My Turbonetics Powered 88 Mazda RX7 T2

[95nracer]

When I was in High School in my Senior year in VA my dad gave me a Sazuki Samuri. The first thing I did was put a bandpass box in it with 2 Jensen 10's (The ones with the handprint on them). I use to cruise in that thing with the top taken off and I had people sitting on the speaker box. People loved that little jeep. I moved to Louisiana and the last couple of months of Senior year I eneded up rolling it.


I joined the military later that year. After Basic training and Tech School I get my first set of orders. It was to Yokota AB, Japan. I was nervous at first. I've been over seas before but I didn't know what to expect since this time I was going there alone and I didn't know anybody.


I was there a few months and I had to buy a car. Getting around and going to work by foot sucked! So I bought a 93 Honda Integra from someone that was leaving to go back to the states. I got it cheap and it was a great car.



Well driving back from Roppongi around 6 in the morning partying all night. I fall alseep on the highway and ended up hitting the concrete median destroying the body on the drivers side and screwing up the front alignment. I sold the car that week because I didn't want to deal with it.


A month later I bought my first RX7. It was a clean black 1991 Savanna model with 16inch Volk wheels. I paid $1,200 for it at the Base's Lemon lot and it looks like it sat there for a few months. What a change from the Integra!! This thing had way more power and handled better and I was able to kick the rear out when I wanted to. It was just a fun car..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/File0003.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/old_fc.jpg


I only had a couple of months left in Japan and I was making plans to ship it back to the states. Well plans change like always.

Me and a couple of my buddies used to go up to the mountains near Okutama Lake and watch the racers go up and down the mountain and even participate ourselves. Well on one of the nights I was up there trying to drift. I was making a sweeping right powering over pushing through the corner with the front wheels in counter steer. Somehow, I don't know what I did, the rear wheels caught traction and sent me shooting left into the guard rail. The front end is crushed in and I broke a control arm. The only thing left really holding the passenger tire was the steering and strut.

I sold the motor and some other parts to local guys and kept what I could from it.



I move back to the states and I get stationed to Cannon AFB, NM in good old Clovis. I start to look for a turbo model FC to start over, but I could not find one for the life of me. So I buy a N/A FC and I played with that for awhile. Then one day I see this Silver FC on the Singaporian Air Force side of base and it was a turbo! I pull up next to it and I put a sign on it saying that if he ever wants to sell I will buy it from him. About 8 months later I get a call and its the guy with the Silver FC. He says he is going back to Singapore and he needs to sell it within the month. The next week I pick it up and pay cash. :mrgreen: . It was the same month that I had my daughter. February.

Pic was in Colorado.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/new803030-R1-19A.jpg


We get orders to Mcguire AFB, NJ. We drive from New Mexico to New Jersey in the month of August 2002 in 2 RX7's and neither with A/C. Malaya was just a few months old. We moved in with Allie's parents for a couple of months until we could find our own place. I'm driving to work in my silver FC and I'm on 95 north just cruising up doing about 80. I look to my right and I see this mustang merging unto the highway. I look into the rear veiw and he his coming up on me fast. So I drop it into fourth and punch it. I started pulling on him, put it 5th and still pulling from him. I look back and he is way back, look foward again and I hear a pop then I loose all power. No power steering no nothing. I start to slow down and take my exit and pull over to the side of the road. Pop the hood and the first thing I see is the nipple coming from the compressor housing to the wategate had popped off. Tried to start it and it starts with a little effort but it sounds like ****. Like an old train or something, chug chug chug kinda sound.


Get it towed back to the house and I let it sit there. That same week someone decides to steal it. I'm about to fall asleep and I hear a car start and rev to all hell, I jumped up when I relize it was my car. I run downstairs with my gun and I hear them peeling away. I go around the corner and I can see them going down the street and take a right. I run back inside grabbed my keys to the other 7 and went hauling after them. I took the right and stopped at the next intersection. I asked some kids sitting in the corner if they have seen a silver car just like this one driving by. They point left, I look over and there is this Blue Dodge Neon with a BIG I think yellow SUPERSTREET sticker on the trunk sitting there in the middle of the road with its marker lights on. So I turn left slowly and the Neon starts to go down the street. I follow it through another intersection and I watch it park and all of the people get out. I look around and I don't see my car. So I circle around and one of them is on the phone. So this time I go in a different direction and I go further down the street. I'm going down and all of a sudden I see my car just sitting there! I hurry back home and drop Allie off to get some help to get the car back home. I hurry back and the car is still there. I'm sitting there for what I think was about 15 minutes and this truck goes driving by real slow playing hip hop. I look in the back and it had tow arms attached to it! I'm wondering if they had planned on towing my car away. Which I think they where. I got my car back that night..


A few months later I drop another motor into it and its been running great! Took me about 2 and a half days to do it.






More to come.....

[95nracer]

Current mod list:

__Battery / Charging / Wiring__
3rd gen RX7 100amp alt.
8 gauge from alt to battery
Banzai Racing alt double pulley
Deka ETX14 mini battery

__Body__
89-91 tail lights
S5 Moldings
ShineAutoProject
Front bumper
Sideskirts
Rear bumper caps
RE Amemiya mirrors
H4 conversion headlights
JDM Flash to pass lenses
Amber LED's in front lights
RE Amemiya hood vent cap

__Brakes__
Mazdatrix ABS removal kit
Mazdatrix stainless lines
Hawk HPS front and rear pads

__Cooling__
Koyo rad
Fluidyne Therm-HX oil cooler with -10an lines
Rad plate
Hayden fan on Taurus shroud
85 amp solenoid and 50 amp fuse
Samco blue radiator hoses
Downpipe wrapped and turbo blanket

__Drivetrain__
9 lb flywheel
ACT heavy duty pressure plate
Clutchnet street disk
Mazdaracing short shifter
Redline MT90 lube in Tranny
Stainless clutch hose
MMR solid
Motor
Tranny
Subframe
Tokico Clutch slave + master cylinders
Kaaz 1.5way solid diff

__ECU__
Rtek Version 2.1 with palm Zire 71

__Electronics__
Greddy Bspec II boost controller
HKS turbo timer
Premier Head Unit
Soundstream RUB555
Soundstream SPL-50G front speakers
Pioneer rear speakers
Elemental Designs 13Kv.2 Sub

__Engine__
Series 4 Jspec stock ports
Oil Metering Pump removed
Premix 2 cycle oil
Rats nest removed


__Exhaust__
Modified Corksport downpipe and midpipe 80mm
Ssautochrome dual exhaust 80mm pipe to two 2 ½
pipes

__Fuel__
Greddy 2x720cc
Delphi 2x1000cc injectors
Walbro re-wired 10 gauge
Aeromotive FPR 13109
-6 AN fittings and lines

__Gauges__
Autometer
Oil pressure
Oil temp
Water temp
Fuel pressure
Volt
PLX M-300 wideband
RE Amemiya 80mm boost
Summit Fuel pressure on FPR

__Ignition __
NGK BUR9EQ x4
Jacobs FC1000 CDI
MSD wires

__Intake__
K&N filter
Cover to protect it from water
Turbo inlet duct

__Interior__
4 gauges mounted on the glove box cover
89-91 stereo surround
Custom rear tower covers
Lonza horn button
Nardi steering wheel
Redlinegoods Shift and emergencey boots
Pedals, brand unknown
RAZO drift spec shift knob (heavy)
Recaro seat rails
Recaro Speed seats with blue stitching
Wedge engineering seat brackets
CG lock
NRG Slim steering wheel quick release
SRR Steering wheel 30mm extension


__Suspension__
BC Racing BR Coilovers
Corksport strut bar set
Cusco lower arm bar
Cusco pillar bars
K2rd rear camber bar
Pinion Snubber
Suspenion Techniques rear sway bar
Racing Beat DTSS Eliminator
Rear poly bushings


__Tires / Wheels__
(SUMMER)
235/40r17 front Dunlop Potenza Z1 Star Spec
245/40r17 rear Bridgestone RE-01R
Advan Siena Gen 1 Wheels
17X8 35offset 5.5mm spacers
17X9 40offset 16mm spacers
(WINTER)
BBS 16x7 20mm offset 205/55 Blizzaks
(Track)
Mickey Thompson ET Streets 255/50R16 On stock wheels


__Turbo__
HKS cast manifold
MP T-60 .96 T4 Vband outlet
38mm Tial wastegate
Greddy FMIC V-Spec
HKS blow off valve
Stainless Braided -3AN oil feed line

__Weight Reduction__
A/C, power steering, emissions, heat shields, and
other stuff

[jspek]

jerry i didnt know you were born into jdmness haha.

[9 Ball]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/new803030-R1-19A.jpg

Reminds me of my 1987 RX. It was an N/A but it was such a well balanced car. Looks exactly the same except I hade the five spoke wheels. I had a million stories with that thing… two motors… a transmission… argh. But I loved that thing – it was the car that got me into the performance segment.

[JSeoul]

You were in the AF to? Glad to see a another member

[BradC]

Love it man, I want a TII project car

[joe tom]

i'm looking forward to seeing the future mods! what bodykit are you gonna go with?

[koho2731]

Jerry the car looks better in person :thumbup: . I love how clean it is.

[95nracer]

Reminds me of my 1987 RX. It was an N/A but it was such a well balanced car. Looks exactly the same except I hade the five spoke wheels. I had a million stories with that thing… two motors… a transmission… argh. But I loved that thing – it was the car that got me into the performance segment.


I loved that car also. I swear that car handled better than the current car that I have now even with the better suspension pieces on the turbo. I think it had something to do with having less power and I was able to power through corners without the rear end coming around. But it doesn't matter now that car was stolen a couple years back in Moorsetown at the Pepboys across the street from the mall.:( I miss that car...



Jerry the car looks better in person :thumbup: . I love how clean it is.
Thanks man! Hopefully you get to see it when it gets painted.




i'm looking forward to seeing the future mods! what bodykit are you gonna go with?

I'm going with a Shineaeroproject body kit. http://stores.ebay.com/shineautoproject_W0QQssPageNameZstrkQ3amefsQ3amess tQQtZkm

I'm going to go for this look.

Bumper:

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/1399/131600x1200dq3.jpg

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m277/erockstarr/Picture373.jpg


Skirts and rear aero gaurds:

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m277/erockstarr/Picture377.jpg

http://img458.imageshack.us/img458/659/resizeditempics080107ts.jpg
http://img458.imageshack.us/img458/9039/resizeditempics080084er.jpg
http://img458.imageshack.us/img458/3629/resizeditempics080144sd.jpg


I'm basically going for the look of the white car. I even have the same mirrors already and the same hood scoop cap as the top red car. I can't wait!!

[95nracer]

You were in the AF to? Glad to see a another member



I'm still in. There is a bunch of Military on here. :wink: :thumbup:

[wonner]

I'm basically going for the look of the white car.

I got a little sad when I first saw "bodykit", but that looks awesome. I can't wait to see it.

I just noticed its a s4...Are your body moldings painted?

Also, more pics please.

[Jose13b]

bro if you need an alarm let me know I will hook you up I hate to hear stores of a rx7 being taken away

[95nracer]

I got a little sad when I first saw "bodykit", but that looks awesome. I can't wait to see it.

I just noticed its a s4...Are your body moldings painted?

Also, more pics please.


Yes the body mouldings that I have now are painted ,but I already have the s5 mouldings, turn signals and the S5 rear bumper is on the way.


I got the front bumper in today. So only waiting on the sideskirts and rear aero gaurds.


bro if you need an alarm let me know I will hook you up I hate to hear stores of a rx7 being taken away

Thanks for the offer. I have an alarm now, but I also have other "measures" in place. If I want to upgrade I'll give you a ring.

[redline]

Jerry I always wanted to see a pic of the black FC, looks good! I have never seen those volks before. Your cars stories are very interesting:thumbup:

[95nracer]

Body kit on. I wanted to test fit the body kit to see how the fit is and to make sure I can get in and out of my driveway without messing up the kit. Which I already cracked the bumper the second day it was on, but I already fixed it with some glass and resin. Sanded it down and painted over it. You can't even tell I cracked it unless you look in the back.


Will be going to paint soon. Maybe early Feb.



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Edit: Why doesn't the first pic show up?

[95nracer]

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[95nracer]

Looks like crap right now. Oh well, I can't wait until the car is painted and in one color.


Oh and Hurry up warm weather! I need to put my wheels back on!

[9 Ball]

It will definitely freshen up the car and make it look a little more modern.

[IntegrasAreBest]

quite a story you have there. damn i want an rx-7 now :)

[EvlEgl]

Damn...thats Redonk.

Nice job Dude!!!

[whitezenki]

car looks like its gonna be awesome...


still at mcguire? looks like it in the pics, i live like 5 minutes from there

[XxaltezzaxX]

One of my all time fav cars, looks real good with the kit can't wait for it to be painted.

[Drftpretty]

Im in love :(

If you ever want to expand your JDMness hit me up, I have a s5 white vert that I would be willing to let go just because of your sweet daughter "There's some hoes in this house" FTW

When are you gonna help me with a body kit on my FC?

[95nracer]

car looks like its gonna be awesome...


still at mcguire? looks like it in the pics, i live like 5 minutes from there



Yep still at Mcguire.



Im in love :(

If you ever want to expand your JDMness hit me up, I have a s5 white vert that I would be willing to let go just because of your sweet daughter "There's some hoes in this house" FTW

When are you gonna help me with a body kit on my FC?


LoL.. Na, don't need another car right now. I have another car I still have to deal with. You have a body kit for your FC?

[philly_s14]

nice fc! its gonna look hot when its done

[antman0408]

How was the fitment of all the pieces? Does the bumper mount in the same spots as the original? How is the fitment with the intecooler, did you have to cut any of the bumper to fit it?

[95nracer]

How was the fitment of all the pieces? Does the bumper mount in the same spots as the original? How is the fitment with the intecooler, did you have to cut any of the bumper to fit it?



Ok lets see where to start. I've never mounted a kit before but from what I understand the pieces from Shineaero fit better than some of the pieces that are out there now including the copies of the GPsports. I've seen a copy of the GPsports and the fit was horrible.


The front bumper lined up pretty good. You have to drill your own holes. First I mounted it up and drilled the holes where the bumper meets the fender. Then I had to pull on the bumper so that it would clear the hood and headlights and drilled my holes in between the headlights. When I tried to push the sides to mate up with the fenders the center bowed up. Thats why I have the rivets in front of the intercooler to try and flatten it down. Its a tight fit around the fenders so be carefull not to crack the bumper.

I also had to hack at the inside of the bumper to fit the intercooler and pipeing, but I had to do the same thing the stock bumper anyways. I also had to shave a little form the inside of the turn signal pockets to make the turn signals fit. No big deal. You have to find a way to mount your turn signals and flash to passes.


The sideskirts fit fairly well. I remember one side was easier than the other. Towards the front the skirt had a little overlap to where I couldn't open my door. So I cut the extra off and no problems there. The doors rub the sideskrts a little but I'm going to leave to the body shop to fix for me. Probably just have to shave it a little and it won't rub.


The rear bumper caps fit very well. I think the only thing I had to do was on one side I had to use some spacers where the rear aero mounts to the inside of the wheel well. I'll take some random pics and post them up.



I did this over a few nights. I took my time on some spots and rushed on a couple, but if you take your time it shouldn't be a problem to mount everything up. Like a said before I've never mounted a kit before so it was kinda a pain for me, but I think it worked out well for someone that doesn't have any experience with this type of work.


I've already had to repair the lower drivers corner from when I cracked it going up my driveway. Used some resin and some glass and you can't even tell. Just check the pics.



Edit: I also converted to S5 moldings and rear bumper. You also need S5 turn signals.

[95nracer]

Look here for some pics if interested of mounting areas and the fit of the kit in general.


http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=618255

[highmilehatch]

Pretty wild story man. I've always wanted to tinker with one of these cars.

[antman0408]

Thanks for posting all of those pics. My car recently got front end damage, thats why I am asking. I was thinking about getting this kit or a complete S5 conversion.

[95nracer]

Thanks for posting all of those pics. My car recently got front end damage, thats why I am asking. I was thinking about getting this kit or a complete S5 conversion.



Well if you need any specific pictures let me know. I know it took me a long time to find a decent set of S5 moldings. I actually got two sets and pieced together the best. Getting a front stock S5 bumper shouldn't be that hard. I see them on ebay and the forums all the time and the fit well it should fit without a problem. :)

[95nracer]

Pretty wild story man. I've always wanted to tinker with one of these cars.



Its been fun thats for sure!

[95nracer]

Just throwing some newer pics up, but even now I need to take new ones



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/car%20pics%20March%2025%202007/DSC00264.jpg

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[95nracer]

I need to get another tripod for some decent night shots.


Quick interior shot
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/car%20pics%20March%2025%202007/DSC00282.jpg



Some pics from the 240 meet
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/car%20pics%20March%2025%202007/IMG_0596.jpg

[95nracer]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/car%20pics%20March%2025%202007/IMG_4245.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/car%20pics%20March%2025%202007/IMG_0642.jpg



Thanks for the pics from the people that took some of my car.

[95nracer]

Went to the dyno event at R/T tuning to get some pulls just to check on things. I'm glad I did, they did the pulls in 4th gear and I got some really good logs from it. Power is the same as it has always been. :)



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/2scn0002.jpg

[whitezenki]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/car%20pics%20March%2025%202007/IMG_4245.jpg
Thanks for the pics from the people that took some of my car.

This is my personal favorite, all bias aside :mrgreen:

Come May we should take some pics with those Cherry Trees you were talkin about, Ill bring the Xt, and a ****ty tripod i got, maybe even a picnic basket, and a little checkered sheet!

oh ya.. and my GF spotted you again a few days ago, but I wasnt with her, but she told me today "I saw that blue car again!" lol

[95nracer]

This is my personal favorite, all bias aside :mrgreen:

Come May we should take some pics with those Cherry Trees you were talkin about, Ill bring the Xt, and a ****ty tripod i got, maybe even a picnic basket, and a little checkered sheet!

oh ya.. and my GF spotted you again a few days ago, but I wasnt with her, but she told me today "I saw that blue car again!" lol


Haha, I'm down for some tuna sammiches. Hopefully I'll get back from Florida in time before there gone. Tell her I said hello. :) Where did she spot me? Wrights or Browns side?

[whitezenki]

Tell her I said hello. :) Where did she spot me? Wrights or Browns side?

Trenton Rd, Browns Side, like Tuesday or Wednesday?

And that dyno sheet looks good, I think if mine ever gets to about that point I would be pretty content with my car lol

[sexystover]

that rx-7 is teh sex

[9 Ball]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/car%20pics%20March%2025%202007/DSC00282.jpg


The instrument panel brings back more memories.:mrgreen:

[95nracer]

Wingless FTW? Yes/No?


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/Wingless/DSC00303.jpg

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[jspek]

wingless is a million times better jerry!

[turbo4g63]

your car looks great!!! I like the wing on there, it gives the rear end a bit more dimension...looks a bit more aggressive with the wing

[whitezenki]

PUT IT BACKKKK!!!!

It lookkss nakeeddd, almost boring

[9 Ball]

I have to agree… I like the wing.

[95TurboDC2]

no wing.... what did you put down at the rt tuning dyno day. if you dont mind sharing??

[whitezenki]

no wing.... what did you put down at the rt tuning dyno day. if you dont mind sharing??

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/2scn0002.jpg
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[95TurboDC2]

nice curve. car looks sick in person

[sexystover]

i like wingless...makes it very clean and unique

[chinky_sti]

damn you rx7 is coming out good

[freebmx444]

i like the wing.... very nice car

[markley02]

I like the wing

[the mike]

Put the wing back on man, it looks too GL without it.

[peteyturbo]

Not bad for a stock port and turbo S4 motor..I have an 85 gslse with s4 turbo swap, need to rebuild the motor of course, I'd be happy with 300whp on the stock turbo for sure..

[XxaltezzaxX]

Bring back the wing

[95nracer]

Eh, I think some days I'll roll with it and some without the wing.



Well I got the Cusco Pillar bars in. Thanks to Jay (124spy) @ Driving Dynamics for helping me out. Took about 3 months to get them in. The install was a bit of a pain and it pushes against my seats a little, but not bad. I haven't taken the car out for a test drive to see if it made a difference or not yet, but it seems like it should. The bars are very thick. I could've went with a roll bar or something, but I want to keep my back seat so that my daughter can ride along with me. She loves her RX7 rides.



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/Cusco%20pillar%20bars/DSC00379.jpg

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[95nracer]

From Cusco:

This reinforcement bar supports the pillar side of the chassis & the door opening portion on vehicles equipped with a large door aperture, and helps increasing the rigidity & strength of the overall chassis. Made from Ø311.2mm thick steel pipe, with Cusco Blue color finishing. The installation parts are designed & developed to fit 2 pieces of seatbelt anchor bolts & the seat rail installation bolt.





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[95nracer]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/Cusco%20pillar%20bars/DSC00387.jpg



I also got a new electronic fuel pressure gauge. Gotta love Ebay!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/Cusco%20pillar%20bars/DSC00390.jpg

[redline]

Jerry it looks great but excellent with the wing.

[xEJ20x]

Put the wing back on Jerry. :mrgreen:

[95nracer]

Put the wing back on Jerry. :mrgreen:




I will, I'm just to lazy now. :lol:

[NOPSTNS]

wingless wingless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[124spy]

the bars look great, as does the car. happy to help you out
cheers

[ozthunder]

Wingless!

Congrats on car of the month too btw.

[Broken5hift]

beautiful car!

[US_R33]

i've always wanted to see those cusco bars in person. i would imagine on the track they would make a difference, curious as to whether or not you notice enough on the street

as for the wing, i think you should just rock a nice little trunk lip spoiler ftw

- Daniel

[95nracer]

Well took the car to its first show this year and I was able to take 2nd Best of Modified. It was the 94.5pst "BBQ on the Farm Show" at Shady Brook Farm.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/DSC00560.jpg

[redline]

Congrats...It was well deserved! Do you have pics of first place?

[95nracer]

Congrats...It was well deserved! Do you have pics of first place?




No I don't, I don't even remember who or what got first. I know a blue Scion XB with some crazy system got 3rd, a Dodge SRT-10 got 1 st stock and best of show was a Ford F-150 with some crazy paint, system and wheels. They only had 4 categories, Modified, Classic, Stock, Wild.

[95nracer]

I broke the rear on my a couple of weeks ago at Atco. So instead of going with another used stocker I just went and purchased a Kaaz 1.5way LSD and I plan on ordering the 4.33 (stock 4.10) ring and pinion set very shortly.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/DSC01843.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/DSC01844.jpg

[95nracer]

Picked up a new turbo setup! I originally wasn't going to go to a full T4 turbo, but a buddy of mine decided to part out his car so I picked it up for a good price. There is only a couple of things I have to change on it, but its basically all there and ready to run.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/DSC01845.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/DSC01846.jpg

[SayNoToPistons]

What a great read... *tears*

Props from a fellow rotor head.

[NOPSTNS]

haha, the exhaust manifold on non side port rotaries crack me up, so much exhaust from two lil ports runnin such big ass turbos! nice!

sorry i coudlnt help with the r/p jerry, im not gonna be sponsored by mazda motorsports till the spring and i cant order MM parts thru my work, if u wanted to wait that long i can help (if u dont find one before then). hope it all works out with that nasty ass turbo!

swing by sometime and let us all gawk at the awesomeness!

[95nracer]

Wanted to post up some pics of the new tint and the junkyard BBS wheels mounted. Also went to Phillydyno works to test out the new setup and see if I'm making more power with the turbo setup. The temp was around 60, humidity around 50, boost around 11-12 psi. Highest recorded horsepower 324 and torque 259.


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/lazyp_noy/BBS%20and%20tint/DSC02177.jpg


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/lazyp_noy/BBS%20and%20tint/DSC02178.jpg


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/lazyp_noy/BBS%20and%20tint/DSC02179.jpg


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/lazyp_noy/BBS%20and%20tint/DSC02180.jpg


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/lazyp_noy/BBS%20and%20tint/DSC02181.jpg


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/lazyp_noy/BBS%20and%20tint/DSC02182.jpg


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/lazyp_noy/BBS%20and%20tint/DSC02176.jpg

[95nracer]

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/lazyp_noy/Dyno%20Nov%2020%202007/DSC02187.jpg


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/lazyp_noy/Dyno%20Nov%2020%202007/DSC02189.jpg


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/lazyp_noy/Dyno%20Nov%2020%202007/DSC02191.jpg


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/lazyp_noy/Dyno%20Nov%2020%202007/DSC02197.jpg


VIDS:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/lazyp_noy/Dyno%20Nov%2020%202007/th_MOV02192.jpg (http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/lazyp_noy/Dyno%20Nov%2020%202007/?action=view&current=MOV02192.flv)

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/lazyp_noy/Dyno%20Nov%2020%202007/th_MOV02194.jpg (http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/lazyp_noy/Dyno%20Nov%2020%202007/?action=view&current=MOV02194.flv)


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/lazyp_noy/Dyno%20Nov%2020%202007/th_MOV02201.jpg (http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/lazyp_noy/Dyno%20Nov%2020%202007/?action=view&current=MOV02201.flv)



I will get the graph in a little while and post them up.

[redline]

Sounds nasty and those wheels look great!

[87fierogt]

i love the look with those wheels so sick

[the mike]

Hooray for junkyard wheels. It sooo has the old school 80's look with them on there. They are going to be the "winters"?

[whitezenki]

I know where you liveeeeeee


haha looks good. like the wheels, and especially the power!

[driftingrx5.7]

looks good man congrats!

[95nracer]

Thanks everyone! Yep they are my "winter" wheels.



Eventually I want to upgrade the ECU chip and software so I can get rid of the AFM. Get a pair of 1000cc injectors and tune for more boost.

[95nracer]

Here is a chart. Its not that good, for some reason when I try to print it doesn't show the torque readings and I don't know how to convert it to Adobe. Don't mind the high AFR numbers but the lower ones are just about what I have on my logs. I don't know how they got messed up like that. When I figure it out I'll post a better sheet.


Edit: If you can imagine the high AFR readings about even with the lower ones then they would be right. You can kinda see on one run where I had to let off because it was going to lean.


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/lazyp_noy/Dyno%20Nov%2020%202007/Dyno20Nov2007.jpg

[turbo4g63]

looks great. a 4th gear pull would have been cool b/c your car winds through 3rd gear so fast. Is that new turbo on there?

[redline]

Still lokes their WB is off, it was doing that at their dyno day. What did your logs record and how far was their WB off.

[95nracer]

I know when I did some 4th gear pulls before I would see the same numbers. I tune mostly in 3rd because thats what I see most of the time driving around. When I'm at the track I'm only in 4th for a sec or 2 before I hit the traps. I'll see when I get to the track for the first time with it.



From a quick look at the logs and trying to figure out what runs read right on the dyno to match what log it goes with. It looks like for the most part there's is almost the same as my logs, but there are places where its .5 off. What I mean sometimes it could read .5 high or .5 low. I don't know if its there's or mine, so I'm just going off of mine.

[koho2731]

Glad to hear the FC is back up and running with just a little more power is nice too!

[Honest_Bob]

Those wheels are frickin awesome!

[95nracer]

Looked real good at my logs and my duty cycles are at 96% and I even saw a log that said 103%. So I guess next will be to go with some 1000cc secondary injectors and hopefyully the fuel pump can keep up.

[whitezenki]

Jerry your my idol.

I'm coming for those numbers.

Your rumored to be the fastest import in town.

haha, i get myspace messages all the time about 'the baby blue rx7'

got one a few days ago, just thought of it now.

some kids in that town man
:screwy::screwy:

[95nracer]

LoL.. Definetly not the fastest import in town. :lol: I'm suprised some of the kids around here know what kind of car it is. I can't think of his name, but the guy with the black 240 hatch with pink wheels is quick and there is also a 400+ horse FD in town. There are others, I just haven't seen some of the folk in a while.



I also get rumors of losing races in this area. And I sit back and laugh because I don't even know what the hell they are talking about. :roll: I don't race anybody around here.



More power to ya hopefully you can pull more power out of the motor. I was in love with it the last time I saw it. :inlove:

[95nracer]

Well the old used turbo I got from a buddy as a kit ate the turbo seals. So I picked up a brand new turbo. A MP 60-1 T4 Ptrim .96 A/R with anit surge compressor cover. It definetly looks like a better quality built turbo and there is no play in it. I just put it on tonight so I haven't had the time to play around with it, but so far I think it feels better. Icy roads=no fun..


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/lazyp_noy/Master%20power%20turbo/DSC02448.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/lazyp_noy/Master%20power%20turbo/DSC02449.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/lazyp_noy/Master%20power%20turbo/DSC02450.jpg


No turbo/mani
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/lazyp_noy/Master%20power%20turbo/DSC02452.jpg


I ended up stripping one hole on the manifold. Good thing I had the right tap in the toolbox. So I just went ahead and did them all. I also did a little porting on the manifold, but I didn't take a pic of that.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/lazyp_noy/Master%20power%20turbo/DSC02453.jpg



Comparing the old junk turbo with the new one. Slightly smaller compressor wheel and a little larger exhaust housing on the new turbo.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/lazyp_noy/Master%20power%20turbo/DSC02454.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/lazyp_noy/Master%20power%20turbo/DSC02455.jpg




When I pulled the whole assembly out of the car I heard some rattling. When I took the wastegate apart I found these in there. :eek::bigeek:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/lazyp_noy/Master%20power%20turbo/DSC02456.jpg

I guess when I replaced the diaphram I didn't put any locktite on the little allan screws so they just backed themselves out. I'm so glad I was able to catch it before it caused any damage (If it would have?). So I made sure I put some on before I put it back together.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/lazyp_noy/Master%20power%20turbo/DSC02457.jpg



Everything back together.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/lazyp_noy/Master%20power%20turbo/DSC02465.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/lazyp_noy/Master%20power%20turbo/DSC02466.jpg

[Goddabob]

The car is looking great. Nice progress.

[turbo4g63]

good looking setup. hopefully i'll get to see it in person one day

[driftingrx5.7]

man its been a while since i have seen a 13b but why is it that i don't remember my maf sitting there like that..lol look good tho man you still have time until summer, any goals you're looking to reach?

[EvlEgl]

Jerry That car is so Tits!!!

Looks freaking awesome on those BBS's to!

[95nracer]

I would love to hit 350 Horse or 11's. Which ever comes first. I don't think I've seen a FC with the stock maf run 11's yet?


I just ordered the new chip from PocketLogger, the Rtek V2.1. The main difference (To me) with that chip versus the one I have now is that the timing control (Map based vs. load based) is alot better. So it should make tuning a little easier. Then I should be getting some 1000cc injectors for my secondaries the beginning of next month.

More info on the chip:
http://www.pocketlogger.com/index.php?pid=rtek7&tab=feat&stage=2&ecu=S4T2
There are alot of cool features that have been added. Hopefully one day they can get it to where the DSMlink is at now.


I have the MAF upside down and pushed all the way forward to make it fit there with the turbo/manifold combo. The HKS manifold really pushed the turbo out and forward, plus the harness was to short so I had to turn it upside down. I didn't want to hack the wires to make a extension.

The stock maf will run fine right side up or upside down as long as its somewhat level, but you can't keep it on its side.


Thanks for the comments. I really do like the BBS's also.

[TalonTsi97]

Good stuff Jerry, one of my favorite cars on TST just got better. Looking forward to seeing it this upcoming season. Let us know when you plan to go back to the dyno

[95nracer]

Thats a good idea. Maybe when it gets a little warmer we (March?) can setup a dyno day with Phillydyno works.

[TalonTsi97]

Thats a good idea. Maybe when it gets a little warmer we (March?) can setup a dyno day with Phillydyno works.

I know there was some interest on phillydsm which usually gets alot of the dyno days there started so i guess once the weather changes we can get something going. Im defiantly down to dyno myself as well

[95nracer]

I have been corrected the turbo is a T60 not a 60-1. Not much of a difference though.


Pics of the ECU and the new chip.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/lazyp_noy/Master%20power%20turbo/DSC02467.jpg



ECU's cover removed and the first thing you see is pocket loggers ECU work.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/lazyp_noy/Master%20power%20turbo/DSC02468.jpg


The board open to see the goods. The added daughter board can be seen.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/lazyp_noy/Master%20power%20turbo/DSC02469.jpg


New chip in its socket.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/lazyp_noy/Master%20power%20turbo/DSC02470.jpg


I spent a few days remapping my lead timing and split timing and it feels great so far, but I need to figure out why my palm is not reading my wide band signal anymore. There is a signal coming out of the wideband itself so I have to check my connection at the ECU. It was soldered, but maybe something else went wrong or the wire is grounding out on something.

[TalonTsi97]

Nice upgrades, i cant wait to see what the car does numbers wise this upcoming season. I will keep you updated if i see any dyno days soon.

[95nracer]

Dropped in a pair of 1000cc Delphi injectors the other night. Picked up the injectors from KGparts for $65 a piece and he modified the top part of the injector for me so they would fit the stock fuel rail. I had to modify the outlet side though to fit the stock spacer/atomizer on the intake manifold. Not a big deal, just a little grinding to the flared out portion. Just enough to clear.

I used 2 small orings to seal the injector to the rail.
The large oring that came with the injector to space the top of the injector to the rail
The stock 2gen RX spacer oring on the bottom.
The black plastic piece that came on the bottom went into the trash.


I did a couple of 12.5psi runs and so far it feels great! I need to get some logs in so I can tune out some fuel. Then a tune for 14psi.

Sorry for the crappy pic. The only thing I had was my Palm. Modified injectors on the left and stock on the right.

[TalonTsi97]

You going to try and make it out to pdw for the next meet?

[turbo4g63]

Why is 95nracers acct. showing that he has been banned?

[redline]

Nice setup Jerry, looks like that thing is going to rip!

[SayNoToPistons]

Why is 95nracers acct. showing that he has been banned?

+1, what's going on?

[wonner]

Maybe since he's a supporting member, he has he ability to change his title.

[the mike]

It does have something to do with the Supporting Members. He's not actually banned though. There was a post about it in the Suggestions forum.


EDIT:
Apparently it was a hjoke by Jerry and a few others when they upgraded.
http://www.tristatetuners.com/forum/showpost.php?p=841843&postcount=15

[95nracer]

Yeah sorry, banned under my name is a joke. Just haven't changed it yet.



Wheels are powder coated, but I still need to pick them up from Bonehead. From the pic they look awesome! He also did a compressor cover for me, but its only going to be a display piece.


Pics are from Bonehead, http://www.tristatetuners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51752

Gold Metallic w/ 95% gloss clear
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c208/bonehead02/newpics214.jpg


Candy Blue
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c208/bonehead02/newpics205.jpg


Great service and great quality. I can't wait to get the wheels on the car!!



I'll get more pics when they are back on.

[redline]

Watch out for them curbs:mrgreen: They look great, did you keep the center caps stock?

[95nracer]

The very center ring and cap I kept stock. The large ring and cap matched with the rest of the wheel.



The wheels came out so good and the price was even better. I'm super happy with them. They really shine with the sun on them. Hopefully when I have some time I can get more stuff done by Bonehead Performance.

With flash
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/powder%20coated%20wheel/DSC02863.jpg

No flash
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/powder%20coated%20wheel/DSC02864.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/powder%20coated%20wheel/DSC02865.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/powder%20coated%20wheel/DSC02866.jpg



Just the basic idea of how they will look on the car. It should look good, I just have to wait another week to get a pair of tires and get them mounted up. The sun was already going down so the car and wheel look a little dark.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/powder%20coated%20wheel/DSC02867.jpg

[TalonTsi97]

WOW, I am in love with those wheels. I cant wait to see them in person on the car. Very good choice

[EvlEgl]

They look TITS!

[the mike]

Won't the Germans be surprised! Does look badass though. I miss mine.

[95nracer]

Mounted them up yesterday so I took some quick shots before going in to eat some Chinese.



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/Dyno%20Day%20April%202008/DSC02913.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/Dyno%20Day%20April%202008/DSC02912.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/Dyno%20Day%20April%202008/DSC02911.jpg



Next will be some coilovers to replace the Eibach/Tokico combo that I've had for years.

[karl]

wheels look good, i think they would be really sweet if they had polished lip.

what did it put down today?

[95nracer]

I don't know if it would have looked as good with the polished lip? I definetly like the way it looks now though.



It made 348 horse and 279 torque @ 14psi.



Now its time to get to the track and get some runs in. :mrgreen:

[karl]

damn 348! should be 11s soon.. and here i thought i caught up with u when i ran a 12.5 last fall... i gotta get on the ball with my car and get tuned finally.

[the mike]

Grand Buffet for the win!

I heart your car, can I have it?

[BradC]

Lovin' the wheels man.

[Dave]

Mounted them up yesterday so I took some quick shots before going in to eat some Chinese.



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/Dyno%20Day%20April%202008/DSC02913.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/Dyno%20Day%20April%202008/DSC02912.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/Dyno%20Day%20April%202008/DSC02911.jpg



Next will be some coilovers to replace the Eibach/Tokico combo that I've had for years.

ah we figured it was either chinese or chuckie cheese. me and dave spotted ou yesterday when we went on the hunt for delicious booze

[NOPSTNS]

maybe i missed it but what are the specs on the wheels? sizes and such.

what tires are u using and size?

o and nice power ur makin....lets all remember thats an 80 cubic inch engine....hahahahahha

[95nracer]

Wow, totally forgot to post the wheel/tire pics. Sorry. :o lol..

Advan Siena's
17x8 35 offset with a 5.5mm spacer, 235/40R17 Dunlop Z1 Star Spec tires
17x9 40 offset with a 15mm spacer, 245/40R17 Bridgestone RE-01R Tires





Thanks for the comments! That Chinese place on 38 by the mall is my favorite. I like to sit and wait for the crab legs, not the best but good enough for me. :)

[redline]

Looking great Jerry! And eat that stuff up before you get here. Its horrible and I miss Chopstick House allready!

Wow, totally forgot to post the wheel/tire pics. Sorry. :o lol..

Advan Siena's
17x8 35 offset with a 5.5mm spacer, 235/40R17 Dunlop Z1 Star Spec tires
17x9 40 offset with a 15mm spacer, 245/40R17 Bridgestone RE-01R Tires





Thanks for the comments! That Chinese place on 38 by the mall is my favorite. I like to sit and wait for the crab legs, not the best but good enough for me. :)

[95nracer]

LoL.. Yeah I know how that is, but I can't wait to eat some good German food!

[95nracer]

New numbers.


First run was @ 10psi then the other runs where at 13-14psi. I wanted to see the difference between my low and high that I set on the boost controller. This was the first time turning up the boost to 14psi and looking at the logs I should be able to pull more out of it, but I'm happy with it. :)



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/Dyno%20Day%20April%202008/DynoApr2008.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/Dyno%20Day%20April%202008/th_MOV02902.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/Dyno%20Day%20April%202008/?action=view&current=MOV02902.flv)

[karl]

damn it sounds like right after the ewg opens the run is over... when does full boost hit? 4500-5000?

[sleepinsilvia23]

Love the car, it looks awesome. Ive always liked RX-7s, and hopefully one day will build one haha.
Keep up the good work and post more pics when you can.

[bmatyeah]

car looks awesome in person saw it at jnz dyno day but dident stay for it on the rollers. Sent a pic to my friend to motivate him to get his rx7 on the road. Its working!

[95nracer]

damn it sounds like right after the ewg opens the run is over... when does full boost hit? 4500-5000?


Yeah around 4,500 I'm above 10psi. The A/R on the turbo is a little big for stock ports. Its ok though I never rev from below 4000rpm's anyways.

[pinkarrowsnow]

Cars beautiful man lovin the wheels and numbers haha

[NOPSTNS]

. Its ok though I never rev from below 4000rpm's anyways.


haha tell em man! 4k is low range! thats a fast spool if u ask us RX guys!

[zerioustt]

great numbers jerry!!

[Full Boost]

Those gold wheels look great.

[CRXed]

Car looks good. When you are ready for some photo and video action, hit me up!

[95nracer]

Found a pic of my car while searching around. Kinda wierd looking. The pic is from Tuner Evolution.



http://www.tunerzine.com/coverage/275/images/_MG_0370.jpg

[fc3spower]

dude, clean fc, definitely giving me motivation.

[94integra]

Nice FC!

[amit]

Gorgeous rx7. Thank you for preserving one of these beauties.

[Vtecepidemic]

the car looks fan-****in-tastic.

love the wheel choice & color. Great build.

[95nracer]

Well I wen't ahead and picked up a different oil cooler. Driving around town the oil temps aren't to bad they stay around 190-210 degrees if I'm taking it easy. During spirited drives or constant speeds on the highway staying around 4000+ rpm's the temps get to around 240+!


The cooler is a Fluidyne Therm-HX (http://www.fluidyne.com/pl_theoc.html) unit measuring 21" wide x 5.875" tall x 3" thick.



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/New%20oil%20cooler/d585624e.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/New%20oil%20cooler/43441684.jpg


Side by side with a stock oil cooler. The guy I picked up the cooler from left the brackets intact so that I could bolt it up to the stock location.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/New%20oil%20cooler/f776285c.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/New%20oil%20cooler/0a240118.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/New%20oil%20cooler/73b2838a.jpg


I already have the needed parts to install it and I should be able to get it in tomorrow. Hopefully this will help keep the temps down some.

[the mike]

Should help a bit. :wink:

[omgjacki]

I've never seen gold wheels on a silver car. That's definitely different. I love the look.

[95nracer]

These are Mazdatrix lines that are used for the stock oil cooler.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/New%20oil%20cooler/53555161.jpg


After removing the 90* threaded adapters. Put a regular 90 on one end and the other line I extended with a coupler and straight fittings and a 120* fitting at the end.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/New%20oil%20cooler/c85a632e.jpg

Had to redrill the brackets so that the oil cooler sat a little lower so it would clear the stock A/C / overheat fan. Mounted up fine and it looks stockish.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/New%20oil%20cooler/1dce51cd.jpg

Just used a piece of fuel hose zip tied to the line so that it wouldn't rub against the cooler.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/New%20oil%20cooler/556519d9.jpg

Just pic of the messy work area.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/New%20oil%20cooler/e14f51c0.jpg




I put in 6 quarts of oil to fill up the system. :eek: 4.5 for the pan and 1.6 for the cooler. The oil level is sitting around 3/4 on the hash marks of the dipstick.



I haven't had the chance to test the new setup. The only thing I noticed was that on the way home I kept the RPM's around 3000 and the oil temps never went above 210. Usually with the outside temps being this hot and the humidity it would be in the 220's.


No change in oil pressure.


This weekend I'll be driving down to Maryland. So hopefully the long constant drive should give me a decent idea of how well it works or not.

[the mike]

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/New%20oil%20cooler/e14f51c0.jpg



Heh, last time I was in there we were unmodding Jon's yellow car for a trip to NY the next day to get his STi.
There was a wankel in a locker.:lol:

[95nracer]

Heh, last time I was in there we were unmodding Jon's yellow car for a trip to NY the next day to get his STi.
There was a wankel in a locker.:lol:

LoL... Its still in there. Along with a tranny, rear subframe, hubs and a slew of other parts. Me = :screwy:

[vipauto]

nice cooler im gunna have to get me one of those

[redline]

Nice work as always Jerry! Alot of cars have been worked on inside that bay, i thought you guys were moving into a new shop with a lift and everything?

[95nracer]

I got my BC Racing coilovers in the other day and put them on last night. I set the shocks at 20 clicks from hard and adjusted the height for now until I can get a proper alignment. They weren't that bad to put on. The hardest part for me was removing the old struts and getting the height right on the coilovers.


Made sure everything was tight and put the wheels back on. On the way home it was rubbing like crazy on both front tires and the left rear tire. So today I removed the spacers from the front and raised it a 1/4 inch and the left rear up about the same. The rears are at the same length but the rear left still rubs a little. I don't know why the left does but not the right rear.



The first thing I noticed driving around the base was that the ride felt great! Alot of people where saying how coilovers are harsh for daily driven cars, but I don't see it. Maybe its just that I have spring rates that aren't to high? I know they feel WAY better than the Tokico Blue's/Eibach/Stock strut top combo that I was running for so long. I also noticed the steering felt very tight and very responsive. Going around a traffic circle it felt more planted and it didn't feel like it wanted to sway everywhere.


I haven't had the chance to mess around with the damping adjustment yet, but for now it feels good. I might go a little stiffer though.



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/BC%20Racing%20Coilovers/ff2a7366.jpg

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[95nracer]

Before


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/Dyno%20Day%20April%202008/DSC02913.jpg






After
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/BC%20Racing%20Coilovers/068ed2f2.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/BC%20Racing%20Coilovers/cff402fc.jpg


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[95nracer]

Nice work as always Jerry! Alot of cars have been worked on inside that bay, i thought you guys were moving into a new shop with a lift and everything?

I wish we could move into a shop that had a lift. The new shop doesn't even have a ramp to pull your car in. We won't be moving anytime soon anyways and I'll be gone by the time it happens.

[Vince@R/TTuning]

always liked this car... let us know when ya wanna align it....Pat will love to have that thing here...:mrgreen:

[95nracer]

always liked this car... let us know when ya wanna align it....Pat will love to have that thing here...:mrgreen:


Don't worry I'll be giving you guys a call when i'm ready to go. I have to order the rear camber links still and see if I can get the inner lips on the fenders rolled. I gave you guys a call today but the guy on the phone said that you no longer do fender rolling, but I understand the reasoning behind it.

[Vince@R/TTuning]

^^^gotcha, yea the fender rolling jobs are too risky for the money we charge, but we can hook you up with Shawn that can do it on the side if you would like, we just cant run it throw the shop....

[the mike]

Are you measuring the height then getting back in the car? Don't you sit on the left side?:wink:

[IdriveBad]

Beautiful car man. The only thing I don't like though, is the scoop insert.

[95nracer]

Are you measuring the height then getting back in the car? Don't you sit on the left side?:wink:


http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a384/themarbleintheoatmeal/smilies/thselfslap.gif LoL.. I'm going to take some new measurements today.

[redline]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a384/themarbleintheoatmeal/smilies/thselfslap.gif LoL.. I'm going to take some new measurements today.

:rofl: Looks mean with the new stance! What settings do you have planned?

[JasterM5]

Looks great Jerry, Still the best looking FC around!

[95nracer]

The coilovers are still great with no noises or hiccups to report yet. Time is getting short and I really have to get the ball rolling on getting this car ready to send over to Germany. Mainly just getting some exhaust work done to make it noise and emissions compliant.



The only thing I picked up recently is a newer and different style Nardi wheel.

Side by side with my original wheel on the left.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/Nardi/c415c50a.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/Nardi/2ed7a399.jpg


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I didn't feel like spending money on a another horn button so cut a piece of black plastic that I had laying around and then put my red horn button from my other wheel unto the new cover. I originally wanted to use the original cover but it was to big for the new wheel.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/Nardi/71707458.jpg

[antman0408]

Notice any difference in oil temps?

[95nracer]

The oil temps have been ok. Driving up to New York one day and down to Dover Delaware another I would have to say the oil temps are down, but not as much as I would like them to be. The temps where mainly hovering around 210-225 and thats cruising around 80mph which isn't to bad. I didn't see any near 250 degree oil temps like I have in the past.



With a front mount I think the best way to go is to run dual oil coolers in series and run them on each corner of the front bumper to try and take advantage of the air going into the bumper. I'm going that route later down the road

[arkadyzv]

Looking nice as always, which hub are you using to mount the wheel? I recently got a Personal wheel and bought an NRG hub to mount it, but it sits too close so I think I have to end up getting a quick release adapter, which I dont really want.

[95nracer]

I'm using the Nardi hub that came with the wheel when I picked it up. The hub was actually for a 3rd gen. It fits fine on the column/spline, but it sits slighty a little to the right while driving and I had to fab something up to make the horn work.



I use a NRG Slim guick release and a 30mm SRR steering wheel extension. You can probably get away with just using the 30 or 50mm spacer. I HAD to space the wheel out. With the stock position my knees would be against the steering wheel and it just feels better with the wheel closer to me.


This is where I picked up the spacer. http://stores.ebay.com/GOING-SUPER-FAST_STEERING-WHEEL-QUICK-RELEASE_W0QQcolZ2QQdirZQ2d1QQfsubZ2QQftidZ2QQtZkm




I'm going to be getting the spacer powder coated black.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/Nardi/6e518ef9.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/Nardi/703a66de.jpg

[arkadyzv]

Yeah thats why I got the wheel, the rack in the Gtu isnt adjustable, being 6'3= clutching with my knees sideways=ouchies. Hows the NRG Quick-Release, quality wise?

[95nracer]

The NRG Slim is a nice unit. It is alot nicer than the last cheap ball bearing quick release that I had before. It only has developed VERY slight play, its not really noticeable. The old ball bearing pull type had all kinds of play on it.



The Slim is a twist to lock type of release.



Almost forgot... The NRG mounting holes didn't line up with my Nardi hub so I had to drill and tap the nardi hub. The spacer works as an adapter also.




Did your personal wheel fit the NRG hub?

[arkadyzv]

Nope, I bought an adapter to go from the NRG to the Personal. Since NRG hubs are momo style and Personal is made by Nardi thus the bolt pattern is different. But yeah I guess I'll give the NRG Quick-Release a try.

[95nracer]

Well after about a month of the car being down I finally got it running again a couple of days ago. The old turbo ate its oil seal and Majestic Turbo's couldn't rebuild it, well they could have but the price would've been up there. So I ordered a brand new Turbonetics 60-1, T4 Ptrim .81 undivided housing. While the car was down I had Bonehead Performance powder coat a couple of things for me. I had the intake manifold, water pump/thermostat housing, oil fill neck, alt cover and a few other things for me and they all came out awesome!


One of the biggest problems I had though was when I first started the car the voltage was dropping and my high temp switch wasn't working. The alternator wasn't giving out a charge to the battery. So messed around with it, switched some wires around and still nothing. So I sat down for a while and looked at it, something came over me. For some reason when I had everyting coated I didn't even think of electrical grounds. I sanded the inside of the dog ears of the alt and where it would mount on the water pump housing. I also ran a new ground from the alt to the battery. I had to remove one bolt from the thermos housing and sanded down the bolt/washer then the housing itself. Thankfully everthing worked after being bolted back up.



So far the car feels great and it seems like the power comes on sooner without any major drop off. I'll find out soon when I get to a dyno.



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/Manifold%20powder%20coat/d0f25e7a.jpg

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[TalonTsi97]

Car looks great Jerry, where do you plan to dyno it now since pdw is closing/closed?
I'd love to check all that powdercoating out in person, probably help me with some choices I'm trying to make.
What the name of the intake mani powder? How bout the alt?

[95nracer]

Thanks, man. I'm not to sure about the dyno yet, but I'm thinking R/T Tuning. I want to get a basic alignment done anyways.


The color is Boneheads Reflective Chrome w/ clear coat. I think the color looks great. One day I'll get around to getting more stuff done or polished, but for right now I'm just glad its running. I think later I might have to change the color of the alt pulley and caps for the oil fill and catch can. Oh and I only put the front cover on the alternator because I couldn't get the rear cover off, I got scared off breaking something. lol

[redline]

They did a great job and everything looks great!

[Proven]

Dam dude that engine bay looks great!!!

Def. hope to see this on the 28th (you didnt forget did you?) email me.

[driftingrx5.7]

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w118/kpenguin222/Vader.jpg

i like a lot!!

[xEJ20x]

Needs more 20B Jerry.....:mrgreen:

[95nracer]

LoL, thanks for the comments everyone.



Def. hope to see this on the 28th (you didnt forget did you?) email me.


Na I didn't forget. I still plan on going, I don't want to miss it. I'll email you.

Needs more 20B Jerry.....:mrgreen:


Oh, I know! I do plan on getting parts together for that kind of swap though. Might be a few years, but I will have one.

[redline]

Oh, I know! I do plan on getting parts together for that kind of swap though. Might be a few years, but I will have one.

Allie told me your were thinking really hard about it. BTW I hope everything gets worked out for you. Let me know.

[95nracer]

Allie told me your were thinking really hard about it. BTW I hope everything gets worked out for you. Let me know.


I haven't heard any word about it yet. I really hope I can get diverted to K-town AB. I might start looking for a 20b long block to tinker around with. Maybe I can find one with good comp numbers.

[AMF Racing]

looks good man. i'm doin a dyno day on the 20th of this month. pm me if you want in :)

[Vince@R/TTuning]

Car looks great, let us know we can set both the alignment and dyno in the same day. Also you can check out our 2nd gen its been up and running and doin really well...:mrgreen: