Danno

I just bought my RX-7 2 months ago. I have not done anything to it yet. It came with exhaust, racing clutch, and a cooling system mod. So now before I do anything I want to ensure the car runs perfect. If anyone has anything to add to this please let me know. I got all my info from a lot of RX-7 pages. I read that you should relpace you stock radiator, change all your fluids, and relace specific sensors and filters. I am going to change my tranny fluid to synthetic along with the rear end. I am also going to change my motor oil but I am not sure if I am gonna go synthetic on that. Thats where i will start and then move on to the othere things. Do me a favor and add things to this so I can learn along with all the other guys and galls out there new to this kick *** car. wee need to take care of these cars and I intend to baby my car.

amp

compression check...

vosko

your in cali take it to your local rx7 specialist..... there are a bunch!

r_xplicit

a down-pipe is a great item to add to the list, and doesn't add too much to the bill. they repplace the stock precat which is heavy, cumbersome, and known culprit for retaining engine bay heat..



closely to the top of the list, should you choose to keep modding your fd, you should purchase an ecu upgrade and some form of boost control...



these should all fall after you get a compression check, silicone vacuum hose upgrade, and new radiator hoses, if they have not been done already....



there is such a long list.....



try this sit too, unless you have already been there and someone has given it already....



rob robinette's page



that site has sooooo much info on it, it would take you months to get acquainted with it... :bigok:

j9fd3s

i would start by changing all of the fluids. and while you are doing that loook everything over, are there oil leaks? coolant leaks? belts? hoses? is the suspension loose? how are the brake pads? tires? you want to see what you are dealing with. after that you probably will have some stuff that you will want to fix, you should also think about an alignment, i like to pull the seats out clean the **** out of the interior.



mike

Danno

How do I go about a compression check?

r_xplicit

take it to the dealer.

chase78

1.yea a down pipe is a great first thing to do but get after market boost conrtoller if you do.



2.digital or analog water temp the stock one sucks my ballz





3.After maket radiator



4. lot of peopel wouls say knock sensor but a M2 or petter ferrel intercooler

will make it so that it not an issue at stock boost and you get a few hp



5.fuel filter change a lot of people over look it



I would say 2 and 3 are a must.



p.s. if you get an intake system don't just get a filter for 50-150 but get a whole system for 350-500 you want cool air not air that has gone through you radiator.



its all about fuel and temp control with the third gen.

chase78

dawm i suck at spelling

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Hi all ,I want to know what the filter #'s are so i can order all new ones for my RX-7 i just bought it's a 93 R1. I all ready have al the upgrades but i also want to change all my fluids what oil would you guys use? I figure i'll put red line tranny fluid in. Thnaks



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