1983 Limited Edition Resto/with some goodies

[one320fc]

So Bill (WE3RX7) has been on me to make a build thread about my project so here we go. Bill I need some pictures of progress if you still have them lol

I bought the car in Feb. 08 for $1200 it was in pretty good shape no rust and 65k on her, and missing the LE wheels. Latter on Brian (Bigpimpin) hooked me up with a RB intake/Holley and header so I started to tear into it In process of that I also picked up and new ACT HD street/strip clutch from ebay and a techna fit braided clutch line. I had issues with the tune and getting the omp set right and ruined at set of plugs and got pissed up. Not to mention I ended up having ignition issues and found a bad J109 :mad: So the LE sat for a while and I collect my thoughts on this, and it got the best of me I started to nit pick and tore the engine bay apart due to a stain left by a leaking windshield washer tank. So that's how it sat until just this week! I forgot to mention I got real lucky again and picked up a set of near mint LE wheels from Brian for a trade of GS cross wheels with fresh tires, but they were powder coated red :dunno:
So I moved the car from my parents house in BFE to my shop in Manassas, and decide to finish what I started 3 years ago.
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[one320fc]

So some of the pictures are going to be out of order, I have a few on my laptop and bill has a few and the rest I have to dig of my old hard drive.
Stock and very dirty
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My bad idea that turned into a 3 years of doing nothing
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[WE3RX7]

Holy crap you made a build thread... its a bit out of order for timeline though, lol..

I will have to dig up some older photos for you.

Here's the most recent stuff I took when painting the engine bay yesterday.

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[one320fc]

Yea I know its a little out of order for a time line, but like I said a lot of the pictures of when I first bought the car are located on my old hard drive. I'm going to try and get it in order the best I can but cant make any promises! lol...

[diabolical1]

engine bay looks pretty nice there. how long did that take to do?

[one320fc]

It was all done in stages but I would have to say 5 hours or so.. Lots of prep time about 20 min in painting lol

[jerd_hambone]

Restorations make me.... Frisky....

[one320fc]

Not sure about Frisky? :dunno: But I didnt feel as excited as I figured I would be after layin a fresh coat of paint, more like damn all that for 20 min of spray time and now I got to put this shit all back together!!

[WE3RX7]

Key point - put that shit back together :)

Next step... grab the engine and bring it up to the shop... get it cleaned up and lowered back in the hole.

[one320fc]

Oh don't worry you will have almost as much build time on the LE as your FC when im done with you!! lol

[WE3RX7]

I'd have to work on your LE for another 6 years to catch up, lol...

Now, get some more pics tomorrow when you get it all untaped and the front end back on her...

[RX-7 Chris]

cool build

[one320fc]

Thanks for the comments!! So I got the tape and plastic off need to get some pictures up. Got a question to all that have done a project like this before. Whats the best method of cleaning up all the hardware, I was thinking of just wire brushing them, but will that cause them to rust faster?? Im sure paint wouldnt stand up to tools tighting them back up.

[WE3RX7]

^ new hardware really is the best way. I took a quick wire brush to mine, painted them and went from there. The paint didnt hold perfectly, but everything still looks good...

[one320fc]

New pictures, almost time to put it back together!!
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[WE3RX7]

Looks pretty good to me.. Its always bad when you have fresh paint and 25+ year everything else. Its ok though. We'll get that engine cleaned up and back in the hole and it'll look nice again. The rest of the acc. should be flat blacked and polished... a good mixture will set it off.

When are you bringing the engine up to the shop?? Need to degrease that thing and get it lowered back in. Should take less time than painting the engine bay, lol...

Ah - need to clean out that bell housing and input shaft too...

Your wheels will probably take me another two weeks or so as well, but they should come out pretty good...

[one320fc]

Bill, I hope it will happen in the next week or so..all that personal shit your aware of has just screwed everything up, and looks like we are going to put an app on that 3 story town house with the garage next week. So I think the LE should be back in Culpeper by 1st or 2nd week in Feb.

[one320fc]

So just a little update, We got the keys to the new house today so the car will be coming home in the next week or two and I can get some more work and pictures up!

[2gslse]

Congrats on the house. now get back to work.

BTW... my RX-8 made 194 rwhp at Dave's on sat.

[one320fc]

Thats sweet Bill told me all about it! Now he is going to go after you, Bill doesnt like to be beat lol

On another note the LE will be home soon so if the weather holds off we should have a mini meet here at the new place.. I want to see your new 8!!!

[WE3RX7]

I'll get some pics up - but the car did make it back to one320fc's home so hopefully more progress will start VERY soon...

[one320fc]

I have already started but not on the car:( But I am working on the new work bench and got My mazda parking only sign, picture from deals gap 08, old license plate and some die cast rx7s!! The garage looks more like a garage now!! Will post some pics soon..

[WE3RX7]

Lol... get that hood off and the hinges. We can paint them weekend after next if needed. Get the engine dropped in too!!

[one320fc]

So here is a little update more so on the place most of the rebuild will take place! I'm pretty excited its my first garage so here are some pic of the LE in its new home!
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[one320fc]

Also found out today a guy a few houses down has a turbo miata! Should be some good times this summer.. BBQs and cars!!

[WE3RX7]

Should've sealed that floor, lol. Its gonna get messy in there over the next few weeks.

My phone is not playing well with me this evening, so no pics for you.

[2gslse]

Garage looks good but it needs a little something. I think it needs some junk parts laying around, a garage isn't complete until its full of car parts and fluids everywhere.

[one320fc]

Garage looks good but it needs a little something. I think it needs some junk parts laying around, a garage isn't complete until its full of car parts and fluids everywhere.

It will look like that soon enough! I just have to do my best to keep lawn mower and other crap out of there and I will be doing good! The good thing is the wife says the garage is my domain and will respect it lol

[WE3RX7]

Man - we worked on the car on Monday and still no updated pics??


Bah, I got some updates for you. Here are some teasers for you... and no, this isn't the garage warming gift, lol.

So far, I've got about 6 hours in just one wheel, although the next ones should take a lot less time now that I got a system that's efficient at removing powdercoat.

How they looked from the start. A nice powdercoat job, but just not the right color scheme:
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Gray powdercoat removed and prepped for polish:
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All washed up after 3 rounds of sanding/polishing:
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Here you go, far from done. Needs some more work and of course repainting the centers, but it's getting there:
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Hopefully this will provide some motivation for you! If you ever sell the car, I want these wheels back, lol - my fingers are worn!!

[one320fc]

Bill, Thank you so much!! that looks great I feel like I owe you big time for the work you put into those wheels.... Now I cant wait to see what they look like with fresh black powder coat on the mesh!!!

[WE3RX7]

Black?? I thought you were going silver/aluminum look. The black will make 'em look like the old enkei's...

[chibikougan]

Lookin good. You guys seem to do a bit of repair. Think you could swing by my thread and see what you think of my latest dilemma? Sorry to get off topic.

[one320fc]

Black?? I thought you were going silver/aluminum look. The black will make 'em look like the old enkei's...

Yea im going to stick with the silver I think! lol Black with that hand polished lip looks so sexy though!!!!

[chibikougan]

Hmm thats a toss up. If the car is going to stay silver I would lean towards the black to offset it but the silver/aluminum look would be sex also.

[one320fc]

So this car only has 63k miles and was a complete virgin when I got her or so I thought!! Bill yes I was working on the car today! lol I was working on the wiring harness and found some things that raise question...
This is part of the body harness
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Lots of cut wires :uhh:

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[2gslse]

I wouldn't worry about them it looks factory they prob went to the other markets like I was talking to you about ( headlight squirters/ marker lights ) if everything is working and nothing missing they shouldn't hurt anything to leave them in place or remove neatly but leave access to them just in case

[WE3RX7]

2gslse - just noticed you had to put your WHP number in your signature... bastard.


Chris - we can test the wires and trace 'em back to figure out what they are. As MC said, they probably aren't important since the car was running fine without them before.

[one320fc]

Yea i'm not to worried about it anymore! I picked out my tires for when Bill finishs the polish job. Genral Altimax HP 195/60R14. Good reviews and price, my moms got a set on here 07 Mazda 3s and they do a great job wet/dry!!

[one320fc]

OK so not really an update to this project but I need some advice/ideas...The LE project wont be a bank breaker but I really want to pep up the ol 12A,till some day a swap or turbo are things I can afford!
So exhaust is easy my question is fuel, I already have a carter FP and have a Holley 465cfm carb but no manifold for it. I also have a Dellorto DLHA 48 w/ upper manifold but no lower. I know the Holley is 465cfm and from what I can find the Dell is 400ish? whats more suitable for a stock port 12A? Just the cost of new parts wants me to go with the Dellorto but is it the right choice? Thanks!!

Dellorto:
LIM $190.00
Rebuild kit $ 37.95
Air Cleaner $ 39.95
Total: $267.90+s/h

Holley:
LIM $285.00
Bracket $ 22.00
Rebuild kit $ 25.00
Air Cleaner$ 60.00
Total: $392.00+s/h

[djmtsu]

I'm there with you on the budget build. Except we are building ours a little out of sequence! I'm doing paint last!

I had a Weber 45 DCOE sidedraft with the RB intake manifolds that was going to go on it, but I swapped with a local guy for the Holley kit instead. 4 barrels offer a little better driveability from what I hear. jfaplanet has the Dellorto 48 on his REPU and it works well with his set up. Most guys around here run the Holley kits, so that is why I am going that route. Don't forget that with the Dell, you also need an upper manifold.

Which Carter pump did you get? You will also need a regulator for either carb you pick.

Are you going to DGRR with this? We can compare once we are there :)

[one320fc]

The carter is an off the shelf at the local auto parts store not sure what model, but it doesn't make the dreadful loud buzzing sound my Holley Red pump made!! The Dell already has an upper manifold I just don't have a lower for the 12A. I'm not really sure what direction I want to go with it. The dell looks sweet and performs well im sure, my dad had a repu back when I was a kid with a S5 n/a with the dell and exhaust it seemed fuckin fast ...

[one320fc]

So got some new shit for the garage!! Just wish I had a two car now... Not pictured is a engine stand I gave to Bill (WE3RX7) and he gave back to me all cleaned up and painted! And this
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[2gslse]

Time to get that garage dirty you are taking after Bill too much on the cleanliness, be a man get stuff dirty make lots of grunting noise and mark your territory :)
I don't know which carb would be best its a toss-up since people have had good luck with each set-up and equal amounts have had bad luck, my opinion would be the Dellorto since it has been run on a rotary before and may be easier to tune but will cost more for jets than the holley

[one320fc]

Time to get that garage dirty you are taking after Bill too much on the cleanliness, be a man get stuff dirty make lots of grunting noise and mark your territory :)
I don't know which carb would be best its a toss-up since people have had good luck with each set-up and equal amounts have had bad luck, my opinion would be the Dellorto since it has been run on a rotary before and may be easier to tune but will cost more for jets than the holley

MC you know I like it dirty :rofl: Just haven't had a chance yet! Yea I want to use the Dell just wasn't sure which would be the top performer for the stock 12A. I need to check and see what jets it currently has, dad had this one on the REPU with the S5 so im sure its set to RB specs for that motor. Parts wise I think it will be the cheaper of the two also which is good news also!!
BTW you need to get up here and hang out, take some parts for powder coating and lend me those wheels Please :hurray:

[2gslse]

Maybe this weekend I can head over to see the new place

[one320fc]

Maybe this weekend I can head over to see the new place

sounds good!! I can fire up the BBQ, im sure Bill would be down for it also.

[RotorDad]

Also found out today a guy a few houses down has a turbo miata! Should be some good times this summer.. BBQs and cars!!

The Miata wouldn't happen to be red, has a lip, wheels & some sparcos?

[one320fc]

The Miata wouldn't happen to be red, has a lip, wheels & some sparcos?

Not sure about the Sparco's but the rest of it is a match. If I can the others to agree to hang out this weekend you should come up!

[RotorDad]

Should be able to, just let me know when & if you all are getting to together. It would be good to meet some of the guys form the forum.

[WE3RX7]

I think Sat is supposed to rain early now. I've got to run up to Dulles for some parts/supplies and then I'll be back around 2-3. Got a guy coming to look at the '87 as well. I could have him meet me at your place if needed though, lol.

As for the carbs. I personally prefer holley, but the dellorto is a good system too. As MC said, you'll probably spend a bit more on the jets and tuning the carb. If you go that route, I would place a quick call to RB and see what jets they recommend/sell for a stock port 12A. Keep the old jets out of the carb for future builds. Holley jets are cheap and you can pick 'em up at Boyd's in town. Same w/ squirters...

I need to finish up the first wheel and then I can start on the rest. You still picking up your engine on Sat?

[one320fc]

I think Sat is supposed to rain early now. I've got to run up to Dulles for some parts/supplies and then I'll be back around 2-3. Got a guy coming to look at the '87 as well. I could have him meet me at your place if needed though, lol.

As for the carbs. I personally prefer holley, but the dellorto is a good system too. As MC said, you'll probably spend a bit more on the jets and tuning the carb. If you go that route, I would place a quick call to RB and see what jets they recommend/sell for a stock port 12A. Keep the old jets out of the carb for future builds. Holley jets are cheap and you can pick 'em up at Boyd's in town. Same w/ squirters...

I need to finish up the first wheel and then I can start on the rest. You still picking up your engine on Sat?

Not sure, but I deffently like to get motor/parts from Amissville..I think Sat afternoon would be great if everyone can make it.. Just get everyone to say yes so I can pick up the food and BYOB!!!

[WE3RX7]

We'll figure it out tomorrow but I should be around late afternoon....


MC - if you make it down, bring the puller :)

[2gslse]

Will do. its sitting on the desk in the shop

[one320fc]

So a little update: Bill and MC came over Saturday and the motor made it to the garage!!! Not much done to it other then MC removed the damaged Pilot bearing and put the 12A up on the engine stand...
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Started to clean up the Dizzy a little bit also!
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[djmtsu]

Don't forget to ditch that beehive oil cooler. Now is the time.

[one320fc]

Don't forget to ditch that beehive oil cooler. Now is the time.

Yea I am going to swap to a 79 short rad/oil cooler, and have some new lines made up by a buddy at the local auto parts.

Also any tips on painting the keg?? I know its not going to look perfect but it will look better then it does!

[WE3RX7]

The Miata wouldn't happen to be red, has a lip, wheels & some sparcos?

An old friend of ours lives out your way with a red '94 miata on 17" kosei k1s, boosted, custom front air diverter (looks like a lip) but no sparcos to my knowledge. Also - he hardly drives the car (last I saw it had a dohnut on the front), but still... you may have seen him. Who'd have thought we'd have two boosted red miatas in culpeper, lol...

[WE3RX7]

Don't forget to ditch that beehive oil cooler. Now is the time.


Don't encourage him, lol. Its not hard to swap that FMOC on later and the behive is sufficient for a stock ported/mildly modified 12A, lol..

Besides, LE's didn't have FMOC!! :)

[one320fc]

Don't encourage him, lol. Its not hard to swap that FMOC on later and the behive is sufficient for a stock ported/mildly modified 12A, lol..

Besides, LE's didn't have FMOC!! :)

I dont need encouragement for that! its already in the works :302: LE's dont have Dellortos and RB exhaust either :rofl:

[RotorDad]

The guy I know with the turbo Miata is Craig Hunnicut. He's a younger cat, good guy though.

[WE3RX7]

That name sounds familiar actually... at some point we'll all need to get together. Maybe I'll throw together a meet/show in the summer, its been a while since we've done one..

[djmtsu]

Don't encourage him, lol. Its not hard to swap that FMOC on later and the behive is sufficient for a stock ported/mildly modified 12A, lol..

Besides, LE's didn't have FMOC!! :)


Neither did my '84 GS, but dammit its getting one.

The insane heat in the summer here almost warrants it, even on a BONE stock rotary. I'm using an FC cooler :)

Just saying.

[one320fc]

Neither did my '84 GS, but dammit its getting one.

The insane heat in the summer here almost warrants it, even on a BONE stock rotary. I'm using an FC cooler :)

Just saying.

See Bill he agrees with me!! I have a FC cooler also but I think the 79 stuff will be more of a drop in application...I need a new rad any way

[WE3RX7]

Neither did my '84 GS, but dammit its getting one.

The insane heat in the summer here almost warrants it, even on a BONE stock rotary. I'm using an FC cooler :)

Just saying.

'84 GS isn't a rare model, thus why it wont matter :) They dont have LSD or disc brakes, but I'd throw 'em on a GS any day, lol.



On another note, honestly... the behive isn't that bad. Is the FMOC better? Absolutely. Necessary on a stock 12A - not really. Plenty of those little guys
have helped those 12As make it to 200K+ miles...


Really, I'm just picking on Chris here about it :)

[WE3RX7]

oh, and is your wiring harness done yet :)

[one320fc]

oh, and is your wiring harness done yet :)

Jack A$$...is your project done yet?? :rofl: Nope PCI screwed me on my paycheck again so no funds for split braided loom :banghead: We making a trip to Amissville this weekend??? I need to get the headlight motors and the rest of the crap..

[djmtsu]

'84 GS isn't a rare model, thus why it wont matter :) They dont have LSD or disc brakes, but I'd throw 'em on a GS any day, lol.


That is why I swapped in an LSD/disc rear end!!!!!

All in all, nothing really matter except what YOU want to do!

All I know, is all these bastard cars better be at DGRR.

[WE3RX7]

We can run out there this weekend if you want. I want to pull that sunroof and door handle too, lol. I'd really like to yank that extra S4 engine but kinda stuck on room right now.

I'm bringing my RX8 to DGRR again this year. Thought about bringing the '87 but not sure it would survive, lol.

[one320fc]

Ha... I have proof that my V8 lovin soon to be wife helped work on the 83:rofl: Seen here in this photo workin the wire brush on some dirty parts!!

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[one320fc]

Good News!!! Build related....I got a great job offer from a company that will pay me on time!!! April 11th I will be Inbound Manger for Plow and Hearth...Nice pay increase also.

[WE3RX7]

What is Shannon cleaning in that pic? We need to get out to the farm to grab the rest of the parts! In celebration of the new job, I think you should finish your wiring :)

[2gslse]

congrats!!! maybe this one will last I swear you have the worst luck, now get your ass back to work

[one320fc]

What is Shannon cleaning in that pic? We need to get out to the farm to grab the rest of the parts! In celebration of the new job, I think you should finish your wiring :)

The alternator, but she doesnt know im not using that one:rofl: I have S4 going on the 83! And I am working on the harness thank you very much!!

congrats!!! maybe this one will last I swear you have the worst luck, now get your ass back to work

Yea this one should last..I hope!!! its $3.00 more an hour then what I was making at PCI!!!!! And the insurance should be cheaper also im payin 400 a month now for :9898: insurance..

[WE3RX7]

Why not have her clean the S4 one, lol?

[one320fc]

Its still in Amissville, she just came down the other night and it was sitting on the bench with the wire brush and she went to town on it lol

[one320fc]

So we got a little work done over the weekend. got her washed up thats about it lol
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[WE3RX7]

You know we're back in business when i'm rocking my sandals,lol...

[2gslse]

That looks 100% better than before hopefully it will be running around by end of summer.

Bill, either put some real shoes on to protect your feet or paint your toenails and make us sandwiches while the men work:smilielol5:

[WE3RX7]

As soon as they make socks that I don't hate, lol.... I'll be in sandals until October at least now! If you look at car pics from 10 years ago.. I had sandals on, its my staple, lol.



Oh, Chris - finish you wiring damnit :) I'll need to steal your GXL front hubs by the way too...

[one320fc]

Sounds like a trips to amissville is in order..we should cook out this weekend.. I need some seat time in a certain 396fd and scare the hell out of shannon and show her what a real car feels like

[WE3RX7]

I'll be in OH this weekend for Easter, then DGRR next weekend. If you can get the wiring finished by May 7th, we can drop the engine in that weekend.

[one320fc]

So got a little progress done today!! In effort to keep this car rust free I put a nice coat of POR 15 in the rear fender wells. I am going to follow up with a coat of roll on bed liner.
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[WE3RX7]

I didn't even notice you updated this... did you go behind the shocks? Looks like ya did...

[one320fc]

yea I tired to cover as much of it as I could. I know its not prone to rust like the rest but it will look nice when its all done!

[WE3RX7]

What, no updates???

[one320fc]

What, no updates???

Lol I was getting ready to be pissed off that you put pictures up before I did!! Nope I will get it updated tonight..Goal for me motor in by this weekend
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MC if you read this your attendance would be great this weekend or I will beat you like that dead horse!! :beatdeadhorse5:

[one320fc]

Got the flywheel resurfaced over the weekend!!
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[WE3RX7]

Thats it on pics? I got more pics than that, lol....

You're putting the engine in this weekend? I'm out on Saturday but Sunday I can probably lend a hand. You still gotta get that trans cleaned up!

[2gslse]

Looks good so far now you have to get that sucker back on the engine tight. I see you want to put the engine back but I still have't seen any wiring pics yet.
I don't know if I can make it or not it seems like I'm going back to work all the time moneys good but gets old sometimes, I just got home now after a call-back and will be getting up in a few hours to start over again.

[WE3RX7]

Bah - you ended having to go in? That sucks...


Chris, will you have your parts by this weekend to get the engine in? You'll have to place the order probabaly Thurs/Friday to get it in time. If not, I have an extra seal laying around, lol...

[2gslse]

Yeah... the H2O softener drain rusted off and had water everywhere it was already shut down but still leaking bad and the valves were not holding so the system did without water for a while and changed out a 3" cast iron gate valve in about 35 min and back online with the standby units. will be calling the welder in the am.

[one320fc]

Figured I would ad some more pictures to this project. Rear wheel wells are now protected with a coat of POR-15 and two coats of spray in bed liner.
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[one320fc]

Soon, I will have the motor all cleaned up and ready to drop back..I hope by next weekend!! :party:
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[WE3RX7]

Yay pics! Motor is getting cleaner each time. Now you gotta get the front fenders done, lol.

Next weekend would work for dropping the engine back in too.

[one320fc]

Yep, its a work in progress! I'm verry happy with the way it looks.. After seeing the rear it makes me want to do something with the front..

[2gslse]

The rear looks great if you want to do anything to the front try wiring everything back up and get everything ready to put the engine back in

[WE3RX7]

The rear looks great if you want to do anything to the front try wiring everything back up and get everything ready to put the engine back in

OOhh SNAP!! You just got told :)


Seriously though. Its taken me three days to put a radiator in, lol. This is what happens. You start on one little thing and then you notice another thing and then another... it never ends!!

I talked to your car's twin this morning too :)

[2gslse]

My cars twin??? which car???

Don't feel bad about the radiator I haven't got squat done this week I can't seem to stay away from work and home long enough to do much. I was at work again this past Sat. morning its good money and I can't turn it down but its making things slower than normal for me.

[WE3RX7]

Chris' car's twin.

I plan to get some work done this week though and hopefully we'll be getting the heart back in this LE...

[one320fc]

Ok, so motor didnt make it in yet..But I did get the rear put back together and its on its wheels now! Need to finish cleaning the motor and get it in!!! Someone come help motovate me to finish this! I have cold BEER....

[WE3RX7]

Do you actually have cold beer? Let put it in on Thursday night, lol....

We should bring the engine over to JBAM's shop and clean it up good.

[one320fc]

YES I have some ice cold BL Lime...Sounds like a good idea, I was thinking about putting it in the back of the escape and taking it over there.

[WE3RX7]

Actually, that may not work... need to see if he's in culpeper this weekend during nights.. he's been working at the other store for this week. Either way, I can probably slide by Thursday night and see what we can get done...

[WE3RX7]

This thread needs more pics :suspect:


Perhaps after the weekend......

[WE3RX7]

Its been an hour - where are those pics!!

[one320fc]

OK the motor is in!!!!
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[WE3RX7]

Finally :)


Now get it running, lol....

[WE3RX7]

No pics of the nice clutch and flywheel?

[one320fc]

Looking good so far :coolgleamA: need a few gaskets and a fresh water pump and thermostat..
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[one320fc]

Guess I really havnt said a whole lot about the this portion of the build. tryin to make it look some what stock, very few shiny parts lots of black and stock metal.

[WE3RX7]

Thought I'd throw up a pic of a nicely blasted stock manifold. It's just amazing how well a 25+ year old cast part will clean up.

[WE3RX7]

Port matched intake runners and cleaned gasket surface.

Need more pics of the rest of the build man, lol...

http://www.findtuners.com/FBs/chris_12aintake_ported.jpg

[WE3RX7]

So many changes to this project and still no updates??? HMMMMM.....

[one320fc]

So many changes to this project and still no updates??? HMMMMM.....

I cant help it :rofl: dont think im cut out for the whole build thread thing! My idea is more like this it what it was and now this it what it looks like.. but just for you Billy here is 1 picture

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[WE3RX7]

Lol.. There is more work than that done!

[one320fc]

Ok so I will post up some more updates soon and pictures. I have spent more money and the ups man will visit me again soon so till then thanks to Billy (WE3RX7) for the help working on it and not sure if dave from Rotorsports is on here but I owe him a thanks for the good deal on the parts I ordered!

[WE3RX7]

I'm just excited to see you get this done. There just aren't that many clean FBs around much and it will be good to see another example running around town.

once you get it running and I finish the refinish on the wheels it will be one slick ride. You and MC will have Jekyll and Hyde lol...

[one320fc]

So I figured it was time to add some Bling to my pretty much no colored engine bay...enjoy :o16:
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[WE3RX7]

Need the specs on that radiator???

Time for more pics of the updates and details, lol... if I can sneak over there this weekend and help knock a few things out and snap some more pics, lol...

[one320fc]

Need the specs on that radiator???

Time for more pics of the updates and details, lol... if I can sneak over there this weekend and help knock a few things out and snap some more pics, lol...

Were you asking what the specs of the radiator are? So far quality looks great will need to trim it in order to mount on the stock radiator support
3 row all aluminum
core: 17 1/2"x16"x2 1/4"

size: 25 1/2"x17"x2 5/8"

[WE3RX7]

Is it dual pass?

[2gslse]

Looks great sitting there but it will look better in a RUNNING car lol...
Now get back in there and wire everything up.

BTW... is there a bung for low coolant light/buzzer? not a big deal just asking, mine won't work when everything is done either since it will be a v-mount if it gets that low it is a major issue.

[one320fc]

Is it dual pass?
This sounds bad but I have no idea its not listed in the part discription

Looks great sitting there but it will look better in a RUNNING car lol...
Now get back in there and wire everything up.

BTW... is there a bung for low coolant light/buzzer? not a big deal just asking, mine won't work when everything is done either since it will be a v-mount if it gets that low it is a major issue.
It does not have a bung for that sensor..hmmm I dont know how big of a deal that is?? I plan on running a electric fan with thermostat control

[2gslse]

This sounds bad but I have no idea its not listed in the part discription

Looks like it is a dual pass. the inlet and outlet are on the same side and the tube run horizontally so it goes all the way across and back to the outlet, there will be a division in the tank with the inlet and outlet.

It does not have a bung for that sensor..hmmm I dont know how big of a deal that is?? I plan on running a electric fan with thermostat control

its not a big deal really, just have to ground the wire to the chassis to shut it up.

[WE3RX7]

Is there a weld in the middle of the tanks, usually on the side that's polished...

That buzzer is insane.. Pretty sure there will be some left over wire to use to ground it out. That is if of course Chris can pinpoint which wire it is that goes to the coolant buzzer :)

[2gslse]

Is there a weld in the middle of the tanks, usually on the side that's polished...

That buzzer is insane.. Pretty sure there will be some left over wire to use to ground it out. That is if of course Chris can pinpoint which wire it is that goes to the coolant buzzer :)

Yeah, time for him to stop posting and start working. summer is right around the corner and DGRR is soon just in case he could make it.

TIC-TOC...:hurray:

I'm still :toetap05: for mine

[WE3RX7]

Him posting is probably my fault... I keep harrassing him. I need more pics, lol...

[one320fc]

Yeah, time for him to stop posting and start working. summer is right around the corner and DGRR is soon just in case he could make it.

TIC-TOC...:hurray:

I'm still :toetap05: for mine

Had enough out of you! :o21: Mr. Apexi powerd FD..Mr Apexi powered FB and a sweet RX-8!!! I only got to spend $700 bucks and I still dont have everything I need....

[2gslse]

Tic-Toc

at least you are making progress on your car. you are within a few days labor of driving around again and not much money. My car will have 400+HP if all goes right but the boost settings will make go from lots of fun (low boost) to replace axle/ call a wrecker mode(high boost).
Still don't think deals is a possibility?

[WE3RX7]

Here's some ideas for mounting on the radiator and the coils:

http://www.findtuners.com/events/dgrr2012-7.jpg
http://www.findtuners.com/events/dgrr2012-8.jpg

[one320fc]

Well its been a while and a hard year for me, but hey that's what life is a bunch of ups and downs...I got back into the garage over this past weekend after a few months of not even looking at my car. And I feel like I made progress even though I took more crap apart..So little back story this car sat at my parents for a few years while I did nothing to it, and when I got back to it realized it had some visitors of the furry four legged variety. So needless to say I found some things and smells that are not good to find in your beloved RX7. So here are some updated pictures!!
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Cleaned and shampoo
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[2gslse]

OK time to say it..

Stop dragging your feet and put it back together enough to hear it start and run. at this rate we won't be able to buy fuel anymore but it will look good sitting in the garage:lol:

JK man I know why it had to come out but I would like to see it run this year.

[one320fc]

OK time to say it..

Stop dragging your feet and put it back together enough to hear it start and run. at this rate we won't be able to buy fuel anymore but it will look good sitting in the garage:lol:

JK man I know why it had to come out but I would like to see it run this year.

Geez cant ever catch a break with you..it will run this year! Billy and I are hashing out my exhaust issues..i need your old wheels and a cat please :302:
Oh and another thing your nice rew swap looks good but should have at least cleaned your bay lol

[2gslse]

I almost had a cat tonight but I don't see how a dead cat will help you with the exhaust :)

I think all my old cats were welded together but we can have a look,they certainly wont work for me anymore.

[WE3RX7]

I told MC if I had free time I would have snuck over there this weekend and finished her up, lol...

[one320fc]

Well its time to make my way back to page 1 even though I dont think its near as nice as wizbangs rally FB or some of the others! This weekend Virginia has seemed to finally catch a break with the weather no snow or below 30s!! Billy is headed over saturday and at that point should have Holley rebuilt installed, Radiator installed rest of coolant system done, fuel system done! put some fresh gas and oil in and fire it up! Open header which should make for some fun!

[WE3RX7]

Won't be total open header if I can get the ypipe done and find a cat somewhere....

[2gslse]

Here ya go.

[one320fc]

Here ya go.

You know its kinda funny you say that, I was half tempted to tell Billy not to ask you if you had one cause you would show up on Saturday with a furry 4 legged cat with a 2 1/2" exhaust pipe up its rear :uhh: That new GSLSE you guys have should have some spare parts you wont need for chump car, and I bet there is a exhaust pipe on it I can use :hurray:

[WE3RX7]

Its not a new GSLSE, lol.. it's one of MC's other parts cars.. you know, like the kind you find when walking through the woods! Probably wont start taking anything off that for some time now as we need to finish the RX3 first. LeMons will be next year at the earliest.

We'll get your exhaust done up the 'ole fashion way. If we remember, I can steal the muffler section off the car on Saturday and use it as a template for the new one...

That carb ready??

[WE3RX7]

What no update? My update on this project is that I am now sunburned pretty good and have earned the redneck trophy of the season!

We did manage to get the starter installed, radiator mocked up, some of the wiring routed, carb installed and a quick compression test. The compression test started really well, but then the starter began giving out. There is an extra one there to swap out next time.

Next step is to get the ignition wired up, prime the carb and make some fire!

[WE3RX7]

Photo of the project right now (minus the radiator and battery)...

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/32620_620369787976420_1441422793_n.jpg

Also, started on the y-pipe for the exhaust. The car is utilizing a road race style header so a simple y-pipe to collect right before the catalytic converter needs to be made. The rest of the exhaust will be a custom 2.5" catback... should sound pretty good when it's done.

Hope I'm not stepping on your toes Chris by posting this stuff up...
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/521828_620595657953833_23500252_n.jpg

[WE3RX7]

Thought I'd toss these up to share... almost done with the custom y-pipe and mid section exhaust for this car.

Was planning to mock it up before final welding, but since it'll have to be cut to length for the resonator, it doesn't really matter. I mocked it based on other exhaust parts laying around so it should be ok. One320fc... we working on the car this upcoming weekend still? Provided the baby hasn't come yet..

http://www.twitchyracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/WP_0010961.jpg
http://www.twitchyracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/WP_001102.jpg

[WE3RX7]

This build needs updates :)

[one320fc]

Yup should have some on Saturday I have the car and tools so you get to bring the beer!!

[WE3RX7]

I'll bring champagne if it we finish up the ignition and can fire it up!