1990 Mazda RX-7 Street Car (turbo LSx, Powerglide, 8.8")
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Yes sir!
I've been neglecting this build thread. Here's where I'm at right now (pictures from the last time I updated to now):
2 bar MAP sensor installed:
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Intercooler piping fabricated and tig welded:
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Intercooler piping painted:
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Tapped Aerospace calipers for RX-7 brake line threads:
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Buttoned up fuel system and ran vacuum line:
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Catch can mounted to firewall:
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It will drain out the bottom when needed:
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Fender cut for fender exit exhaust (the trim ring is on it's way now):
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Trimmed bumper and did a quick test fit:
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Trimmed around the IC piping nicely:
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Cleaned the interior a bit:
Installed LS6 cam (so I made a cam lamp!):
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Finished cleaning and painting/ceramic coating everything:
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Installed Kurt Urban LS water vapor system:
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Right now the engine is out and the engine bay will be painted next week.
I've been neglecting this build thread. Here's where I'm at right now (pictures from the last time I updated to now):
2 bar MAP sensor installed:
IMG_6827.jpg?t=1332466516
Intercooler piping fabricated and tig welded:
IMG_6867.jpg?t=1332723062
Intercooler piping painted:
IMG_6880.jpg?t=1332723012
Tapped Aerospace calipers for RX-7 brake line threads:
IMG_6990.jpg?t=1336100769
Buttoned up fuel system and ran vacuum line:
IMG_7081.jpg?t=1336338461
Catch can mounted to firewall:
IMG_7071.jpg?t=1336338508
It will drain out the bottom when needed:
IMG_7076.jpg?t=1336338481
Fender cut for fender exit exhaust (the trim ring is on it's way now):
IMG_7084.jpg?t=1336528056
IMG_7086.jpg?t=1336528068
Trimmed bumper and did a quick test fit:
IMG_7127.jpg?t=1336938309
IMG_7131.jpg?t=1336962506
Trimmed around the IC piping nicely:
IMG_7130.jpg?t=1336962516
Cleaned the interior a bit:
Installed LS6 cam (so I made a cam lamp!):
IMG_7174.jpg?t=1338096643
Finished cleaning and painting/ceramic coating everything:
IMG_7186-1.jpg?t=1338148111
Installed Kurt Urban LS water vapor system:
IMG_7200.jpg?t=1338506685
Right now the engine is out and the engine bay will be painted next week.
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Awesome build and super clean car, that things gonna fly!
Im about 2 hours south of you in Blaine.. Post on here when your planning on going to BIR, i'd love to check this thing out!
Im about 2 hours south of you in Blaine.. Post on here when your planning on going to BIR, i'd love to check this thing out!
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Got a little more done.
Bolted the PG up to the motor just for a test fit. 1973, meet 2005.
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Moved the rad support about 6" forward and welded in. It looks REALLY good and will work well. Now that's done, I can move on to getting the engine bay painted this week. There's light at the end of the tunnel!
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I also got my trim ring installed. I had originally ordered a plain circular piece and got sent this in error. I'm not sure which one I'll use just yet.
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Here's where the car is as of today:
(this is just a cut and paste from another forum)
Since I was installing the engine/tranny by myself, lots of covering was necessary
IMG_7360.jpg?t=1340588121
Engine in and bolted down (trans is still resting on a jack as I have to move the mount ~6" forward):
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Space with the relocated radiator support:
IMG_7363.jpg?t=1340583583
Space behind the motor... about 1-1.5"... perfect...
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Intake installed:
IMG_7366.jpg?t=1340583564
Headers/turbo installed:
IMG_7368.jpg?t=1340583359
IMG_7369.jpg?t=1340583534
Relocated fusebox:
IMG_7376.jpg?t=1340583525
VERY tight fit... but it will be nice and snug:
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Front view. Note the tranny cooler lines... they ended up being the perfect length.
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IC tubing installed:
IMG_7392.jpg?t=1340587758
IC installed:
IMG_7391.jpg?t=1340587748
OK, so I'm getting close but there's a still a lot to do. Mainly a bunch of tig welding which a friend is doing this week. I'll post more updates then.
(this is just a cut and paste from another forum)
Since I was installing the engine/tranny by myself, lots of covering was necessary
IMG_7360.jpg?t=1340588121
Engine in and bolted down (trans is still resting on a jack as I have to move the mount ~6" forward):
IMG_7361.jpg?t=1340583649
Space with the relocated radiator support:
IMG_7363.jpg?t=1340583583
Space behind the motor... about 1-1.5"... perfect...
IMG_7365.jpg?t=1340583575
Intake installed:
IMG_7366.jpg?t=1340583564
Headers/turbo installed:
IMG_7368.jpg?t=1340583359
IMG_7369.jpg?t=1340583534
Relocated fusebox:
IMG_7376.jpg?t=1340583525
VERY tight fit... but it will be nice and snug:
IMG_7387.jpg?t=1340583513
Front view. Note the tranny cooler lines... they ended up being the perfect length.
IMG_7390.jpg?t=1340583390
IC tubing installed:
IMG_7392.jpg?t=1340587758
IC installed:
IMG_7391.jpg?t=1340587748
OK, so I'm getting close but there's a still a lot to do. Mainly a bunch of tig welding which a friend is doing this week. I'll post more updates then.
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Thanks guys! I've been working on it everyday after work for the last week. I REALLY want to start it up next week.
Last night we got the fittings welded to the radiator and water pump. It only looks like I planned it to fit this well... believe me... I just got lucky LOL.
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Last night we got the fittings welded to the radiator and water pump. It only looks like I planned it to fit this well... believe me... I just got lucky LOL.
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I spent some time yesterday and washed the car as it was pretty dusty (this is a requirement in a busy body shop). I rolled it outside for the first time in 9 months:
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I realized when taking the pictures that the radiator is crooked
It's only off about .5" but it's going to drive me up the wall. I don't know how I can resolve that though since everything is already painted. I may just leave it be, we'll see.
I also ordered plugs and wires. MSD 8.5mm wires and BR7EF plugs.
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I realized when taking the pictures that the radiator is crooked
It's only off about .5" but it's going to drive me up the wall. I don't know how I can resolve that though since everything is already painted. I may just leave it be, we'll see.
I also ordered plugs and wires. MSD 8.5mm wires and BR7EF plugs.
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(Copy and pasted from YB)
I realized the other day I never updated the thread. Still haven't had the car out, but it's pretty much done now at least. I bought a house, got a new job, etc. so I never did get it finished for last summer. Oh well... it will finally be ready for next summer.
I'll be swapping the LS6 cam out for a LilJohn spec'd cam, too. No other changes will be made.
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A couple of older but still accurate pictures (it's lowered now in the rear):
I realized the other day I never updated the thread. Still haven't had the car out, but it's pretty much done now at least. I bought a house, got a new job, etc. so I never did get it finished for last summer. Oh well... it will finally be ready for next summer.
I'll be swapping the LS6 cam out for a LilJohn spec'd cam, too. No other changes will be made.
20121216_191043.jpg?t=1356031967
20121216_191035.jpg?t=1356032006
20121216_191019.jpg?t=1356032029
A couple of older but still accurate pictures (it's lowered now in the rear):