Ok so here is a pic of my FD,and i know shes looking sad but i just got it two weeks ago and im still trying to get the SC300 done before i start working on her. http://www.flickr.com/photos/6450558...in/photostream

 

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Mmmm, where did you get this FD? There was one near Lithia Springs a while ago and now its gone, Looks like the same one.

 

lol funny because i live in Lithia Springs(or 2mins from it) but no i got it from AL about two weeks ago.It was parked in my front yard for afew day..

 

HA no way, this is the same car i am talking about then. black FD parked in front of a house next to the shell gas station.

I am sure i have meet you before also, I drive around a black First gen

 

Racing Honda's? That's JDM tyte, yo.

 

lol you stop by my house one time asking about my old 1991 Nissan 300ZX TT?I remember your car....lol how has things been going?your car still still running?

 

Kevin, that black FD is looking like it has some potential. Mostly we see those FD's in immaculate condition, cost the owner an arm and a leg.

But that one looks like something I could drive.

'Course first thing I'd do is drop a 12A in it.

 

lol yeah i don't like a lot of flash(that's what gets it stole).I mean for 4k i cant beat it.maybe nextweek ill pull the motor and start rebuild, i have some DYI rebuild DVDs coming in the mail.

 

lol yup that was me. Yea its still running, I was going to stop by and talk to you about your FD but i never see you out side when ever i drive by.

Let me know when you're free next, i would love to take a look at it

 

cool,well ill be working on it Tuesday afternoon.after 4 if you want to stop by..

 

are you doing a rebuild on the FD? Is it on stock twins? What are your plans?

 

yeah back rotor is shot.i want to go single t88 OR t70 and bigger injectors @stock boost.not looking for big HP i just dont like the rats nest that comes with the twin turbo setup,maybe a apexi SAFC.

 

If you don't want big numbers than stay away from the turbos you listed. Yeah the name sounds impressive but it is not what it sounds like you want. a 60-1 is all you need to have a very quick FD right around 400 rwhp. Mine is at 15psi and it gets with it pretty good if I do say so myself.

The turbos T88 and T70 will have too much lag for you IMO. This is like everyone that puts the BW S475 turbo on a stock port and only run 10 PSI. It's just not the correct turbo for the job. I have 10+ PSI by 3200 rpm and asteady 15 from there up to redline. This is the Perfect turbo for a street driven and in my case track day/street FD. Especially if you plan on only running around 10-15 psi of boost.


If you go single you will have to go with a engine managment of some sort and the needed fuel mods. Leave the SAFC at the store. Useless on the FD IMO.

Dave

 

Yeah, +1 on Dave
Pretty much a GT35R or similar will be a perfect street/track setup with minimal lag and around 400hp on stock to moderate boost level on pump. PowerFC or fuel computer management of some sort, upgraded secondaries injectors, fuel pump, then intercooler like the M2 style SMIC works good, and would upgrade the oil cooler as well if you have a touring or base model. I have helped a few buddies with their single/engine swaps and also my own. Let us know if you need help as most of use have gone down these paths of never ending money pits =)
Now I have a 13b NA, carbed, problem solved, no more headaches...
Marco

 

Its funny a lot of people say that you HAVE to get fuel computer management like the power FC but i cant say i agree.I had a 1987 rx7 T2 and i put a T70 on it @ 12psi with little to no lag and stock injectors 550cc with only a Apexi SAFC (the old 5 **** type) and i put about 60k miles on it and i never had any problems then sold it to a guy in Jasper GA and he ran it for 2years before it blew a apexi seal.Note...i ran that car hard!!!!!!I just don't see the point of spending 1500 dollars on a fuel computer management if your not looking for big numbers. this is my old T2 http://www.flickr.com/photos/6450558...ream/lightbox/

 

You are correct, you don't "have to", but It is very much advised. It is not just a fad to have the managment system. It allows you to adjust all the parameters of the engine. Instead of just a fuel correction of a few % points. By all means do as you wish to be different. But to me, not taking full advantage of your components just makes no sense at all. But it is your money, do as you wish.

If you just want less hassle with the turbo system, why not just simplify the system by running it non-sequential? That will knock the amount of rats nest down to just a few hoses for the emissions crap if you need it in Ga. Only line you need off the turbo is for wastegate control. Throw a BC on it and turn it up as you wish.

BTW: PFC's with commanders can be had for less than 750 bucks. I agree there is NO WAY I would spend 1500 on it. Especially when they are abundant for far less.

Dave

 

i would never go non-sequential unless your stock seq. turbo setup is not functioning properly or lacking the knowledge of troubleshoot the issue. Stock seq. in its full working form will be most fun to drive on the street if you are only looking at low numbers, around 300-350whp is more than enough for the 2800 lb FD. Of course, if you are going thru the trouble to remove the turbos and remove emission, ratsnest and such to convert to non-seq/, at that point, you might as well consider a simple single turbo setup. However, neither of them will pass emission....
Fuel computer is a must for these cars if you wanna do more then the 3 mods rule, or else risking the engine, as the 20 yr old stock computer is far from adequate once your give it more air and boost, a cheap insurance nontheless IMO.

 

there are a few rotaries at 3face racing. you're welcome to come check them out.

 

you guys should come out to Road Atlanta sometime. I know some of you have been in the past. I'll be there the last weekend in July and the first weekend in August.

 

Kevin....is this your car on craigslist FS?
why are you selling?

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/2486761585.html

 

Various stages of disrepair but yeah im here too....marietta

 

thats the car because i was thinking about making it an offer lol

 

Im close to ATL!!! but it will be a little while before i get my fd on the rode
I just got the new roof on though. (ps this is going to be a pro am drift car lol)



PPS anyone know a secret to getting the sound deadening to come off easier with the dry ice? this took for F**king ever to get off and i still have more to get off.

 

I have seen a few RX7 guys around, I know you're there! But we don't get to many of you guys out to our meets! So please, join the Atlanta Mazda Owners Club on facebook!

We hold events semi often (been slow since it's been cold), and are planning out a cookout come spring/summer.

Also I have just finished designing a tshirt, and will have those for sale. So please, join the facebook group and come out some time!

http://www.facebook.com/groups/115088001912623/