What have you done to your P5 today?

Oy what a trial.
We hacked my wiring harness to install the MPI unit with NA module.
Hit a dead end when instructions called out wires not on the unit.
Passenger seat still removed and ECU is hangin loose
We also tried to install the SU manifold (626).
This manifold is now beautifully ported and polished some too.
Removed stock manifold completely and placed gaskets then,NSN spacer then gasket and SU mani.
1. None of the stock fuel rail mounting points was even close (out of four).
2. The EGR pipe was nowhere close to lining up
3. The spacers now require longer studs
4. The rear support mount was 3" from the back of the IM.
5. The injectors appear to sit too deep in their holes compared to stocker
6. Some vacuum sources will need new homes, no biggie

So after a failed attempt, I removed the mani and replaced the stocker.
We also got at that b**** of a rear motor mount while the mani was off and put on my AWR.
It started but was running poorly. We found another vacuum source not plugged in and 1 injector that didnt seal well. After that she ran fine (with a CEL).
We fabbed a EGR from copper tubing (for now).
Refilled the coolant, unplugged the MPI and moved it out of the garage.
 
Damn Dan that does sound exhausting...the end result will be worth it. Good luck with the rest of the build. You said you moved it out of the garage but from looking at pics it seems more like a barn! :)
 
Right? Big ass equipment gets worked on there. My engine looks like a lawnmower in comparison.
 
Kansei said:
Yeah I have the Mazdaspeed RX-7 (FD) from AutoArt.. it's good stuff.
does autoart have a website? i have a fd rx-7 model SOMEWHERE in my house, its all modified (it was for a car magazine or somethin, i forget) but i cant find it, and id like to get a few other model cars
 
check out Diecastfast.com, i get most of my die cast cars from there and they carry Autoart. careful it gets addicting
redpr5 said:
does autoart have a website? i have a fd rx-7 model SOMEWHERE in my house, its all modified (it was for a car magazine or somethin, i forget) but i cant find it, and id like to get a few other model cars
 
http://www.autoartmodels.com

Very addicting. Here's a sample of just my Integra collection.

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^^^Nice collection Josh....wish someone would have made the P5 in diecast.
 
Eh...back on topic. I've had some time now to rate my new BF Goodrich Traction T/A tires on stock rims 205/50/16. The ride is ultra smooth, even a tad better than the stock Dunlop. Been on the highway and local twisties. Have yet to test in snow. Almost looks like I will not have a chance...should be about 50 degrees this coming Sat.?!?!?
 
I need a fuel rail
anyone seen a before and after of the fuel rail "upgrade" done for P5 VICS screws recall?
 
DROVE IT today!! WOOHOOO!!!

After 2 1/2 weeks and over 2000 miles on the minivan, the Christmas trip is over, I'm home and I took the kid to daycare in the P5 this morning. It was so nice to drive something I can shift, and hear running!

Now I'm going back to bed, my bed!
 
Crazee D said:
I need a fuel rail
anyone seen a before and after of the fuel rail "upgrade" done for P5 VICS screws recall?

wait so your 02 (non-recall) fuel rail doesn't fit the 626 manifold? very weird.
 
Kansei said:
wait so your 02 (non-recall) fuel rail doesn't fit the 626 manifold? very weird.

thats just it
i didnt bring it in, wasnt for my VIN range.
i need to finds some pics to compare too.
 
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