Hey there everyone. I am in the process of putting my car back together. I just received the motor back from Kevin at RR. He put in some new seals (it was a reman and only had 2k miles on it) and gave it a nice big port. I will be running a TO4R 1.0 A/R hotside divided. Here are some pics to get started, I will be documenting everything as I go for those of you who like to check it out and those who need help. Everyone on the forum has been nothing but helpful to me, and I wish to return the favor any way I can. Wish me luck guys. Here goes...

 

I'm jealous. That motor would look better in my car.

 

Hmm...I think I'll keep it for mine. Anyway, I am in desperate need of a PCV and Purge control solenoid. I sold the rats nest and never took those out. If anyone has any for sale, I will glady take them off your hands. Pm me if you do. Thanks
Mike

 

what are you running for an ems?

 

I have the Apexi Power FC for engine control. If anyone wants to know any more about the setup, feel free to ask.

 

Kinda a not so important question here.. but what was used on the rotor housings?? are those just polished with somekinda clear on top or painted gunmetal or something??

Just curiouse

Frank

 

They were powdercoated. It shines up really nice, is easy to clean, and I hate polished stuff. I would rather have a sinter looking motor.

 

i know i know why u paited your engine that color cuz of your car! should look great man

 

Here I was thinking I was being unique

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...57#post3634857

 

i powdercoated my old black car those colors 3 years ago

 

I wasn't doing it all black to be original, I just don't like powdercoating. And seeing 3 years ago I was 17 and didn't own the car, you have me beat there. But mine is nicer still!!! Muwahahaha

 

Oh yeah, well my is in my car and it runs :p

 

Damn you, always with the 'my car runs' comeback. That hurts, but I will have my revenge!!
Sometime soon anyway

 

Here are some more pics, I'm gathering up all the parts and putting the motor back together this weekend.

 

Turbo

 

Upper and Lower Intake Manifolds. I think the black powdercoat looks good. Enough of that polished stuff.

 

LOL!! yeah my car runs now, but was down for quite some time! Looks like we share the same taste... http://www.nopistons.com/forums/inde...dpost&p=622544 you're going to love that turbo!!

 

I was seriously considering getting the compressor housing done in black like that, you bastard, can't you let me have my fun!!

 

damn, everyone's going black mani's now... I did mine over a year ago on my FC, did the compressor housing like you were saying too. I'm prolly gonna do the same on my FD in the coming months...

 

Powder-Coated rotor housings?????? :o Be careful! Hopefully the coating procedure didn't warp those housings! We destroyed two pairs of good housings because of powder coating. Sure, it looked good, but it developed horrid water burning problems in the first few days. Hopefully, you won't have an issue with it.

Good luck. Project sounds good!

B

 

Eh, I guess we'll see what happens, I don't think it will be a problem though.

 

Here are some new pics guys!!!

 

I hope not. But, if it does start burning water and exhibiting all of the classic signs of an overheated engine, then the cause is from the powdercoating that was done. The baking process on powder coating cooks the housings to 450F degrees for a sustained amount of time. Please let us know what happens once it's running and don't blame Kevin for buil ding a "shoddy" motor or anyt hing if it does burn water.. More than likely it'll be from the rotor housings.

Good luck with it by the way. The pics look great!

B

 

BDC,
Being that you worried me so much about the powder, I double checked to see what exactly was used. It was just plain old engine enamel from a rattle can! That really gets my nerves to settle back down though for sure. I was under the assumption it was powder, but I was wrong, I stand corrected. Good thing though, the build is coming along nicely, the motor will be going in on monday and the v-mount will be fabricated next week as well. I'll make sure to post some pics of that also. Thanks for the concern however, take care.
Mike

 

two many color changes from UIM, TB, elbow...powdercoat the elbow...just a thought.