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by Shooter McGavin
Fri Apr 14, 2017 9:14
Forum: Engine and Drivetrain
Topic: Baselining 1980 RX-7 with odd rattle
Replies: 7
Views: 4505

Re: Baselining 1980 RX-7 with odd rattle

RX-7 Chris wrote:I can help you get it tuned, It's something I can't really explain in a post. Let me know if you want my help.


I don't doubt it's something too long for a forum post. I would love some help rather than fumbling through it myself!

I'll shoot you a PM.
by Shooter McGavin
Fri Apr 14, 2017 9:14
Forum: Engine and Drivetrain
Topic: Baselining 1980 RX-7 with odd rattle
Replies: 7
Views: 4505

Re: Baselining 1980 RX-7 with odd rattle

Forgot to update this but I got it running. Turned out the bolts holding the fan down at the front of the engine were coming loose and the mounting plate was slapping against the pulley.

Now that that's fixed, anyone know how to tune a carb for altitude lol?
by Shooter McGavin
Wed Sep 21, 2016 9:14
Forum: Engine and Drivetrain
Topic: Baselining 1980 RX-7 with odd rattle
Replies: 7
Views: 4505

Re: Baselining 1980 RX-7 with odd rattle

I'd rather not drive it, the noise is getting worse and I don't want to push it. Here's a link to my thread on RX7club.com http://www.rx7club.com/1st-gen-general-discussion-207/baselining-1980-rx7-need-help-engine-rattle-1104937/#post12108769 I just posted another video where I hand cranked the moto...
by Shooter McGavin
Wed Sep 21, 2016 9:14
Forum: New Member Forum
Topic: Old member with a new Mazda
Replies: 4
Views: 4877

Re: Old member with a new Mazda

Thanks everyone!

RX-7 Chris wrote:Let me know if you need any help getting that SA to run right.


I just might take you up on that, there's a wicked rattle inside the front cover so I'll be pulling that off soon to see where it's coming from.
by Shooter McGavin
Wed Sep 14, 2016 9:14
Forum: Engine and Drivetrain
Topic: Baselining 1980 RX-7 with odd rattle
Replies: 7
Views: 4505

Baselining 1980 RX-7 with odd rattle

Hey Everyone! I just picked up a 1980 SA RX-7 S 4 speed. It's been sitting in my parents garage for 7 years and I got it up and running a few weeks ago and shipped it out to Colorado to be my new auto-x/track toy. As soon as I got it off the truck in Colorado Springs it started making a ticking nois...
by Shooter McGavin
Wed Sep 14, 2016 9:14
Forum: New Member Forum
Topic: Old member with a new Mazda
Replies: 4
Views: 4877

Old member with a new Mazda

Hey Everyone!

I was on this forum a few years ago with a 1st gen Mazdaspeed3 but then moved on to other cars.

I'm now back in the Mazda game with a 1980 SA RX-7. Looking to take it out to autox and the track once its running right!

Looking forward to meeting up with some of you.

Andy
by Shooter McGavin
Mon Jan 28, 2013 9:14
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Thule Roof Rack for Speed 3
Replies: 12
Views: 4098

Sold!
by Shooter McGavin
Tue Jan 22, 2013 9:14
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Thule Roof Rack for Speed 3
Replies: 12
Views: 4098

Doesn't look like it. The tower is different.
by Shooter McGavin
Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:14
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Thule Roof Rack for Speed 3
Replies: 12
Views: 4098

Someone please take this out of my garage!
by Shooter McGavin
Tue Jan 15, 2013 9:14
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Thule Roof Rack for Speed 3
Replies: 12
Views: 4098

This rack is for a naked roof. The cross bars will still work, you just have to get different towers to go with a factory rack.
by Shooter McGavin
Tue Jan 08, 2013 9:14
Forum: Car Chat
Topic: Spotted! CMZC Members Spotted...
Replies: 2920
Views: 434463

Black speed6 with black stock wheels at the intersection of Montebello and Academy. All sorts of silly looking stickers along the right side skirt and I think the rear window too.
by Shooter McGavin
Mon Jan 07, 2013 9:14
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Thule Roof Rack for Speed 3
Replies: 12
Views: 4098

Bumpppp
by Shooter McGavin
Fri Dec 14, 2012 9:14
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Thule Roof Rack for Speed 3
Replies: 12
Views: 4098

Price drop bump
by Shooter McGavin
Thu Dec 13, 2012 9:14
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Thule Roof Rack for Speed 3
Replies: 12
Views: 4098

No one needs a roof rack for the winter? Make me an offer!
by Shooter McGavin
Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:14
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Thule Roof Rack for Speed 3
Replies: 12
Views: 4098

Why not add the roof rack too so you don't have to worry about scratching the hatch!

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