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Grappler | Posted: Aug 9 2012, 09:48 PM |
IDW Regular Member Group: Members Posts: 218 Member No.: 38,805 Joined: Jul 27th 2012 Location: Twin Cities | Originally I bought this car as a daily then it caught on fire and then the fun began. Part that tends to fail on FC's causing gas to leak onto manifolds... the evil pulsation dampener Image size reduced, original size: 800 x 600. Click here to view the image in its original dimension. Fast forward one failed build, to this build Stock vs Not so stock Image size reduced, original size: 766 x 432. Click here to view the image in its original dimension. Parts from JDM land Image size reduced, original size: 798 x 450. Click here to view the image in its original dimension. Shiny Image size reduced, original size: 798 x 450. Click here to view the image in its original dimension. Image size reduced, original size: 766 x 432. Click here to view the image in its original dimension. Image size reduced, original size: 766 x 432. Click here to view the image in its original dimension. Image size reduced, original size: 798 x 450. Click here to view the image in its original dimension. Image size reduced, original size: 766 x 432. Click here to view the image in its original dimension. Image size reduced, original size: 768 x 429. Click here to view the image in its original dimension. Note that this is the ultra cliff notes version but Just to give an idea of what I have so far into the build. Walbro 255lph KN Filter 550cc Primaries Marren 1680 Secondaries Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Regulator Emissions Removed AC/PS Megasquirt ECU Invovative Wideband Autometer Boost Gauge Divided T4 Manfifold 57trim t04e Throttle body mod -6 an Fuel lines FD alternator and double pulley Greddy RS Flexalite Efan Koyo Radiator Turbo 2 motor Turbo 2 Transmission Vmount intercooler (in progress) 4" turbo back exhaust (in progress) Vmount Hood |
chillined | Posted: Aug 9 2012, 10:21 PM |
IDW Goldmember Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,470 Member No.: 23,552 Joined: Mar 10th 2007 Location: In the great snowy areas | Who's miata is that in the background? It's effin' sexy. My bad. Anyways, you have an awesome FC, I'm dialed in for updates! |
Spaz | Posted: Aug 10 2012, 07:24 AM | ||
Just a guy towing a car across the country to chase a dream. Group: FORUM MODERATOR Posts: 9,272 Member No.: 30,193 Joined: Jul 25th 2008 Location: Plymouth, MN |
Updates will come when he gets a chance to work on it, but that's a different story entirely. It's stupid close right now. The Miata is our buddy's, I remember when that thing ran... | ||
Grappler | Posted: Aug 10 2012, 04:30 PM |
IDW Regular Member Group: Members Posts: 218 Member No.: 38,805 Joined: Jul 27th 2012 Location: Twin Cities | Found a few other photos from the build a few of the fittings I currently have sitting in the engine bay Image size reduced, original size: 800 x 600. Click here to view the image in its original dimension. Oil Cooler Image size reduced, original size: 800 x 600. Click here to view the image in its original dimension. New piping on the greddy core Image size reduced, original size: 798 x 450. Click here to view the image in its original dimension. what happens to 550cc injectors and 1680cc injectors at 43.5 PSI Image size reduced, original size: 798 x 450. Click here to view the image in its original dimension. Almost the entire exhaust Image size reduced, original size: 798 x 450. Click here to view the image in its original dimension. |
backalleyracer | Posted: Aug 11 2012, 11:41 AM |
IDW Goldmember Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,770 Member No.: 7,122 Joined: May 1st 2005 Location: Las Vegas | nice job how does the megasquirt work for you? |
Mazda ina Ford guy | Posted: Aug 11 2012, 02:47 PM | ||
333 Half Evil Group: Advanced Members Posts: 507 Member No.: 37,098 Joined: Mar 9th 2011 Location: The Twin Cities |
Damn, is that 3"? Looks like its designed to make as much noise as possable. [ Post made via Mobile Device ] | ||
Spaz | Posted: Aug 11 2012, 03:50 PM | ||
Just a guy towing a car across the country to chase a dream. Group: FORUM MODERATOR Posts: 9,272 Member No.: 30,193 Joined: Jul 25th 2008 Location: Plymouth, MN |
4". And it'll be loud, but it's got one legal muffler! [ Post made via Mobile Device ] | ||
Grappler | Posted: Aug 11 2012, 06:16 PM | ||
IDW Regular Member Group: Members Posts: 218 Member No.: 38,805 Joined: Jul 27th 2012 Location: Twin Cities |
Took me about 10 days to assemble (2-3 hours a night) Firmware is loaded and so are the base maps just need to be able to finish the rest of the car. | ||
sideways | Posted: Aug 25 2012, 10:08 PM |
We're the People's Front of Judea! Group: Advanced Members Posts: 13,123 Member No.: 1,355 Joined: Feb 28th 2004 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada | My heart goes out to all the car alarms within ear shot of that exhaust |
Spaz | Posted: Aug 26 2012, 05:07 AM | ||
Just a guy towing a car across the country to chase a dream. Group: FORUM MODERATOR Posts: 9,272 Member No.: 30,193 Joined: Jul 25th 2008 Location: Plymouth, MN |
God knows I set off enough of them by myself. | ||
Boost1995 | Posted: Aug 26 2012, 08:19 AM |
Request Title - PM Mods Group: Members Posts: 426 Member No.: 31,272 Joined: Dec 6th 2008 Location: Woodstock GA | Damn sweet and sexy FC. I want sound clips. Is this your first rotary experience? If so how was the learning curve? |
Grappler | Posted: Sep 4 2012, 06:56 PM |
IDW Regular Member Group: Members Posts: 218 Member No.: 38,805 Joined: Jul 27th 2012 Location: Twin Cities | Yeah its my first car/rotary I actually am a firm believer in the phrase "Rx7s make mechanics out of anyone". As far as learning curve its actually not hard at all if you are at all familiar with regular piston motors there are a lot of things that transision. They just have a slight twist when applied to a rotary. I promise there will be sound clips when its running. I get to go work on the car for the first time in a couple weeks tommorow, due to some unforseen circumstances :/ |
backalleyracer | Posted: Sep 5 2012, 12:49 AM |
IDW Goldmember Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,770 Member No.: 7,122 Joined: May 1st 2005 Location: Las Vegas | unforseen? its an rx7 - it breaks |
Grappler | Posted: Oct 3 2012, 09:59 AM |
IDW Regular Member Group: Members Posts: 218 Member No.: 38,805 Joined: Jul 27th 2012 Location: Twin Cities | Well the car was dropped onto a jackstand... so it needs a new pan/oil pickup (not by me mind you) That and they place I was working on the car at is no longer availible so into storage it goes again |
Grappler | Posted: May 21 2013, 09:18 PM |
IDW Regular Member Group: Members Posts: 218 Member No.: 38,805 Joined: Jul 27th 2012 Location: Twin Cities | I couldn't sleep so I went to go look at my car :/ This sucks... Image size reduced, original size: 800 x 600. Click here to view the image in its original dimension. |
THE_HONDA_CG2 | Posted: May 21 2013, 11:19 PM |
Patient Zero Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,279 Member No.: 37,947 Joined: Oct 1st 2011 Location: Update Profile | Is this technically called cold storage or something, or since because its summer time right now, is it just storage without the cold part? Anyway, I hope you get it back up and running soon. I hate seeing cars wrapped up like that. |
backalleyracer | Posted: May 22 2013, 12:03 AM |
IDW Goldmember Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,770 Member No.: 7,122 Joined: May 1st 2005 Location: Las Vegas | whats going on here |
Grappler | Posted: May 22 2013, 09:55 AM |
IDW Regular Member Group: Members Posts: 218 Member No.: 38,805 Joined: Jul 27th 2012 Location: Twin Cities | Its an underground garage. I havent been able to work on it since October. |
Spaz | Posted: May 22 2013, 05:59 PM |
Just a guy towing a car across the country to chase a dream. Group: FORUM MODERATOR Posts: 9,272 Member No.: 30,193 Joined: Jul 25th 2008 Location: Plymouth, MN | Yeah, and I got you a decent paying job. Time to get the girl a ring and that car an exhaust, some fluids, and a tune. |
Grappler | Posted: May 22 2013, 07:55 PM |
IDW Regular Member Group: Members Posts: 218 Member No.: 38,805 Joined: Jul 27th 2012 Location: Twin Cities | Long as we find a place with a garage and a 110v outlet I gots this we shall see what I can do in 5 months The first one definitely for sure. |
Grappler | Posted: Aug 5 2013, 03:04 PM |
IDW Regular Member Group: Members Posts: 218 Member No.: 38,805 Joined: Jul 27th 2012 Location: Twin Cities | Update time!!!! Moved to a new place as of last weekend FC is sitting in my garage Progress to be made hopefully soon Image size reduced, original size: 3264 x 2448. Click here to view the image in its original dimension. Image size reduced, original size: 2448 x 3264. Click here to view the image in its original dimension. Gahh and wash my car hopefully soon |
THE_HONDA_CG2 | Posted: Aug 5 2013, 03:40 PM |
Patient Zero Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,279 Member No.: 37,947 Joined: Oct 1st 2011 Location: Update Profile | GRAPPLER LIVES! Good to see you back man. I'm looking forward to progress! And yes it does need to get washed. [ Post made via Mobile Device ] |
Spaz | Posted: Aug 5 2013, 04:27 PM |
Just a guy towing a car across the country to chase a dream. Group: FORUM MODERATOR Posts: 9,272 Member No.: 30,193 Joined: Jul 25th 2008 Location: Plymouth, MN | The garage looks bigger in person, I promise. |
backalleyracer | Posted: Aug 5 2013, 04:35 PM |
IDW Goldmember Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,770 Member No.: 7,122 Joined: May 1st 2005 Location: Las Vegas | sell me your hood |
Grappler | Posted: Aug 11 2013, 09:15 PM | ||||||
IDW Regular Member Group: Members Posts: 218 Member No.: 38,805 Joined: Jul 27th 2012 Location: Twin Cities |
Indeed I am back. Hopefully get the rest of the parts out of the back of the car this week and start doing work.
It is most certainly bigger than it looks It also doesn't help that there is more stuff in there other than the car then I would like but it is a start.
To be honest I am a bit unsure as to how much I like the hood. Its going to be a necessity for the build but I don't like the fitment towards the windshield. I went and bought a white board a very large one in fact the largest one the store had and put my list together again. Image size reduced, original size: 3264 x 2448. Click here to view the image in its original dimension. | ||||||
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