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From: Portland, OR
I'm in Portland (or real close). The A/F Gauge I got is from Summit. It's not from AutoMeter. I think I have a quality o2 sensor (3 wire) so I hope it will work well. I've added gauges where the cig tray was and added idiot lights for low coolant, oil.
The Oil Cooler isn't protected, but should be okay. On the RX-7 about the only thing is was protected from was a 2x4. As I recall the grill work covering it wasn't much protection. The Oil Cooler mounts are welded to the frame on the front crossmember, so it's not going anywhere...
It's not going to be a daily driver, but a summer rig- 1/4 mile toy. Thus the 5.12 rear end with a locker (lock-rite).
The Oil Cooler isn't protected, but should be okay. On the RX-7 about the only thing is was protected from was a 2x4. As I recall the grill work covering it wasn't much protection. The Oil Cooler mounts are welded to the frame on the front crossmember, so it's not going anywhere...
It's not going to be a daily driver, but a summer rig- 1/4 mile toy. Thus the 5.12 rear end with a locker (lock-rite).
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From: Bay Area, CA
Originally Posted by dac' date='Feb. 10 2002,23:16
This Friday! I left my laptop at work this weekend. But I did want to recheck all my wires before I start it. I did crank it over a few times this weekend. So it's close.
I just need to connect my factory tach up, which I will do after I start it. Everything else, including the backup lights, speedo are all hooked up. I filled the coolant and found I had a bad cap. I've taken care of that and it looks good now.
I hope setting up the Haltech is smooth. I've got a map from RX7.com. I added a mixture trim **** and have a A/F Meter in the dash so I think I should be able to fine tune it.
This has been a 18 month project (from the time I pulled the motor out of the Doner car). But many other things have gone on in my life that have slowed the project (moving and not having a garage being one of them).
I just need to connect my factory tach up, which I will do after I start it. Everything else, including the backup lights, speedo are all hooked up. I filled the coolant and found I had a bad cap. I've taken care of that and it looks good now.
I hope setting up the Haltech is smooth. I've got a map from RX7.com. I added a mixture trim **** and have a A/F Meter in the dash so I think I should be able to fine tune it.
This has been a 18 month project (from the time I pulled the motor out of the Doner car). But many other things have gone on in my life that have slowed the project (moving and not having a garage being one of them).
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From: Bay Area, CA
Originally Posted by dac' date='Feb. 11 2002,19:06
I'm in Portland (or real close). The A/F Gauge I got is from Summit. It's not from AutoMeter. I think I have a quality o2 sensor (3 wire) so I hope it will work well. I've added gauges where the cig tray was and added idiot lights for low coolant, oil.
The Oil Cooler isn't protected, but should be okay. On the RX-7 about the only thing is was protected from was a 2x4. As I recall the grill work covering it wasn't much protection. The Oil Cooler mounts are welded to the frame on the front crossmember, so it's not going anywhere...
It's not going to be a daily driver, but a summer rig- 1/4 mile toy. Thus the 5.12 rear end with a locker (lock-rite).
The Oil Cooler isn't protected, but should be okay. On the RX-7 about the only thing is was protected from was a 2x4. As I recall the grill work covering it wasn't much protection. The Oil Cooler mounts are welded to the frame on the front crossmember, so it's not going anywhere...
It's not going to be a daily driver, but a summer rig- 1/4 mile toy. Thus the 5.12 rear end with a locker (lock-rite).
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From: Peoria, AZ
Originally Posted by dac' date='Feb. 11 2002,20:00
5.12 works out to 3018 RPM @ 60 MPH
With a top speed of 139 MPH @ 7000 RPM
which is faster then I'd care to drive in this thing...
With a top speed of 139 MPH @ 7000 RPM
which is faster then I'd care to drive in this thing...
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From: Bay Area, CA
Originally Posted by dac' date='Feb. 11 2002,23:00
5.12 works out to 3018 RPM @ 60 MPH
With a top speed of 139 MPH @ 7000 RPM
which is faster then I'd care to drive in this thing...
With a top speed of 139 MPH @ 7000 RPM
which is faster then I'd care to drive in this thing...
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From: Portland, OR
Ya there no way I will get this AeroTurd to go that fast, but it is light (less than 2200 lbs) so it should easily grab a 12 sec 1/4.
At least it looks that way on paper. Slap on some slicks and I might be able to get into the high 11's.
The running gear is all Mazda, Except the rear end is the Sidekick rear, I have been told the rear will handle the power, It looks pretty strong, but I haven't looked at the splines or gears.
I went through my wiring last night and everything looks in order. So this weekend it should be running.
At least it looks that way on paper. Slap on some slicks and I might be able to get into the high 11's.
The running gear is all Mazda, Except the rear end is the Sidekick rear, I have been told the rear will handle the power, It looks pretty strong, but I haven't looked at the splines or gears.
I went through my wiring last night and everything looks in order. So this weekend it should be running.
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From: Bay Area, CA
Originally Posted by dac' date='Feb. 12 2002,16:02
Ya there no way I will get this AeroTurd to go that fast, but it is light (less than 2200 lbs) so it should easily grab a 12 sec 1/4.
At least it looks that way on paper. Slap on some slicks and I might be able to get into the high 11's.
The running gear is all Mazda, Except the rear end is the Sidekick rear, I have been told the rear will handle the power, It looks pretty strong, but I haven't looked at the splines or gears.
I went through my wiring last night and everything looks in order. So this weekend it should be running.
At least it looks that way on paper. Slap on some slicks and I might be able to get into the high 11's.
The running gear is all Mazda, Except the rear end is the Sidekick rear, I have been told the rear will handle the power, It looks pretty strong, but I haven't looked at the splines or gears.
I went through my wiring last night and everything looks in order. So this weekend it should be running.
