florotory

ok my gf is asking me what i want for xmas. I was gona have her get me either the greddy type s or hks BOV. but i also just bought the Apexi GT-spec exhaust and need a fuel pump and FCD. So I need some help deciding. thanks

1.BOV of my chosing
2.fuel pump/turbo timer
3.FCD/fuel pump
4.Apexi Downpipe
5. any other ideas within reason thanks

farberio

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FCD/Fuel pump so you don't blow your engine up.

Jimmy2222

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Don't get Type S, it leaks, although there is a company that remans them and fixes it (NGR Performance).
I'd go with FCD/Fuel pump though, seems the logical route to go.

florotory

oh ya i forgot to add that my oem dp has exhaust leaks. but should last a while longer till i can get one

misterstyx69

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Have her get you anything BUT a car part.
That Way IF you and your GF decide to break up she can't go all "bitchy" and say that she spent Money on 'that car' and try to repossess any Parts she Bought as 'a gift'.

Evil Aviator

+1

A turbo timer is a complete waste of money unless you have a piece of junk Mexican or Chinese aftermarket turbo that is not water cooled.

I agree with misterstyx69 in that it is generally not such a good idea to ask for expensive car parts as a gift.

My favorite cheapie gift idea is a Fumoto F-106 Regular Valve oil drain valve. It allows you to drain the oil into a low-profile pan without jacking up the car, you never need to install another crush washer, you never need to worry about stripping the bolt or bashing your fingers, it makes less mess, and you can drain a small amount of oil if needed for an oil sample.
http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/

Other good lower-budget ideas are a rotor keychain, rotor oil cap, rotor key blank, RX-7 model car, tire pressure gauge, your favorite car care supplies, etc. People love to ask me to explain the rotary13b1.com spinning rotor keychain I have on my desk at work.
http://www.rotary13b1.com/c/key_chains.html

florotory

im not too worried about breakin up. She wont take the parts or anything like that. plus im buying her a blackberry (in her name lol).
here is my thought behind what i want. she is willing to spend $150-175. I figure if i put out $60 for my downpipe i can pick up the fuel pump in a few weeks. My DP has a crack in it so it is leaking. so my nice new shiney apexi gt will be backed up by a POS DP lol. my dad is making me a FCD (he is good with that sort of stuff).

I agree the turbo timer can wait. no big deal,

Bov i was thinking of getting cause i am gettng my FMIC installed soon and thats would be one less part to buy.

farberio

iTrader: (7)

How about you do the fuel pump and FCD first so you don't blow up your engine?

Evil Aviator

That isn't the problem as much as the financial issue. How much money does she have each month after paying all her bills? Maybe I am wrong, but it sounds like you are both are buying gifts that exceed a responsible percentage of your income. Maybe you should give each other a Suze Orman book or video rather than expensive gifts? How about you both give each other inexpensive gifts and each contribute $100 to an IRA?

Do you mean that you currently have a piece of junk aftermarket turbo and you can wait until later to install a turbo timer, or that you plan on replacing your water-cooled stock turbo with a piece of junk aftermarket turbo that is not water-cooled?

incubuseva

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Don't get a turbo timer. Seriously, if you're that worried about your turbo then just sit in your car for an extra min or so with it idling. Or get out with it running + check your car. That's what I do if I go bombing around in it right before I park it. I try not to make a habit of that, but sometimes there's a hill right before I park or something like that.

florotory

i have a stock turbo. ill be upgrading later down the road onc i get some of the other items (exhaust,DP,fuel pump, ems ect). as far as financially im not worried about the money thing we live pretty comfortably. we are doing one bigger gift and a few smaller gifts such as dvd's, clothes things like that. and then each are donating a meal to a needy family since the economy is pretty horrible and we are fortunate so far.

when i do upgrade the turbo ill be doing it properly and with quality build/tune ect. I dont like to half *** anything. plus the mazda isnt my daily driver i only drive it like 3 times a week if that. Thanks everyone for the feedback. i greatley appreciate it

Evil Aviator

OK, it's just that your gift ideas are not typical of somebody who makes enough money to fully fund an IRA and 401k each year ($5,000 and $16,500 respectively for single young folks). Don't mind me, I'm just checking to make sure you don't end up on welfare.

In that case, take the money you would have completely wasted on a turbo timer and give it to charity. I think $100 will buy several meals for the needy.

okiedoke

dont wanna thread jack but im looking to get a fuel pump and recently bought an fcd ( waiting on the mail man) what would people recomend for a fuel pump ? walbro 255 ?

farberio

iTrader: (7)

^ Most people would recommend searching or starting your own thread.

florotory

i appreciate the concern. my 401k is just fine. Thankfully I work for a company that has done very well through the recession. but back to opions about what i should opt for (minus turbo timer).

Evil Aviator

I like the SX / Aeromotive brand pumps, but a Walbro 255 is fine for a cheapie pump and it is probably the most common aftermarket pump on 2Gen RX-7s.

Seriously, the Fumoto oil drain valve is one of my favorite mods, and I wish I had a dollar for everybody at work who asked me about the rotor keychain. Sometimes I even get the "tell me again how that works" from one of the engineers passing by my desk, lol.

florotory

pics?

RotaryRocket88

iTrader: (7)

Can she port your wastegate for xmas? Because you're going to need it with a full exhaust.

florotory

no but i can.

Evil Aviator

Pics of what? See the links that I previously posted for pics of the Fumoto valve and "spinning rotor keychain". A quick search of the internet will show you pics of the fuel pumps.

10yearrx7

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All turboed cars(For longest turbo life) have to be ran at idle for 1-3 minutes after long drives for the turbo to cool. So turbo timer would be smart but not really that important because you can just sit in your car for 2 minutes and wait for it to cool.

Evil Aviator

No, that is just urban legend based on older automotive turbos that were not water-cooled. A modern water-cooled turbo such as the stock FC RX-7 turbo doesn't need much of a cool-down from street driving, which is why the stock turbos on our cars still work after all these years. Also, it is not long drives but rather high boosting that requires more cool-down time. The engine does not need to be at idle for the cool-down period, but rather just running without boost, which is usually accomplished as you slow down and drive through a neighborhood or large parking lot prior to parking your car. To quote from Garrett, "Water-cooling of the turbocharger's center housing has essentially eliminated the need for turbo timers or extended idling periods."
http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbob...nter/faqs.html
If you want to read more about the physics involved, see this link and search for the term "thermal siphon":
http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbob...ws_letter.html

Stay tuned next week when we learn that brake out-gassing, the supposed reason for cross-drilled brake rotors, has been extinct in modern nations for many years now.

florotory

i smell post ***** lol jk

Evil Aviator

I actually lost a lot of posts during the various forum crashes over the years. The admins offered to restore them, but I could care less, lol. I am posting a lot right now because I am researching stocks on the internet right now, I like discussing cars, I like helping people avoid spending money on worthless things, and of course I have no life.

Don't worry, I am going to sleep soon because I need to wake up early for a CMP rifle competition tomorrow.

florotory

ill just go through and bump all the threads you posted on and then ill have 7k posts lololol. I gota wake up early and work on my mrother in laws boat then xmas shop.