The Ẽfini 7

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Postby speedjunkie » Thu Jan 09, 2014 9:14

I bought my resonated midpipe from RX7store. It has a Magnaflow resonator and I don't remember it being too expensive. It cut the sound down by a bit over half. Well, it cut the sound of idle down. I'm still not sure on under throttle conditions lol.
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Postby Dwduc » Fri Jan 17, 2014 9:14

Installed Bönez 3" resonated Midpipe and new O2 sensor. While I was down there I figured would be a good time to change trans and diff oils. Very glad I did cause the tar that oozed out of the trans drain couldn't have been doing much good. Drove it today and I am very impressed with the difference. I was worried it would be loud but it definitely is not. haven't opened it up yet to see how it acts at WOT though. Now its 3" all the way!![ATTACH]2670[/ATTACH]
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Postby Dwduc » Mon Mar 10, 2014 9:14

Haven't updated this in awhile so I figure I will add my recent changes.
Pulled the engine for a moderate oil leak. While it was out installed a Koyo N-flow radiator, some low mileage turbos, and RX7 store air pump delete pulleys on the alternator and water pump.
Removed the air pump, ACV and all its associated plumbing. Removed the Double throttle plates and shaft. Machined .050 2024 T3 aluminum block off plates for the ACV and double throttle
The leak turned out to be from the rear stationary gear which now has a new o-ring.
Replaced all remaining vac/boost lines with thick wall silicone tubing and new vibrant boost pipe couplers.
Got new Nitto NT05 235/45-17 front and 275/40-17 rear

Many Many thanks to Don Walker for all his help in choosing the right parts, great prices, and very fast delivery. I recommend his shop to anyone looking for knowledgeable advice and great patience. But I still don't wanna go single turbo!

Edit: I will toss an engine bay pic up here tomorrow.

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Postby vierte » Mon Mar 10, 2014 9:14

I look forward to the pic.

That Don walker fellow seems like a pretty alright guy. He also has a lot of cool toys!
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Postby Dwduc » Tue Mar 11, 2014 9:14

engine bay. Now clean and roomy!

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Postby Dwduc » Thu Aug 21, 2014 9:14

Parked hard at Grid 1. Hopefully the last pic of Don's FD before it gets Rocket Bunny!
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Postby Shadowden » Fri Aug 22, 2014 9:14

Dwduc wrote:engine bay. Now clean and roomy!

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Nice engine bay!

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Postby D Walker » Sat Aug 23, 2014 9:14

Dwduc wrote:engine bay. Now clean and roomy!

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Postby Dwduc » Sat Apr 11, 2015 9:14

Got my suspension upgrade! Found a very lightly used set of Aragosta type S coilovers for sale and picked them up for a decent price. Installed them last week and it is unbelievable how the car handles now. I should add that both OEM front shocks were completely blown out and missing bumpstops and one rear was binding and popping. Also found one of the bolts for the rear shock tower brace about to fall out so it was good timing!
Got that low now!
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They showed up like this with the springs upside down and on the wrong shocks.
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Bump stop in bad shape and oil residue around piston shaft.
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Re: The Ẽfini 7

Postby speedjunkie » Sat Apr 11, 2015 9:14

Did you end up getting them from the first guy you were telling me about or someone else? Glad you got a set. I've been curious how they ride since they're so popular with the big names in Japan.

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Re: The Ẽfini 7

Postby Dwduc » Sun Apr 12, 2015 9:14

Was a guy in Canada. The other guy was selling some older discontinued HKS with insanely high springrate (like 20k). I think its better this way.

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Re: The Ẽfini 7

Postby Huzer » Mon Apr 13, 2015 9:14

Looks great, handles great, and a good deal? Can't beat that. Car looks good!

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Re: The Ẽfini 7

Postby RX-7 Chris » Mon Apr 13, 2015 9:14

looks good.
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Re: The Ẽfini 7

Postby FDEEZ » Mon Apr 13, 2015 9:14

Nice stance. What's your ride height?

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Re: The Ẽfini 7

Postby Dwduc » Mon Apr 13, 2015 9:14

FDEEZ wrote:Nice stance. What's your ride height?


Thanks! Can't remember exactly 25" ground to rear arch and 24.75 up front I think.


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