apart and I'll only need to replace a housing and rotor, so I'm set for porting templates. I like the way this motor behaved, it'll be similar with just higher output this time around FPR, 1000cc or 1200cc primaries and 1200cc secondaries, Rotary Extreme track vmount OMGYES, 6puck clutch (couldn't find a solid disc clutch for my power goals...), 17x9 Vesta Try Force Zelda wheels (yes, you read that right. they look awesome), prly BNR Stage 4...

edit: ...well, and apex seals.

 

...maybe...

Speed - Sounds like you are on your way to a pretty nice engine build, keep it up.

 

ugh. I really don't want to sell it, but I keep getting to these weird "I'm in school, and have 3 rotary sports cars, and should really slim down, and the FC makes the least sense to keep around..."
but I really don't want to sell it.
I just keep toying with the idea of getting rid of it, but I don't think I could actually do it. I wouldn't have the heart.
At some point, I'll have money again, and I'd like to put a 20B in it.

 

anyone know a good tuner im located in Cedar Rapids im running Microtech LT8 cars a 87 fc with a 91 large street port

 

Back from the dead. Phone number is the same as before. I have no problem posting it out here for anyone who wants to contact me. Five-Six-Three-590-5687.

Also, a quick recap of what I've had going on -

Sold the dark blue S4 for a hefty profit. Bought a big turbo 2003 GTi which is getting sold soon as well. Still have the yellow S4 (my baby). Still in Des Moines with the girlfriend and her 4 year old son. My son was born December 17th. Officially starting Audi training sometime soon. Loving my job at the VW/Audi dealer. That's about it really.

I've had thoughts about getting back into a rotary, but I'll probably end up buying a truck or SUV first. I do miss my RX-7, but not sure if I'm ready to get into another money pit. lol How's everyone else? I wouldn't mind seeing you guys again sometime this year!

 

yes. we should definitely have a meet this spring/summer. I feel like we may have skipped last summer?

 

Pick a date and time and I should be there. Saturday afternoon would probably be best or sunday. Although by then Im sure my schedule may be different (new supervisor coming soon).

 

Weekends will work best for me, Saturday moreso. I think we should shoot more towards April, that way at least all the snow and salt is gone for sure and it will be warm enough. Also, might be a good idea to pick a place we could hang out without weather influencing things. A parking garage would be a great idea and then doing a restaurant somewhere close by.

 

Saturday or sunday is best for me as well. April would be good. Im guessing Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, or the QC? I think last time was here in Dubuque, right? It has been a while since we've gotten together then.