New owner of a GSL-SE
03-06-09, 12:31 PM
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New owner of a GSL-SE
I just Bought Sweetege's GSL-SE.
https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generation-rx-7-1979-1985-vehicles-109/fs-1985-gsl-se-13b-streetported-820842/
I am going to return most of the interior to former glory and keep it as a streetable car, I can take down to the track for autoX/Drag once a month or so.
I thought I'd ask what you think I should do next to it performance-wise.
I am saving dough for a Garrett GT35 Kit but that'll be a few months out.
I am thinking I'll need to upgrade the fuel pump first-ish??
He estimates HP at 150 currently. I am looking for something closer to 300 (once I get the Turbo)
From his Ad:
Engine/Drivetrain:
13-B 6-port Streetported and rebuilt at 160,000 miles
REPU 9.2:1 rotors
3mm 2-piece steel apex pieces
1-piece solid corner seals
720cc injectors
Conefilter
Permacool electric fan
RB header, with custom exhaust and powerpulse muffler
88 RX-7 transmission
Magnaflow FRP
NGK Plugs
Suspension:
Ground Control coilovers on front using Eibach springs and Tokico Illumina shocks
Same GC and Tokico setup on rear
Suspension Techniques front sway bar, a little over an inch
Brakes/Clutch:
Goodrich stainless steel brake lines all the way around
Goodrich stainless steel clutch line
Replaced clutch master and slave
Clutchmasters stage 3 clutch
RB Lightweight Flywheel
Interior:
4-point harnesses on both seats
Kirk Racing 6-point Bolt-in Roll Cage
Stock metal sunroof
CLA Pedals
Power door lock actuators, ready for remote
Racing Seats
Body:
Fiberglass rear bumber
Whaletail spoiler
https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generation-rx-7-1979-1985-vehicles-109/fs-1985-gsl-se-13b-streetported-820842/
I am going to return most of the interior to former glory and keep it as a streetable car, I can take down to the track for autoX/Drag once a month or so.
I thought I'd ask what you think I should do next to it performance-wise.
I am saving dough for a Garrett GT35 Kit but that'll be a few months out.
I am thinking I'll need to upgrade the fuel pump first-ish??
He estimates HP at 150 currently. I am looking for something closer to 300 (once I get the Turbo)
From his Ad:
Engine/Drivetrain:
13-B 6-port Streetported and rebuilt at 160,000 miles
REPU 9.2:1 rotors
3mm 2-piece steel apex pieces
1-piece solid corner seals
720cc injectors
Conefilter
Permacool electric fan
RB header, with custom exhaust and powerpulse muffler
88 RX-7 transmission
Magnaflow FRP
NGK Plugs
Suspension:
Ground Control coilovers on front using Eibach springs and Tokico Illumina shocks
Same GC and Tokico setup on rear
Suspension Techniques front sway bar, a little over an inch
Brakes/Clutch:
Goodrich stainless steel brake lines all the way around
Goodrich stainless steel clutch line
Replaced clutch master and slave
Clutchmasters stage 3 clutch
RB Lightweight Flywheel
Interior:
4-point harnesses on both seats
Kirk Racing 6-point Bolt-in Roll Cage
Stock metal sunroof
CLA Pedals
Power door lock actuators, ready for remote
Racing Seats
Body:
Fiberglass rear bumber
Whaletail spoiler
03-06-09, 01:28 PM
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If you only want 300HP, then go with the GT30R and not the 35. The 35R is more suited to the 350HP to 400HP range.
Keep in mind that turbocharging a GSL-SE 6 port is not bolt on. There is no kit that exists.
Keep in mind that turbocharging a GSL-SE 6 port is not bolt on. There is no kit that exists.
03-08-09, 11:24 AM
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Actually maybe it's best to enjoy the car as it is for a bit. It's interesting there isnt a bolt on kit for 1st gens. seems like it would sell like hotcakes.
03-08-09, 11:44 AM
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