RHD FD Nation, North America Edition
#253
I would expect a bit more power at 14psi, but every car is different and that's still a solid number. Pops for functional seq twins, they are a blast to drive
I would dial down the boost a bit, the stock twins won't last long at that boost level. I've been running my twins at 14psi for about 10 years / 12k miles and it is starting to smoke under boost
I would dial down the boost a bit, the stock twins won't last long at that boost level. I've been running my twins at 14psi for about 10 years / 12k miles and it is starting to smoke under boost
#255
Junior Member
I would expect a bit more power at 14psi, but every car is different and that's still a solid number. Pops for functional seq twins, they are a blast to drive
I would dial down the boost a bit, the stock twins won't last long at that boost level. I've been running my twins at 14psi for about 10 years / 12k miles and it is starting to smoke under boost
I would dial down the boost a bit, the stock twins won't last long at that boost level. I've been running my twins at 14psi for about 10 years / 12k miles and it is starting to smoke under boost
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ZE Power MX6 (11-01-22)
#256
Last Thursday we had a six (6) inch snowfall during rush hour which forced closure of all the main bridges over the Fraser. Commuters were stuck for up to 15 hours. Main roads were all clear by today and I went for a cruise on the ring roads that were so jammed two days earlier. But first dropped by to drop of a toy at a toy drive held at a local high end car storage facility. Found one of our local Spirit R sitting forlornly outside. Unplated. At least it had some nice company.
Afraid of a little snow, boys.....?
Afraid of a little snow, boys.....?
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Blackduck30 (12-25-22)
#257
Rotary Enthusiast
After months of searching and then waiting for the whole process I'm able to make my RHD post. Still waiting on the title work and such to be completed but I was at least able to pick the car up from the importer and get my temp tags and registration. Car is a 94 Type R with ~74,000 KMs. Essentially a USDM R2 with back seats. I was pretty set on a CW or an RZ. I found an RZ but accident history made me shy away from it (still don't know if I should have bought it or not.) Either way, I'm super happy with this purchase. Great compression, starts great hot and cold. I still have to go through everything before I start boosting much. I'm pretty sure this sat for a long time. I need to make sure the fuel system and all maintenance is up to par. I won't be able to really dig into the car for a couple weeks just due to the holidays and everybody being on vacation at work so I'll be pretty swamped. All I've done is wash the car and pull the fuel pump to make sure the tank isn't rusted out. There are some white corrosion spots which is to be expected but clean other than that. I cleaned what I could reach and now a few tanks with cleaner are in store followed by a new fuel filter. 44K usually does wonders for cleaning fuel systems from my experience. Car is stock aside from an unknown brand catback, ohlin coilevers, steering wheel, shift **** and Defi gauges. I've already got an Efini steering wheel that is going on and a shift **** with matching ebrake handle that I snagged from Rich. Super excited to be back in an FD again.
Last edited by boostin13b; 12-20-22 at 10:52 AM.
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Blackduck30 (12-25-22)
#260
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Been super busy, too busy to really go through the car but I was able to put on the Efini steering wheel, ebrake handle and shift **** on my lunch break the other day. Here are a few pictures of the before and after. Interior is super clean. The R series seats are in great shape and have always been my favorite. Just these parts make the car feel so much better. I will need to get matching boots down the road.
I filled it up with fuel today and added 44k. Letting it soak and work its magic. I plan on changing the fuel filter after a tank or two. I have no idea how long this sat prior to purchase but my experience with any vehicle that sits with ethanol based fuel means injectors get gummed up a bit along with other parts of the fuel system. 44k has cleaned up more than one system for me.
Before
After
I filled it up with fuel today and added 44k. Letting it soak and work its magic. I plan on changing the fuel filter after a tank or two. I have no idea how long this sat prior to purchase but my experience with any vehicle that sits with ethanol based fuel means injectors get gummed up a bit along with other parts of the fuel system. 44k has cleaned up more than one system for me.
Before
After
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boostin13b (12-26-22)
#266
@boostin13b techron fuel system cleaner. If it has sat for a while, run a few big bottles through the gas tank. Stuff works well and covers the entire fuel system.
My car sat for 2 years prior to running.
My car sat for 2 years prior to running.
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boostin13b (12-26-22)
#267
Rotary Enthusiast
@boostin13b techron fuel system cleaner. If it has sat for a while, run a few big bottles through the gas tank. Stuff works well and covers the entire fuel system.
My car sat for 2 years prior to running.
My car sat for 2 years prior to running.
I don't want to check the boost pattern until the cleaner has done its job but just giving it light throttle it seems the first turbo is very responsive and reached 8 lbs quickly.
#269
Full Member
I found a lot of the rubber vacuum hoses on mine were rock hard and a few not sealing correctly.
I went through and replaced 90% of them as well as the check valves. And some of the solenoids.
definitely made a noticeable difference
I went through and replaced 90% of them as well as the check valves. And some of the solenoids.
definitely made a noticeable difference
#270
Old solenoid nipples like to break. Be extra gentle when replacing hoses.
Perhaps run your codes before diving into the engine bay.
As you know, JDM does not have check engine light. But you can run the codes off the diagnostic plug (left front of engine bay.)
Among many other problems, the code check will tell you if you have any defective solenoids.
Also run a smoke test to pick up any vacuum and air intake system leaks.
Perhaps run your codes before diving into the engine bay.
As you know, JDM does not have check engine light. But you can run the codes off the diagnostic plug (left front of engine bay.)
Among many other problems, the code check will tell you if you have any defective solenoids.
Also run a smoke test to pick up any vacuum and air intake system leaks.
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Redbul (12-27-22)
#273
Here is a link to what I believe is a list of re-issue parts by Mazda. There seems to be a lot of vacuum hoses on the list. Replacing with genuine new parts will help keep the OEM look of your engine bay.
https://www.mazda.co.jp/globalassets...tslist_rx7.pdf
https://www.mazda.co.jp/globalassets...tslist_rx7.pdf
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boostin13b (12-28-22)
#274
Rotary Enthusiast
Here is a link to what I believe is a list of re-issue parts by Mazda. There seems to be a lot of vacuum hoses on the list. Replacing with genuine new parts will help keep the OEM look of your engine bay.
https://www.mazda.co.jp/globalassets...tslist_rx7.pdf
https://www.mazda.co.jp/globalassets...tslist_rx7.pdf
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Redbul (12-28-22)