single turbo conversion shopping list and recommendations!!!
 

Please put in your thoughts and advices on my future single turbo conversion needs.

Since I am rebuilding my engine and refurnishing my whole FD, I also plan to convert into the Single Turbo.

My limited amount of fund to this project will be 12k. I will be doing all the labor myself. Would also like to learn how to tune it myself. So any advices will be gladly apprecaited.

I am also trying to keep my AC and Power steering, these are a must have =).

So my list and needs recommendations for each category other than the turbos.

Engine rebuild kit: Atkins Master rebuild kit ($1750)

Turbo: 500R from A-Spec ($3,700)

Fuel system: ultimate fuel system from rx7store.net, any other recommendations?

ignition system: HKS twin power ignition from rx7store.net, any other recommendations?

cooling system: I wanted a V-mount, what would be good that doesn't require much fabrication? I am thinking about the one from rx7store.net, any other recommendations?

Intakes: recommendations?

Exhaust: Dual Tip RB exhaust

ECU: Power FC

Anything I've forgotten, please chip in you opinion. Thank you very much!!!

-AzEKnightz

I am also considering an electrical water pump instead of belt driven. Any recommendations would be greatly apprecaited =)

If the FD extreme fuel system kit is anywhere near as overpriced and lame as the FC extreme fuel system kit, I would ditch it and build it custom. They just threw some injectors, fittings, and a fuel rail in a box without proper mounting hardware or instructions. And when I called about it they basically implied that I am an idiot when I said I needed some instructions (which they don't have for the FC kit, I am not sure about FD but I doubt it).

You made the right choice in the 500R ;) The newer ones are even better than the old ones :)

any vmic is going to be a pita to install but IS worth it. You can purchase the RX7store VMIC rad kit, and gotham racing has the VMIC I/C for single turbos.

so they're ready????

Wow, overexagerate a bit? Our fuel systems are priced similar to most shops. Not like we make a fortune on them. If someone doesnt know how to install one I usually send them a link to the instructions on this forum.

I know I did. Did quite a research on the turbo, you're talking about the 500R SP right? That's what I am planning to get.

Thank you for your input, I will consider it.

Well, if that's the case, do you have any recommendations?
I mean other than yourself, have any1 else had any problem with the RX7store fuel system? Please input your thoughts, thank you.

Well Jason, please input your opinions on the fuel system, tell me more about it because when I read the site, it is pretty brief any the picture is quite small. Thanks.

Something really important that I've forgotten to mention is, with pump gas, I am trying to archieve 400-450hp. Please recommend and advise me towards the right path; for this is my first car that would be heading over the 400 number. Thanks in advance.

-AzEKnightz

Most people run our system or some variation of it sold by another company. We use KG parts rails as do a few other companies. We all use the same 1680cc injectors, Aeromotive regulator and fittings. All of these systems will provide you with enough fuel.

If you want 450RWHP then I would suggest porting your engine when rebuilding it. With the a ported motor and 500R you should be able to hit that at 17psi as long as you have the correct supporting mods. Intercooler, ECU, fuel pump, Twin Power, full exhaust, clutch are required. I would also go with some sort of Meth injection system. With Meth you can easily run 19+psi on pump gas if you choose.

Most important mod is a good tune.

CJ motorsports makes a quality product and ive been running one for years. They also make walboro dual pump carriers for ease of installation and more fuel potential. There kit is priced very competitive to most shops and you get EVERYTHING for install, plus its very straight forward. If you like shoot me over a PM and I can help set you up.:icon_tup:

I've forgotten to mention that I am doing an agressive street port. That should be good right? Since my goal is to have 450RWHP that is strictly for street use maybe track once in awhile. I will be looking forward into your fuel system, but I will definitely be comparing with some other companies that might be selling something similiar. Another question, will you be able to give some good discount if I am getting like a whole bunch of stuff from the store? Because I was looking @ the V-mount system that you guys have and I am very interested. Let me know Jason, thanks in advance.

-AzEKnightz

Correct. I was thinking the 500R-SP.

is it still gonna be the same price as before?

Of coarse. :)

I will contact you once I've got everything planned out =)
I am sure it will be soon!! =)

any1 out there feel free to input ur thoughts to help out a single turbo newbie so he can plan things out much better and not waste time and money xD

Couple things I would throw in there...

Xcessive LIM
FJO injector driver
Dual oil coolers
Ceramic coat the manifold and DP
Resonated midpipe (I like my magnaflow in my MP, it sounds nice with the RB duals)

Oh and don't forget to research clutches and fuel pumps...

Thank you for the input, I already had clutches and fuel pumps in mind. Those are easy once I get all the set up planned out. Then goes the big game =)

-AzEKnightz

exedy twin disc all the way, my mostest favoritest clutch ever. it's got a lot of bite, but is still nice on the street.

turboimport.com for the twin power w/ harness

and also consider getting some 10.5 plugs if you're running that much power.

YES SIR! roger that. I will now research into that of twin power =) thank you for the heads up.

-AzEKnightz

Another question just came in mind. I've read about emission block off plates? Are those necessary for the single turbo conversion? If it is necessary, I will be also looking into getting that done since everything will be in the open. So let me know =) Thanks in advance.

-AzEKnightz

Short answer yes! Someone will have a link to get them. Bonzi has them!

Thank you, I already have a place in mind for a set =)

bump, any more ideas to help me set up this single conversion so i dont have to do things twice would be greatly apprecaited ^__^