Old guys with 12As club meeting
Tim I've belonged to an active retirement community for the last two years, it's called OGTA.
Thanks Holly, Roland, Tim and Mike for the birthday wishes, I've gotten more this year than in all the preceding years combined.
So here's what I went out and bought myself today:
Thanks Holly, Roland, Tim and Mike for the birthday wishes, I've gotten more this year than in all the preceding years combined.
So here's what I went out and bought myself today:
Hey Kevin, being a Yankee don't come cheap.
Basically Mike, 1 12A = 1 12A. We learned this in graduate school.
13b's count as 12A's because they are experimental 12A's. Except when they are installed in FC’s, FD’s and other Mazda products that weigh too much and have too many electronic devices, in which case their value is depreciated accordingly.
LJ, I think we've got an Oldest Old Guy Award somewhere, I'll check. You and I can compete for it, unless Holly brings some of her real old Old School buddies.
Looks like we might have a lot of new FB's at the September meeting, including the Silver One:
Stu, you can buy me a Senior Coffee anytime.
Basically Mike, 1 12A = 1 12A. We learned this in graduate school.
13b's count as 12A's because they are experimental 12A's. Except when they are installed in FC’s, FD’s and other Mazda products that weigh too much and have too many electronic devices, in which case their value is depreciated accordingly.
LJ, I think we've got an Oldest Old Guy Award somewhere, I'll check. You and I can compete for it, unless Holly brings some of her real old Old School buddies.
Looks like we might have a lot of new FB's at the September meeting, including the Silver One:
Stu, you can buy me a Senior Coffee anytime.
Kevin Gallo - Which is Kevin the 4th - we can call him Quad. Kevin the 3rd - We can call him Trip. Kevin the 2nd - We can call him Deuce. Kevin the 1st - We can call him Da ****! 
Kevin I am the one that had the white GSL-SE that you were looking at. I spoke with Bren today and he told me that he helped you solve some of your problems. What other problems do you have? I am sure we can all help you!
Kevin I am the one that had the white GSL-SE that you were looking at. I spoke with Bren today and he told me that he helped you solve some of your problems. What other problems do you have? I am sure we can all help you!
"Kevin Gallo - Which is Kevin the 4th - we can call him Quad. Kevin the 3rd - We can call him Trip. Kevin the 2nd - We can call him Deuce. Kevin the 1st - We can call him Da ****! "
Finally something we can live with.
Finally something we can live with.
Rotary Freak
Joined: May 2002
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From: Atlanta, GA
Kevin Gallo - Which is Kevin the 4th - we can call him Quad. Kevin the 3rd - We can call him Trip. Kevin the 2nd - We can call him Deuce. Kevin the 1st - We can call him Da ****!
Kevin I am the one that had the white GSL-SE that you were looking at. I spoke with Bren today and he told me that he helped you solve some of your problems. What other problems do you have? I am sure we can all help you!
Kevin I am the one that had the white GSL-SE that you were looking at. I spoke with Bren today and he told me that he helped you solve some of your problems. What other problems do you have? I am sure we can all help you!
Then we have Double L and Single with the Collin and Colin.
No other Holly's are allowed, except maybe the Holley carbs.
Greg-the-Younger
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 196
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From: Lawrenceville, GA
I went to the ABKS meet yesterday. Now I know where all the 2nd gens are. And, those guys are beating the hell out them. I am proud to say that our own Brett and Allen were out there smoking their tires until they they screamed.
I was the only 1st gen there and did not want to show up all the second gens, so I decided not burn my tires to a crisp.
Truth be told, I was intimidated by what they were doing and felt like I could use a little practice before embarrassing myself in public. Also, I kind like getting 60k+ out of set of tires.
I was the only 1st gen there and did not want to show up all the second gens, so I decided not burn my tires to a crisp.
Truth be told, I was intimidated by what they were doing and felt like I could use a little practice before embarrassing myself in public. Also, I kind like getting 60k+ out of set of tires.
Sorry I missed you Greg. I did not get there until after 4. Being that I am inherently cheap, I just don't know if I can burn up a set of tires like that. But, it did look like fun.
Greg-the-Younger
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 196
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From: Lawrenceville, GA
A few years ago I bought some used DOT approved Yokohama race tires that would have been perfect. Besides the helmet, I need to get those mounted on the other set of X-wheels I have. Jeese, something else to do.
So my idler arm bushings arrived this morning and I went off to do some yard work for some people to make a little bit of cash and all was good. But when I was mowing I ran over a yellow jacket bed in the ground and got stung above the eye, so now I look like elephant man. And I'm starting school tomorrow. Damn this ****.
You are not going to impress any women that way Brett. Speaking of idler arms, turns out the Silver One has the same problem your Red One has Brett. I went ahead and ordered the Moog unit with the ball joints, save another repair down the road.
I met Abe today, the guy who bought Chad's silver 83 GSL. He dropped off a pair of nice red velor seats for future use in the Silver One and White One. Hope he can make it to the September meeting, he's a rotor head with racing instincts.
I need to swap out exhaust systems, that magnaflow cat with the borla muffler is way too loud for an old guy like me. It's a shame because it burns really clean with the cat and there's virtually no back pressure, you can use the exhaust for a leaf blower. But it sounds like those racers out on Road Atlanta, too much attention for my taste.
So the Silver One is still a few days off, but maybe next week...
I met Abe today, the guy who bought Chad's silver 83 GSL. He dropped off a pair of nice red velor seats for future use in the Silver One and White One. Hope he can make it to the September meeting, he's a rotor head with racing instincts.
I need to swap out exhaust systems, that magnaflow cat with the borla muffler is way too loud for an old guy like me. It's a shame because it burns really clean with the cat and there's virtually no back pressure, you can use the exhaust for a leaf blower. But it sounds like those racers out on Road Atlanta, too much attention for my taste.
So the Silver One is still a few days off, but maybe next week...
Ive seen 2 unfimiliar SE's in the last 2 days... A white one @ L'ville Suwanee and Buford hwy at 6:45 am and a black one in an apartment complex off breckinridge blvd...WHO ARE YOU PEOPLE???
BTW Da **** is cool wit me yo!!
BTW Da **** is cool wit me yo!!
You are not going to impress any women that way Brett. Speaking of idler arms, turns out the Silver One has the same problem your Red One has Brett. I went ahead and ordered the Moog unit with the ball joints, save another repair down the road.
I met Abe today, the guy who bought Chad's silver 83 GSL. He dropped off a pair of nice red velor seats for future use in the Silver One and White One. Hope he can make it to the September meeting, he's a rotor head with racing instincts.
I need to swap out exhaust systems, that magnaflow cat with the borla muffler is way too loud for an old guy like me. It's a shame because it burns really clean with the cat and there's virtually no back pressure, you can use the exhaust for a leaf blower. But it sounds like those racers out on Road Atlanta, too much attention for my taste.
So the Silver One is still a few days off, but maybe next week...
I met Abe today, the guy who bought Chad's silver 83 GSL. He dropped off a pair of nice red velor seats for future use in the Silver One and White One. Hope he can make it to the September meeting, he's a rotor head with racing instincts.
I need to swap out exhaust systems, that magnaflow cat with the borla muffler is way too loud for an old guy like me. It's a shame because it burns really clean with the cat and there's virtually no back pressure, you can use the exhaust for a leaf blower. But it sounds like those racers out on Road Atlanta, too much attention for my taste.
So the Silver One is still a few days off, but maybe next week...
Out of curiosity, what were you going to do with the exhaust on the silver one that you don't like? I'd assume put it on the while car, but if you want to get rid of it you should let me know
We could do another barter thing if I'm still out of a job soon. That is, once we finish that first barter I won't forget, I promise!
Quad
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 387
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From: Mckinney, TX
Black one is me!!! I live in Madison at Breckinridge!
Damn the new FB's are coming out of the wood work these days. We look forward to seeing you and the new FB at the September OGTA Quad!
I was going to put the magnaflow/borla exhaust up on the SE parts section for $100, but I'm open to trades and barters. I want you to listen to it first though, no returns!
That's pretty Roland, I want one for the White One's next go around. What is it, one of those Del Horto carbs sitting on an RB intake? What is the advantage of these things other than they look cool and kick out more HP? How do they drive? How's the gas mileage?
I was going to put the magnaflow/borla exhaust up on the SE parts section for $100, but I'm open to trades and barters. I want you to listen to it first though, no returns!
That's pretty Roland, I want one for the White One's next go around. What is it, one of those Del Horto carbs sitting on an RB intake? What is the advantage of these things other than they look cool and kick out more HP? How do they drive? How's the gas mileage?
Greg-the-Younger
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 196
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From: Lawrenceville, GA
Roland, what is the perforated metal shield/tray below the header?
And are those braces for it coming off the intake manifold shield?
Roland I also see that your Dellorto is set up for cruise control. Mine is not, but my car has cruise. Any interest in selling/swapping that attachment?
And are those braces for it coming off the intake manifold shield?
Roland I also see that your Dellorto is set up for cruise control. Mine is not, but my car has cruise. Any interest in selling/swapping that attachment?
Damn the new FB's are coming out of the wood work these days. We look forward to seeing you and the new FB at the September OGTA Quad!
I was going to put the magnaflow/borla exhaust up on the SE parts section for $100, but I'm open to trades and barters. I want you to listen to it first though, no returns!
That's pretty Roland, I want one for the White One's next go around. What is it, one of those Del Horto carbs sitting on an RB intake? What is the advantage of these things other than they look cool and kick out more HP? How do they drive? How's the gas mileage?
I was going to put the magnaflow/borla exhaust up on the SE parts section for $100, but I'm open to trades and barters. I want you to listen to it first though, no returns!
That's pretty Roland, I want one for the White One's next go around. What is it, one of those Del Horto carbs sitting on an RB intake? What is the advantage of these things other than they look cool and kick out more HP? How do they drive? How's the gas mileage?
Roland, what is the perforated metal shield/tray below the header?
And are those braces for it coming off the intake manifold shield?
Roland I also see that your Dellorto is set up for cruise control. Mine is not, but my car has cruise. Any interest in selling/swapping that attachment?
And are those braces for it coming off the intake manifold shield?
Roland I also see that your Dellorto is set up for cruise control. Mine is not, but my car has cruise. Any interest in selling/swapping that attachment?
Ray I get 25+ mpg on the highway with my Dellorto ( not Del Horto ) on
my stock port 12a. If you go streetport you should still see the same.
Spirited driving takes it down to ~17 mpg, with a street port it could go
lower.
The nice thing about these big progressive 2 barrels is that at normal
cruising rpms (3-4k) your mostly driving off of the idle mixture so you can
get great mileage if you can keep your foot out of it. But when they open
up to WOT it really sings. I also have the vacuum advances setup off the
intake and that helps a lot with part throttle response. It gives it a slightly
lumpy idle because at idle its seeing vacuum and advances the timing but
as soon as you tip the throttle that straightens right up.
My setup dynoed with the old RE exhaust setup at 135 whp, thats up almost
50% from stock. I would estimate at the flywheel its around 150 hp. I'd love
to dyno it again now that I have the RB SP setup on there because I think it
flows even better.
Next time I'm down there I'll let you take my car for a spin, then you can decide.
Also if you can get a set of these, they'r even better cause its dual webers.
These sold in this thread https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...15&postcount=1
my stock port 12a. If you go streetport you should still see the same.
Spirited driving takes it down to ~17 mpg, with a street port it could go
lower.
The nice thing about these big progressive 2 barrels is that at normal
cruising rpms (3-4k) your mostly driving off of the idle mixture so you can
get great mileage if you can keep your foot out of it. But when they open
up to WOT it really sings. I also have the vacuum advances setup off the
intake and that helps a lot with part throttle response. It gives it a slightly
lumpy idle because at idle its seeing vacuum and advances the timing but
as soon as you tip the throttle that straightens right up.
My setup dynoed with the old RE exhaust setup at 135 whp, thats up almost
50% from stock. I would estimate at the flywheel its around 150 hp. I'd love
to dyno it again now that I have the RB SP setup on there because I think it
flows even better.
Next time I'm down there I'll let you take my car for a spin, then you can decide.
Also if you can get a set of these, they'r even better cause its dual webers.
These sold in this thread https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...15&postcount=1
Mike I don't think the Italians have gone metric yet, they still use those Italian Numerals over there. Tim probably means he gets XXV mpg (or a spirited XVII mpg) which on a Japanese speedo could mean almost anything.
If your getting XII then you are running way too rich. Use your ear and your plugs to get it right or if your a modern boy hook up an AFM and get it to about I think 12.5 for best power and performance.