In process of engine build mock up and mod'n. As expected I have clearance issues with the new LIM, but nothing too extreme. Did some porting of the water pump housing to improve flow. I also simplified the rats nest, used my blue silicone hose for the lengths and routing needed before I cut up my expensive Viton hose I got. Waiting for the fuel injection kit I ordered to come in and Spider to bring me a few replacement items he borrowed awhile back....

 

Adam,

Looking good. Can't wait to see it in person. I have to return your two silicone "hump" hose connectors.

So are we on for next weekend to be the pre-dyno time?

Regards,
Justin

 

Still have to ask John. Keep the hump hose, I bought new ones.

 

Still waiting for the fuel injection kit to come, but Spider did bring me an alternator, be it a bit oxidized (thanks Mark). I took more pics of the clearance issues observed caused by the GZ LIM and the difference in location of where the throttle body is now. I did a little metal forming with a BFP so that the throttle body mounting tab lined up with the throttle body. The stock oil filler neck does not fit now, so I ordered an ReSpeed aluminum filler neck, decided to buy instead of fabricate. One less thing I have to make before the tune session that's come up quicker than I like. I also ordered one of there machined oil pedestals.

Oh and I also got a little water injection kit, it such a cute pump.

Four day weekend this weekend, hope to get a lot done. Looks like there is going to be a round-up at Cartapex's shop, so stop by and checkout a few 7s being worked on.

 

More progress today, engine build nearly complete, waiting for the fuel system I ordered to come in to verify everthing fits before I put it into the engine bay. Got the ReSpeed oil filler neck and oil pedestal in today; nice pieces. I also cleaned the interior compartment and started laying up sound deadening.

 

Ok so after all this fabrication of IC and intake pipes I see in the GB forum that you're most likely going with the 500r set-up now?!

 

Hehe, I was trying to keep that on the down low. I knew I was going single eventually, so yeah, I'm going 500R, but it will be something to changeover too during winter.

 

Started the arduous task of putting the wire harnesses back in, thanks to Wadejg letting me use his FD as a template to work off of, I was able to make some progress without scratching my head too much. I now have to modify the main chassis harness and engine harness now, yeah. Relocating the battery cables, relay boxes and fuse boxes on the main body harness. I then need too removing redundant items on the engine harness.

 

I removed the unusable diagnostic plug & wiring and most of the fan relay/control setup. I retained some of the wiring that may potentially be used by the Spal fan controller I will be using instead of the stock setup.

Man do I have a lot of wiring to do!! Realistically I don't think I'm going to make the June 16th dyno tune....

 

Alright I figured I'd give an update. Slowly modifying the body harness (don't want to F up something), thank god Mazda provided detailed wiring diagrams on the net or I would be F'd. Anyways, removed and moved relays, modified the front relay box to house less relays, (Another plastic welder product). Just need to make a new mounting frame for the relay box where the fan relays used to be.

The Spal fan controller box will be mounted on the same frame. Picking it up Monday. Looks like the wiring I saved from the original setup will be used for this controller.

The quick disconnect plug will be using for the battery relay box I will be moving with the Battery. The plug will be placed where there is an unused orifice on the driver side firewall. Need to cut grooves for the pronges and it will slip right in.

Peace

 

My Mess

 

Completed wiring the new front relay box and started integrating the new Spal fan controller. I'm also integrating a removable secondary relay for a potential second fan if it looks like I need it.

Today finish that up and start working on the battery relay box relocation and what not.

 

Damn Adam your still not done ? HA HA j\k. Man looks sweet. So are you going to let John drive it ?

 

Well on a project like this, gues how long it's going to take and then tyimes it by 10 and then your close to the true amount of time needed to complete said project.

Yeah, I'll let John drive it, he's one of the few I will trust being behind the wheel. As long he does drive like a total Jackass on the streets.

Removed the heart today and rerouted and enlarged the veins. Some are on the passenger side of the body harness, but the majority are on the driver side. Will see if I can stuff these veins in the existing plastic covered routing on the door sills. Will be cutting out the passenger bin and making a custom battery tray/box with the heart in there as well. Will be needing a good sized battery for my electrical requirements, had a PC680 battery previously and wasn't happy with the constant worry of not having enough charge to start the car or run accessories for any period of time with the motor off.

Peace my biatches

 

Wiring harness is in the car now for routing before being sheathed and I also built my battery box. Will be making attachments for the relay and fuse boxes when I come back from NC ten days from now.

Going to go drive the "Tail of the Dragon" again, WOT.

 

So are you going to make it for one of the last track days this year ?

 

Shuut it!!



My rental whip for the next ten days, hehe.

 

dang, mad props for the wiring fiend.

 

where u visiting this time?

 

NC again, Tail of the Dragon on the 15th - 17th

 

Got Back Last night. Got a little stuff done today, started setting up the external kill switch.

 

Started putting body plug on and couldn't for life of me find or remember if the holes I covered with aluminum tape had plugs or not. Oh well. Started to also put the battery and fuse block in, need to get some special hardware to finish the battery install.

 

With the assistance of Bobbo and Spider things have started rolling at a faster pace.

Setup of the firewall plug is nearly complete, had to double up on a few wires, but no big D.

Spider started greasing the delrin bushings, replace my wornout steering endlinks and putting new dust seals on the upper A-arm. Though I need to either buy or borrow the tool neccessary to instal the new bust boot clips.

Bobbo, cut out my rear brake shields for preperation of my new BBK I'm getting. https://www.rx7club.com/suspension-wheels-tires-brakes-20/fd-new-brake-options-605463/page12/ Re-reinstall my diff and put half shafts on.

Oh and I got the GZ Secondary Fuel rail (1 of 4 available for sale at GZ). After talking with Frank at GZ and a few other experienced tuners, I may run four 1600cc or four 1000cc injectors for secondaries running two injectors in series. That way I would utilize all the GZ injector ports and I wouldn't need to integrate a resistor. 550cc side feeds would be used on the primary rail for good low idle smoothness. Overkill on fuel, but it would actually turn out to be easier in the long run with my future single turbo setup. Stay tuned.

 

Progress Hoooo

 

Holy crap thats alot of wires. All I can say is better you than me.