OMG, why did I wait so long to put in a dp?
10-12-02, 11:02 PM
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Re: OMG, why did I wait so long to put in a dp?
Originally posted by RonKMiller
I like to take my mods slowly (duh - having owned my FD3S for ten years since new) so I've always put off the dp.
I like to take my mods slowly (duh - having owned my FD3S for ten years since new) so I've always put off the dp.
Since it is only October of 2002, you could not have had your FD3S for 10 years. Perhaps 9 years and a few months at most
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10-12-02, 11:09 PM
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The midpipe helps quite a bit also with the cabin temp.
Before the midpipe, the transmission tunnel on the passenger side used to get quite hot. It was like having the heater on all the time on the passenger side. After the main cat was replaced with the midcat, there is a noticeable difference in the temp.
However, a midpipe is not as easy to live with as a downpipe. The exhaust from a catless rotary is really foul.
Before the midpipe, the transmission tunnel on the passenger side used to get quite hot. It was like having the heater on all the time on the passenger side. After the main cat was replaced with the midcat, there is a noticeable difference in the temp.
However, a midpipe is not as easy to live with as a downpipe. The exhaust from a catless rotary is really foul.
10-13-02, 12:51 AM
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Hi all,
Newbee here <---------
My understanding is that by doing a after market dp the turbo boost becomes uncontrolable. I have had my "FD3S" for 3months now and I'm saving to get the APEXi FC commander before I spluge on a dp, mid pipe, and cat back N1 duel exhaust. Please help me to understand?
Thanx
Breeze
Newbee here <---------
My understanding is that by doing a after market dp the turbo boost becomes uncontrolable. I have had my "FD3S" for 3months now and I'm saving to get the APEXi FC commander before I spluge on a dp, mid pipe, and cat back N1 duel exhaust. Please help me to understand?
Thanx
Breeze
10-13-02, 02:47 AM
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Originally posted by maxcooper
You can install some of the other DPs without removing the studs if you jack to motor over to the driver's side of the engine bay. You can even use the stock jack with some towels (to keep from digging the paint up) between the shock tower and the upper air pump hinge point (with the air pump removed, of course).
-Max
You can install some of the other DPs without removing the studs if you jack to motor over to the driver's side of the engine bay. You can even use the stock jack with some towels (to keep from digging the paint up) between the shock tower and the upper air pump hinge point (with the air pump removed, of course).
-Max
10-13-02, 04:09 AM
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Originally posted by DBreeze
Hi all,
Newbee here <---------
My understanding is that by doing a after market dp the turbo boost becomes uncontrolable. I have had my "FD3S" for 3months now and I'm saving to get the APEXi FC commander before I spluge on a dp, mid pipe, and cat back N1 duel exhaust. Please help me to understand?
Thanx
Breeze
Hi all,
Newbee here <---------
My understanding is that by doing a after market dp the turbo boost becomes uncontrolable. I have had my "FD3S" for 3months now and I'm saving to get the APEXi FC commander before I spluge on a dp, mid pipe, and cat back N1 duel exhaust. Please help me to understand?
Thanx
Breeze
10-13-02, 05:23 AM
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Perhaps I wasn’t clear on what I wanted to know. TTb thank you for your attempt to help but NO.
My current upgrades consist of autometter gauges boost and H2o temp. on A-pillar, M2 intake, AST eliminator, Mazda Competition Radiator, Brimbo slotted rotors, and Greedy Turbo Timer.
Now what I'm looking for is alittle reasiance that if I do a dp with out haveing some sort of AFC or Boost controler will I be ok?
Theres those who speed
&
Theres those who speed up hill
My current upgrades consist of autometter gauges boost and H2o temp. on A-pillar, M2 intake, AST eliminator, Mazda Competition Radiator, Brimbo slotted rotors, and Greedy Turbo Timer.
Now what I'm looking for is alittle reasiance that if I do a dp with out haveing some sort of AFC or Boost controler will I be ok?
Theres those who speed
&
Theres those who speed up hill
10-13-02, 08:36 AM
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Originally posted by DBreeze
Perhaps I wasn’t clear on what I wanted to know. TTb thank you for your attempt to help but NO.
My current upgrades consist of autometter gauges boost and H2o temp. on A-pillar, M2 intake, AST eliminator, Mazda Competition Radiator, Brimbo slotted rotors, and Greedy Turbo Timer.
Now what I'm looking for is alittle reasiance that if I do a dp with out haveing some sort of AFC or Boost controler will I be ok?
Theres those who speed
&
Theres those who speed up hill
Perhaps I wasn’t clear on what I wanted to know. TTb thank you for your attempt to help but NO.
My current upgrades consist of autometter gauges boost and H2o temp. on A-pillar, M2 intake, AST eliminator, Mazda Competition Radiator, Brimbo slotted rotors, and Greedy Turbo Timer.
Now what I'm looking for is alittle reasiance that if I do a dp with out haveing some sort of AFC or Boost controler will I be ok?
Theres those who speed
&
Theres those who speed up hill
We'll see what happens when I get the RB cat-back.
I currently have the EFI PMS out of the car as I have a bad solenoid/hose I am troubleshooting.
10-13-02, 10:21 AM
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Re: Re: OMG, why did I wait so long to put in a dp?
Originally posted by Mr. Stock
Since you brought up the fact that there is no FD, I must ask you how long you have had your FD3S.
Since it is only October of 2002, you could not have had your FD3S for 10 years. Perhaps 9 years and a few months at most
Since you brought up the fact that there is no FD, I must ask you how long you have had your FD3S.
Since it is only October of 2002, you could not have had your FD3S for 10 years. Perhaps 9 years and a few months at most
But I started drooling in September of 1992
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10-13-02, 11:01 AM
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Re: Re: Re: OMG, why did I wait so long to put in a dp?
Originally posted by RonKMiller
HAHAHHA, Ok, It will be 10 years this April.
HAHAHHA, Ok, It will be 10 years this April.
It will be 10 years for me as of May of 2003.
Originally posted by RonKMiller
But I started drooling in September of 1992
But I started drooling in September of 1992
10-13-02, 11:05 AM
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I'm not quite clear on this- should I install a DP 
I'm kidding...KIDDING !!! I'll put one on, I promise. It's on the list, really
Seriously, with all this talk of DP installation, which brands are the easiest to install? On the RX-7 store page, the M2 description mentions that it can be installed without removing the studs. Is this the easiest to install, or is it just the only one that happens to mention this feature? The M2 is probably what I'll order, unless someone convinces me otherwise.
Cheers,
I'm kidding...KIDDING !!! I'll put one on, I promise. It's on the list, really
Seriously, with all this talk of DP installation, which brands are the easiest to install? On the RX-7 store page, the M2 description mentions that it can be installed without removing the studs. Is this the easiest to install, or is it just the only one that happens to mention this feature? The M2 is probably what I'll order, unless someone convinces me otherwise.
Cheers,
10-13-02, 11:19 AM
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I think there are 2l factors.
First, it matters how "well" the downpipe is made. When I put my downpipe on several years ago, I had no trouble whatsoever with the dowpipe from Tripoint. Soon afterwards, I read of all these horror stories involving installation of other downpipes - possibly due to clearance issues with the downpipe itself.
The other factor is how easily the studs come out. When I installed the dwonpipe the nuts on the stud came off after soaking them on WD40 overnight. However, if the nuts are rusted on the stud, you may end up removing the stud which may be very difficult to do.
First, it matters how "well" the downpipe is made. When I put my downpipe on several years ago, I had no trouble whatsoever with the dowpipe from Tripoint. Soon afterwards, I read of all these horror stories involving installation of other downpipes - possibly due to clearance issues with the downpipe itself.
The other factor is how easily the studs come out. When I installed the dwonpipe the nuts on the stud came off after soaking them on WD40 overnight. However, if the nuts are rusted on the stud, you may end up removing the stud which may be very difficult to do.
10-13-02, 07:19 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: OMG, why did I wait so long to put in a dp?
Originally posted by Mr. Stock
But why? If I remember correctly, FD3S were not available until the spring of 1993.
But why? If I remember correctly, FD3S were not available until the spring of 1993.
10-14-02, 11:58 AM
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Originally posted by MrKentChu
what exactly does the downpipe do? how does it affect performace?
what exactly does the downpipe do? how does it affect performace?
2. Improves flow through the exhaust. Your turbos will last longer and will be more efficient, thus improving performance.
3. Removes a heat source from near the engine bay area that helps bake your underhood electronics (as well as your feet).
10-14-02, 12:14 PM
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Originally posted by jupiter
I was wondering if anyone had problem passing smog with DP in CA. I've been wanting one forever but debating on a gutted cat / dp.
I was wondering if anyone had problem passing smog with DP in CA. I've been wanting one forever but debating on a gutted cat / dp.
10-14-02, 01:07 PM
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Thanks for the comments on installation ease. It sounds like the M2 and Pettit are both "safe" currently. It'll probably come down to whichever Jason has in stock when I order.
Cheers,
Cheers,
