Modifications
Pretty much every RX7 Gen 3 (FD) on the market will be abused and modified. This car is an exception as it is kept as stock as possible with only reliability/convenience upgrades. I did however make a change while replacing the fuel lines by converting to the Simplified Seq. The car has upgraded 17” wheels. These are not aftermarket wheels. The wheels are from Japanese domestic market RX7 circa 99.
The engine is equipped with an aftermarket aluminum radiator. It has improved cooling efficiency. The intercooler is upgraded to a Blitz part. The original intercooler is included should you prefer to restore the car to its original condition. The intercooler is powder-coated and looks stock. It improves cooling of the compressed air.
There is also an aftermarket down pipe, mid-pipe and high flow HKS Hi-Power catback exhaust installed for better flow, cooling and performance. This modification reduces under the hood temperatures by removing an extra heat source.
The car is equipped with an aftermarket ECU*. The information on the ECU can be found at
http://www.srmotorsports.com/sr93ecu.html . The installation includes a Inovate LC-1 wideband O2 sensor. This ECU is wired to the Malfunction Indicator Light. It blinks when excessive detonation or other problems are detected.
The water temperature gauge is modified*. It looks stock but it displays the temperature in linear fashion. This helps you see what is really going on with the cooling watertemperature.
Miscellaneous updates
Remote: A Viper wireless start and remote opener is installed. All connections were soldered and insulated. Solenoids are installed in driver door (passenger door comes with factory one) and the hitch. Safety switches were wired into the gearbox and the hood to prevent engine start while in
gear or with open hood. The factory alarm is completely functional and arms/disarms the system when operated from the remote.
Audio
There is a custom-built subwoofer with a dedicated custom-built amplifier installed in the trunk. It takes very little space. Front doors are sound-proofed. Boxed 6.5” speakers with tweeters are installed. There is a double-din space with simple stereo installed. The radio and the CD player work well.
Maintenance History
I have all the receipts for the parts used.
02/02/2011 82000
New Battery
08/29/2010 81700
Oil change. Castrol 20w-50
04/13/2012 84700
Oil change. Castrol 20w-50
06/30/2012 82400
Replaced turbos - used a set from a car with 40k miles. Rebuilt turbo had the impeller failure.
Coolant replaced.
New plugs installed.
09/09/2008 74800
Oil change. Castrol 20w-50, Mobil 1 filter
07/01/2008 73900
New alternator installed
05/05/2008 73300
-Viper keyless entry, trunk pop and door solenoid
03/20/2008 73000
Oil change. Castrol 20w-50, Mobil 1 filter
Oil change - gearbox (Neo oil)
k&n air filter
Wideband o2
01/15/2008 73000
Leak at oil injector nozzle (replaced nozzle)
New oil pressure sensor
New o-rings, intake gaskets
New water hoses
New expansion tank
New fuel hoses kit
Injectors cleaned/tested
Rebuilt turbo, new manifold
Vacuum hose job - all silicone with clamps. Turbo hoses - viton
Wiring harness renew, new silicone wrap, new connectors for injectors
New dashpot - improve throttle control.
09/20/2007 72800
New differential bushings(OE)
09/15/2007 72800
New hood insulation(OE)
08/15/2007
Windshield washer hose (replace rotted hose)
New horn (replace broken one)
07/25/2007 72500
Koni shocks/mount rubber
Resurfaced rotors, painted ?, rebuilt calipers, new pads installed, bled brakes
99 style wheels installed
Front suspension dust boots(ball joints)
07/21/2007 72500
Fuel filter
05/20/2007 72000
Rear trailing arm bushings
Rear toe link bushings
Retrofit AC, flush, o-rings, charge
04/06/2007 71800
New exedy stage 1 organic clutch
Exhaust rubber mount
03/28/2007 71600
Pillow ball bushings
03/20/07 71500
New oxygen sensor
94 fd $13800 obo
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