My restoration project FC3S Turbo II

[Koose]

Hi folks,

Been asked for some piccies of my turbo 2 .. Bought last week. Full service history up to 2003 and 69k. 1991 Turbo II UK car Now on 71,700 and last road tax was 2005. Really havent had much chance to give it a decent look over but initial finds:

Body 90% excellent.
Interior 90% excellent
Belly ......rusty as hell
Suspension components the same
Engine has good \'compression\' and spark
Fuel park is seized with crystalised fuel
All interior and lighting electrics work but Headlight motors dont seem to work.
Mazda alarm and central locking also doesnt seem to work.

100% std.

Tyres shot, brakes uber shot, exhaust shot.

Started cleaning the wheels and though i should take some piccies \'as picked up\'.






Old chap walked past tonight after id cleaned her and said \' Nice lotus\' , i guess i should take it as a compliment, but ive yearned for an FC since i was 17 (now 27) , as cool as Lotae are, ive never patricularly yearned for one.

Basic plans - get it working perfect as a std car.

Long term plans - Full exhaust, FMIC, intake, bit more boost and a decent management set up if insurance allows. Black diamond grooved discs all round, DS2500 pads, goodridge lines, dot 5 fluid. Gaz coilovers if they do em, i know alot of the jap scene bum Teins, but ive always used Gaz and theyve done me well. This is assuming they even do em for them.

My previous car:

Evo 3 512hp@1.5 bar boost. Didnt turn it up for drivetrain reasons.





Went .... up after a \'mapping session\' and through a rod cruising off boost at 65mph on the A11. Wonder if my GT3076R would be any good for the FC:wiggle

Anyway, chuffed to finally be in the world of rotaries, and hope that its an enjoyable stay.

Mark
newmarket, Suffolk

[m1tch]

Hi folks,

Been asked for some piccies of my turbo 2 .. Bought last week. Full service history up to 2003 and 69k. 1991 Turbo II UK car Now on 71,700 and last road tax was 2005. Really havent had much chance to give it a decent look over but initial finds:

Body 90% excellent.
Interior 90% excellent
Belly ......rusty as hell
Suspension components the same
Engine has good \'compression\' and spark
Fuel park is seized with crystalised fuel
All interior and lighting electrics work but Headlight motors dont seem to work.
Mazda alarm and central locking also doesnt seem to work.

100% std.

Tyres shot, brakes uber shot, exhaust shot.

Started cleaning the wheels and though i should take some piccies \'as picked up\'.






Old chap walked past tonight after id cleaned her and said \' Nice lotus\' , i guess i should take it as a compliment, but ive yearned for an FC since i was 17 (now 27) , as cool as Lotae are, ive never patricularly yearned for one.

Basic plans - get it working perfect as a std car.

Long term plans - Full exhaust, FMIC, intake, bit more boost and a decent management set up if insurance allows. Black diamond grooved discs all round, DS2500 pads, goodridge lines, dot 5 fluid. Gaz coilovers if they do em, i know alot of the jap scene bum Teins, but ive always used Gaz and theyve done me well. This is assuming they even do em for them.

My previous car:

Evo 3 512hp@1.5 bar boost. Didnt turn it up for drivetrain reasons.





Went .... up after a \'mapping session\' and through a rod cruising off boost at 65mph on the A11. Wonder if my GT3076R would be any good for the FC:wiggle

Anyway, chuffed to finally be in the world of rotaries, and hope that its an enjoyable stay.

Mark
newmarket, Suffolk

Hi there, nice looking FC you have there, bit of an odd exhaust though!

The GT3076R might be fine, don\'t forget that rotaries can take larger turbos than piston powered cars, im bolting a T88 to mine

I will look forward to your project!

[Koose]

I dont really know where to start in terms of mods, what boost they can handle, when it needs fuel upgrades, whats reliable etc Id like a lag free 260-280 ideally, the GT3076 is maybe overkill!!

[CTworkinprogress]

No theres never overkill!!
Welcome to the Rotary world, I found it a little different than the piston one with my FD!!!
What did you do with the III, you cant have both!?

[Koose]

Why not ? haha, no, well i realised it was worth an awful lot in parts, so i broke it for spares.

[L18M]

Shame you broke the III, is a nice car.

this is a very good starting point for all TII peeps who want to mod.
http://fc3spro.com/TECH/FM2W/power.htm

[Koose]

Thank you ever so much L18M.

Can anyone guide me towards a full engine back exhaust set up on ebay or wherever, just really dont know where to look.

Ideally twin exit and not too loud, but im open to anything really.

Any help greatfully recieved.

[CTworkinprogress]

Wih regards the exhaust, and anything else on the RX i\'m finding that you need to take your time and look into things properly, think about where you are going with it, do things right and therefore only do things once.  good luck with the project

[L18M]

ebay for a cheap(ish) and cheerful one but they are quite loud.

worth going catback first rather than tub back as you will get boost spikes.
best get fcd, port wastegate if you can, air filter (cone), good service, check ht leads are in good condition.
i\'m sure i\'ve missed out lots of others but best stick to the bible. play safe

i\'ve a fcd i can sell for £50 posted. if you interested?

[Prof]

Worth checking the error codes on it too - see what it throws up - might save you an engine if it picks up something on the way out.  There\'s a thread on here about it somewhere - just need a couple of wires and a small 12v bulb or 12V led.

[Koose]

ebay for a cheap(ish) and cheerful one but they are quite loud.

worth going catback first rather than tub back as you will get boost spikes.
best get fcd, port wastegate if you can, air filter (cone), good service, check ht leads are in good condition.
i\'m sure i\'ve missed out lots of others but best stick to the bible. play safe

i\'ve a fcd i can sell for £50 posted. if you interested?

I can geta new one for £60, is this new? Not that it makes much ends if it works.

[Koose]

Also guys, ok then, whats a nice not too loud cat back  and decat ?

[L18M]

the fcd is a knightsport item. costs £100 in jap.

racing beat do a nice exhaust else ebay one but get a larger mid silencer

[Koose]

Gonna need a FCD at some point i guess!!

Gave the old girl a very brief polish on the front this morn before other duties. Only got to do bonnet and wings, but i think shes come up really well for a nr 20 yr old car,  especially one thats sat for so long.

In some of the pics you  can see where the polishing stopped about 2" into the doors. Please excuse the lazy \'eye\' and the dirty splitter....its complicated.

[Koose]