I have not done any research yet but I was wondering if anyone could explain to me what was involved with going single? I assume right off the bat that a new exhaust manifold and turbo are required. BOV? Wastegate? What else? I am curious. Anmy recommendations? Pros / Cons?

 

My recommendation... Use the search button on the forum. You will find tons of info doing that. Good luck to you.

Zach

 

Well as you said, you didn't do your research yet... I'd advise making use of the SEARCH function on here...

But in a nutshell... the things that MOST people do when going single is....

- Pick your turbo (this is a huge topic by itself)
- Figure out your fuel requirements
- Upgrade fuel system (pump and larger injectors)
- Upgrade cooling and ignition systems
- Figure out how you're going to do engine management (popular choices are the PowerFC or the Haltech depending on if you have an FD or an FC RX-7)

That's the VERY SHORT version.

The long parts list (and I'm probably forgetting something)

- turbocharger
- oil and water lines for the turbo
- manifold
- wastegate
- air filter for turbo
- better intercooler
- downpipe
- midpipe or high flow cat or resonated midpipe
- cat-back exhaust
- new secondary fuel rail
- larger secondary injectors
- possibly need larger primary injectors too
- fuel pressure regulator
- blow off valve
- larger fuel pump
- new fuel lines and fittings as needed to connect everything
- larger radiator to help cooling this beast (Fluidyne or Koyo usually)
- upgraded ignition system (HKS Twinpower or similar)
- Greddy elbow for the throttle body
- new hoses/pipes to connect the turbo/IC/throttle body
- delete factory air pump
- delete factory air control valve (due to larger secondary fuel rail)
- delete factory twin turbo controls (aka the rat's nest)
- change out spark plugs (usually four heat range 9)
- replace ignition wires with larger ones
- Install a programmable engine management system such as the Power FC or the Haltech
- Find someone to TUNE THIS BEYOTCH once you build it or learn to tune yourself.
- Rebuild the engine with a street port intake/exhaust to take maximum advantage of your newfound single turbo-ness. (somewhat optional, some people don'tdo this)

 

First things first, get the car.

http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=stoopidfast you sure look like you're the type of person ready for this car.

 

Thats weird I have a friend running on stock injectors and stock fuel pump but he has a pfc.

 

Well your friend is OK as long as he's not pushing any real power... what are his injector duty cycles and how much boost does he run?

 

10 lbs I believe with no tuning yet (maybe running on rich map) and hes pushing around 290hp b4 mid pipe.