First gen carb
10-16-2002, 09:46 AM
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Hello,
I have replaced almost everything under the hood now...re-jetted nikki with about 500 miles on it, 2 new coils, new radiator and all 3 hoses, new water pump...ehh...probably missing something there.
I'm about to put on a new alternator...anyone know where to get something with more power than 55 amps...and also where to get replacement wiring to connect to it?
I would like something over 100 amps if possible...gonna install a high power stereo in a bit.
My big problem right now is I'm only getting about 11 mpg...anyone know how to adjust the carb to get better mileage? I can't afford to drive more than a few days the week right now....used to get 16-18 before I got this new engine.
any help will be appreciated.
thanks,
falcoln0014
I have replaced almost everything under the hood now...re-jetted nikki with about 500 miles on it, 2 new coils, new radiator and all 3 hoses, new water pump...ehh...probably missing something there.
I'm about to put on a new alternator...anyone know where to get something with more power than 55 amps...and also where to get replacement wiring to connect to it?
I would like something over 100 amps if possible...gonna install a high power stereo in a bit.
My big problem right now is I'm only getting about 11 mpg...anyone know how to adjust the carb to get better mileage? I can't afford to drive more than a few days the week right now....used to get 16-18 before I got this new engine.
any help will be appreciated.
thanks,
falcoln0014
10-16-2002, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by j9fd3s' date='Oct 16 2002, 08:42 AM
i was gonna say sunk floats, but it could be the re jetting too.
the fd alternator is 100amps and its almost a bolt in (you have to swap pullies)
mike
the fd alternator is 100amps and its almost a bolt in (you have to swap pullies)
mike
10-16-2002, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Racer X' date='Oct 16 2002, 03:25 PM
[quote name='j9fd3s' date='Oct 16 2002, 08:42 AM']i was gonna say sunk floats, but it could be the re jetting too.
the fd alternator is 100amps and its almost a bolt in (you have to swap pullies)
mike
the fd alternator is 100amps and its almost a bolt in (you have to swap pullies)
mike
you do have to change the harness. they have a little adaptor thing for 89-91, so if you get that it makes it super easy to do. http://www.brfoundation.com/RX-7/alternator2.htm
mike
10-17-2002, 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by j9fd3s' date='Oct 16 2002, 06:26 PM
[quote name='Racer X' date='Oct 16 2002, 03:25 PM'][quote name='j9fd3s' date='Oct 16 2002, 08:42 AM']i was gonna say sunk floats, but it could be the re jetting too.
the fd alternator is 100amps and its almost a bolt in (you have to swap pullies)
mike
the fd alternator is 100amps and its almost a bolt in (you have to swap pullies)
mike
you do have to change the harness. they have a little adaptor thing for 89-91, so if you get that it makes it super easy to do. http://www.brfoundation.com/RX-7/alternator2.htm
mike[/quote]
That looks cool but damn theres lots of empty spotswhen you're swap that alternator on to a first gen.There is only the one harness and the B+ wire to hook up instead of the multiple plugs that one has.
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