1993 Touring: SSM on Red, Street-Ported, Non-seq Twins @ 1bar, Ongoing Project...

[theorie]

Ok ok, well here's my FD. Bought her near-stock with 29k original miles. Just hit 34k miles and finished breaking-in a fresh rebuild w/ 3mm Mazda apex seals & a nice street-port (seals & porting by Kevin @ Rotary Resurrection (http://www.rotaryresurrection.com/), everything else by A.R.T. (http://tfrascone.net/art/)).

Lots & lots more pics & info on my CarDomain page:
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2616329

Here's how it started:
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Here's how she looks now:
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Dyno graph after the rebuild...stock twins, non-seq @ ~1bar:
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Progress pics:
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Full specs:
Engine:
+ Mazda 13B (1.3L, 2 Rotor)
+ Large Street Porting (Intake & Exhaust)
+ 3mm Mazda Apex Seals

ECU:
+ Apexi Power FC & Commander

Intake & Turbos:
+ Stock Twin-Turbos Ported & Modified for Non-Sequential Operation (Hitachi HT12 w/51mm turbine & 57mm compressor)
+ HKS "Super Sequential" Blow-off Valve (New Version)
+ GM 3-Bar Map Sensor
+ Modded Efini "Y" Pipe
+ A.R.T. Custom Stock-Mount Intercooler
+ Blitz Dual SBC Spec-R Dual-Solenoid Boost Controller
+ M2 Carbon Fiber Airbox w/ Dual K&N Filters

Exhaust:
+ Jet-Hot Coated 3" Straight-Through Downpipe
+ Rx7store.net Resonated Midpipe
+ HKS Carbon Fiber / Titanium Cat-Back

Fuel:
+ Nippondenso "Supra TT" Fuel Pump
+ KG Parts Secondary Fuel Rail
+ 1600cc Injectors
+ Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Regulator

Ignition:
+ HKS "Twin Power" Ignition Amplifier

Drivetrain:
+ ACT Xtreme Duty Street/Strip Clutch Kit
+ SR Motorsports 9.5lb Aluminum Flywheel

Cooling:
+ Fluidyne Over-Sized Competition Radiator
+ M2 AST Coolant Expansion Tank Bypass Adapter

Exterior:
+ VIS "Knight Sports Style" Carbon Fiber Hood
+ Aerocatch "Plus" Locking Flush Hood Latches
+ Dual Gas-Filled Hood Props
+ RE-Amemiya Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser
+ Modified Tail Lights ('99 Spec)

Rims & Tires:
+ SSR Competition Forged 17" Wheels: 9" Rear, 8" Front
+ Kuhmo 712 Ecsta Supra ZR Tires: 265/40/17 Rear, 235/45/17 Front

Handling:
+ Cusco Front Strut Tower Brace

Audio & Security:
+ Alpine 9856 Head Unit (XM, CD, Mp3, Aux-In)
+ Factory Bose Speakers & Acoustic Wave System
+ Clifford Alarm w/ Remote Start, Ignition Cutout, & Tilt Sensor

Reliability & Misc:
+ 8 Piece Block-Off Plate Kit (Emissions Controls Removed)
+ AWS System Removed
+ Pettit Racing Steering Column Boost Gauge
+ Magnacore Spark Plug Cables
+ Mazda OEM Armrest
+ SmarTire Tire Pressure/Temp Monitor
+ Engine Torque Dampener
+ Silver GReddy-Style Alternator & Water Pump Pulley Kit
+ Aircraft-Style Hose Clamps
+ Dual 3-Point Racing Harnesses
+ PIAA Fog Lamps
+ Red-Top Battery Relocated to Passenger's Rear Storage Bin

I'll have to post more pics later...gotta run!

[Brent]

Car looks great. Really low miles too! Any more plans for it?

[theorie]

Car looks great. Really low miles too! Any more plans for it?

water/meth injection
re-do the stock mount intercooler as a v-mount
dual oil coolers
new suspension
'99 spec front end most likely
single turbo when the twins finally go (already rebuilt them once)
new seats and also red -> black interior swap (maybe)
'99 spec steering wheel

[theorie]

alright so it looks like i might be getting a very nice deal on either a t-78 or t-88...

and by nice deal i mean FREE.

i've got a really good friend who had this turbo on his LS-1 for about 1000 miles. after he blew the seals on the motor, they decided that they didn't want to go the turbo route. he's too lazy to sell it, and he said he's never gonna use it again, so now he's got this turbo just sitting around in his closet. lol

if i can get it off of him, which is likely, i think i'll have a single setup in the works.

fingers crossed!

[prrex4ever]

Very nice project, looks great.

[cabaynes]

keep the red interior :) looks awesome all the way around

[theorie]

well i brought the FD up to NY! got her parked outside my window here in brooklyn. so far, so good.

here are some pics from FL + pics from the drive up.

cheers!

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the route:
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savannah, ga
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south of the border, haha (sc/nc border...right?)
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washington d.c.
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BROOKLYN!!!
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oh also i updated my car domain page...check it out!
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2616329

[chickenwafer]

Nice ride, man! I would so have an FD if I could fit in one, haha