Rew cosmo hybrid fc swap in progress
#51
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87 SE WITH S5 T2 SWAP
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From: allentown pa
update
It has been cold up here and i have no heat on my garage so process has been really slow...............i got my coils installed,wired up and built a new set of 8.8 of accel spark plug wires.
Got the aem driver box installed and still working on the wiring.
Got the aem driver box installed and still working on the wiring.
#52
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87 SE WITH S5 T2 SWAP
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From: allentown pa
Update
Decided 2 change my hks wastegate setup 2 a precision 44mm unit.My exhaust manifold has a 4 bolt flange for old school hks wastegate and the new precision is a 44mm vclamp setup so i have 2 come up with a solution for it.After some research i founded a vendor that makes a adapter but at 130 dollars plus shipping i was shocked!so i went on ebay and spent 34 dollars on 2 flanges and a piece of ss pipe 2 make the adapter and here it is!Is a 1/2 inch ss flange that matches my manifold,a piece of ss pipe chopped on a angle 2 clear my downpipe and a 44mm vclamp flange and it fits perfect!oh and no paying nobody 2 get it welded cause i did it myself!Is not pretty but it does the job.
Also change my injector setup 2 1000cc 2000cc black ops high rest injectors.
Also change my injector setup 2 1000cc 2000cc black ops high rest injectors.
#53
Why didn't you just cut off the 4 bolt flange and weld the flange for the vband? Seems like just another area for an exhaust leak. Still, that adapter came out awesome. Fine craftsmanship! I have the same wg and it screams! I like the idea of using an fittings for the lines. You'll never have to worry about that line coming off and then popping your motor! I'm gonna follow this build now
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From: allentown pa
New mount
I have not been active on the forum for a while but here is a update.Car keeps breaking driver side motor mounts so i came up with a new mount,send out injectors 2 get tested and cleaned and also installed a Defi Advance ZD Multi-meter Display too monitor all the data.As soon as everything is gets installed car will go to kd for a tuning section.
Last edited by joeylyrech; 06-18-16 at 06:49 PM. Reason: pix
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How do the RX8 seats fit? I've been thinking about trying a set but I’m already pretty limited on knee room with stock seats and steering wheel. Is that the OS Giken STR? I have the stamped steel OSG TS2B and it drives like stock and holds tons of power. How’s the aluminum version drive?
#68
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87 SE WITH S5 T2 SWAP
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From: allentown pa
This is the R2CD version with the oversized OS Giken Release Sleeve Bearing and also the adjustable fork.Pedal feel is a tad harder than stock but man this thing grabs like a ****!It does take a little bit 2 get used 2 it but after a while is second nature.The rx8 seats are easy 2 install.I did modified the rx8 seats brackets and now everything bolts 2 the stock location.The do slide a lot and they will give you a lot of extra room if needed.Also you can adjust the height on the driver side for extra comfort.
Last edited by joeylyrech; 09-29-16 at 03:46 PM.
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From: allentown pa
update
I have not have time 2 play with the car in a while but it still runs.I did some aero.Got myself a pair of s5 sideskirts/front lip/carbon fiber headlight cover and carbon fiber gas lid.On the performance side a aem tru boost controller and rotary works cosmo billet throttle body.
Last edited by joeylyrech; 07-27-17 at 02:10 PM. Reason: update
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