88 vert buildup and TII conversion

reese.leblanc · 04-30-2009, 07:49 PM

Annnnnnnd... Just got done with one half of another project. My doors were a bit stained just like the carpet, so:

Perfect? Hardly. On the other hand, it cost me $6.27 to be able to make both doors look much, much nicer. It'll do until I decide to take the time to reupholster them.

N.RotaryTech · 05-01-2009, 08:11 AM

You spray-painted them didn't ya.

reese.leblanc · 05-01-2009, 08:58 AM

Yup. It worked!

SouthSideSlider · 05-01-2009, 11:13 AM

duplicolor fabic spraypaint?

i redid my floormates with that stufff

reese.leblanc · 05-01-2009, 12:49 PM

Nope. bumper trim

moremazda · 05-11-2009, 06:06 PM

Hey are those the Brides out Chris's (CARX7) old 10thAE???

reese.leblanc · 05-13-2009, 06:50 AM

Yep. I love them other than the fact that they sit a bit too high. I need to try to get some super low rails fabbed up. It'll be hell if I ever have to wear a helmet with the top up.

reese.leblanc · 04-08-2010, 10:08 PM

OK. First update in a year... My TII motor blew the coolant seals and I had to get another motor. I decided to make an upgrade instead of just getting another TII motor. After a mild fiasco with the engine supplier, I present to you, my new 13B-RE.

I still have a few things left to do, including putting my 60-1 in, getting a new downpipe fabbed, new radiator hoses, etc. but here we go...

The RE swap started as a simple drop in. It quickly escalated by us saying, "while it's out, let's do this..."

In short order, we cut out the stock radiator mounts, fabbed up brackets for the radiator, oil cooler and intercooler, rewrapped the wiring harness, made a new brake line, upgraded to a 929 master cylinder and booster, and powder coated a bunch of stuff.

So far, I'm pretty happy. I hope to do some tuning soon and looking at the coolant/intake temps. Hopefully, in the semi near future, I will have the car repainted and a new top installed.

Opinions welcome!

Whitney · 04-09-2010, 06:11 AM

I love the blue manifolds.....

04-30-2009, 07:49 PM	#31
reese.leblanc Doing my own thing Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (2) Posts: 209 Rep Power: 17	Annnnnnnd... Just got done with one half of another project. My doors were a bit stained just like the carpet, so: Perfect? Hardly. On the other hand, it cost me $6.27 to be able to make both doors look much, much nicer. It'll do until I decide to take the time to reupholster them. Last edited by reese.leblanc; 04-08-2010 at 10:00 PM..

05-01-2009, 11:13 AM	#34
SouthSideSlider Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Goose Creek/Summerville iTrader: (0) Posts: 60 Rep Power: 17	duplicolor fabic spraypaint? i redid my floormates with that stufff __________________ 2000 Acura Integra GS: daily driver 1990 Mazda RX-7 GTU: parts car. 1986 Mazda RX-7 base: under the knife.(no sunroof!!!) 1989 Volvo 745 turbo: B230ET,19T turbo,850 Turbo injectors,HKS Manual Boost Controler,Port/Polish,Oversized valves,titanium valve springs,M-Cam,G80 locker,modded AW71 transmission.

05-01-2009, 08:11 AM	#32
N.RotaryTech Home-brew Rotary Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: GooseCreek SC iTrader: (0) Posts: 552 Rep Power: 17	You spray-painted them didn't ya.

05-01-2009, 08:58 AM	#33
reese.leblanc Doing my own thing Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (2) Posts: 209 Rep Power: 17	Yup. It worked!

05-01-2009, 12:49 PM	#35
reese.leblanc Doing my own thing Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (2) Posts: 209 Rep Power: 17	Nope. bumper trim

05-11-2009, 06:06 PM	#36
moremazda shookmotorsports.com Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rockford, IL iTrader: (1) Posts: 108 Rep Power: 17	Hey are those the Brides out Chris's (CARX7) old 10thAE???

05-13-2009, 06:50 AM	#37
reese.leblanc Doing my own thing Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (2) Posts: 209 Rep Power: 17	Yep. I love them other than the fact that they sit a bit too high. I need to try to get some super low rails fabbed up. It'll be hell if I ever have to wear a helmet with the top up.

04-08-2010, 10:08 PM	#38
reese.leblanc Doing my own thing Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (2) Posts: 209 Rep Power: 17	OK. First update in a year... My TII motor blew the coolant seals and I had to get another motor. I decided to make an upgrade instead of just getting another TII motor. After a mild fiasco with the engine supplier, I present to you, my new 13B-RE. I still have a few things left to do, including putting my 60-1 in, getting a new downpipe fabbed, new radiator hoses, etc. but here we go... The RE swap started as a simple drop in. It quickly escalated by us saying, "while it's out, let's do this..." In short order, we cut out the stock radiator mounts, fabbed up brackets for the radiator, oil cooler and intercooler, rewrapped the wiring harness, made a new brake line, upgraded to a 929 master cylinder and booster, and powder coated a bunch of stuff. So far, I'm pretty happy. I hope to do some tuning soon and looking at the coolant/intake temps. Hopefully, in the semi near future, I will have the car repainted and a new top installed. Opinions welcome!

04-09-2010, 06:11 AM	#39
Whitney The Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	I love the blue manifolds.....