Soul Shinobi
11-13-2014, 09:07 PM
Okay, I'm literally keeping my build thread on this forum because RX7club.com makes NASIOC look like freakin' Mensa, and they lock editing of threads after a half hour so having a running mod list like this is useless there.
Recently picked up this car from a gentleman in RI, 150,000 miles or so, and I'm told the engine was rebuilt around 110,000 with a minor port job.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/11/0526151721c2-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/11/0511151753b-1.jpg
Mods and Upgrades:
Newest first
Engine and Performance:
-NGK spark plug wires
-started running premix (premixing oil in the gas helps these engines a TON)
-full Racing Beat exhaust, and racing cat (previous owner; forget cat brand)
-streetport (previous owner, around 110k miles)
Drivetrain:
Chassis, Suspension, and Handling:
-BBS wheels from convertible model (previous owner; need center caps)
-KYB AGX struts and shocks (previous owner)
-Racing Beat springs (previous owner)
Brakes:
Exterior:
-eBay LED brake lights
-premium LED reverse lights and center brake light (very bright!)
-factory rear spoiler (previous owner, rare)
-aluminum hood from a later model (previous owner)
Interior:
-alarm system (previous owner)
-Pioneer stereo (previous owner; will upgrade later)
Future Mods and Upgrades (in the order I'm likely to do them):
-grounding kit
-throttlebody porting including cold start assist delete and extra throttle plate delete
-Momo shift knob
-upgrade stereo and speakers
-SUSPENSION SUSPENSION SUSPENSION SUSPENSION
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/11/developersdevelopersogif-1.jpg
-loads of chassis bracing
-steering rack bushings
-heaps of alignment parts
-upgrade swaybars and endlinks
-add coolant temp gauge
-LED lights almost everywhere
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Repairs and Additions:
Newest first
Engine and Performance:
-replaced O2 sensor
-replaced fuel filter
-new NGK spark plugs (old leading plugs had almost no electrode left! Yes, two spark plugs per rotor, leading and trailing)
-stock airbox installed (black K&N cone filter with hole in it replaced)
-replaced all accessory belts
-engine rebuilt (previous owner, around 110k miles)
Drivetrain:
-replaced all fluids in gearbox and diff with Motul synthetic
-replaced shifter with stock (previously Corksport short shifter with RX-8 shift knob, way too notchy and it rattled)
-replaced shifter bushings, and oil
-Exedy clutch (previous owner, around 110k miles)
Chassis, Suspension, and Handling:
Brakes:
Exterior:
-replaced black aluminum hood with red aluminum hood
-replaced hood latch with one designed for the aluminum hood
-replaced missing plastic pieces below and on the left of the right side headlight
Interior:
-replaced broken ashtray
-replaced and repaired incorrect wiper controls
-replaced temperamental light switch
-installed factory door cards (Turbo II ones traded out)
-replaced rubber pedal covers
-replaced hood release cable
-cleaned window switch contacts
------------------------------------------------
Future Repairs:
To-Do List, in order of priority
Engine and Performance:
-replace fuel pressure damper (have; these leak, engine lights on fire, fun had for all)
-send fuel injectors to Witch Hunter Performance for cleaning and flow matching
-fix cruise control
-examine and simplify weird aftermarket wiring under hood
Drivetrain:
-replace shifter center return spring (have part)
-diagnose apparent driveline slack, improve if practical
-rebuilt LSD if needed
Chassis, Suspension, and Handling:
-replace power steering fluid
-diagnose intermittent power steering
-replace squeaky whatever is squeaky in the rear
Brakes:
-fluid flush needed
Exterior:
Interior:
-clean passenger window switch contact
-replace small pedal rest stoppers
-repair rear window defrost lines 5, 8, 12, 13, and 18 (from bottom)
-replace broken air vents
-fully retrofit AC system
Recently picked up this car from a gentleman in RI, 150,000 miles or so, and I'm told the engine was rebuilt around 110,000 with a minor port job.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/11/0526151721c2-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/11/0511151753b-1.jpg
Mods and Upgrades:
Newest first
Engine and Performance:
-NGK spark plug wires
-started running premix (premixing oil in the gas helps these engines a TON)
-full Racing Beat exhaust, and racing cat (previous owner; forget cat brand)
-streetport (previous owner, around 110k miles)
Drivetrain:
Chassis, Suspension, and Handling:
-BBS wheels from convertible model (previous owner; need center caps)
-KYB AGX struts and shocks (previous owner)
-Racing Beat springs (previous owner)
Brakes:
Exterior:
-eBay LED brake lights
-premium LED reverse lights and center brake light (very bright!)
-factory rear spoiler (previous owner, rare)
-aluminum hood from a later model (previous owner)
Interior:
-alarm system (previous owner)
-Pioneer stereo (previous owner; will upgrade later)
Future Mods and Upgrades (in the order I'm likely to do them):
-grounding kit
-throttlebody porting including cold start assist delete and extra throttle plate delete
-Momo shift knob
-upgrade stereo and speakers
-SUSPENSION SUSPENSION SUSPENSION SUSPENSION
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/11/developersdevelopersogif-1.jpg
-loads of chassis bracing
-steering rack bushings
-heaps of alignment parts
-upgrade swaybars and endlinks
-add coolant temp gauge
-LED lights almost everywhere
------------------------------------------------
Repairs and Additions:
Newest first
Engine and Performance:
-replaced O2 sensor
-replaced fuel filter
-new NGK spark plugs (old leading plugs had almost no electrode left! Yes, two spark plugs per rotor, leading and trailing)
-stock airbox installed (black K&N cone filter with hole in it replaced)
-replaced all accessory belts
-engine rebuilt (previous owner, around 110k miles)
Drivetrain:
-replaced all fluids in gearbox and diff with Motul synthetic
-replaced shifter with stock (previously Corksport short shifter with RX-8 shift knob, way too notchy and it rattled)
-replaced shifter bushings, and oil
-Exedy clutch (previous owner, around 110k miles)
Chassis, Suspension, and Handling:
Brakes:
Exterior:
-replaced black aluminum hood with red aluminum hood
-replaced hood latch with one designed for the aluminum hood
-replaced missing plastic pieces below and on the left of the right side headlight
Interior:
-replaced broken ashtray
-replaced and repaired incorrect wiper controls
-replaced temperamental light switch
-installed factory door cards (Turbo II ones traded out)
-replaced rubber pedal covers
-replaced hood release cable
-cleaned window switch contacts
------------------------------------------------
Future Repairs:
To-Do List, in order of priority
Engine and Performance:
-replace fuel pressure damper (have; these leak, engine lights on fire, fun had for all)
-send fuel injectors to Witch Hunter Performance for cleaning and flow matching
-fix cruise control
-examine and simplify weird aftermarket wiring under hood
Drivetrain:
-replace shifter center return spring (have part)
-diagnose apparent driveline slack, improve if practical
-rebuilt LSD if needed
Chassis, Suspension, and Handling:
-replace power steering fluid
-diagnose intermittent power steering
-replace squeaky whatever is squeaky in the rear
Brakes:
-fluid flush needed
Exterior:
Interior:
-clean passenger window switch contact
-replace small pedal rest stoppers
-repair rear window defrost lines 5, 8, 12, 13, and 18 (from bottom)
-replace broken air vents
-fully retrofit AC system