Project: "Last RX-7" by Herblenny - Page 7

20b 3rd gen · 02-22-2012, 09:49 PM

LOL Brian, little John. I think he's driving this year.

***Herblenny*** · 02-26-2012, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

NICE! That's how you do an intercooler! Built to fit... love it!

Also liking the wingless, or sort of wingless MB

Are you bringing any rotaries to DGRR this year Phil? Or is little John driving you again?

Thanks Brian! I'm hoping to bring the MB to DGRR.. I drove it today and took some pics (see below). But man, I was spinning everywhere!! I guess the payment is still kind of chilly.

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Originally Posted by 20b 3rd gen

LOL Brian, little John. I think he's driving this year.

Little John=== LOL!

February 26th, 2012 - I've bandaid fixed my ignition issue on my MB FD and drove around town today. Also, thought I snap some recent pics with the new hatch and the cleaner look.

***Herblenny*** · 03-05-2012, 11:08 AM

March 5th, 2012 - Update from my fabricator Walker Morgan @ MPFab.com
Walker who's a professional, keeps me updated on the progress on the set up. One of the reason why I think he's a true professional. I've never asked him for a pic and he sends them to keep me informed. Also, he's awesome about meeting his time frame (he's would of finished it all but he's waiting on few things I've ordered.. so, its my fault).

Anyhow, he sent these pics of the wastegate setup.. But there is a chance we might change it up a bit.

***Herblenny*** · 03-15-2012, 09:07 AM

March 15th, 2012 - Well, I been so busy with so much stuff, I haven't had time to update this until today.

Let's see what has happened since.. Picked up my new catback that I bought several months ago...

RE-Amemiya Dual Dolphin tip Catback

Took about 4-5 hours to polish it back to new like state. This exhaust will go on my MB FD.

WE3RX7 · 03-15-2012, 12:08 PM

I have the same creeper... Wish I had the same muffler..

RCCAZ 1 · 04-04-2012, 04:08 PM

No updates?? SEMA's coming......

rxspeed7 · 04-04-2012, 05:40 PM

looks amazing!!!!!!! WOW!!

How thick is the tubing on the manifold after the collector? Like right before the header?

rxspeed7 · 04-06-2012, 11:14 AM

How thick is the tubing on the manifold after the collector? Like right before the turbo?

***Herblenny*** · 04-06-2012, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by RCCAZ 1

Holy mother of mergatroid!! How thick is that IC core? Looks like 10 inches thick! Wow!! You'll need to be careful on your mounting system as to not have any rubbing between that chubby core and your rad. Looking nice!

I have more completed pics... I'll post it later on.. I'm trying to catch up on the progress.

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Originally Posted by rxspeed7

How thick is the tubing on the manifold after the collector? Like right before the turbo?

Its all pretty thick 321. Why do you ask?

April 6th, 2012 Part B - MB Strut tower... AutoEXE

Front was fairly easy to put on.. Minus getting rid of Garfinkle brace.

Rear was bit more challenging as I had to cut the panels.

Before:

During:

After:

I also decided to put the Bose tube back in.. In someways, I kind of missed it

***Herblenny*** · 04-05-2012, 08:18 PM

I know.. I been so busy, I haven't had a chance to update...

April 5th, 2012 - Its been awhile since I last updated and I have quite a bit to post up.

To start, I got my Radiator and the core from Bell Intercoolers (www.bellintercoolers.com)

MPFab did some quick mock ups to see how its going to line up.

RCCAZ 1 · 04-06-2012, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Herblenny

I know.. I been so busy, I haven't had a chance to update...

April 5th, 2012 - Its been awhile since I last updated and I have quite a bit to post up.

To start, I got my Radiator and the core from Bell Intercoolers (www.bellintercoolers.com)

MPFab did some quick mock ups to see how its going to line up.

Holy mother of mergatroid!! How thick is that IC core? Looks like 10 inches thick! Wow!! You'll need to be careful on your mounting system as to not have any rubbing between that chubby core and your rad. Looking nice!

knonfs · 04-09-2012, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Herblenny

More info on that thermostat housing, please

***Herblenny*** · 04-10-2012, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 2gslse

I feel sorry for any small critters that cross your path if they don't get caught in the V-mount they will be shredded by a turbo the size of a bucket.
Looks great so far if TT ever logs back in he will harass you about using A/N line for coolant hoses though.
When is the projected date of completion?

LOL! Most likely it will rarely see normal street

I have to get it all done by mid Oct this year.. I'm going to be investing a lot of time starting May... and I think its doable.

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Originally Posted by RICE RACING

Where are you going to put the fan for the radiator?

Back of the radiator

Probably low profile 12-14 inch.

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Originally Posted by knonfs

More info on that thermostat housing, please

Not much to say..

April 10th, 2012 - Thanks to Chris Ludwig of Ludwig Motorsports (http://www.lms-efi.com/) will be helping me with the EFI solutions. I got these coils from him and going to figure out where I'm going to mount them in the engine bay..

knonfs · 04-10-2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Herblenny

Not much to say..

That sucks

I am looking for one, and the only one that I've seing like that its the pro-jay one, which eliminates the thermostat, and it uses a NPT fitting

RCCAZ 1 · 04-10-2012, 02:26 PM

Project is looking great Phil. Do you and Walker have any plans to add an alumimum flap to the drivers side of your IC ducting (as shown) to seal that side of the front opening? Just a suggestion. Love the build!!

02-22-2012, 09:49 PM	#1
20b 3rd gen Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calera, AL Posts: 187 Rep Power: 18	LOL Brian, little John. I think he's driving this year. __________________ http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e7...RRXbanner2.jpg

03-05-2012, 11:08 AM	#3
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	March 5th, 2012 - Update from my fabricator Walker Morgan @ MPFab.com Walker who's a professional, keeps me updated on the progress on the set up. One of the reason why I think he's a true professional. I've never asked him for a pic and he sends them to keep me informed. Also, he's awesome about meeting his time frame (he's would of finished it all but he's waiting on few things I've ordered.. so, its my fault). Anyhow, he sent these pics of the wastegate setup.. But there is a chance we might change it up a bit. __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

03-15-2012, 09:07 AM	#4
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	March 15th, 2012 - Well, I been so busy with so much stuff, I haven't had time to update this until today. Let's see what has happened since.. Picked up my new catback that I bought several months ago... RE-Amemiya Dual Dolphin tip Catback Took about 4-5 hours to polish it back to new like state. This exhaust will go on my MB FD. __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

04-05-2012, 08:18 PM	#10
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	I know.. I been so busy, I haven't had a chance to update... April 5th, 2012 - Its been awhile since I last updated and I have quite a bit to post up. To start, I got my Radiator and the core from Bell Intercoolers (www.bellintercoolers.com) MPFab did some quick mock ups to see how its going to line up. __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

03-15-2012, 12:08 PM	#5
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	I have the same creeper... Wish I had the same muffler..

04-04-2012, 04:08 PM	#6
RCCAZ 1 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 288 Rep Power: 18	No updates?? SEMA's coming......

04-10-2012, 02:26 PM	#15
RCCAZ 1 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 288 Rep Power: 18	Project is looking great Phil. Do you and Walker have any plans to add an alumimum flap to the drivers side of your IC ducting (as shown) to seal that side of the front opening? Just a suggestion. Love the build!!