3rd Generation Specific Talk about 3rd gen RX-7's here.

Have $1500

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-10-2004, 07:06 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
rx7girltk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: North NJ
Posts: 647
Default

ok i have $1500 to buy stuff for the fd...now i am not allowed to get parts for the manual swap yet so what are some suggestions on what to buy?...thanks
rx7girltk is offline  
Old 05-10-2004, 07:11 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
 
rfreeman27's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: fredneck MD
Posts: 4,107
Default

Rad

Downpipe

AST

ECU

done
rfreeman27 is offline  
Old 05-10-2004, 07:35 PM
  #3  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
rx7girltk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: North NJ
Posts: 647
Default

i was thinking of a dp and catback but not sre what else...im trying to find a used pfc + commander but its not working out...
rx7girltk is offline  
Old 05-10-2004, 07:54 PM
  #4  
Senior Member
 
FikseRxSeven's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: union, new jersey
Posts: 8,079
Default

talk to jt imports about the power fc, get a downpipe for sure and a radiator
FikseRxSeven is offline  
Old 05-10-2004, 09:38 PM
  #5  
Senior Member
 
rotary speedster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 472
Default

The PFC will not work with the auto. Nor will any other stand alone. And you don't need to waste your money on any of the piggy back ones if you plan on swapping to a manual. I suggest getting the reliabilty stuff first. Radiator, dp, ast, and any maintence work that might need to be done like bushings, tirres, etc...
rotary speedster is offline  
Old 05-10-2004, 09:57 PM
  #6  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
rx7girltk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: North NJ
Posts: 647
Default

yea i decided im getting a rad, dp, ast, catback, intake, and some ebay intake pipes
rx7girltk is offline  
Old 05-10-2004, 10:08 PM
  #7  
Senior Member
 
rotary speedster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 472
Default

Keep an eye on your boost gauge. When you start opening up the intake and exhaust the boost is hard to control. Especially on the auto. You will start getting boost spikes in between shifts.
rotary speedster is offline  
Old 05-10-2004, 10:24 PM
  #8  
Senior Member
 
rfreeman27's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: fredneck MD
Posts: 4,107
Default

yeah try to fit a bosot controller in there. Please.
rfreeman27 is offline  
Old 05-10-2004, 11:16 PM
  #9  
Senior Member
 
Srce's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 5,547
Default

Get some CD's, DVD's, and an olde skool record player and some Beethoven. I swear, you won't regret it.
Srce is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
rx7ahh
RX-7 & RX-8 For Sale
26
01-18-2007 11:32 AM
???HP7
Insert BS here
10
12-30-2005 05:34 PM
mike86
RX-7 & RX-8 For Sale
0
04-20-2004 03:53 PM
88fc3sw/hx83
RX-7 & RX-8 Parts For Sale & Wanted
4
08-01-2003 09:04 PM
PimpShackDave
RX-7 & RX-8 For Sale
0
09-17-2002 11:59 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


Quick Reply: Have $1500



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:04 PM.