Rot8n87

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Hello everyone. I've had my TII for about a year now. I have a good job and steady cash, and am now ready to really start immersing myself in it. I would like to know everything I should look at. I figure the same old plugs rotor wires filters and mounts, but what else?
Also, if someone could explain to me exactly how to adjust my TPS, that would be wonderful. Ive done a few searches but haven't really seen anything.
One more thing, is checking compression in this car any different than a piston pusher?

RotaryRocket88

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TPS:
http://www.johnr.com/tps.html
http://www.fc3spro.com/TECH/HOWTO/TPS/tps.html

When you compression test, you'll need to hold open the bleeder valve on the gauge to read compression on each rotor face vs. total pressure.

Other things to replace asap would be all of the coolant hoses and vac lines.

Jeff5808

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TPS adjustment: https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...adjustment+101
http://www.teamfc3s.org/info/articles/idle.html

Compression test are somewhat different. There are several different methods.
1. You can use a standard compression tester by removing the schrader valve (the valve that holds the air), or holding down the release pressure button. I've read on here that the test is more accurate if you remove the schrader valve.
2.There is a special tester that can measure the compression on each face of the rotor, but these are very expensive.
3. You can remove the leading spark plug, leaving the trailing installed, and listen to the sound the rotors make. Not sure what sound you are looking for, as I have never done this one.
4. Some use an old spark plug by drilling a whole through it, and installing it in the hole, and listen to the sound it makes. The higher pitch, the better compression.
-Before you do any compression test, be sure the engine is warm, and you have removed the EGI fuse.

As for upgrades I'm not to sure about the 2nd gen. The exhaust seems to be a big benefit.

Rot8n87

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Thanks guys, sounds like I've got some things to do this weekend. Oh, what is that little lens under my headlight called? I am missing one and not sure what to search for, lol.

DrKillJoY

Flash to Pass Lens aka FTP lens. New one can be purchased. Old ones tend to crack so be careful buying used ones. Most of the time it's not worth it.

Full Counter Terrorist

the JDM FTP lenses have seperate bulbs versus US Spec that lust allows the headlight to shine through it. Purely cosmetic but if your a JDM feind it's a neat item.

Rot8n87

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Ah cool. Not really into the JDM thing, just want my car to look and run great. FTP lens. Gotcha. Thanks.