My 1983 RX-7 GSL buildup

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:14

I added a new trans mount on my car. The old one worked fine but was hard. this was causing quite a but of vibration from the motor. When I put the new one in it made a big change on riding quality while driving down the interstate. If anyone has an old rx-7, I would recommend doing this. It only cost $35.

Does anyone have any questions or comments on my build? I'm surprised I've had none.

Huzer21 · Postby **Huzer21** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:14

Here's my question, when are you going to deal with your ignition coils?! Also, what's the redline for your car?

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:14

When I have the money, haha. I will be installing the new coils and a summit ignition box.

The redline of a stock 12a is about 8k but my car didn't pull well past 7k.
My car has upgraded apex seals so it is 9k but I probably will not push it past 8k.

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:14

here is the box I'm getting:
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SUM%2D850602&N=700+4294925143+400304+115&autoview=sku

here are the coils I'm getting:
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=MSD%2D8222&N=700+4294925143+400122+115&autoview=sku

I will be doing direct fire on the leading and use the distributer for the trailing so I will need 3 coils.

I will also be relocating the battery to the rear pasanger side bin with this:
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SUM%2DG1230&N=700+4294925143+400304+4294862977+115&autoview=sku

The existing battery location will become the new location for the ignition box and third coil.
I will need about $400+ to do all this.

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:14

Ok two other things I'm working on doing.

I have an electric fan out of a ford taurus with a 3.8L. This fan has 2 speeds and is one of the best ever made. It pulls more cfm then an aftermarket fan. And it fits right on a first fen RX-7 with a tall radiator (83-85).
I will be using the the low speed with a Painless Performance FAN-THOM Electric Fan Relay Kits
I will be have the high speed on swich that I can uses when it is needed.
Edit: low 2500CFM and high 4500CFM

I also have a FC front mount oil cooler to install. I will be making custom oil lines for this.

goldrocket · Postby **goldrocket** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 9:14

When you're ready to re-locate the battery, call me, I still have 4 and 2 guage wire on the spool.

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:14

Thanks Al

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 9:14

Well it is time to do my rear brakes. They went on the way home yesterday from work. I was driving up the entrance ramp to I-25 at cimarron and I hear a bang, klunk klunk klunk. I pull over and one of the pads just fell off. I limped it home with the pad pulled out.

I'm going do it right and get new rotors, calipers, caliper brackets, pads, hardware, etc. I'm leaving the brake lines for now until I do the front brakes then I will be doing SS lines.

Colombia28 · Postby **Colombia28** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 9:14

RX-7 Chris wrote:Well it is time to do my rear brakes. They went on the way home yesterday from work. I was driving up the entrance ramp to I-25 at cimarron and I hear a bang, klunk klunk klunk. I pull over and one of the pads just fell off. I limped it home with the pad pulled out.

I'm going do it right and get new rotors, calipers, caliper brackets, pads, hardware, etc. I'm leaving the brake lines for now until I do the front brakes then I will be doing SS lines.

Yikes! I'm glad it didn't happen upon deceleration. OEM replacement rotors ect, or aftermarket stuff?

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 9:14

Not much oem stuff still for sale on my car any more so I will be doing aftermarket. Right now I will be getting a cheap set of pads untill I can buy a set of Hawk HPS pads.

Ranger · Postby **Ranger** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 9:14

Time to go 5-lug

Is there even an easy 5-lug replacement out there for FBs?

Colombia28 · Postby **Colombia28** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 9:14

Chris you should go 4 corner big brake kit!

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 9:14

Not that easy to do but re-speed has a kit. http://mrcmfg.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=108_112_22_73&products_id=204&osCsid=c092a39b8b4fc3056e067ddb6ba4c520

The problem is I would need a rear from an '84 or 85' gsl and I would need to new axles http://mrcmfg.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=108_112_69&products_id=183&osCsid=c092a39b8b4fc3056e067ddb6ba4c520

And you can't forget new wheels. Not worth it in my eyes.

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 9:14

At some point I will be getting big brakes in the front. If I had endless income, I could think up a really cool custom setup.

Colombia28 · Postby **Colombia28** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 9:14

endless incomes ftw... lol

My 1983 RX-7 GSL buildup

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