Day 10 I cleaned up the engine and taped it ready for paint. Made a little paint booth. Who knew my little dust mask would be worth millions. I used dupli color engine enamel with ceramic. First I painted the black white, then I painted the orange to make theContinue Reading
Day 9 I got my engine from Jamie – aka Battlecat – he painted it green and black well…this whole time I was trying to figure out how I could tie it into my theme, i finally had a vision. I will paint the black parts orange. Paying respect toContinue Reading
I ordered some used parts, I was lucky to get them. When they arrived – A steal on pricing turned into it was worth what I paid for. Still I saved a ton. HKS Twin Power – harness cover burned, cut it open and wires were fine inside. Maybe anContinue Reading
Research Day lots of research on the to do list 12v from battery to coil with relay – https://www.rx7club.com/…/coil-igniter-rewire-question…/ and https://www.rx7club.com/…/how-fds-ignition-system…/ (use relay diagram in fuel pump re-wire) solenoid upgrade – https://www.rx7club.com/…/custom-solenoid-rack-project…/ (try to find parts to replicate) solenoid rewire – https://www.rx7club.com/…/simplified-rats-nest-layout…/ (keep upgraded solenoids in stock location ifContinue Reading
Day 7 Oh man, where to start. After finishing the FC VM GB……it was time to let go of my S4 Silver Turbo 2 (had a blown motor). Seriously Im really sad. I worked a deal with Mo at Palm Tree Rotary and did a package deal. He got theContinue Reading
Day 6 Took my rear diff to a local specialty drive train shop to get an upgrade. KAZZ Super-Q 2 way Greddy High Capacity rear coverContinue Reading
Day 5 I researched how to remove and re-install the big ole flywheel nut without any special tools. It turns out the the Harbor Freight (HF) engine stand arms will hold the flywheel by the pins in 2 locations. At Dale Hard Ware I bought a 2 1/8 socket andContinue Reading
Day 4 Took the uim, turbo, accessories, rats nest, alternator and starter harness and engine harness off the motor its ready to go to Mo at Palm Tree Rotary for parts. All parts on carts.Continue Reading
Day 3 I got the engine out and onto a dual furniture dolly set-up. Turn out its not easy to support the engine without it tipping over, hitting turbo stuff or the sneaky oil pan sensor. So I got one big furniture dolly and then flipped and smaller one upsideContinue Reading
Day 2 So I got the tranny and rear end out today.Axles were seized in the hubs so I just took the whole hub out too.I found out I had a racing beat puck clutch – too bad its pretty much done. The flywheel is worn down like Benz AMGContinue Reading