What kind of 2nd gen do you have?
08-26-2001, 08:07 AM
#2
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Started with an '88 SE. Obviously, the biggest mod is the supercharger, but I've also got Tokico struts, Pacesetter header, Dynomax cat and cat back, Rotary Performance fuel pump, 550cc/min secondary injectors, K&N cone filter, Autometer boost and air/fuel gauges, Corbeau Sport Seats with Check seat heaters, C's short shifter with Momo ****, 2+2 rear seats out of an '86.
And I kept the phone dial rims as part of the sleeper look. ;)
And I kept the phone dial rims as part of the sleeper look. ;)
08-26-2001, 05:52 PM
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I got to keep my stock fi with the Nelson/Paxton kit. Unfortunately for you, Nelson has stopped making the kit. On the other hand, I don't know if you've seen my posts on the other boards, but I'm looking into fabricating the 4 custom pieces that are needed. (throttle body horn, elbow between sc and tb horn, sc mounting bracket, and the thermostat housing) So far I've found two vendors that will be able to make everything but the thermostat housing; and that might be just modifying the factory one. Right now I'm waiting on cost estimates for production runs; I'll keep you informed if you want.
08-26-2001, 08:44 PM
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Location: Lynnwood, WA
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I have a 88 convertible with dual exhaust, K&N cone filter, No emissions crap on my car (untill my emissions test) Alpine, Infinity, and Rockford Fosgate for tunes. I am debating doing a turbo swap, supercharger, or V8 conversion. I would lile to keep it rotary powered, but it is hard to resist the high hp and torque of a V8.
09-06-2001, 10:36 PM
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whats up?
Im the new owner of a ragged out '87 RX7 non turbo hardtop. Its got beat up pale blue paint, its missing the passenger seat and it does not run. Its sitting on the side of the road right now (having it towed tomorow). It used to belong to a good friend of mine, but he passed away recently. His parents live out of town so rather than go through the hassle of having it towed to Llano, they gave it to me.
Its a pretty cool car... we called it the blur. The late Drew Stephens was a big racing fan, but never had any money to fix up his 'G' ride as we would call it.
This car is so ghetto, its not even funny. The brakes are gone, exhaust manifold has a huge crack in it and the shifter is about to fall off...
Now that I have his car though, I want to fix it up (he always wanted to make a good AutoX car out of it). I want to eventually do a turbo engine motorswap, maybe a user programmable ECU and some injectors, coilovers, 17" wheels and some good rubber (hey, I can dream right?)
Well, eyelids gettin heavy...peace out.
shawn
Im the new owner of a ragged out '87 RX7 non turbo hardtop. Its got beat up pale blue paint, its missing the passenger seat and it does not run. Its sitting on the side of the road right now (having it towed tomorow). It used to belong to a good friend of mine, but he passed away recently. His parents live out of town so rather than go through the hassle of having it towed to Llano, they gave it to me.
Its a pretty cool car... we called it the blur. The late Drew Stephens was a big racing fan, but never had any money to fix up his 'G' ride as we would call it.
Now that I have his car though, I want to fix it up (he always wanted to make a good AutoX car out of it). I want to eventually do a turbo engine motorswap, maybe a user programmable ECU and some injectors, coilovers, 17" wheels and some good rubber (hey, I can dream right?)
Well, eyelids gettin heavy...peace out.
shawn
09-28-2001, 10:43 PM
#9
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Location: PA
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I have an 88' SE with bonez' cone intake with freash air headlight cover, 8.5 Jacobs wires, Bonez street/Comp clutch and presure plate, Mazdaspeed short shift (Very Usefull) ripped out air con. Oh and if someone can reply how to take the air pump off I would very much appreciate it:smile:
09-28-2001, 10:56 PM
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Well taking the air pump off is pretty easy, you can get some belt slippage, but that can be fixed with an aftermarket pully. I would recommend removing the cats if you are going to get rid of the airpump as it does aid quite a bit in keeping things moving through the cats.
Anyhow, just yank the hose that runs from the air pump to the cat, then the hose that goes to the airbox... make sure you plug the hole with something. Then you un-bolt the airpump and you're good to go. It's a only a few bolts.
Let us know if you get stuck or that doesn't make any sense. I went to the HKS filter on my 89 when I got rid of the air pump so it was easy to plug the hose from the filter (the filter came with a plug). Should be easy to figure out.
Welcome to the board!!!
Anyhow, just yank the hose that runs from the air pump to the cat, then the hose that goes to the airbox... make sure you plug the hole with something. Then you un-bolt the airpump and you're good to go. It's a only a few bolts.
Let us know if you get stuck or that doesn't make any sense. I went to the HKS filter on my 89 when I got rid of the air pump so it was easy to plug the hose from the filter (the filter came with a plug). Should be easy to figure out.
Welcome to the board!!!