My 6 year FC project

WE3RX7 · 08-30-2010, 07:34 PM

Nice... Well, I'm pulling the engine out and probably selling the body separate. If I don't have cash in hand so to speak by the time the engine is out, I'm just pulling all the S5 stuff off, the engine, etc and getting the body towed out of here....

I'm just going to tear the engine down to see what's good and whats not and probably rebuild it for the S4 someday. I need the rebuild practice anyway since its been a few years....

RotorDad · 08-30-2010, 08:44 PM

Don't send it to the grave yard!

vex · 09-01-2010, 08:46 AM

Lol, I may have to swing by once I get my car together and tuned. I need to pick some parts from the car...even if you are taking the engine.

WE3RX7 · 09-08-2010, 04:59 PM

Looks like a guy in MD will save the car from destruction. He's coming on Saturday morning to pick the car up. Sorry T - no parts for you! You should still bring the car by once you get it tuned though, lol...

vex · 09-10-2010, 08:53 AM

NOooooOoOOOoOOOOOOOoooooo... well at least it's all going to a good home. How's your 'other' projects coming? I'll have to update mine when I drop my car off to get my new exhaust welded up...or just right now.

Honestly though, let me know if you come across another FC you're going to part out, I need a few odds and ends that the dealership no longer sells.

WE3RX7 · 09-10-2010, 09:24 PM

I will have a new update on the real project soon enough. Been busy with the nursery setup, etc but they has been some progress and I hope to have even more in a few weeks. Right now its another phase of parts gathering, not a lot of installs, etc.

You should come by at some point, let me know what parts you need and I'll be sure to source them. I know of at least two parts cars right now not at my place, but easy enough to get to.

Sharingan 19 · 09-13-2010, 12:00 PM

Nursery....FC....I see no reason why this has to be two seperate projects

WE3RX7 · 09-13-2010, 09:50 PM

Teaser exhaust pic for the SE. Can't wait to get the undercarriage done and all back together to start putting the shiny parts on!!

Plan right now is to get the fuel tank situated, finish getting all the tar out of the car and finding a good upholstery guy... once that is done, I'll pick up my engine and start the engine build. That should be more exciting then looking at undercarriage pictures of a 22 year old car!

vex · 09-14-2010, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by WE3RX7

Teaser exhaust pic for the SE. Can't wait to get the undercarriage done and all back together to start putting the shiny parts on!!

Plan right now is to get the fuel tank situated, finish getting all the tar out of the car and finding a good upholstery guy... once that is done, I'll pick up my engine and start the engine build. That should be more exciting then looking at undercarriage pictures of a 22 year old car!

Those look ear bleedingly loud.

WE3RX7 · 09-14-2010, 05:14 PM

Yea.. on an NA car, I would never use them, but they are fine w/ a boosted application. I loved this exhaust when I first saw it years ago and always wanted to run it. Something "dark" about dual angled mufflers spitting bright yellow flames....mmmmmm..

2gslse · 10-21-2010, 03:00 PM

Hey Bill, time for some progress on the beast.I expect to see some updates now that you have 2 extra hands to help out.

WE3RX7 · 10-21-2010, 08:07 PM

Lol - yup. Wheels are spinning as you know... I need to come up with my game plan now that the FC (First Child) has made her debut.

If I do end up going the "new route" I will probably just post a single pic and leave it at that, it would spell out the plans nicely

As of right now, I'm planning to install new rear bushings (everywhere) and get the rear suspension on the car by the end of November. Depending on if I shift gears on the powerplant I may snag my wheels for now too... lots to do, but I've got the time for now.

***TitaniumTT*** · 10-21-2010, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by WE3RX7

Lol - yup. Wheels are spinning as you know... I need to come up with my game plan now that the FC (First Child) has made her debut.

Congrats on that Bill! Does the new rotorhead in training have a name?

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Originally Posted by WE3RX7

If I do end up going the "new route" I will probably just post a single pic and leave it at that, it would spell out the plans nicely

As of right now, I'm planning to install new rear bushings (everywhere) and get the rear suspension on the car by the end of November. Depending on if I shift gears on the powerplant I may snag my wheels for now too... lots to do, but I've got the time for now.

ummmmmmmmmmmmm wut?

WE3RX7 · 10-22-2010, 10:09 PM

Time will tell... dont wanna say anything unless it happens

Her name is Avery... my buddies at work have dubbed me "The Labelmaker"

WE3RX7 · 10-23-2010, 12:28 PM

One bit of detail I have decided on is the turbo. I'm going to be using a slightly tweaked S362 Borg Warner from Tims Turbo. Its nice that the guy is localish

08-30-2010, 08:44 PM	#152
RotorDad Big Ugly Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fredericksburg, Va iTrader: (1) Posts: 591 Rep Power: 16	Don't send it to the grave yard! __________________ *Boosted Big Body On 335's* PS3 ID: Rotordad 1986 Mazda RX7 GXL - Street ported 13BT, Haltech, 62mm, ect. 2006 MazdaSpeed 6 - Eagle, Wiseco, Cobb, ect.

09-01-2010, 08:46 AM	#153
vex RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Influx. iTrader: (6) Posts: 2,113 Rep Power: 19	Lol, I may have to swing by once I get my car together and tuned. I need to pick some parts from the car...even if you are taking the engine. __________________ The Official FC Radiator Thread My Project Thread: Cerberus CCVT Virginia Rotary Group

09-10-2010, 08:53 AM	#155
vex RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Influx. iTrader: (6) Posts: 2,113 Rep Power: 19	NOooooOoOOOoOOOOOOOoooooo... well at least it's all going to a good home. How's your 'other' projects coming? I'll have to update mine when I drop my car off to get my new exhaust welded up...or just right now. Honestly though, let me know if you come across another FC you're going to part out, I need a few odds and ends that the dealership no longer sells. __________________ The Official FC Radiator Thread My Project Thread: Cerberus CCVT Virginia Rotary Group

08-30-2010, 07:34 PM	#151
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (1) Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 18	Nice... Well, I'm pulling the engine out and probably selling the body separate. If I don't have cash in hand so to speak by the time the engine is out, I'm just pulling all the S5 stuff off, the engine, etc and getting the body towed out of here.... I'm just going to tear the engine down to see what's good and whats not and probably rebuild it for the S4 someday. I need the rebuild practice anyway since its been a few years....

09-08-2010, 04:59 PM	#154
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (1) Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 18	Looks like a guy in MD will save the car from destruction. He's coming on Saturday morning to pick the car up. Sorry T - no parts for you! You should still bring the car by once you get it tuned though, lol...

09-10-2010, 09:24 PM	#156
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (1) Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 18	I will have a new update on the real project soon enough. Been busy with the nursery setup, etc but they has been some progress and I hope to have even more in a few weeks. Right now its another phase of parts gathering, not a lot of installs, etc. You should come by at some point, let me know what parts you need and I'll be sure to source them. I know of at least two parts cars right now not at my place, but easy enough to get to.

09-13-2010, 12:00 PM	#157
Sharingan 19 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 iTrader: (0) Posts: 138 Rep Power: 15	Nursery....FC....I see no reason why this has to be two seperate projects

09-13-2010, 09:50 PM	#158
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (1) Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 18	Teaser exhaust pic for the SE. Can't wait to get the undercarriage done and all back together to start putting the shiny parts on!! Plan right now is to get the fuel tank situated, finish getting all the tar out of the car and finding a good upholstery guy... once that is done, I'll pick up my engine and start the engine build. That should be more exciting then looking at undercarriage pictures of a 22 year old car!

09-14-2010, 05:14 PM	#160
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (1) Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 18	Yea.. on an NA car, I would never use them, but they are fine w/ a boosted application. I loved this exhaust when I first saw it years ago and always wanted to run it. Something "dark" about dual angled mufflers spitting bright yellow flames....mmmmmm..

10-21-2010, 03:00 PM	#161
2gslse Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: front royal va iTrader: (0) Posts: 440 Rep Power: 17	Hey Bill, time for some progress on the beast.I expect to see some updates now that you have 2 extra hands to help out.

10-21-2010, 08:07 PM	#162
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (1) Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 18	Lol - yup. Wheels are spinning as you know... I need to come up with my game plan now that the FC (First Child) has made her debut. If I do end up going the "new route" I will probably just post a single pic and leave it at that, it would spell out the plans nicely As of right now, I'm planning to install new rear bushings (everywhere) and get the rear suspension on the car by the end of November. Depending on if I shift gears on the powerplant I may snag my wheels for now too... lots to do, but I've got the time for now.

10-22-2010, 10:09 PM	#164
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (1) Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 18	Time will tell... dont wanna say anything unless it happens Her name is Avery... my buddies at work have dubbed me "The Labelmaker"

10-23-2010, 12:28 PM	#165
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (1) Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 18	One bit of detail I have decided on is the turbo. I'm going to be using a slightly tweaked S362 Borg Warner from Tims Turbo. Its nice that the guy is localish