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The useful figure is the balance of the pressures, if say the engine is for example 7,7,5 then although 2 of the faces on that rotor are good there is an issue on one of the seals.

I usually go with something like this:

8s = new engine after bedding in
7s = good, strong engine
6s = engine is ok, its used but still fine
5s = best start thinking about a rebuild

If you look after the engine then it should last ages, its usually the old fueling or cooling system that damages the engine rather than anything internally wrong - overheat it or run lean on boost it usually causes expensive issues.

Considering the FC is heavilly restricted to 200bhp from the factory and the fact that you don\'t need to change the internals to get big power it should be at the top of the list lol

Thank you for looking after this car

yeah bud, r32 gtr 8j et30 all round

Thought so, I was looking to get them on mine but went with FD rims instead.

Looking at diagrams it seems that the hook part is a seperate part to the harness which I havn\'t ever seen done before? I will get myself a harness - just getting a 3 point one, if its been stiched on I could always just cut it off and seal the end.

Are those the GTR wheels?

Hi all,
 
I am wanting to change the standard harness clip ends (using the  eyelids) to just using a loop at the end, is it a simple case of  removing the clip at the end? I will be attaching this to a kart which  don\'t have harnesses and I don\'t want to have to drill into the chassis  to fit eyelets.
 
The plan being to just attach the ends of the harness around the chassis  tubes at each side of the seat and also on the rear part of the chassis  (looking to just get a simple 3 point harness). I will be adding an  additional bar behind the kart seat for the harness to run over to make  sure that the angle is correct.
 
Are there certain harnesses that can easily be used with a loop or can all of the harnesses be attached by a loop?
 
Thanks in advance!

Welcome into the forum I am glad you like it, its a great car, just be aware of a few things to make sure that its reliable:

If the car overheats the waterseals might go = soft seal rebuild
If the engine runs lean on boost = apex seals get damaged = rebuild

Be aware that the car isn\'t new so its best to upgrade things like the radiator and fueling BEFORE trying to up the power. The standard FC is restricted to around 200bhp stock, a few tweaks with the intake and exhaust and it would probably up to around 275bhp on the standard turbo.

Main thing is to enjoy it but also look after it, they are getting rarer now but they are awesome

Get some more photos up!

Hi all,

I am in need of some measurements, I am needing these measurements:

Turbo II/EGI short block length (ie without the fan)
Gearbox length
Rear diff length

Just having some longterm project ideas and I am in need of these measurements to see if something will work.

Thanks in advance

That is quite a bargain

Hi all,

My dad has decided to sell his Mazda 5 sport to downsize a  bit, he has taken a few photos but I will get some more next time I am  over.

Here are the specs:

Mazda 5 Sport
2.0 petrol
55 reg - registered in 2006
77,500 miles
Full MOT and service history  (local Mazda garage)
Taxed until December
MOT Jan 2013 (its never had an issue)
OEM 17" sport wheels
Air con
Multi CD player
7 seater (flexible seating)

The  car is in good condition but has picked up a few bits here and there,  this is my dad\'s daily drive, main scuff is on the lower passenger side  door (just visible in the photo). Paintwork is great though and always  looked good when cleaned and polished (as seen below).

My dad is looking for around £4,250 ono for it, no swaps as he is planning on getting a slightly newer car











Small scuff can be seen just in front of the rear wheel (should be an easy sort to bring it up to 100%)



Let  me know if you have any questions or need any specific photos, I will  take a photo of the engine bay soon, but its all stock and well  serviced.

I am guessing ignition breakup, ask your friend when they last changed their HT leads, they are a service item and have a limited lifespan.

Retail for something like £850, biggest wastegate they make lol

There is a gen 1 on Driftworks, not sure if its been posted up here yet but just thought I would flag it

http://www.driftworks.com/forum/misc-sale-private-sales/206100-mk1-rx7-fb-sa22.html

Considering a lot of RX8s with blown engines go for about a grand perhaps look at getting a cheaper car with a blown engine and get an engine rebuilt - then you know everything will be in top shape and would be cheaper than buying one with a working engine.