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White rx7 fd 1993 - Fd3ste - 22-06-2021

So I've been here a while but been really busy since my turbos went bang so ill give a quick list of what's going on and a few pics

First of all engine came out to access turbos few pics of what I found
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lambda sensor goosed
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Front end off
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Engine out
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White rx7 fd 1993 - Fd3ste - 22-06-2021

That shouldn't be there Sad
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So now I've found all the damage time to start the rebuilding . Starting with the new/second hand twin turbo pack

Porting the wastegate while the missus was out Smile
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Collecting new bits
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Refurbishing apexi filters
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White rx7 fd 1993 - Fd3ste - 22-06-2021

New Bosch 044 fuel pump went in hard wired to battery via a relay and fuse
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Battery relocation to boot
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White rx7 fd 1993 - Fd3ste - 22-06-2021

850cc primaries replace the 550cc
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Still got plenty to do but engines back in and still got plenty of parts to fit including

Cusco roll cage
Fuel lab fuel pressure regulator
Feed suspension
Apexi Ecu and commander
V-mount rad and intercooler

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White rx7 fd 1993 - Sparkystav - 22-06-2021

Lol mymissus would kill me!

Good work though mate, battery looksa nice neat install


White rx7 fd 1993 - Fd3ste - 22-06-2021

Sparkystav Lol mymissus would kill me!

Good work though mate, battery looksa nice neat install

Haha my missus is yet to see that pic Smile


White rx7 fd 1993 - FirebirdPhil - 23-06-2021

Your still alive?
I'm allowed car parts in the outhouse only - not allowed anywhere near the house!!


White rx7 fd 1993 - Lexuspat - 23-06-2021

Hahaha I'm sure his Mrs would kill him, and I only live round the corner so maybe time to save that pic and use as a bribe for when the RX7 is back together muhahahaha :lol:


White rx7 fd 1993 - Fd3ste - 23-06-2021

Lexuspat Hahaha I'm sure his Mrs would kill him, and I only live round the corner so maybe time to save that pic and use as a bribe for when the RX7 is back together muhahahaha :lol:

Haha That won't work pat I just showed her and she didn't care lol married a gooden there.

Today's tasks refurb calipers, new pads, fit braided lines, remove abs and fit rear bias valve


White rx7 fd 1993 - Fd3ste - 23-06-2021

So got all today's tasks finished early so did a little prep on the vacuum lines aswel . Few pics

Hel braided lines
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Copper lines made by my fair hands Smile
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Rear bias valve
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And calipers in the fastest colour red Smile
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