Didn't mean to put you to sleep, Lupe The last car I had tuned (wasn't an RX7), I wasn't present, so I wasn't really sure of the extent of work that tuners do. I mean, I'd assume certain things... but assuming has made an *** out of me more than once.

I hope I don't blow this RX7 up. haha. I got on it once tonight (still breaking it in) and it was boosting like 13 lbs (wtf???). It's not supposed to do that! lol That's what you get when you buy used, I suppose. I smell new turbo setup in the future with an appropriate wastegate and such... yipppppeeeee!

 

Don't boost it anymore until you have Steve tune it.

Last year, I blew my engine up 1 week before Steve came. Good thing I can do rebuilds fast

Are you planning on going out to eat with us friday evening?

Who else?

 

I'll be there firday. maybe not in time to eat.

 

What time is dinner on friday and where? I gotta get out of work at 5ish then pick up a friend and drive down there so I probably won't get there till 8-9 I think.

 

I'm leaving for the aiport at 7:45pm to pick up Steve. We'll be back at Sho-Me's in Fairview Heights around 9:30pm.

Let me know who's coming to the airport with me and who's meeting us at Sho-Me's.

 

Plans for friday

Meet at DR Autosports and leave at 7:45pm to pick up Steve from the airport. We'll then go to Show-Me's for dinner and drinks in Fairview Heights. If you want to meet up with us at Show-Me's, that's fine also.

Here is the address and phone number:

Show-Me's.
200 Lincoln Hwy
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Phone: (618) 628-1625

Address to DR Autosports (I'll be there all day until I leave at 7:45pm to pick up Steve)

DR Autosports
314 N Illinois St
Belleville, IL 62220-1233
Phone: (618)222-1201

My cell number is 618-567-9641

 

Updated list of those confirmed.

Tuning List:
1. Lupe (Deposit paid)
2. KaoticFdR1 (Deposit paid)
3. Cowsniper (Deposit paid)
4. JoshRX7 (Deposit paid)
5. Juiceh (Deposit paid)
6. Bill Simpson (MR2)(Deposit paid)
7. mr0pistons (Deposit paid)
8. TJ Head (MR2)(Waiting on deposit)
9. JR. Gibson (Waiting on deposit)

Deposits collected that won't be tuned this time around.

1. PDViper77 (Deposit paid)

Total deposits collected (8)

Dyno time:
1. Lupe
2. KaoticFdR1
3. Cowsniper
4. JoshRX7
5. Juiceh
6. Bill Simpson
7. mr0pistons
8. TJ Head
9. JR. Gibson


If you guys see any changes that need to be made, please let me know.

Everyone needs to make a checklist before Steve Kan arrives. This is what he said in an earlier post.

"Here're some items to inspect/replace before the dyno. New plugs (less than 1k miiles), new fuel filter (less than 5k miles), inspect spark plug wires, oil change, full tank of whatever gas you normally run, inspect tires (no nails or anything that can fly out during the dyno), inspect coolant fluid (change if necessary), clean air filter, put all the mods in that you plan to run before coming to the dyno (I don't think there'll be enough time to install them on the same day)."


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ATTN: DYNO INFORMATION



The Dyno Facility charges 85/hr which is still really cheap for what we’ll get.

Good News: I’ve secured a spot with http://www.tuxedoparkracing.com/ .

Here is what they will offer us:

1. Two mechanics.
2. We will have access to all of his facilities for the weekend.
3. Intercomp scales will be available for corner weights.
4. A Lift and tools will be available incase a problem were to arise.
5. Fabrication/Machine shop/Welding is available in case it’s needed.
6. Brand new Dynopack 3000 w/wideband and boost transducer.

Tuxedo Park Racing is located in the same building as Penthouse Club, free passes might be included.

Address is:

Tuxedo Park Racing
1401 Mississippi Ave
Bay #3
East St. Louis IL, 62201

This is 15 minutes from my home in case anyone is wondering.

Let me know if anyone has questions

Plans for friday

Meet at DR Autosports and leave at 7:45pm to pick up Steve from the airport. We'll then go to Show-Me's for dinner and drinks in Fairview Heights. If you want to meet up with us at Show-Me's, that's fine also.

Here is the address and phone number:

Show-Me's.
200 Lincoln Hwy
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Phone: (618) 628-1625

Address to DR Autosports (I'll be there all day until I leave at 7:45pm to pick up Steve)
DR Autosports
314 N Illinois St
Belleville, IL 62220-1233
Phone: (618)222-1201

My cell number is 618-567-9641

 

What are the odd's that 2 MR2's show up to get tuned at an RX7 event? In st. louis even.....there must be like what 5 MR2's total in the lou

 

Eh, you paid your money, I think. Tune away. It might be nice to have a change in engine tone by the end of the day anyways : ) I'm sure Steve appreciates your participation as well.

And I'll put my money on 6 MR2's in the STL area.

 

Unless we can figure out the TPS issues, that MR2 won't be there. We can't get a reasonalbe range out of a toyota or ford TPS. Seems like the hydra is fried.

-Tim

 

So, sorry to abrubtly change this subject, but since I'm coming to the tuning I thought I'd run my problem here:

So, the TII driving home tonight decided it was going to die at every stoplight/sign during the second half of the trip. I tried it with the clutch and without the clutch... it still dies when decelerating down to a stop. I just had the clutch master/slave replaced and the clutch setup is new. So, I don't think it's the clutch. It just flat out dies... idiot lights all light up and it dies. But then it will start right back up... lol. And you can keep the RPMs a bit higher and drive fine, but when you come to a stop again, it dies. Any ideas?

Emissions Removed, cone filter feeding 3" Turbo Inlet Duct, Recent Rebuild with about 1100 miles on it. I also have trouble with hot starts on this car... just doesn't want to start (but it will after a few cranks and shutting the fuel off sometimes). Think this is a vacuum leak somewhere on top of the engine? It's dark, so I obviously haven't looked under the hood yet. I just kept restarting it until I got home

Thanks,
Josh

 

what rpm do you have your idle set to? You might have it set too low.

 

Man that hydra is supposed to be kick ***. I hope that it isn't fried. I'd love to see what that 2 could put down. Hope you guys get it figured out

 

It idles at 1200 rpm when fully warm, currently... I don't think it's too low. I'm going to check it out right now outside. Just woke up. Hopefully it's something obvious that popped off. ha. it is set too high, though

 

if it's dying like that it might be a vacuum hose that popped off. Check around, start the engine and spray some carb cleaner in different aread of the engine, if you've got a leak, the carb cleaner will cause the engine to rev up.

 

I haven't done any of the carb cleaner, but everything is tight after the MAF... no hoses have popped off. But, I do think it is the TPS... stupid thing. I haven't pulled it off yet, but when I watch my SAFC... for Throttle %, it's not reading the % correctly. I might have the throttle 50% depressed, but it's reading 0% or 2%. That's my next check. It usually reads normal. And it wouldn't hold idle. I'm kind of think the throttle has slipped off the TPS sensor and it's reading closed throttle to the ECU.

Josh

 

Follow this thread so I don't totally jack this thread and have to double post pictures : )

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...=1#post5238100

 

Just got a call from Tim, they got the MR2 fixed so he will be getting tuned for sure. They had to pull the ecu apart and do some soldering.

 

That's cool...

...any word on those free passes ?

 

Everyone who's buying dyno-time will get a VIP PENTHOUSE PASS.

 

even if you're in the sub 21 category?

 

You'll get a free pass but getting in will be up to you

 

****...

 

Hey if you cant get in give it to me.

 

Sweet.....Beer and naked chicks....and lots of cocky 7 Drivers should make for an interesting night.