Tjp8 rx7 build thread

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Just think engine preservation...far cheaper than an engine build....


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Thanks casey il hopefully see u guys there if i come,

Yeah boosted im guna talk to tim about getting it so all the common issues are sorted , to be fair he said its a good running motor.

Itl get there one day

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Cars now been dropped off at rx motors, ian noticed straight away that the previous owner fitted the boost controller wrong so ive told them to rip it off and revert it back to standard, next issue is to sort out the stalling issue while at junctions. Only other thing is to sort the gear shifter out as its so sloppy so i spect it needs new bushings.

Looking forward to getting it back.

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Cars back and boosting ok, only 7 psi running sequential turbos. Needs more boost really, its not perfect but its drivable and i love it to be fair and get so much attention .


Just gunna enjoy driving it for now .

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I ran like that for a year in my old 1 lol. Nice n safe now though. Just keep your eyes peeled for an apexi. Think theres 3 models...youll need series 1 i think.

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Yeah il keep my eyes peeled for an apexi, im just guna drive it for a while and enjoy it hopefully

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Still have a few issues with the car the idle is a bit lumpy when cold, and the boost is intermittent e.g sometimes feels like its pulling back.


Also sometimes when i come to a stop after a 20 mile journey it spews a cupful of coolant out under the car in the area the overflow bottle is.

Ive done a champagne test and no bubbles , so ive ordered a new thermostat as the one init has been sat for 8 years and a new coolant cap. Also got some new silicone ht leads as im sure the ones on it are getting on abit now.

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What does she rev at cold?
Good shout on cap and thermostat...poss actually getting hot in this weather....old rad.
Poss holding back standard ic heat soaked...


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I think it idles over 1k rpm when its cold but it hunts up and down the revs a small amount too and sometimes sounds to me its misfiring.


Also pops and bangs very loud between gear changes , so may be over fueling too, im guna clean the iac tomorrow hopefully and see if that helps.

I want to replace all the vacume hoses with silicone , is there anywhere i can get size info for these hoses from.

Also want to install a vertical radiator is there a diy for this? And any information on whats radiator to replace the old one with ?

Thanks
Tj

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Mine starts at 1800 rpm and drops as it warms... google thermopellet its a wax pellet that controls cold idle speed fed by a water line through throttle body...its prob that...be vary of iacv...bit of a bitch to set up.
Check the thermal pellet first...also you should have a small amount of slack in your throttle cable.
Pops bang yep fuel dumped into exhaust...not a real concern gonna be running rich due to lower boost.

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Hoses there are kits on the ebay...be wary of ebay rads...id speak to Clive at MRP regarding rad...
I see youve had the photobucket notification about 3rd party hosting....i payed the 20 bucks ad free and all seems ok atmo...

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Also CJR  on here has 2nd hand 1 for sale...handled track and 500 ponies fine fluidyne if my memory serves me right...

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Thanks boosted il look that wax thing up now and then take a look at it tomorrow, hopefully i can get it sorted .

Definately want a new rad and then fit that along with my front mount.

Love this car i just need to iron out all the little issues .

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offer still stands if you come over mine we can do a walk round and im happy to pass on my knowledge gained over last few years...ref lumpy idle id  see if thermopellet operating first 1000rpm is not enough...if its not operating throttle body coolant way blocked with crud and or return over at cooling tower....mine had been stood and was blocked with scale...photos etc are in my build thread atmo..( photobucket may block em soon).

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Yeah il have to take a trip over and we can have a look over the car and see if we can resolve some of the issues, ive replaced the ht leads and cleanrd the iac and its idling alot better but still not perfect,

I did start the car earlier and when cold itl rev to around 1500 then if u blip the throttle itl drop down to 950 odd.