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Old 05-09-2012, 12:08 PM   #1
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If there is ever a chance that the bearing is questionable, just buy the RX8 stuff. Cheaper and better than stock replacements.
I think I paid 250 for front and rear stat gears.

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Just find an FD one
I paid $35 for the stock fd, better than the $80 rb wants.

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Where did you get that idea?
Do you machine the pump housing or the iron? I am thinking about doing this for the RE

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Things go wrong, and they go wrong faster than you can react. I wouldn't use mazda seals for a hi-hp engine even though plenty of people do.
What are you using?
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Ditch that, get a plug.
Forgive my ignorance but what benefit does this provide?

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Do you machine the pump housing or the iron? I am thinking about doing this for the RE
I'm also curious.

I guess I'm not up to speed on my oil system modifications...
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Old 05-09-2012, 05:47 PM   #3
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I think I paid 250 for front and rear stat gears.
Sounds right for retail

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I paid $35 for the stock fd, better than the $80 rb wants.
And more base pressure, and you don't have to pull your pan off to adjust it

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Do you machine the pump housing or the iron? I am thinking about doing this for the RE
Pump housing. Pressure is insane. I constantly blow out the o-ring in the front cover and it ends up in the filter. Pressure is still more than adequate.

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What are you using?
RX7 specialties

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Forgive my ignorance but what benefit does this provide?
Reduced the chance of a future failure, doesn't allow oil to bypass
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Forgive my ignorance but what benefit does this provide?
same idea as the front pulley bolt plug, there is a chance that it will fail, when it does, it always get stuck either open or closed position.

either one is bad for you.

mind u they are loctite from factory, so if u wanna remove it and install a plug, u might want to hit that spot with a propane torch for 30 seconds first, then unscrew it fast.
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same idea as the front pulley bolt plug, there is a chance that it will fail, when it does, it always get stuck either open or closed position.

either one is bad for you.

mind u they are loctite from factory, so if u wanna remove it and install a plug, u might want to hit that spot with a propane torch for 30 seconds first, then unscrew it fast.
Ah, got it. So are you guys plugging this are replacing it with a fixed jet? I would think eliminating it altogether would be bad, no?
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Ah, got it. So are you guys plugging this are replacing it with a fixed jet? I would think eliminating it altogether would be bad, no?
think of it this way

Can it fail? yes

How often? Rarely

See above.

Honestly I leave mine as is, didn't even bother. but YMMV
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Ah, got it. So are you guys plugging this are replacing it with a fixed jet? I would think eliminating it altogether would be bad, no?
no. not bad. personally, i don't see a point to putting an engine together with the stock ball and spring. just don't go ape-shit with the jet size.
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