418+Turbo+FD RX7 Build
To me the engine looked amazing at the top of post 67. Super clean. Then you guys started to lose that look with all the stainless lines all over the place. It looks way too busy IMO. Is anyone else getting that feeling or am I the only one who thinks so?
LOL I will make a note of that if I ever have the pleasure of building you a car. 
Whenever you do bold color schemes and such there is deff not going to be a way to make everyone happy. I accepted that a long time ago. But I am really happy so tiss all good.
Whenever you do bold color schemes and such there is deff not going to be a way to make everyone happy. I accepted that a long time ago. But I am really happy so tiss all good.
Last edited by ablakez28; Jun 16, 2011 at 08:14 PM.
Oh and here ya go. Hope the turbo didn't busy it up too much for ya.
While you guys were dreaming of my package I went out and got some more work done. Installing a turbo this large alone was a huge pain in the *****. But I couldn't wait!!!!!!!!
Lil close
While you guys were dreaming of my package I went out and got some more work done. Installing a turbo this large alone was a huge pain in the *****. But I couldn't wait!!!!!!!!
Lil close
Thanks! and soon i swear. I might have the mechanical all wrapped up in a few more days. I need to figure out then make vacuum line and coolant hoses. Shouldn't be too bad.
But then I have to wire the entire chassis still.
But then I have to wire the entire chassis still.
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Turbo looks nice mounted.
Here have some pics....built more stuff.
Get all this stuff
Do a bunch of measuring and cutting.
Do some welding
Now look at what we have! This was just a test fit all the silicone was uncut. I did some trimming and everything fits perfect with good airspace everywhere.
Some perspective of how big the turbo is ha
Get all this stuff
Do a bunch of measuring and cutting.
Do some welding
Now look at what we have! This was just a test fit all the silicone was uncut. I did some trimming and everything fits perfect with good airspace everywhere.
Some perspective of how big the turbo is ha
Added a bung for a return from the steam tank as well
-12AN
I have been crushing many beers as of late and really working hard at the car. These have been my fuel
Did all of the vacuum lines
Added a 6-rib pully next to the alt to get better belt wrap without power steering in place. Srry didnt take pics really
Installed turbo blanket, filled coolant, oil, clutch is bled, brakes are bled etc etc
how the wiring started
what luke claims isnt madness
everything that has been eliminated
where it is as of now
I started the day by installing the aerocatch hood latch system(love it and works great...buy them)
This is what Luke got that entire mess of wires down to. It is in the car now and looked great when he taped and wrapped it all but I didnt take any pics lol
Made this battery tie down, bought some threaded rod, grabbed this batter from FinalGTS's garage(thanks Dan!) and installed it all behind the passenger seat.
Engine ground that is installed from block to frame rail under the car so you don't see it
Finally the front end is coming together. It almost looks like a car again!
-12AN
I have been crushing many beers as of late and really working hard at the car. These have been my fuel
Did all of the vacuum lines
Added a 6-rib pully next to the alt to get better belt wrap without power steering in place. Srry didnt take pics really
Installed turbo blanket, filled coolant, oil, clutch is bled, brakes are bled etc etc
how the wiring started
what luke claims isnt madness
everything that has been eliminated
where it is as of now
I started the day by installing the aerocatch hood latch system(love it and works great...buy them)
This is what Luke got that entire mess of wires down to. It is in the car now and looked great when he taped and wrapped it all but I didnt take any pics lol
Made this battery tie down, bought some threaded rod, grabbed this batter from FinalGTS's garage(thanks Dan!) and installed it all behind the passenger seat.
Engine ground that is installed from block to frame rail under the car so you don't see it
Finally the front end is coming together. It almost looks like a car again!
Last edited by ablakez28; Jul 3, 2011 at 11:44 AM.
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Awesome work, my 240 is very similar but definitely not as big of a turbo lol. You are super close in some spots... but I love cramming 10 lbs of **** through a 5 lb pipe
Thanks a bunch man!
The other day after about a 12 pack 8hrs of working on it and not being able to fit my hand to put something on I started yelling about it being 800lbs of **** in a 1/4oz. bag haha
Also some bad news
I realized a weld on the rad is leaking so I have to take the bumper off to get to it. I really should have pressure tested it before I installed everything. Newb mistake as it is leaking SO LITTLE out of a pinhole spot.
Also some bad news
I realized a weld on the rad is leaking so I have to take the bumper off to get to it. I really should have pressure tested it before I installed everything. Newb mistake as it is leaking SO LITTLE out of a pinhole spot. 
j/k