FC Zach's '87 Sport - Page 12

t_g_farrell · 03-02-2017, 08:48 AM

I kind of miss the old Zach, the pre-girl friend Zach whose FC would make my eyes water just idling.

Amazing how far you and the car have come in the last few years. Almost respectable. LOL

FC Zach · 03-02-2017, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by t_g_farrell

Almost respectable. LOL

Thanks Ted

FC Zach · 03-02-2017, 09:28 AM

But seriously though, thanks Tim! I'll trade you cart rides for beer at DGRR. .

FC Zach · 03-02-2017, 10:59 AM

Thanks Brian!

***TitaniumTT*** · 03-03-2017, 09:34 AM

One can only hope!

Johnny_K · 03-03-2017, 11:02 AM

I need a new clutch for the blk FD.

Did you consider any other clutches prior to buying the exedy stage 2?

FC Zach · 03-03-2017, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny_K

I need a new clutch for the blk FD.

Did you consider any other clutches prior to buying the exedy stage 2?

Not really, I have this same model in the Celica and love the pedal feel. Any other clutch (better than this) would be overkill for my needs in my opinion.

FC Zach · 03-06-2017, 04:48 AM

So I swapped the clutch and installed the rebuilt transmission this weekend. The Centerforce Dual Friction I removed appears to still have a lot of life left on it, is there still a market for these? I'd sell it cheap if there's any interest in it.

I am waiting on oil I ordered from my AmsOil guy and an output shaft seal from Atkins Rotary to arrive so I can button everything up. I tried getting this seal locally from Oreillys but for whatever reason neither of the manual or auto seals were correct. .

They couldn't cross-reference it either but luckily Atkins pulled through

I had to remove the fancy coil mount kit to remove the long starter bolt and as I laid it to the side I felt something protruding from one of the coil-to-plug adapters. . here's what I found:

One of the detents for the plug weren't seated completely and the bad connection caused it to get hot enough to melt almost completely through the plastic housing.

I'm no longer going to be using the COP adapters and will be replacing them with tailored wired. I'll still use the coil mount, just not as it was intended.

Since the power harness was mostly disconnected, I completely removed it with hopes of replacing it with a new harness (mine is in very rough shape). I contacted Chris Ludwig to see if he can do this, if not does anyone have any recommendations on where this can be built or purchased?

***TitaniumTT*** · 03-06-2017, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FC Zach

So I swapped the clutch and installed the rebuilt transmission this weekend. The Centerforce Dual Friction I removed appears to still have a lot of life left on it, is there still a market for these? I'd sell it cheap if there's any interest in it.

Bring it to DGRR and wait for someone to blow a turbo clutch and sell it expensive. Of course I'll be the one looking for a clutch

Quote:

Originally Posted by FC Zach

I had to remove the fancy coil mount kit to remove the long starter bolt and as I laid it to the side I felt something protruding from one of the coil-to-plug adapters. . here's what I found:

One of the detents for the plug weren't seated completely and the bad connection caused it to get hot enough to melt almost completely through the plastic housing.

I'm no longer going to be using the COP adapters and will be replacing them with tailored wired. I'll still use the coil mount, just not as it was intended.

Ruh Roh!

Quote:

Originally Posted by FC Zach

Since the power harness was mostly disconnected, I completely removed it with hopes of replacing it with a new harness (mine is in very rough shape). I contacted Chris Ludwig to see if he can do this, if not does anyone have any recommendations on where this can be built or purchased?

I responded in your Alt thread.... otherwise there's always buying a new one for like $400.... they're still available per MazdaMotorsports

FC Zach · 03-07-2017, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

Bring it to DGRR and wait for someone to blow a turbo clutch and sell it expensive. Of course I'll be the one looking for a clutch

HaHa noted

Quote:

Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

Ruh Roh!

Fixed

I had extra MSD Super Conductor wire from previous builds but unfortunately had to scavenge from a new box for 8 boots and terminals

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Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

I responded in your Alt thread.... otherwise there's always buying a new one for like $400.... they're still available per MazdaMotorsports

Sweet, thanks! that may be a better option. . . probably cheaper too. When you say "MazdaMotorsports", like a dealership?

Trans seal arrived while asleep today and oil picked up from Amsoil guy, will hopefully get this done in the morning.

Before going to sleep today I installed my shifter and ran through the gears but couldn't get it to go in fifth or reverse

I don't recall the engine having to be running to go in these gears. . could this simply be gears not aligned to allow the hub to slide in position? ?

***TitaniumTT*** · 03-03-2017, 11:30 AM

Exedy Twin Disc

infernosg · 03-07-2017, 11:19 AM

Holy crap on the COP adapters! I guess it's a good thing I never worked out a mounting scheme. Hopefully this is just indicative of the "variation" of the IGN-1A coils and not Peter's work. I'll stick with my coils mounted on top of the engine for now.

FC Zach · 03-07-2017, 11:25 AM

I believe it is a coil issue, I had to modify the adapters to snap in place.

***TitaniumTT*** · 03-07-2017, 12:43 PM

That's so unfortunate about the trans

Well shit, at least there's time and it's not 02:00 on Friday Morning the day before DGRR

FC Zach · 03-07-2017, 12:44 PM

True

03-02-2017, 08:48 AM	#1
t_g_farrell Waffles - hmmm good Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 757 Rep Power: 0	I kind of miss the old Zach, the pre-girl friend Zach whose FC would make my eyes water just idling. Amazing how far you and the car have come in the last few years. Almost respectable. LOL __________________ 1980 GS stockport, Fat Nikki, RB Dual Facetfuel pumps, Holley regulator, RB Street port exhaust, 2GDFIS, MR2 MK I electric fans, 2G strut bar, relayed fans, lights and fuel pump, LEDs Project Fat Nikki Budget 12A rebuild Video setup < $30.00

03-02-2017, 09:28 AM	#3
FC Zach RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eagleville, TN Posts: 2,267 Rep Power: 20	But seriously though, thanks Tim! I'll trade you cart rides for beer at DGRR. . __________________ 1993 Yamaha GTS1000 1992 Celica Turbo AllTrac 1987 RX7 Sport 1979 Yamaha G1, KM24 powered 1975 Dolmar KMS4

03-02-2017, 10:59 AM	#4
FC Zach RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eagleville, TN Posts: 2,267 Rep Power: 20	Thanks Brian! __________________ 1993 Yamaha GTS1000 1992 Celica Turbo AllTrac 1987 RX7 Sport 1979 Yamaha G1, KM24 powered 1975 Dolmar KMS4

03-03-2017, 09:34 AM	#5
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	One can only hope! __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

03-06-2017, 04:48 AM	#8
FC Zach RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eagleville, TN Posts: 2,267 Rep Power: 20	So I swapped the clutch and installed the rebuilt transmission this weekend. The Centerforce Dual Friction I removed appears to still have a lot of life left on it, is there still a market for these? I'd sell it cheap if there's any interest in it. I am waiting on oil I ordered from my AmsOil guy and an output shaft seal from Atkins Rotary to arrive so I can button everything up. I tried getting this seal locally from Oreillys but for whatever reason neither of the manual or auto seals were correct. . They couldn't cross-reference it either but luckily Atkins pulled through I had to remove the fancy coil mount kit to remove the long starter bolt and as I laid it to the side I felt something protruding from one of the coil-to-plug adapters. . here's what I found: One of the detents for the plug weren't seated completely and the bad connection caused it to get hot enough to melt almost completely through the plastic housing. I'm no longer going to be using the COP adapters and will be replacing them with tailored wired. I'll still use the coil mount, just not as it was intended. Since the power harness was mostly disconnected, I completely removed it with hopes of replacing it with a new harness (mine is in very rough shape). I contacted Chris Ludwig to see if he can do this, if not does anyone have any recommendations on where this can be built or purchased? __________________ 1993 Yamaha GTS1000 1992 Celica Turbo AllTrac 1987 RX7 Sport 1979 Yamaha G1, KM24 powered 1975 Dolmar KMS4

03-03-2017, 11:02 AM	#6
Johnny_K Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 225 Rep Power: 13	I need a new clutch for the blk FD. Did you consider any other clutches prior to buying the exedy stage 2?

03-03-2017, 11:30 AM	#11
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	Exedy Twin Disc __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

03-07-2017, 11:19 AM	#12
infernosg IT'S ALIVE! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 811 Rep Power: 16	Holy crap on the COP adapters! I guess it's a good thing I never worked out a mounting scheme. Hopefully this is just indicative of the "variation" of the IGN-1A coils and not Peter's work. I'll stick with my coils mounted on top of the engine for now. __________________ '86 Mazda RX-7 Base '79 Mazda RX-7 GS

03-07-2017, 11:25 AM	#13
FC Zach RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eagleville, TN Posts: 2,267 Rep Power: 20	I believe it is a coil issue, I had to modify the adapters to snap in place. __________________ 1993 Yamaha GTS1000 1992 Celica Turbo AllTrac 1987 RX7 Sport 1979 Yamaha G1, KM24 powered 1975 Dolmar KMS4

03-07-2017, 12:43 PM	#14
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	That's so unfortunate about the trans Well shit, at least there's time and it's not 02:00 on Friday Morning the day before DGRR __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

03-07-2017, 12:44 PM	#15
FC Zach RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eagleville, TN Posts: 2,267 Rep Power: 20	True __________________ 1993 Yamaha GTS1000 1992 Celica Turbo AllTrac 1987 RX7 Sport 1979 Yamaha G1, KM24 powered 1975 Dolmar KMS4