Agent_D

iTrader: (2)

i am about to buy a new engine to be street ported, would it be better to go with FD rotor bearings, and 3 window bearings, with a 100psi race/street oil pressure regulator and the thermo pellet block?? or should i just go with the thermo pellet block?? thanks for the help

RETed

Are you planning to spin it past 9kRPM or something?&nbsp If not, they are unnecessary.

You're talking about the front ecccentric shaft one?&nbsp If so, I highly recommend it for ALL FC's.



-Ted

Agent_D

iTrader: (2)

ok thanks ted, i was planning to run only to 9k but not past 9k

RETed

If you're running the stock ECU, you can't get realy crazy anyways.
So a good rule of thumb is that if you're using the stock ECU, you don't need all the extra crazy bearings and stuff.

100psi oil pressure regulators are overkill on the street.&nbsp You'll get excessive oil smoke from all the oil bypass from the excessive oil pressure.&nbsp I recommend running the 80-85psi one for street cars!



-Ted

Agent_D

iTrader: (2)

80-85, ok where can i find one of those racing beat have them??

RETed

Racing Beat would be easiest.&nbsp They are all basically early model OPR's that have been shimmed, so unless you know someone who works on old rotaries, RB would be your best bet.



-Ted

Agent_D

iTrader: (2)

ok thanks for the help ted

mazdaspeed7

Ted, the FD oil pressure regulator bypasses at 80-85 PSI, correct?

RETed

Actually, it bypasses at 100psi - it's a bit too much for an FC.&nbsp If you DO use the FD OPR, remember to shim the front OPR in the front oil cover.



-Ted