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Forum: 2nd Generation 10-21-2011, 04:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,001
Posted By LunchboxCritter
Look here:...

Look here: http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=761825
Forum: 2nd Generation 10-02-2011, 05:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,708
Posted By LunchboxCritter
First you will need to decide how much hp you are...

First you will need to decide how much hp you are after.

You can upgrade the turbo, and manifold. BNR rebuilds and makes the OEM turbos into hybrids. Many people have had good luck going that...
Forum: 2nd Generation 09-26-2011, 10:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,758
Posted By LunchboxCritter
That makes no sense, the mounts on the car are in...

That makes no sense, the mounts on the car are in the same place for an auto and a manual trans car. If the manual transmission you have has the cross member attached then it should bolt right up.
Forum: 2nd Generation 09-24-2011, 04:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,758
Posted By LunchboxCritter
Did your manual transmission not come with a...

Did your manual transmission not come with a crossmember?

If not, then start a WTB (wanted to buy) thread on rx7club.com.

You are going to need to swap the counter weight as well.
Forum: 3rd Generation 09-21-2011, 04:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,048
Posted By LunchboxCritter
lol, you are not the first that has been the...

lol, you are not the first that has been the problem. The 2nd gen's won't start and act like they are flooded or out of gas. <~ ask me how I know..... lol
Forum: 2nd Generation 09-19-2011, 07:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,768
Posted By LunchboxCritter
You might try pulling all of the spark plugs,...

You might try pulling all of the spark plugs, remove the EGI fuse, and turn it over first. Roll or pull starting it may also be an option.

If that does not blow enough of the gas out to get it to...
Forum: 3rd Generation 09-16-2011, 10:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,048
Posted By LunchboxCritter
This forum has very little traffic. You will have...

This forum has very little traffic. You will have more responses if you post your questions and concerns on rx7club.com or rotarycarclub.com. I do not have a 3rd gen. but a surging idle is most...
Forum: 2nd Generation 09-15-2011, 01:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,984
Posted By LunchboxCritter
Yes the TII will crush the stock rx8. The...

Yes the TII will crush the stock rx8.

The swap only costs about 500-2000, depending on the condition the NA engine and other parts and your ability to resale them. You'll need some tools like an...
Forum: TECH Support 09-14-2011, 11:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,376
Posted By LunchboxCritter
Stop eating beans and see if the smell goes away....

Stop eating beans and see if the smell goes away.

P.S. You are not a Doctor.
Forum: 2nd Generation 09-14-2011, 08:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,755
Posted By LunchboxCritter
If it has 132k on it with the orginal engine. It...

If it has 132k on it with the orginal engine. It is most likely going to need a rebuild before long. This can be done for less than $2000, depending on where you live, and your mechanical abilities....
Forum: 2nd Generation 09-14-2011, 08:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,984
Posted By LunchboxCritter
It is fairly simple to make a NA into a TII. It...

It is fairly simple to make a NA into a TII. It takes about 40 hours labor for someone who has never done it. You will need to swap the engine, trans, drive shaft, rear end, and ecu. A turbo 2nd...
Forum: 2nd Generation 09-09-2011, 08:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,768
Posted By LunchboxCritter
Yes your 89 can flood also. Even the Rx8's suffer...

Yes your 89 can flood also. Even the Rx8's suffer from this phenomena. Your 89 model car is equipped with fuel cut when you floor the gas pedal. There is no need to pull the egi fuse to deflood it....
Forum: 2nd Generation 09-08-2011, 04:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,613
Posted By LunchboxCritter
That is not a bad price, depending on what your...

That is not a bad price, depending on what your planning to do with the car. All USDM convertibles are NA.

It can be swapped over to a Turbo setup fairly easily.

A rebuild with a stellar port...
Forum: 2nd Generation 09-07-2011, 11:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,706
Posted By LunchboxCritter
It should be close to 100 psi or more on each...

It should be close to 100 psi or more on each face of both rotors. It is important that all 3 bounces on the tester be fairly equal. 80 psi and you need to consider a rebuild. Test at operating temp.
Forum: 2nd Generation 09-03-2011, 04:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,754
Posted By LunchboxCritter
I would highly recommend that you seek out a car...

I would highly recommend that you seek out a car that has them and sit in it and try them out. Based on what I have heard is that they are horrible. If you do not use your mirrors then go for it as...
Forum: 2nd Generation 09-03-2011, 03:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,706
Posted By LunchboxCritter
Sounds like a vacuum leak, tps needs...

Sounds like a vacuum leak, tps needs adjusting/replacing, or even a bad seal. I would say if it passes a compression test then it should be a fairly simple and fairly inexpensive repair.

BTW: The...
Forum: 2nd Generation 09-03-2011, 03:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,768
Posted By LunchboxCritter
"They" who told you that your car has regulators...

"They" who told you that your car has regulators should not be working on your car. All cars have vacuum created from the air being pulled into the moving engine through the intake manifold. If you...
Forum: 2nd Generation 09-03-2011, 03:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,687
Posted By LunchboxCritter
Which series (s4-s5)? Turbo or NA? What all did...

Which series (s4-s5)? Turbo or NA? What all did you remove? Why did you remove it? Was your car starting, running, and idling properly prior to removal?

It sounds to me like you have a vacuum...
Forum: 2nd Generation 09-03-2011, 03:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,302
Posted By LunchboxCritter
+1 AWS totally normal.

+1 AWS totally normal.
Forum: 2nd Generation 05-31-2010, 01:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,477
Posted By LunchboxCritter
A trans rebuild because of a throwout bearing,...

A trans rebuild because of a throwout bearing, and pilot bearing? I honestly do not think you need a new transmission, a rebuilt one, or having yours "rebuilt", if it's the clutch components that are...
Forum: 2nd Generation 05-31-2010, 12:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,332
Posted By LunchboxCritter
Here is a vert that is being parted out....

Here is a vert that is being parted out. http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=905680&highlight=door
Forum: 2nd Generation 05-26-2010, 08:05 PM
Replies: 4
S5?
Views: 5,758
Posted By LunchboxCritter
Haha the reason it is hard to find USDM S5 model...

Haha the reason it is hard to find USDM S5 model Rx7's 89-91 in turbo is because only around 2% of them (well the 91 for sure) were turbo. Add to the fact that they are 19+ yrs old and that number...
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