In the mean time forum members Zeepower and Sgtblue pointed out the 99' Efini y will slide into the existing 93' port ( not the technical name ). In either case once I get into it I have two parts to work with, probably end up going with the low mileage one on the car more than likely... find out soon enough.

 

More parts in, time to get under the hood. Black silicone couplers and T-clamps are in and my PFC holder has arrived. Time to dive in and see what new problems there are to be resolved along the way.

 

I would replace the o-ring (9954-20-5005) and use a high quality silicone grease

 

Point taken TomU. Thx

 

So before I get started I decide to give the 7's a bath. The weather is fixin to turn shi**y so I figured I would rather work on a clean car than a dusted up one from derbies from my sons grinding project he has been working on. While I'm at it I might as well do the FC. Well wouldn't you know the FC won't start. now I'm thinking to myself, self, did you move this car without warming it up or did one of your SONS get curious! Who knows, my memory isn't that great and no finger prints in the dust, just deflood it and get it started.

Here's a couple of pics of them cleaned up. It's almost car show time around here so I need to keep things moving along with this build.

 

Pics

 

More pics

 

that phone tho lol

 

Lol. Happens sometimes. If you crop them on your computer they'll be right side up. Kindof a pain to preview and crop, but whatevs. I held my computer upside down.

Looks great. I need a detail and an r1/99 lip some kinda bad.

 

Damndest thing, I took them right side up, loaded them right side up and when I view them on my iPad they are right side up.

 

Yah, I think the phone is gonna go. Though it has helped win some shows, most folks don't realize the age of these cars because of the timelessness styling of these things and the mileage on this one. Once they see the phone they appreciate the car more but I think it's time for it to go.

 

So I have been busy dealing with the Texas weather nutty as it can be. None the less another part and we are just about ready to start bolting on. HKS twin power from Rotary Yo and was shipped in what I assume is the original box with instructions. he included a mount for the twin power that I think mounts to or around the cruise control module. Not sure but we will find it a good location. See pics.

 

FWIW, I mounted mine on the firewall behind the cruise control. You have to remove the washer hose mount tho.

https://www.rx7club.com/build-thread.../#post12094687

 

Looking good! I think you have a good recipe going for your build.

On the 3000 RPM hesitation and grounds - upgrading grounds, especially the negative battery terminal, will help, but not eliminate it. It's a bug in the stock ECU, plain and simple. Good thing is the PowerFC will totally eliminate the hesitation.

In other words, don't get carried away with playing with the grounds since you have a PFC going in. Add a ground to the negative battery terminal and be done with it.

Dale

 

There is an open spot right here where I always mount the TP. Just drill out the hole on the TP.

 

^ That's where I mount mine as well.

 

I wish I knew how to reply to multiple quotes. However I do appreciate the input and feedback on the car and mounting points on the HKS. Keep it coming! Got me fired up and in the shop today.

I got started today cleaning parts up for install, polished pipes and SMIC a little and started disassembly of things that are in the way. Interesting enough, as you get into these things you always find things that will need attention one way or another. As I peeled the layers away I am reminded of the car that is in the classified section right now that as 36K miles on it, "Museum Quality" and how it is a prime example just like this one. However, as I take the battery out and look in the tray I see one out of the three bolts rusted. No big deal right?

Well 👀! Nothing major but it would be at some point if it were not taken care of. Out of sight out of mind......, certainly something you would not ever notice on an inspection normally.

 

A little Black Star rust preventer after sanding, primer and paint and that problem was solved. Next issue that was about to rear its ugly head was removed. The cross over pipe out of the y-pipe, hose clamps were so loose it is any wonder it was making boost.

 

No matter how clean, unmolested, low miles, these cars must be taken apart if you are to keep them in tip top shape. That's just what a 20+ year old car is gonna require. That is unless you are going to drain the fluids, put them in a tempered environment (museum) and NOT drive them. IMHO

 

Went ahead and mounted the HKS. Haven't sorted the wires yet but I like the mount. Out of the way and it looks like it belongs there.

 

A very common issue on these cars. Water and battery acid will leak down that bolt and rust the fan motor and intercooler support bar. You can order the bar, but it's almost not worth it. Better to etch and paint, probably. Looks good.
You can click the "+ button next to quote, and then hit the quote button on the last post you wanna quote and it will bring them all into a reply

 

I have mine close to there now.

I appreciate the thoughts. Most of the grounds have looked good, only one missing on the exhaust from the factory. Looking forward to the PFC and the tune.

Always appreciate your help. Prob need more as the PFC goes in.
Now if you can just teach me how to put full size pics on hear Master Thanks man! That was too easy. Hopefully it worked

 

Did you know.. Mazda has "retired" the alternator belt "N3A1159089LL" and only has the AC belt " N3A115907" available? Found this out today. Can't dive down this deep without changing the belts out. Guess I will check out the vendors here on the forum. I am sure they will have them, just surprised to here Mazda would retire one of two belts...

 

I would just get some Gates belt, or get one from Bando who supplied belts for most of the manufactures.

 

Anyone know where this goes? This isn't flopping around the one on eBay in the battery tray like mine. Hum, works good though. Factory I guess...

First time this compartment has seen the light of a shop. Save this for the archives. Untouched till now! Hopefully for the better.