Hi all im new to the club.
I bought a 1993 rx7 Type R about5 weeks ago witch blow up the first night i had it. Since then ive had allmost evrything replaced by roetecnics. It has a knightsports ecu on it and i have the knightsports boost controler with it the thing is the car stinks of fuel when running, im shaw it must be runing really rich alltho it does have a straight threw exhaust. Allso the car doesnt feel as quick as i thought it would. Its not standard it has a Knightspiorts ecu and intercooler, airfilter staight threw exhaust and lightend flywheel so i would of thought it would of felt quite quick. Could these thing be due to the ecu not set up propaley and needs ajusting or what about the boost could it be turned down to much.
any help would be great
If its a Knightsports unit you need to send it back to them with ful spec of the car so they can readjust it for you. If its just been imported then its set up to run a Japanese ron fuel which i higher than V Power over here.
Other than than you best bet is fitting a Apex\'i Power FC which would be i direct replacement. Also there are many more places in the UK that can Map a PFC so if you make more changes in the future it will be easier to re map
OK cheers for that info. As far as im awair it was imported about a year ago hope it doesnt need sending back. I s there not people in the uk that can map a knightsports ecu
Knightsport run a "closed loop" set up. You need their software to open it. So in short no.
ok so sound like im better off starting from new. do you no the best place to pick up a Apex\'i Power FC from
Quote from: rx7ben;503482Hi all im new to the club.
I bought a 1993 rx7 Type R about5 weeks ago witch blow up the first night i had it. Since then ive had allmost evrything replaced by roetecnics. It has a knightsports ecu on it and i have the knightsports boost controler with it the thing is the car stinks of fuel when running, im shaw it must be runing really rich alltho it does have a straight threw exhaust. Allso the car doesnt feel as quick as i thought it would. Its not standard it has a Knightspiorts ecu and intercooler, airfilter staight threw exhaust and lightend flywheel so i would of thought it would of felt quite quick. Could these thing be due to the ecu not set up propaley and needs ajusting or what about the boost could it be turned down to much.
any help would be great
Sounds like you might be running the engine in atm ? If so, don\'t forget that Rotechniks turn the boost right down for the run-in. If the Knightsport ECU doesn\'t take that into account, then that may be why it\'s over-fueling (if it is). Maybe wait for the run-in to complete and the boost set back up, then retest? (i know my car felt a bit quicker once i finished run-in)
Quote from: logicalChimp;503637Sounds like you might be running the engine in atm ? If so, don\'t forget that Rotechniks turn the boost right down for the run-in. If the Knightsport ECU doesn\'t take that into account, then that may be why it\'s over-fueling (if it is). Maybe wait for the run-in to complete and the boost set back up, then retest? (i know my car felt a bit quicker once i finished run-in)
Not saying your wrong by any means but roetecniks never told me that thay turn the boost down when rebuilding a engine he never exsplained that when running threw the runin.
Allso my brother has a clasic shape impreza running 280bhp witch feels really fast really throws you back in your seat. how should my rx7 feel compaired to this. Im asking to try and get a idea of how fast my rx7 should feel.
Quote from: rx7ben;503695Not saying your wrong by any means but roetecniks never told me that thay turn the boost down when rebuilding a engine he never exsplained that when running threw the runin.
Hmmm - he mentioned it to me, and like i say - mine certainly felt quicker after the post-runin service...
Also, you it sounds like you\'re on the standard twins, so even with the uprated intake and straight-through exhaust, your bros\' scooby is probably either equal power, or making a bit more than you.
Lastly, a lot of the rotary power kicks in at the higher-revs, which you shouldn\'t be hitting on the run-in - when you\'re in the 1.5k-3.5k range, the car is (comparatively!) sluggish...
Note: all the above is just my own observations with my car, and bits that i have read on these forums- hopefully one of the more experienced folks on here will be able to confirm/correct as appropriate ;)
Quote from: logicalChimp;503714Hmmm - he mentioned it to me, and like i say - mine certainly felt quicker after the post-runin service...
Also, you it sounds like you\'re on the standard twins, so even with the uprated intake and straight-through exhaust, your bros\' scooby is probably either equal power, or making a bit more than you.
Lastly, a lot of the rotary power kicks in at the higher-revs, which you shouldn\'t be hitting on the run-in - when you\'re in the 1.5k-3.5k range, the car is (comparatively!) sluggish...
Note: all the above is just my own observations with my car, and bits that i have read on these forums- hopefully one of the more experienced folks on here will be able to confirm/correct as appropriate ;)
It is on standars twins but i thought it being a Type R thay have 280bhp as standard. Ive run it in now so it will be going back to roetecnicks sometime next week and are shall have a chat with them
If it is 1993 it is 255bhp from factory. The types are just trim levels type r i think the lowest. Only the post 1999 had 280bhp.
Scoobs are geared low for quick accelaration they useless at maintaining high speeds as standard, but very quick at low speeds.
The car will be quicker at the end of the runin as the compression goes up. Depending on whever you had housing changed this could be 500 or 1000 miles ish.
If you need a PFC supplied then please let me know. We supply direct from Apex\'i and have a few units with commanders in stock.
apols for jumping in here but it seems the perfect opp!
What\'s a PFC and commander for a 95 type RB GONNA SET ONE BACK THESE DAYS?
aM THINKING THIS SHOULD BE ONE OF THE NEXT PURCHASES AFTER RUNNING HER FULLY IN ETC....
Then it\'s gotta be installed setup and mapped, right?!
TTFN pHIL.
ps: excuse the CAPS, only just reaised after typing the post..... #;o)
Quote from: jm-garage.co.uk;503876If you need a PFC supplied then please let me know. We supply direct from Apex\'i and have a few units with commanders in stock.
Quote from: Timmy;503844If it is 1993 it is 255bhp from factory. The types are just trim levels type r i think the lowest. Only the post 1999 had 280bhp.
Scoobs are geared low for quick accelaration they useless at maintaining high speeds as standard, but very quick at low speeds.
The car will be quicker at the end of the runin as the compression goes up. Depending on whever you had housing changed this could be 500 or 1000 miles ish.
Yes i did have the housing changed mate. I was takeing it for a good run yesterday went to fill up with fuel and the coolent decided to empty its self all over the floor. So back to rotecniks it goes
Hello RX7ben
Welcome to the club
Ditch the ECU and get your self the Apexi PFC As jm-garage says Apexi will be a direct replacement. It will be the best mod you will ever spend your dosh on !!!!
If you need a really good map go and see Kerim at Powergains Motor Sport here in London (RX7 specialists). Many of us here (on this site in London) use the above company.
I had a rebuild done by the above company and they have looked after my car for 2 years now. Rotechnics are very good but also very pricey; I am not sure how good they are at modifying the cars and mapping them
Power Gains Motor Sport will be much, much cheaper. Legendary Jay Dee will map / tune your car
Well mapped twin turbo with decent mods will trash Type R – I have on more then one occasion.. (Running around 350BHP on 0.92 boost)
You should defo get a kick at around 3k revis and another at around 5k revs. The kicks are quite substantial so if you are not feeling that then something is wrong with your turbo set up / map
Regards,
Michaelb
Quote from: fil_auto;503889apols for jumping in here but it seems the perfect opp!
What\'s a PFC and commander for a 95 type RB GONNA SET ONE BACK THESE DAYS?
aM THINKING THIS SHOULD BE ONE OF THE NEXT PURCHASES AFTER RUNNING HER FULLY IN ETC....
Then it\'s gotta be installed setup and mapped, right?!
TTFN pHIL.
ps: excuse the CAPS, only just reaised after typing the post..... #;o)
Hi
Installation 5min, mapping session £250 - £300 at Powergains Motor Sport in London
Regards,
Michaelb
Quote from: michaelb;504175Hi
Installation 5min, mapping session £250 - £300 at Powergains Motor Sport in London
Regards,
Michaelb
Thankyou you post is very helpfull think are be going apexi fot defo.
Do you mind me asking what mods you have to be at 350bhp
Quote from: rx7ben;504180Thankyou you post is very helpfull think are be going apexi fot defo.
Do you mind me asking what mods you have to be at 350bhp
Hi
No Problem
96 RB Bathurst (jap import) initially at 280BHP still twin turbo
Engine re-build and ported by Kerim at Powergains - fantastic job with many free bies and extras.......
(After market racing seals)
Apexi pfs - mapped
Full de cat (cat removed), HKS Super Dragger exhaust system - loud...
Air pump removed, air pump belt gone - Greddy pulleys
HKS hard pipes
HKS Racing Suction Kit
Blitz Dump Valve
Boost up to 0.92
That is all I can remember re engine mods
Regards,
Michaelb
Quote from: michaelb;504181Hi
No Problem
96 RB Bathurst (jap import) initially at 280BHP still twin turbo
Engine re-build and ported by Kerim at Powergains - fantastic job with many free bies and extras.......
(After market racing seals)
Apexi pfs - mapped
Full de cat (cat removed), HKS Super Dragger exhaust system - loud...
Air pump removed, air pump belt gone - Greddy pulleys
HKS hard pipes
HKS Racing Suction Kit
Blitz Dump Valve
Boost up to 0.92
That is all I can remember re engine mods
Regards,
Michaelb
Thats very good power for those mods is was expecting you put a massive list goes to show you dont need to do a lot to get good gains.
Do you have a email or something for that tuner your teling me about
Quote from: rx7ben;504184Thats very good power for those mods is was expecting you put a massive list goes to show you dont need to do a lot to get good gains.
Do you have a email or something for that tuner your teling me about
I am really pleased with the car, yesterday on private road I slaughtered the new Audi TT, mind you also bare in mind that the car is much lighter with no cat and air pump...the cat is huge and weighs a ton
The car is really nippy and no turbo lag so perfect for street use if you get my drift..
Powergains Motor Sport post code is RM4 1HE and Kerim\'s number is 07903758249, best you call him and pop down to have a chat - the man loves to talk RX7s you can also get a quote for the work
Mention polish Michael - Kerim will look after you and no I am not on commission - the guy is a genius..
Regards,
Michaelb