What can i do to my RX-7?
10-10-13, 02:37 AM
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What can i do to my RX-7?
Hi, My name is Ryan Jensen, i'm 17 and i'm from Idaho, i grew up in a mechanics shop fixing up American classics and drifted into imports and the beauty of the Wankel Rotary Engine (My dad hates it 
). But i ran across a 79' RX-7 earlier in the year and have been driving it and fixing it up along the way. I'm now curious on what i can do to this car to make it...faster. I looked up some engines and specs, and i really like what the 20B 3 Rotar engine gives, but i don't know if it;s a good idea to put it into this car. I also know that i need suspension and the works if i get this Engine, So what all will i need? If i can't get this Engine, i'm also curious to what turbo charger would give my 12A Rotary Engine a nice push and if i should also include a cold air intake, any ideas are helpful, Thank you Guys and Gals!
). But i ran across a 79' RX-7 earlier in the year and have been driving it and fixing it up along the way. I'm now curious on what i can do to this car to make it...faster. I looked up some engines and specs, and i really like what the 20B 3 Rotar engine gives, but i don't know if it;s a good idea to put it into this car. I also know that i need suspension and the works if i get this Engine, So what all will i need? If i can't get this Engine, i'm also curious to what turbo charger would give my 12A Rotary Engine a nice push and if i should also include a cold air intake, any ideas are helpful, Thank you Guys and Gals!
10-11-13, 08:49 PM
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welcome to the board. 
i would suggest starting modest. a 20B would obviously be beyond awesome, but assuming you could find one and afford to do the conversion, i think it would also be completely unnecessary. that's MY opinion.
start with a good and COMPLETE exhaust system. upgrade your ignition spend some time refurbishing your Nikki. add a decent suspension and brakes to the mix and i think you will find your '79 to be pretty quick, nimble and reliable.
give it a year and if you still want an extra kick you can upgrade to a 13B - whether N/A or Turbo. either way, i doubt you would NEED anything more.
i would suggest starting modest. a 20B would obviously be beyond awesome, but assuming you could find one and afford to do the conversion, i think it would also be completely unnecessary. that's MY opinion.
start with a good and COMPLETE exhaust system. upgrade your ignition spend some time refurbishing your Nikki. add a decent suspension and brakes to the mix and i think you will find your '79 to be pretty quick, nimble and reliable.
give it a year and if you still want an extra kick you can upgrade to a 13B - whether N/A or Turbo. either way, i doubt you would NEED anything more.
10-11-13, 10:00 PM
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I disagree a bit with the above post. I would recommend that you start building a nice 13B engine and eventually swap it into your car. You could use a 13BT engine if you like, although that would increase the cost and complexity. The 12A doesn't have very good torque, and parts are getting more difficult to find, so I don't really consider it a good candidate for a high-output future.
If you want to go turbo, the proper size will depend on the amount of boost you intend to run, and the type of intake/exhaust porting on the engine. The stock HT18 on a 13BT works fine, and this would be the easiest and cheapest option. If you don't mind spending $5-10K or so on a nice aftermarket setup, then you are looking at something like a Garrett 60-1, T61, or GT35R for road racing, or something like a Garrett T66 or T72 for drag racing. This would also require an external wastegate, downpipe, and upgrades to the fuel and cooling systems, and typically also an intercooler and plumbing, BOV, and standalone EMS.
If you want to stay non-turbo, the best (most expensive) setup is an aftermarket manifold with individual EFI throttle bodies and a standalone EMS.
http://www.borlainduction.com/Thrott...carb_vs_fi.pdf
Otherwise, see this chart for carbs:
http://www.racingbeat.com/manuals/intakeguide.pdf
The 20B will fit into your car, but it is not very practical for your situation because it would require extensive and incredibly expensive modifications if built to high output (450-1,200hp), while if left at low power (200-450hp) the 13B or 13BT is a more cost-effective engine for your car. Professional shops charge $25-35K for a 20B conversion.
A real cold air intake isn't all that practical for a street car. However, you can get the schematics for one in the "Mazda Comp Manual" in the below link. Just keep in mind that the manual is outdated for competitive racing.
Foxed.ca - Mazda RX-7 Manuals
The exhaust system is where you can make some decent performance gains with a rotary engine. These engines are LOUD, so make sure you don't skimp on the mufflers, and use a brand that will hold up to the fire-breathing rotary engine (Racing Beat, Borla, HKS, Rotary Performance, GReddy, or Apexi). Do not use piston engine crap mufflers like Flowmaster or you will blow out the baffles in a matter of days or weeks, and the "turbo" mufflers or glass packs that are popular in the piston engine world will not have enough noise reduction. If you can make your own exhaust system, follow the guidance on the Racing Beat website. Because the rotary engine must have a very thick header flange, it would probably be easier to use one of the pre-made Racing Beat header flanges unless you have an industrial cutter of some type.
Rotary Tech Tips: Rotary Engine Exhaust Basics
LOL, that is the best reason to have it!
(... and I may be older than your dad)
If you want to go turbo, the proper size will depend on the amount of boost you intend to run, and the type of intake/exhaust porting on the engine. The stock HT18 on a 13BT works fine, and this would be the easiest and cheapest option. If you don't mind spending $5-10K or so on a nice aftermarket setup, then you are looking at something like a Garrett 60-1, T61, or GT35R for road racing, or something like a Garrett T66 or T72 for drag racing. This would also require an external wastegate, downpipe, and upgrades to the fuel and cooling systems, and typically also an intercooler and plumbing, BOV, and standalone EMS.
If you want to stay non-turbo, the best (most expensive) setup is an aftermarket manifold with individual EFI throttle bodies and a standalone EMS.
http://www.borlainduction.com/Thrott...carb_vs_fi.pdf
Otherwise, see this chart for carbs:
http://www.racingbeat.com/manuals/intakeguide.pdf
The 20B will fit into your car, but it is not very practical for your situation because it would require extensive and incredibly expensive modifications if built to high output (450-1,200hp), while if left at low power (200-450hp) the 13B or 13BT is a more cost-effective engine for your car. Professional shops charge $25-35K for a 20B conversion.
A real cold air intake isn't all that practical for a street car. However, you can get the schematics for one in the "Mazda Comp Manual" in the below link. Just keep in mind that the manual is outdated for competitive racing.
Foxed.ca - Mazda RX-7 Manuals
The exhaust system is where you can make some decent performance gains with a rotary engine. These engines are LOUD, so make sure you don't skimp on the mufflers, and use a brand that will hold up to the fire-breathing rotary engine (Racing Beat, Borla, HKS, Rotary Performance, GReddy, or Apexi). Do not use piston engine crap mufflers like Flowmaster or you will blow out the baffles in a matter of days or weeks, and the "turbo" mufflers or glass packs that are popular in the piston engine world will not have enough noise reduction. If you can make your own exhaust system, follow the guidance on the Racing Beat website. Because the rotary engine must have a very thick header flange, it would probably be easier to use one of the pre-made Racing Beat header flanges unless you have an industrial cutter of some type.
Rotary Tech Tips: Rotary Engine Exhaust Basics
LOL, that is the best reason to have it!
(... and I may be older than your dad)
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Apparently nobody gets a car and just drives it anymore.
Such a shame too,when the car actually performs nicely as it is when stock.It just isn't given any chance at all as most new owners just opt for the "can I do this" option.
Car gets worked on,guy gets bored or can't afford the "dream", car sits and then they sell it.
Opens up the old parts section real nice when they get in over their heads.So I can't complain.
20b ..nice..hope your wallet is "puffy".
to me a 20b is half the size of a Breast I'd like to fondle..lol!
Such a shame too,when the car actually performs nicely as it is when stock.It just isn't given any chance at all as most new owners just opt for the "can I do this" option.
Car gets worked on,guy gets bored or can't afford the "dream", car sits and then they sell it.
Opens up the old parts section real nice when they get in over their heads.So I can't complain.
20b ..nice..hope your wallet is "puffy".
to me a 20b is half the size of a Breast I'd like to fondle..lol!
10-12-13, 02:06 AM
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Hey, I just bought an FC RX-7 for $50, and I want to know how to get 800hp out so I can shift mad quik yo. I want to build the car for drag racing, road racing, and drifting, and I want it to win every race because I practiced a lot playing Gran Turismo and therefore I know that one configuration will work for all types of racing. My budget is $3 per month, I know how to use a screwdriver, and my dad says I can borrow his drill. Could you please make a list of all the steps necessary to smelt my own ore and build a custom 4-rotor engine? I plan on buying cheap car parts of other makes and models on Ebay, and then making a post on this forum for each part, asking how to make the part fit my car. If anybody says it won't fit then I will call them a "hater". I installed an air filter on my mom's Honda, so I am not a noob to sports cars, just to rotary engines. By the way, what is this "oil" stuff that I am supposed to put in the engine, and where does it go? I hear that rotary engines need oil because they are so unreliable, or something like that.
Also, what trim is my FC? It is red with a white S4 driver side door, S5 tail lights, FD rims, removed mirrors, mud flaps, a GTU sticker on the left side of the car and a GXL sticker on the right side of the car, an aftermarket sunroof, TII hood, NA 12A engine with a Jaytech Manifold and Quadrajet carb, gray leather driver seat with speakers and maroon velour passenger seat with no speakers, power windows and door locks on the passenger side only, AAS shocks on the right front and left rear, Tokico Blue shocks on the left front and right rear, and a Supra spoiler. Before you flame me, I looked at the FAQ but I didn't see my car listed. I want to get it back to its original condition, except for an 800hp engine, Megan coilovers, drop kit, angle kit, hatch removed, lime green paint job, LSD, widebody kit, full Sparco interior, Monkey Bars cage, Godspeed radiator, Gram Lights wheels, and lazy eye headlights, but otherwise just like the original.
Also, what trim is my FC? It is red with a white S4 driver side door, S5 tail lights, FD rims, removed mirrors, mud flaps, a GTU sticker on the left side of the car and a GXL sticker on the right side of the car, an aftermarket sunroof, TII hood, NA 12A engine with a Jaytech Manifold and Quadrajet carb, gray leather driver seat with speakers and maroon velour passenger seat with no speakers, power windows and door locks on the passenger side only, AAS shocks on the right front and left rear, Tokico Blue shocks on the left front and right rear, and a Supra spoiler. Before you flame me, I looked at the FAQ but I didn't see my car listed. I want to get it back to its original condition, except for an 800hp engine, Megan coilovers, drop kit, angle kit, hatch removed, lime green paint job, LSD, widebody kit, full Sparco interior, Monkey Bars cage, Godspeed radiator, Gram Lights wheels, and lazy eye headlights, but otherwise just like the original.
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Hey, I just bought an FC RX-7 for $50, and I want to know how to get 800hp out so I can shift mad quik yo. I want to build the car for drag racing, road racing, and drifting, and I want it to win every race because I practiced a lot playing Gran Turismo and therefore I know that one configuration will work for all types of racing. My budget is $3 per month, I know how to use a screwdriver, and my dad says I can borrow his drill. Could you please make a list of all the steps necessary to smelt my own ore and build a custom 4-rotor engine? I plan on buying cheap car parts of other makes and models on Ebay, and then making a post on this forum for each part, asking how to make the part fit my car. If anybody says it won't fit then I will call them a "hater". I installed an air filter on my mom's Honda, so I am not a noob to sports cars, just to rotary engines. By the way, what is this "oil" stuff that I am supposed to put in the engine, and where does it go? I hear that rotary engines need oil because they are so unreliable, or something like that.
Also, what trim is my FC? It is red with a white S4 driver side door, S5 tail lights, FD rims, removed mirrors, mud flaps, a GTU sticker on the left side of the car and a GXL sticker on the right side of the car, an aftermarket sunroof, TII hood, NA 12A engine with a Jaytech Manifold and Quadrajet carb, gray leather driver seat with speakers and maroon velour passenger seat with no speakers, power windows and door locks on the passenger side only, AAS shocks on the right front and left rear, Tokico Blue shocks on the left front and right rear, and a Supra spoiler. Before you flame me, I looked at the FAQ but I didn't see my car listed. I want to get it back to its original condition, except for an 800hp engine, Megan coilovers, drop kit, angle kit, hatch removed, lime green paint job, LSD, widebody kit, full Sparco interior, Monkey Bars cage, Godspeed radiator, Gram Lights wheels, and lazy eye headlights, but otherwise just like the original.
Also, what trim is my FC? It is red with a white S4 driver side door, S5 tail lights, FD rims, removed mirrors, mud flaps, a GTU sticker on the left side of the car and a GXL sticker on the right side of the car, an aftermarket sunroof, TII hood, NA 12A engine with a Jaytech Manifold and Quadrajet carb, gray leather driver seat with speakers and maroon velour passenger seat with no speakers, power windows and door locks on the passenger side only, AAS shocks on the right front and left rear, Tokico Blue shocks on the left front and right rear, and a Supra spoiler. Before you flame me, I looked at the FAQ but I didn't see my car listed. I want to get it back to its original condition, except for an 800hp engine, Megan coilovers, drop kit, angle kit, hatch removed, lime green paint job, LSD, widebody kit, full Sparco interior, Monkey Bars cage, Godspeed radiator, Gram Lights wheels, and lazy eye headlights, but otherwise just like the original.
10-12-13, 07:56 AM
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But seriously,I think what my Friend is saying is that you should really be thinking Big Picture here and not drop 20K into a car that is worth 200 bucks.
That money is like a Nice Down payment on a house...or College tuition.
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But seriously,I think what my Friend is saying is that you should really be thinking Big Picture here and not drop 20K into a car that is worth 200 bucks.
That money is like a Nice Down payment on a house...or College tuition.
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10-12-13, 08:47 AM
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My budget is $3 per month, I know how to use a screwdriver, and my dad says I can borrow his drill. Could you please make a list of all the steps necessary to smelt my own ore and build a custom 4-rotor engine? I plan on buying cheap car parts of other makes and models on Ebay, and then making a post on this forum for each part, asking how to make the part fit my car. If anybody says it won't fit then I will call them a "hater". I installed an air filter on my mom's Honda, so I am not a noob to sports cars, just to rotary engines. By the way, what is this "oil" stuff that I am supposed to put in the engine, and where does it go? I hear that rotary engines need oil because they are so unreliable, or something like that.
too funny, but sadly, too true as well!
just like that ... another Gen I dies.12As are on the way out. i, personally, think they should be for diehards and collectors now. i actually DO think a 13B should be a mainstream swap for SAs and FBs.
here is a pretty friggin' sweet (in my opinion) 13B SA: https://www.rx7club.com/build-thread...looked-993140/
okay. nuff said. thread can be closed now. nothing can follow that.
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10-12-13, 11:56 AM
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Hey, I just bought an FC RX-7 for $50, and I want to know how to get 800hp out so I can shift mad quik yo. I want to build the car for drag racing, road racing, and drifting, and I want it to win every race because I practiced a lot playing Gran Turismo and therefore I know that one configuration will work for all types of racing. My budget is $3 per month, I know how to use a screwdriver, and my dad says I can borrow his drill. Could you please make a list of all the steps necessary to smelt my own ore and build a custom 4-rotor engine? I plan on buying cheap car parts of other makes and models on Ebay, and then making a post on this forum for each part, asking how to make the part fit my car. If anybody says it won't fit then I will call them a "hater". I installed an air filter on my mom's Honda, so I am not a noob to sports cars, just to rotary engines. By the way, what is this "oil" stuff that I am supposed to put in the engine, and where does it go? I hear that rotary engines need oil because they are so unreliable, or something like that.
Also, what trim is my FC? It is red with a white S4 driver side door, S5 tail lights, FD rims, removed mirrors, mud flaps, a GTU sticker on the left side of the car and a GXL sticker on the right side of the car, an aftermarket sunroof, TII hood, NA 12A engine with a Jaytech Manifold and Quadrajet carb, gray leather driver seat with speakers and maroon velour passenger seat with no speakers, power windows and door locks on the passenger side only, AAS shocks on the right front and left rear, Tokico Blue shocks on the left front and right rear, and a Supra spoiler. Before you flame me, I looked at the FAQ but I didn't see my car listed. I want to get it back to its original condition, except for an 800hp engine, Megan coilovers, drop kit, angle kit, hatch removed, lime green paint job, LSD, widebody kit, full Sparco interior, Monkey Bars cage, Godspeed radiator, Gram Lights wheels, and lazy eye headlights, but otherwise just like the original.
Also, what trim is my FC? It is red with a white S4 driver side door, S5 tail lights, FD rims, removed mirrors, mud flaps, a GTU sticker on the left side of the car and a GXL sticker on the right side of the car, an aftermarket sunroof, TII hood, NA 12A engine with a Jaytech Manifold and Quadrajet carb, gray leather driver seat with speakers and maroon velour passenger seat with no speakers, power windows and door locks on the passenger side only, AAS shocks on the right front and left rear, Tokico Blue shocks on the left front and right rear, and a Supra spoiler. Before you flame me, I looked at the FAQ but I didn't see my car listed. I want to get it back to its original condition, except for an 800hp engine, Megan coilovers, drop kit, angle kit, hatch removed, lime green paint job, LSD, widebody kit, full Sparco interior, Monkey Bars cage, Godspeed radiator, Gram Lights wheels, and lazy eye headlights, but otherwise just like the original.
10-12-13, 12:21 PM
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Hey, I just bought an FC RX-7 for $50, and I want to know how to get 800hp out so I can shift mad quik yo. I want to build the car for drag racing, road racing, and drifting, and I want it to win every race because I practiced a lot playing Gran Turismo and therefore I know that one configuration will work for all types of racing. My budget is $3 per month, I know how to use a screwdriver, and my dad says I can borrow his drill. Could you please make a list of all the steps necessary to smelt my own ore and build a custom 4-rotor engine? I plan on buying cheap car parts of other makes and models on Ebay, and then making a post on this forum for each part, asking how to make the part fit my car. If anybody says it won't fit then I will call them a "hater". I installed an air filter on my mom's Honda, so I am not a noob to sports cars, just to rotary engines. By the way, what is this "oil" stuff that I am supposed to put in the engine, and where does it go? I hear that rotary engines need oil because they are so unreliable, or something like that.
Also, what trim is my FC? It is red with a white S4 driver side door, S5 tail lights, FD rims, removed mirrors, mud flaps, a GTU sticker on the left side of the car and a GXL sticker on the right side of the car, an aftermarket sunroof, TII hood, NA 12A engine with a Jaytech Manifold and Quadrajet carb, gray leather driver seat with speakers and maroon velour passenger seat with no speakers, power windows and door locks on the passenger side only, AAS shocks on the right front and left rear, Tokico Blue shocks on the left front and right rear, and a Supra spoiler. Before you flame me, I looked at the FAQ but I didn't see my car listed. I want to get it back to its original condition, except for an 800hp engine, Megan coilovers, drop kit, angle kit, hatch removed, lime green paint job, LSD, widebody kit, full Sparco interior, Monkey Bars cage, Godspeed radiator, Gram Lights wheels, and lazy eye headlights, but otherwise just like the original.
Also, what trim is my FC? It is red with a white S4 driver side door, S5 tail lights, FD rims, removed mirrors, mud flaps, a GTU sticker on the left side of the car and a GXL sticker on the right side of the car, an aftermarket sunroof, TII hood, NA 12A engine with a Jaytech Manifold and Quadrajet carb, gray leather driver seat with speakers and maroon velour passenger seat with no speakers, power windows and door locks on the passenger side only, AAS shocks on the right front and left rear, Tokico Blue shocks on the left front and right rear, and a Supra spoiler. Before you flame me, I looked at the FAQ but I didn't see my car listed. I want to get it back to its original condition, except for an 800hp engine, Megan coilovers, drop kit, angle kit, hatch removed, lime green paint job, LSD, widebody kit, full Sparco interior, Monkey Bars cage, Godspeed radiator, Gram Lights wheels, and lazy eye headlights, but otherwise just like the original.
There it is. This entire section. In a nutshell.
10-15-13, 08:43 PM
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Well thank you to those who were practical, and as for the "leave the car original and spend your money on something better'' comments, this IS what i think is better, my opinion, i will not be putting a 20B into it because of the information that was given to me on this thread... the whole reason i posted this thread, i wanted to know if it's possible to maybe give it a little more, and how, i'm not going to act like i'm better than anyone here, because i am still very new to the whole "Rotary Engine" concept, i grew up on pistons and you guys still probably outclass me on knowing your way around one, point is, no i'm not trying to put "800 hp into it with a screw driver and a drill" point is, i wanted to know what is recommended and safe without blowing my a$$ up, i don't really race, i just have some fun occasionally (who doesn't) and mess around without putting myself in a ditch. so please, before you go posting your smart a$$ remarks on my question, think first and don't judge just because i'm a kid, and yes i am a kid, i'm only 17 but i love this car, and there is no way in hell i'm going to be reckless with it to get it damaged. so thank you, all. the information that was given was awesome thank
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The sole point I think that "we" are trying to make is that WE have already been through what you are TRYING to do,or are dreamimg of..
and Frankly from this Over 50 Old Fart,the impression was you are real rich with Daddy's money or you have a Drug dealer job.This **** is not Cheap.
Sorry to sound like a parent,but honestly at 17 and shelling out say 30k on a freakin car?..just so that you can go "Weeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!"...
My bank account went WEEEEEE the first year I got this thing and it has not recovered.YET..And I am pretty much like you..depending on minimum wage(retirement funds) to Support my Car habit.
That is why it is highly suggested that you just get out and "be a Kid"..Have FUN with the car the way it is!There is nothing wrong having a stock car..It actually shows MORE ***** than modding the **** out of it because you exercised self control with your own life.
Save your money for Important ****..Like Springsteen tickets..or a Paternity test(Sorry too much Springer..scratch that..lol!).
I got "hooked" On these cars awhile back and it will take you DOWN,so if you Say no to "mods"..You can be a winner.
Now,who wants Ice cream???..chocolate chip??!!!
and Frankly from this Over 50 Old Fart,the impression was you are real rich with Daddy's money or you have a Drug dealer job.This **** is not Cheap.
Sorry to sound like a parent,but honestly at 17 and shelling out say 30k on a freakin car?..just so that you can go "Weeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!"...
My bank account went WEEEEEE the first year I got this thing and it has not recovered.YET..And I am pretty much like you..depending on minimum wage(retirement funds) to Support my Car habit.
That is why it is highly suggested that you just get out and "be a Kid"..Have FUN with the car the way it is!There is nothing wrong having a stock car..It actually shows MORE ***** than modding the **** out of it because you exercised self control with your own life.
Save your money for Important ****..Like Springsteen tickets..or a Paternity test(Sorry too much Springer..scratch that..lol!).
I got "hooked" On these cars awhile back and it will take you DOWN,so if you Say no to "mods"..You can be a winner.
Now,who wants Ice cream???..chocolate chip??!!!
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You're getting your hackles up because over a century of combined auto experience is telling you you're getting in over your head.
Get a good exhaust, work on the suspension. If you want something fun in a straight line, trade it in for a chevy 350 wheelbase, as you do not have a straight line car. You have a corner car. In the interest of continuing to keep yourself out of ditches, upgrade the things that keep you out of ditches!
Get a good exhaust, work on the suspension. If you want something fun in a straight line, trade it in for a chevy 350 wheelbase, as you do not have a straight line car. You have a corner car. In the interest of continuing to keep yourself out of ditches, upgrade the things that keep you out of ditches!
10-16-13, 07:23 AM
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hey, i just bought an fc rx-7 for $50, and i want to know how to get 800hp out so i can shift mad quik yo. I want to build the car for drag racing, road racing, and drifting, and i want it to win every race because i practiced a lot playing gran turismo and therefore i know that one configuration will work for all types of racing. My budget is $3 per month, i know how to use a screwdriver, and my dad says i can borrow his drill. Could you please make a list of all the steps necessary to smelt my own ore and build a custom 4-rotor engine? I plan on buying cheap car parts of other makes and models on ebay, and then making a post on this forum for each part, asking how to make the part fit my car. If anybody says it won't fit then i will call them a "hater". I installed an air filter on my mom's honda, so i am not a noob to sports cars, just to rotary engines. By the way, what is this "oil" stuff that i am supposed to put in the engine, and where does it go? I hear that rotary engines need oil because they are so unreliable, or something like that.
Also, what trim is my fc? It is red with a white s4 driver side door, s5 tail lights, fd rims, removed mirrors, mud flaps, a gtu sticker on the left side of the car and a gxl sticker on the right side of the car, an aftermarket sunroof, tii hood, na 12a engine with a jaytech manifold and quadrajet carb, gray leather driver seat with speakers and maroon velour passenger seat with no speakers, power windows and door locks on the passenger side only, aas shocks on the right front and left rear, tokico blue shocks on the left front and right rear, and a supra spoiler. Before you flame me, i looked at the faq but i didn't see my car listed. I want to get it back to its original condition, except for an 800hp engine, megan coilovers, drop kit, angle kit, hatch removed, lime green paint job, lsd, widebody kit, full sparco interior, monkey bars cage, godspeed radiator, gram lights wheels, and lazy eye headlights, but otherwise just like the original.
Also, what trim is my fc? It is red with a white s4 driver side door, s5 tail lights, fd rims, removed mirrors, mud flaps, a gtu sticker on the left side of the car and a gxl sticker on the right side of the car, an aftermarket sunroof, tii hood, na 12a engine with a jaytech manifold and quadrajet carb, gray leather driver seat with speakers and maroon velour passenger seat with no speakers, power windows and door locks on the passenger side only, aas shocks on the right front and left rear, tokico blue shocks on the left front and right rear, and a supra spoiler. Before you flame me, i looked at the faq but i didn't see my car listed. I want to get it back to its original condition, except for an 800hp engine, megan coilovers, drop kit, angle kit, hatch removed, lime green paint job, lsd, widebody kit, full sparco interior, monkey bars cage, godspeed radiator, gram lights wheels, and lazy eye headlights, but otherwise just like the original.
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10-16-13, 08:33 AM
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so please, before you go posting your smart a$$ remarks on my question, think first and don't judge just because i'm a kid, and yes i am a kid, i'm only 17 but i love this car, and there is no way in hell i'm going to be reckless with it to get it damaged. so thank you, all. the information that was given was awesome thank
my concern is not with what you do with your (or anyone else's) money. respectfully, i couldn't care less. my concern was giving you advice that attempted to keep you from going right past the common sense that SHOULD come with owning these gems. get to know the car before you try to change it. i was where you are, as was any one of the old-timers that took time to chime in, and we are in a position to share experiences.
stock is not as dirty a word as today's culture makes it out to be. it has it's place and even if you decided stock (or stock-ish) is not for you, you would have made the decision based on experience with it.
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Hi, My name is Ryan Jensen, i'm 17 and i'm from Idaho, i grew up in a mechanics shop fixing up American classics and drifted into imports and the beauty of the Wankel Rotary Engine (My dad hates it ). But i ran across a 79' RX-7 earlier in the year and have been driving it and fixing it up along the way. I'm now curious on what i can do to this car to make it...faster. I looked up some engines and specs, and i really like what the 20B 3 Rotar engine gives, but i don't know if it;s a good idea to put it into this car. I also know that i need suspension and the works if i get this Engine, So what all will i need? If i can't get this Engine, i'm also curious to what turbo charger would give my 12A Rotary Engine a nice push and if i should also include a cold air intake, any ideas are helpful, Thank you Guys and Gals!
). But i ran across a 79' RX-7 earlier in the year and have been driving it and fixing it up along the way. I'm now curious on what i can do to this car to make it...faster. I looked up some engines and specs, and i really like what the 20B 3 Rotar engine gives, but i don't know if it;s a good idea to put it into this car. I also know that i need suspension and the works if i get this Engine, So what all will i need? If i can't get this Engine, i'm also curious to what turbo charger would give my 12A Rotary Engine a nice push and if i should also include a cold air intake, any ideas are helpful, Thank you Guys and Gals!
10-16-13, 03:11 PM
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Hey, I just bought an FC RX-7 for $50, and I want to know how to get 800hp out so I can shift mad quik yo. I want to build the car for drag racing, road racing, and drifting, and I want it to win every race because I practiced a lot playing Gran Turismo and therefore I know that one configuration will work for all types of racing. My budget is $3 per month, I know how to use a screwdriver, and my dad says I can borrow his drill. Could you please make a list of all the steps necessary to smelt my own ore and build a custom 4-rotor engine? I plan on buying cheap car parts of other makes and models on Ebay, and then making a post on this forum for each part, asking how to make the part fit my car. If anybody says it won't fit then I will call them a "hater". I installed an air filter on my mom's Honda, so I am not a noob to sports cars, just to rotary engines. By the way, what is this "oil" stuff that I am supposed to put in the engine, and where does it go? I hear that rotary engines need oil because they are so unreliable, or something like that.
Also, what trim is my FC? It is red with a white S4 driver side door, S5 tail lights, FD rims, removed mirrors, mud flaps, a GTU sticker on the left side of the car and a GXL sticker on the right side of the car, an aftermarket sunroof, TII hood, NA 12A engine with a Jaytech Manifold and Quadrajet carb, gray leather driver seat with speakers and maroon velour passenger seat with no speakers, power windows and door locks on the passenger side only, AAS shocks on the right front and left rear, Tokico Blue shocks on the left front and right rear, and a Supra spoiler. Before you flame me, I looked at the FAQ but I didn't see my car listed. I want to get it back to its original condition, except for an 800hp engine, Megan coilovers, drop kit, angle kit, hatch removed, lime green paint job, LSD, widebody kit, full Sparco interior, Monkey Bars cage, Godspeed radiator, Gram Lights wheels, and lazy eye headlights, but otherwise just like the original.
Also, what trim is my FC? It is red with a white S4 driver side door, S5 tail lights, FD rims, removed mirrors, mud flaps, a GTU sticker on the left side of the car and a GXL sticker on the right side of the car, an aftermarket sunroof, TII hood, NA 12A engine with a Jaytech Manifold and Quadrajet carb, gray leather driver seat with speakers and maroon velour passenger seat with no speakers, power windows and door locks on the passenger side only, AAS shocks on the right front and left rear, Tokico Blue shocks on the left front and right rear, and a Supra spoiler. Before you flame me, I looked at the FAQ but I didn't see my car listed. I want to get it back to its original condition, except for an 800hp engine, Megan coilovers, drop kit, angle kit, hatch removed, lime green paint job, LSD, widebody kit, full Sparco interior, Monkey Bars cage, Godspeed radiator, Gram Lights wheels, and lazy eye headlights, but otherwise just like the original.
04-24-14, 12:18 PM
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Hey, I just bought an FC RX-7 for $50, and I want to know how to get 800hp out so I can shift mad quik yo. I want to build the car for drag racing, road racing, and drifting, and I want it to win every race because I practiced a lot playing Gran Turismo and therefore I know that one configuration will work for all types of racing. My budget is $3 per month, I know how to use a screwdriver, and my dad says I can borrow his drill. Could you please make a list of all the steps necessary to smelt my own ore and build a custom 4-rotor engine? I plan on buying cheap car parts of other makes and models on Ebay, and then making a post on this forum for each part, asking how to make the part fit my car. If anybody says it won't fit then I will call them a "hater". I installed an air filter on my mom's Honda, so I am not a noob to sports cars, just to rotary engines. By the way, what is this "oil" stuff that I am supposed to put in the engine, and where does it go? I hear that rotary engines need oil because they are so unreliable, or something like that. Also, what trim is my FC? It is red with a white S4 driver side door, S5 tail lights, FD rims, removed mirrors, mud flaps, a GTU sticker on the left side of the car and a GXL sticker on the right side of the car, an aftermarket sunroof, TII hood, NA 12A engine with a Jaytech Manifold and Quadrajet carb, gray leather driver seat with speakers and maroon velour passenger seat with no speakers, power windows and door locks on the passenger side only, AAS shocks on the right front and left rear, Tokico Blue shocks on the left front and right rear, and a Supra spoiler. Before you flame me, I looked at the FAQ but I didn't see my car listed. I want to get it back to its original condition, except for an 800hp engine, Megan coilovers, drop kit, angle kit, hatch removed, lime green paint job, LSD, widebody kit, full Sparco interior, Monkey Bars cage, Godspeed radiator, Gram Lights wheels, and lazy eye headlights, but otherwise just like the original.
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