MaczPayne's Turbo II

MaczPayne · 12-09-2008, 12:50 AM

Figured I'd talk about my journey since I've got some free time from school. It's been a wild ride, and I don't think things will calm down any time soon!

I purchased this 1987 TII in April 06 as a rolling shell from a guy who unfortunately cracked the front iron just a few weeks after buying it. The car had a half-bridge and all kinds of good stuff.

At the end of the day, all i got was a roller complete with interior and the driveline for $450.

The car was stored(if you could call it that lol) at my roommate's house for almost a year and a half, while I was gathering parts to complete it...

During this time, I picked up the following parts:
-J-spec S5 TII longblock w/ perfect compression
-Walbro 255lph fuel pump
-Racing Beat 2.5in turboback
-SSR Reverse Mesh wheels + tires
-Ohlins struts w/ RS*R springs
-Microtech LT8s
-ACT 12lb flywheel & Exedy clutch
-All new gaskets for the long block assembly
-CSF 2 row radiator
-Old school HKS SSQV
-Greddy Profec B spec-II
-Misc. stuff I don't remember off the top of my head.

Me and my buddy then pulled an all nighter during June 07 right when finals ended, and got it running and drivable at 4am. Almost 24 hours of work!

Some pics that afternoon:

Some more:

Purchased the S5 conversion for a steal, and Stance GR+ Pro's from AutoRnD:

Did a 15 hour round trip for these Corbeaus:

Some random shots w/ the RE-A shift knob:

Some pics of Mazfest summer 08:

At this point I started to crave for more grip, and wider tires. My sumitomos weren't cutting it, and I wanted to nail the throttle on exits earlier.
Enter my current setup:

17x9 +24 Stern Schmiede R16-s
Currently running 255/40/17 all around on Falken RT615's. If I do chance upon another set of wheels, I'll try to wrap slicks of similar size or bigger on these as the track setup.

I must say, the new setup is worlds apart from the old one, and I can't imagine what it can do with the slicks on!

Plans for the future (After college):
-Rebuild with medium SP, or Semi-Peripheral if I went nuts
-A-spec GT35R,
-I should be fairly decent at TIG welding by the time I graduate, so VMIC + misc aluminum fab
-Microtech LT12
-Parallel rail fuel system, 720cc primaries, and 1680cc secondaries
-RB RevTII turboback
-Exedy twin-disc
-FD oil cooler in parallel with the FC
-Brake ducting and possibly bigger brakes
-AWR spherical bearings, lower control arms, adjustable sway bar, and individual rear camber links.
-6 point roll bar if the car is still used on the Street, full cage for off road.
-Widebody and paint, wider wheels/tires

Goal this time is ~400rwhp reliably, with a relatively flat power curve, and fast boost response.

Well, that's all I can remember from the top of my head. It will always be a work in progress! Comments, suggestions welcome!

To be continued...

rx7 FC TII · 12-09-2008, 12:08 PM

what steering wheel and hub do you have?

WE3RX7 · 12-09-2008, 12:51 PM

I must say good job. It sounds like the longest part was getting all the parts you needed. I give props for putting the car to good use too!

MaczPayne · 12-09-2008, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rx7 FC TII

what steering wheel and hub do you have?

Momo Race steering wheel and hub, and NRG quick release

Still have to find time to put the horn button on haha.

WE3RX7, thanks!

Fidelity101 · 12-09-2008, 02:06 PM

I want your mudflaps!

ps; sweet jeep, would love it for this weather:

I don't know how bad it was by you all but we got about 6 inches last night and were gonna get about 9 today.

for comparisons sake, my dog is a pretty tall 100lb shephard/husky mix

MaczPayne · 12-09-2008, 08:08 PM

Haha, I don't think it has ever snowed in Riverside.

But when I had the car at my friends house, it was up in Running Springs, so when it snowed, it completely buried my car. Digging it out was NO FUN at all.

FortyfiveD · 12-09-2008, 08:18 PM

Hey johnson thats good stuff I didn't know that about your car. Hope to see more out of it soon. We'll have to see how well you fair at the track next time we both go.

need RX7 · 12-09-2008, 08:59 PM

Very nice. A down and dirty track car, just how I like them

How are those 255s up front? Do they rub alot?

MaczPayne · 12-10-2008, 12:14 AM

^Nope, not at all!

Quote:

Originally Posted by FortyfiveD

Hey johnson thats good stuff I didn't know that about your car. Hope to see more out of it soon. We'll have to see how well you fair at the track next time we both go.

Can't wait, your car whooped mine at the last track event, I couldn't keep up with you at all! And you were all motor! I still have alot to learn about driving, that's for sure.

FortyfiveD · 12-10-2008, 10:46 AM

yeah but your a great driver anyway. here's my car recently in case you haven't seen it since Sevenstock. Only thing the pic doesn't shop is that I took off the GXL badge.

MaczPayne · 12-10-2008, 03:42 PM

Your car is looking great as always, man! That T2 lip sets it off!

MaczPayne · 02-03-2009, 08:04 PM

Car at last week's Auto-x:

Tired J-spec needs a rebuild, so since then it's been parked and I'm driving the Jeep instead.

MaczPayne · 10-03-2009, 02:11 AM

A much needed update I reckon.

Got my RobXX7 "Demonspeed" Lip on, and S5 TII sideskirts. Completely changes the look of the car in my opinion. The car ain't pretty, but I like the street-fighter-esque feeling I get from it. All it needs now are the Odula sidesteps and Craftsquare diffuser and it'll be where I want it pretty much.

We just picked up a 48" 16ga capacity sheet metal brake, so if I scrounge up enough time, I'll probably build a brand new undertray/splitter to take advantage of the lip.

Next weekend I'll have my big brakes

12.8" Rotors up front and 12.7" in the rear

It's gonna stop like throwing anchors out.

It's posted in the 2nd gen pics section, but here it is again:

Flooder · 10-03-2009, 03:46 AM

I look forward to you building an under tray. I'm going to be making one for my car soon too.

***TitaniumTT*** · 10-03-2009, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaczPayne

Car at last week's Auto-x:

Tired J-spec needs a rebuild, so since then it's been parked and I'm driving the Jeep instead.

Johnson, lovin the new lip, I always loved your car but I gotta know, what are you running for your suspension setup. That girl likes like she could eject someone on the right turn.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaczPayne

A much needed update I reckon.

Got my RobXX7 "Demonspeed" Lip on, and S5 TII sideskirts. Completely changes the look of the car in my opinion. The car ain't pretty, but I like the street-fighter-esque feeling I get from it. All it needs now are the Odula sidesteps and Craftsquare diffuser and it'll be where I want it pretty much.

We just picked up a 48" 16ga capacity sheet metal brake, so if I scrounge up enough time, I'll probably build a brand new undertray/splitter to take advantage of the lip.

Next weekend I'll have my big brakes

12.8" Rotors up front and 12.7" in the rear

It's gonna stop like throwing anchors out.

It's posted in the 2nd gen pics section, but here it is again:

I need a brake that big.... I've been putting off my underbelly pan for a while becuase of it.

I needs those brakes too

Some details possible? I'm very intrigued as that's something that's on my winter list as well.

12-09-2008, 12:50 AM	#1
MaczPayne Bah! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Riverside, SoCal iTrader: (1) Posts: 442 Rep Power: 17	MaczPayne's Turbo II Figured I'd talk about my journey since I've got some free time from school. It's been a wild ride, and I don't think things will calm down any time soon! I purchased this 1987 TII in April 06 as a rolling shell from a guy who unfortunately cracked the front iron just a few weeks after buying it. The car had a half-bridge and all kinds of good stuff. At the end of the day, all i got was a roller complete with interior and the driveline for $450. The car was stored(if you could call it that lol) at my roommate's house for almost a year and a half, while I was gathering parts to complete it... During this time, I picked up the following parts: -J-spec S5 TII longblock w/ perfect compression -Walbro 255lph fuel pump -Racing Beat 2.5in turboback -SSR Reverse Mesh wheels + tires -Ohlins struts w/ RSR springs -Microtech LT8s -ACT 12lb flywheel & Exedy clutch -All new gaskets for the long block assembly -CSF 2 row radiator -Old school HKS SSQV -Greddy Profec B spec-II -Misc. stuff I don't remember off the top of my head. Me and my buddy then pulled an all nighter during June 07 right when finals ended, and got it running and drivable at 4am. Almost 24 hours of work! Some pics that afternoon: Some more: Purchased the S5 conversion for a steal, and Stance GR+ Pro's from AutoRnD: Did a 15 hour round trip for these Corbeaus: Some random shots w/ the RE-A shift knob: Some pics of Mazfest summer 08: At this point I started to crave for more grip, and wider tires. My sumitomos weren't cutting it, and I wanted to nail the throttle on exits earlier. Enter my current setup: 17x9 +24 Stern Schmiede R16-s Currently running 255/40/17 all around on Falken RT615's. If I do chance upon another set of wheels, I'll try to wrap slicks of similar size or bigger on these as the track setup. I must say, the new setup is worlds apart from the old one, and I can't imagine what it can do with the slicks on! Plans for the future (After college): -Rebuild with medium SP, or Semi-Peripheral if I went nuts -A-spec GT35R, -I should be fairly decent at TIG welding by the time I graduate, so VMIC + misc aluminum fab -Microtech LT12 -Parallel rail fuel system, 720cc primaries, and 1680cc secondaries -RB RevTII turboback -Exedy twin-disc -FD oil cooler in parallel with the FC -Brake ducting and possibly bigger brakes -AWR spherical bearings, lower control arms, adjustable sway bar, and individual rear camber links. -6 point roll bar if the car is still used on the Street, full cage for off road. -Widebody and paint, wider wheels/tires Goal this time is ~400rwhp reliably, with a relatively flat power curve, and fast boost response. Well, that's all I can remember from the top of my head. It will always be a work in progress! Comments, suggestions welcome! To be continued... __________________ Johnson TA FC in the works! Last edited by MaczPayne; 12-09-2008 at 12:56 AM..*

12-09-2008, 02:06 PM	#5
Fidelity101 Reliable Source Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Michigan/Illinois iTrader: (1) Posts: 336 Rep Power: 17	I want your mudflaps! ps; sweet jeep, would love it for this weather: I don't know how bad it was by you all but we got about 6 inches last night and were gonna get about 9 today. for comparisons sake, my dog is a pretty tall 100lb shephard/husky mix __________________ My Rx-7 Vids

12-09-2008, 08:08 PM	#6
MaczPayne Bah! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Riverside, SoCal iTrader: (1) Posts: 442 Rep Power: 17	Haha, I don't think it has ever snowed in Riverside. But when I had the car at my friends house, it was up in Running Springs, so when it snowed, it completely buried my car. Digging it out was NO FUN at all. __________________ Johnson TA FC in the works!

12-09-2008, 08:18 PM	#7
FortyfiveD Amudextrious Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Garden Grove,CA iTrader: (0) Posts: 67 Rep Power: 17	Hey johnson thats good stuff I didn't know that about your car. Hope to see more out of it soon. We'll have to see how well you fair at the track next time we both go. __________________ 90 GXL-DD and Track Monster 87 GT-X-Under Construction

12-09-2008, 08:59 PM	#8
need RX7 Clean S4 Nutswinger Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sterling Heights, MI iTrader: (0) Posts: 485 Rep Power: 17	Very nice. A down and dirty track car, just how I like them How are those 255s up front? Do they rub alot? __________________ -Ted -1986 Mazda RX7 Sport [DD/beater]: engine finally let go at 205k. parts car status. -1986 Mazda RX7 base [resto-mod project]: S5 n/a swap in progress.

12-09-2008, 12:08 PM	#2
rx7 FC TII Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: hoover iTrader: (0) Posts: 161 Rep Power: 17	what steering wheel and hub do you have?

12-09-2008, 12:51 PM	#3
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (1) Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 18	I must say good job. It sounds like the longest part was getting all the parts you needed. I give props for putting the car to good use too!

12-10-2008, 03:42 PM	#11
MaczPayne Bah! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Riverside, SoCal iTrader: (1) Posts: 442 Rep Power: 17	Your car is looking great as always, man! That T2 lip sets it off! __________________ Johnson TA FC in the works!

02-03-2009, 08:04 PM	#12
MaczPayne Bah! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Riverside, SoCal iTrader: (1) Posts: 442 Rep Power: 17	Car at last week's Auto-x: Tired J-spec needs a rebuild, so since then it's been parked and I'm driving the Jeep instead. __________________ Johnson TA FC in the works!

10-03-2009, 02:11 AM	#13
MaczPayne Bah! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Riverside, SoCal iTrader: (1) Posts: 442 Rep Power: 17	A much needed update I reckon. Got my RobXX7 "Demonspeed" Lip on, and S5 TII sideskirts. Completely changes the look of the car in my opinion. The car ain't pretty, but I like the street-fighter-esque feeling I get from it. All it needs now are the Odula sidesteps and Craftsquare diffuser and it'll be where I want it pretty much. We just picked up a 48" 16ga capacity sheet metal brake, so if I scrounge up enough time, I'll probably build a brand new undertray/splitter to take advantage of the lip. Next weekend I'll have my big brakes 12.8" Rotors up front and 12.7" in the rear It's gonna stop like throwing anchors out. It's posted in the 2nd gen pics section, but here it is again: __________________ Johnson TA FC in the works!

10-03-2009, 03:46 AM	#14
Flooder Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tucson, Arizona iTrader: (0) Posts: 321 Rep Power: 17	I look forward to you building an under tray. I'm going to be making one for my car soon too. __________________ AZRX7.COM Red 1991 A-package(SOLD) Red 1990 GXL(SOLD) White 1989 GTUs(DEAD) Red 1988 Turbo II(DD) Black 1988 Turbo II(SOLD) Rebuilt and street ported motor, Garrett T04E Turbo, 3" Turbo Inlet Duct/AEM Dry Flow Filter, Your Mom's MBC, Blitz FMIC, 890cc and 1000cc injectors, Tomei FPR, Walbro, Rtek 2.1 ECU, Taurus E-Fan, Turbonetics BOV, 3" Motoria/Corksport Turbo Back Exhaust, Emissions Removed, Greddy Boost Gauge, Megan Racing Water Temp Gauge, 5one5 Triple Gauge Pod, AEM Uego, GP Sports Body Kit, Fiber Images CF Hood, S5 Seats, S5 Tails, S5 Alt, Dual Alt Pulley, D2 Coilovers, NRG Quick Release, Shook Motorsports Radiator, HID's, AN/Steel Braided Oil Cooler Lines, SUPER JDM TYTE DRIFT BUTTON www.DensetsuMotorsports.com www.AZRX7.Com www.FloodersAdventure.com