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where to start
I just put my 1991 rx-7 on the road and am looking to start modifying my car i'm not quite sure where to start and am looking for a direction to start...can you give me some help
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Stickers... Underbody neons... Windshield washer nozzle lights... Triple-decker wing...
Ok, now that you know you don't have any of those, start with an exhaust. Is it turbo or N/A?
Stickers... Underbody neons... Windshield washer nozzle lights... Triple-decker wing...
Ok, now that you know you don't have any of those, start with an exhaust. Is it turbo or N/A?
09-06-02, 12:39 PM
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Always the first place to start is a general tune-up if you haven't already - new spark plugs and wires, change the fuel filter, change the oil, flush the radiator, etc.
As far as performance, easiest first mod is a cone intake. Cheap and takes about 10 minutes to install.
Dale
As far as performance, easiest first mod is a cone intake. Cheap and takes about 10 minutes to install.
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plugs
i was looking into new plugs and me knowing just about nothing about rotory, they started telling me about leading and trailing plugs...what is that about...
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Exhaust! It's all about the exhaust. Plugs aren't going to gain you much if any with no other mods. Unless of course you need to replace your current ones anyways. Exhaust will yeild you the most power over any other mod on an N/A, except for Nitrous. Check out www.racingbeat.com or mazdatrix, they offers a nice system too. www.mazdatrix.com
You have four spark plugs on your car. There are two per rotor. One leading one trailing. It has to do with how the combustion chamber in a rotary is shaped. In order to get a good burn it required the use of leading and trailing plugs.
Might want to invest in a haynes manual, or the factory service manual. Hope that helps! Good luck on your car!
Steven
You have four spark plugs on your car. There are two per rotor. One leading one trailing. It has to do with how the combustion chamber in a rotary is shaped. In order to get a good burn it required the use of leading and trailing plugs.
Might want to invest in a haynes manual, or the factory service manual. Hope that helps! Good luck on your car!
Steven
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get to know the rx-7 owners in ur area. there may be a local guru who can hook you up. youll get a first hand picture of what u need to do before you start modding.
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I was looking into a monza exhaust system, are those any good? something bolt on, i'm not the best welder and in my area not many people will touch imports
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No not monza, you will regret it later. Trust me and those who will surely follow, don't buy monza. Racing beat may be more expensive, but you are paying for a quality, bolt up piece.
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Originally posted by zero_coolest
it's non turbo...and i don't think i would put ever put windshield washer lights on my car...
it's non turbo...and i don't think i would put ever put windshield washer lights on my car...
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