2 weeks ago I finally found a 91 RX-7 non turbo with a body still like new. I've dreamed of having 1 since I was about 12 years old.
This baby came fully loaded with power everything and the only problem that it came with was the display on the original deck was fading. I took it in to my mechanic to get saftied expecting a 3 page printout of of problems. I was shocked to find out the only thing I needed to replace was a bent rim (from my brother spinning it out the 1st day I got it. He drives a 98 neon with a 2.4 dropped in from an intrepid, creates nice torque but its still no rotary and hes to used to FF)
I've done a basic engine cleanup and tuning, my boss used to work on rotary engines so I got lucky there. I've decided not to paint it till spring since the paint on it right now is still in pretty good shape (red) so I threw down a layer of wax/clear coat. I picked up the new Sony Xplode system (1200 watt 4 channel amp, GT500 deck 52X4, 4X Xplode 10" subs in a custom V box and 2X5.75 Xplode highs in the rear. Cut out the front channels and it sounds amazing, I would recommened this setup to anyone that likes a quality sound that can still pour out the bass when needed.)
My next steps are going to be as follows:
Exhaust- Front to back. Already have a custom cut 2.5" Y-Pipe waiting.
I need to custom fit a new intake and I have an idea of what I want I just want other RX-7 owners with experience's opinions. I want to remove the air filter and move the overflow bottle where it used to be. Have the cannon run under the front support and sit beside the passenger headlight. Replace the front bumper with something that will breathe easier and possibly custom cut it to channel cold air into the new intake (the old overflow bottle spot). I can see this working but it I also see how problems could occur. After that I'll be getting high-flow heders and a high-flow catty and finish off the back end of the exhaust.
If anyone has any suggestions on how/where to run a new intake without causing burns under the hood please let me know.
I'll be sending in pictures after work, but for right now I'm trying to figure out how to maximize my horsepower and acceleration before I put it in storage for the winter. Any help would be appreciated, I'm sure I'll be on these forums a lot more now that I've seen some of the stuff you guys have done!
Raouel
This baby came fully loaded with power everything and the only problem that it came with was the display on the original deck was fading. I took it in to my mechanic to get saftied expecting a 3 page printout of of problems. I was shocked to find out the only thing I needed to replace was a bent rim (from my brother spinning it out the 1st day I got it. He drives a 98 neon with a 2.4 dropped in from an intrepid, creates nice torque but its still no rotary and hes to used to FF)
I've done a basic engine cleanup and tuning, my boss used to work on rotary engines so I got lucky there. I've decided not to paint it till spring since the paint on it right now is still in pretty good shape (red) so I threw down a layer of wax/clear coat. I picked up the new Sony Xplode system (1200 watt 4 channel amp, GT500 deck 52X4, 4X Xplode 10" subs in a custom V box and 2X5.75 Xplode highs in the rear. Cut out the front channels and it sounds amazing, I would recommened this setup to anyone that likes a quality sound that can still pour out the bass when needed.)
My next steps are going to be as follows:
Exhaust- Front to back. Already have a custom cut 2.5" Y-Pipe waiting.
I need to custom fit a new intake and I have an idea of what I want I just want other RX-7 owners with experience's opinions. I want to remove the air filter and move the overflow bottle where it used to be. Have the cannon run under the front support and sit beside the passenger headlight. Replace the front bumper with something that will breathe easier and possibly custom cut it to channel cold air into the new intake (the old overflow bottle spot). I can see this working but it I also see how problems could occur. After that I'll be getting high-flow heders and a high-flow catty and finish off the back end of the exhaust.
If anyone has any suggestions on how/where to run a new intake without causing burns under the hood please let me know.
I'll be sending in pictures after work, but for right now I'm trying to figure out how to maximize my horsepower and acceleration before I put it in storage for the winter. Any help would be appreciated, I'm sure I'll be on these forums a lot more now that I've seen some of the stuff you guys have done!
Raouel
