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Old 11-15-08 | 04:40 AM
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Cool '90 RX-7 NA Convertible Build? or Bust?

So here is a parts list I managed to put together for my build and would like to know. Build? or Bust? I included where I found the parts.

Performance:
Clutch: Clutch Masters FX400 Andysautosport.com
Radiator: Koyo " "
Flywheel: ACT Streetlight " "
Headers: Pace Setter " "
Exhaust: Borla Catback Split Rear " "
Fuel System: ?????? Still looking
*Intake: Weapon R Short Ram Secret Weapon Andysautosport.com
**Turbo Kit: Greddy TD06 Rx7store.com
**Intercooler Kit: Greddy 2 Row " "
Suspension: Megan Racing Coilovers " "
Strut Support Bar: Megan Racing Racing Spec Andysautosport.com
Sway Bars: Eibach Anti Roll Kit Andysautosport.com
Camber Kit: ?????? Still looking
Front Lower Arm Bar: Cuzco Andysautosport.com
Brakes: XRC XRCbrakes.com
Brake Lines: Endless Set Andysautosport.com
Wheels: Enkei Evo 5 Bronze 18"x7.5" with Wheelsnext.com
Hankook Ventus HRII H405 Tires
(*) If I leave it NA.
(**) Not sure how much work will be involved turboing the NA motor. And if I want to do it or not. I know it can be done.
Old 11-16-08 | 11:38 AM
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I would substitute Racing Beat for the Pacesetter header, and I would scratch the idea of a turbo.
If you want to go turbo, it is easier just to swap engines.
Old 11-16-08 | 12:08 PM
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Ditch the Pace Setter, and pick up the Racing Beat header instead. Pace Setter's have been known to rust out in a short period of time. You can usually find the RB headers on this forum in the Classifieds sections.
Old 11-16-08 | 12:16 PM
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I had my suspisions about the pace setter headers but was unsure. Thanks for keeping me from buying something I would need to replace sooner than latter.
Old 11-16-08 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Mac_1421
Performance:
Clutch: Clutch Masters FX400 Andysautosport.com
Radiator: Koyo " "
Flywheel: ACT Streetlight " "
Headers: Pace Setter " "
Exhaust: Borla Catback Split Rear " "
Fuel System: ?????? Still looking
*Intake: Weapon R Short Ram Secret Weapon Andysautosport.com
**Turbo Kit: Greddy TD06 Rx7store.com
**Intercooler Kit: Greddy 2 Row " "
Suspension: Megan Racing Coilovers " "
Strut Support Bar: Megan Racing Racing Spec Andysautosport.com
Sway Bars: Eibach Anti Roll Kit Andysautosport.com
Camber Kit: ?????? Still looking
Front Lower Arm Bar: Cuzco Andysautosport.com
Brakes: XRC XRCbrakes.com
Brake Lines: Endless Set Andysautosport.com
Wheels: Enkei Evo 5 Bronze 18"x7.5" with Wheelsnext.com
Hankook Ventus HRII H405 Tires
(*) If I leave it NA.
(**) Not sure how much work will be involved turboing the NA motor. And if I want to do it or not. I know it can be done.
Anyone have any advice about the camber kit or if I need one? Also I would apriciate any tips on fuel systems that would work well with this set up. Unless the stock fuel system will work just fine.
Old 11-16-08 | 04:06 PM
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technically im new to this forum but not to the rx7 world and have found that racing beat offers a good selection of quality products as compared to the cheaper and less durable pace setter mentioned above ^^ also if you wanted to go turbo you would most likely do better in finding a t2 motor and sending it out to get rebuilt and upgrade the stock turbo to what fits your needs (track, street, etc) and compensate it with bigger injectors and a fuel pump upgrade. As for the tires, i have found that nitto has excellent grip on street applications. I am also getting ready to start on a 2nd gen build with a '86 NA base model rex.
Old 11-17-08 | 03:36 AM
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convert build

dude, it should be a sick build, we have a guy here in a-town that got his motor built by force ed in langley. goes like stink. his is convert and is a pretty cool driving car in the summertime.
Old 11-17-08 | 02:59 PM
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Thanks for the help guys.
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