Attn: Sevens on the Shore / LA Rotorheads
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,898
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From: Metairie, LA near new orleans
well we lost another rotary this past weekend can we please have a moment of silence for shawns car .................................. (god i hope im not next)
Originally Posted by recon fd
Still down? What do we need to do to get her up? Call me tonight.
-josh
-josh
!!!!!!!!!! 
Gig a Giddy Go
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 348
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From: louisiana
uhhh its kinda scary he was rebuilding his carb and well uhhhhhh he checked his apex seals and the front rotor was blown..... he just bought a XB so it will be a while before he gets to fix it! he has me all freakin scared now!!
Nigga stole my bike!
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,154
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From: Des Allemands, Louisiana
After putting my RB muffler on, I took it for a test drive. I didn't run the car hard, and when I was pulling a u turn at ~5mph, I heard a weird noise. It sounded kind of like the carb was just loading up, and I thought nothing of it. Then, after straightening out and stopping at the stop sign, the noise continued.
I pull away from the sign, and my motor sounds even more like a lawn mower. It sounded exactly like an exhaust leak right at the header/motor, but the car was down on power.
I got the car backed to the house, and thought that maybe the muffler was clogged; causing back pressure issues. So, I disconnected the muffler. Noise was still there. I did a compression check, and both rotors hit 90PSi.
To make a long story short, over the past week, I changed my fuel filters, plug, distributor cap, rotor, and even converted back to stock ignition, rebuilt my carb, and messed with the timing. Checked the compression again and rotor one has 0 pressure. We dropped the header and felt the apex seals, and they were just tore the hell up.
I was saving money/building credit to buy a car sometime next year, but this elevated the situation to top priority. I dropped by Ray Brandt Toyota, saw an xB I liked, signed the papers, and drove home. When I start to get my finances back in order, the RX-7 will get back on the road. It will be better, stronger, and faster. I promise.
I'll still go to the meets, of course! It's just that you'll have to make an exception for my slow car.
I pull away from the sign, and my motor sounds even more like a lawn mower. It sounded exactly like an exhaust leak right at the header/motor, but the car was down on power.
I got the car backed to the house, and thought that maybe the muffler was clogged; causing back pressure issues. So, I disconnected the muffler. Noise was still there. I did a compression check, and both rotors hit 90PSi.
To make a long story short, over the past week, I changed my fuel filters, plug, distributor cap, rotor, and even converted back to stock ignition, rebuilt my carb, and messed with the timing. Checked the compression again and rotor one has 0 pressure. We dropped the header and felt the apex seals, and they were just tore the hell up.
I was saving money/building credit to buy a car sometime next year, but this elevated the situation to top priority. I dropped by Ray Brandt Toyota, saw an xB I liked, signed the papers, and drove home. When I start to get my finances back in order, the RX-7 will get back on the road. It will be better, stronger, and faster. I promise.
I'll still go to the meets, of course! It's just that you'll have to make an exception for my slow car.
> you
Wa.. Wa.... WHHHAAATT!!!!!!
I would like to have a meet when steve kan can come down and tune. I went from an lt8 and a bnr stage IV earlier this year and am now installing an lt10s, alky injection, t61, ceramic coated uper and lower intake manifold, exhaust mani and turbine, stainless steel braided everything, msd knock box, blah blah blah hopefully will be done in the next month or so. Would love if we could have a meet and bring down steve kan or brian with bnr.
All out Freak!
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,300
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From: in a little box on a stick
well, I just sold an FC the other day....but i am not leaving the 7 community...top secret project in the works. I could tell you about it, but then, well, you know....lol
on top of that, I am also going to tear down my T-Bird SC and go nuts....bore out the block, bigger pistons, stage 3 on the m90, ported heads, more fuel, headers, no cats, true duals, and a standalone to run it all. Should be putting down some serious numbers when finished. And then there is the 4x4, which is dying for a 302 swap, but that one is lower on the list....
on top of that, I am also going to tear down my T-Bird SC and go nuts....bore out the block, bigger pistons, stage 3 on the m90, ported heads, more fuel, headers, no cats, true duals, and a standalone to run it all. Should be putting down some serious numbers when finished. And then there is the 4x4, which is dying for a 302 swap, but that one is lower on the list....
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 37
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From: New Orleans area
An SC, U must have alot of patience. I hated work'n under the hood of mine.
There's a parts car at Riverside auto salvage in Marrero. I think the charger is gone but the rest mostly complete.
There's a parts car at Riverside auto salvage in Marrero. I think the charger is gone but the rest mostly complete.
Newbie
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 3
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From: cali
anyone in louisiana?
whats up fellas??? im currently in the army stationed in california, and im coming back home to the boot in a few months. what i have going on is when i get home im buying a 93 fd from a friend and its basically a roller. im new to the mazda scene(i own a g35) and i was wondering if there are any reputable mechanic shops in the state? any advice is appreciated. thanks
semper Fi
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,478
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From: LA
Yea there are a few guys. They havent met in a while, but I think they should get one going soon. WINK WINK
Check this out to give you some info.
http://ourworld.cs.com/_ht_a/talvendi/index.htm
Check this out to give you some info.
http://ourworld.cs.com/_ht_a/talvendi/index.htm
