Project: "Last RX-7" by Herblenny

[300zx_tt]

What would the price tag be on the matte black FD you posted? Thing looks so bad ass by the way, looking forward to the build

[Herblenny]

December 19th, 2011 - I went by MPFab.com this morning to drop off my titanium catback and a midpipe so, he can start working on the turbo placement and DP. I also had a chance to take a look at Walker's handy work. Man was I impress with his fabrication skills

Here are some better pics I've taken.







I have yet to see bottom mount turbo set up on a rotary and I'm excited to see how all is going to turn out!

[DV2000NJ]

Wow, that is a beautiful manifold.

[Herblenny]

December 22nd, 2011 - I went over to MPFab to check out the manifold progress and lend a hand if needed (not that I can do much). We also wanted to test fit the turbo and get some measurements and clearance.. But in order to finish everything up, I need to get the new steering rack.

Anyhow, here are some Walker Morgan's handy work (www.MPFab.com)

[empera]

looks great....cant wait to see the final product.

[BOOBAYS]

I just sold a 95 TT 5-speed RHD.
If you really want your last build to be extra unique, I can get another one, all i need is 4 weeks

[Herblenny]

Originally Posted by BOOBAYS

I just sold a 95 TT 5-speed RHD.
If you really want your last build to be extra unique, I can get another one, all i need is 4 weeks

Not really interested in a RHD FD... Having the steering on the Right hand actually makes things more complex. Most higher HP rotary guys actually prefers LHD.... even in Japan

[BOOBAYS]

Oh ok, well I will give my buddy your information.
I'm sure he will love to join your rx7/rotary crew.

[davin]

Originally Posted by Herblenny

Not really interested in a RHD FD... Having the steering on the Right hand actually makes things more complex. Most higher HP rotary guys actually prefers LHD.... even in Japan

More room for a turbo

Is that the Chip Motorsports 20b flange?

[DaBombDiggidy]

i need to win the god damn lottery. this collection makes me jelly.

[Herblenny]

December 26th, 2011 - After a full day at work, I decided to take the dash apart and get it ready to get it recovered by my interior guy tomorrow..

Here are some pics of the stripped dash..



re-enforcement bar and wires..



I'm also re doing the center tunnel and door panels.. Should take about a month..

[kunt_masha]

i dream of FD's... one day perhaps



nice work so far and your flat FD looks amazing

[Herblenny]

December 30th, 2011 - Not much update on the car... but in a rotary related thing, I had a chance to go see some rare historical rotary cars in Nashville, TN.

Thanks to Founder/Director of Lane Motor Museum, I had a chance to see, hear, and touch some historical and super rare rotary cars.

Here are some pics from my private tour.

1967 NSU Spider - This is the first production rotary car with single rotor, rear mounted engine.









Another Rare NSU Ro-80 - A Birotor sedan









Citroen GS Birotor - I knew about the NSU, but did not know about this Citroen vehicle.







And finally a super rare Citroen M35 Prototype single rotor vehicle... This is the only one in USA.

[02vwgolf]

^^definitely some unique cars, cant say i've ever seen or heard of any of them before. You love rotaries, thats for sure!

[Herblenny]

January 4th, 2012 - Happy New Year!!!
Well, not much have been done to the car as I was busy at work... Also, I'm about to trade this shell for an R1 shell without the sunroof. Hoping to do that this weekend.
Anyhow, the little time I had, I stripped out the dash and refinished the rusty metal dash frame.



I sanded it down to bare metal, treated with rust inhibitor, and primed it.

I then sprayed with gloss black then quick shot of gunmetal and clear the whole thing.. Shouldn't rust again



I'm heading to my fabricator's shop (www.MPFab.com) to pull the engine out and get it ready for this weekend's shell swap.

[Herblenny]

January 5th, 2012 - My clutch for the 20B came in today from my favorite clutch company, EXEDY CLUTCH!! Here are few pics

[davin]

I have the same clutch, but the carbon fiber version. I love how it sounds like people are sword fighting when you are driving around.

[EklipzGSXkid]

Probably going to be the best build on this site. I love rx-7's. This thread makes me want to go buy one right now.

[Herblenny]

Originally Posted by davin

I have the same clutch, but the carbon fiber version. I love how it sounds like people are sword fighting when you are driving around.

I was wanting the carbon version but Exedy discontinued it... or I was told they are phasing it out.

If you don't mind, how is your holding up and also do you feel that its rev ing much better?

Originally Posted by EklipzGSXkid

Probably going to be the best build on this site. I love rx-7's. This thread makes me want to go buy one right now.

Thanks! You should definitely get one

[davin]

Originally Posted by Herblenny

I was wanting the carbon version but Exedy discontinued it... or I was told they are phasing it out.

If you don't mind, how is your holding up and also do you feel that its rev ing much better?



Thanks! You should definitely get one

I really do not have too many miles on it. Granted I purchased the clutch almost 4 years ago maybe? It hold pretty well, but with Exedy clutches, they vibrate and that is what makes it sound like a sword fight is going on.