Author Topic: Drew's 1993 Rx7/LS Turbo Build Thread (Read 51845 times)

drewr4411 · « **Reply #165 on:** October 29, 2020, 12:25:47 PM »

Quote from: digitalsolo on October 29, 2020, 10:41:59 AM

If it works, it works.

haha exactly!

drewr4411 · « **Reply #166 on:** November 30, 2020, 09:31:40 AM »

Small Update 11/30/20

Hope everyone is doing well and had a good Thanksgiving holiday. Haven't had much money for the FD lately, but I have been able to knock out some small stuff.
-Installed my FD Oil Pressure sensor, and Coolant temp sensors. This allowed my cluster to start showing feedback on the gauges. Just need to fix my fuel level gauge.
-Installed Ebay boost gauge
-Gave the car a wash for the first time in a year.
-Buffed a couple areas that got scuffed or damage from the swap. Cleaned up the hood as well.

Planning to order exhaust parts soon, and want to order some adjustable sway bar end links.
Thanks,

wickedrx7 · « **Reply #167 on:** December 01, 2020, 10:18:20 AM »

Coming along nicely!

That Fuel line and filter location makes me a little nervous....

Cobranut · « **Reply #168 on:** December 01, 2020, 09:31:24 PM »

Quote from: wickedrx7 on December 01, 2020, 10:18:20 AM

Coming along nicely!

That Fuel line and filter location makes me a little nervous....

Me too.
I'd definitely look into getting that tucked up into a better protected location to avoid any unexpected fireballs.

drewr4411 · « **Reply #169 on:** December 02, 2020, 08:05:50 AM »

Thought about it a lot as well when making the fuel setup, But the subframe and pan are lower then it. Plus the car isnt going any lower ride height wise.
So it gonna stay as is.

But, I do appreciate the concern.

drewr4411 · « **Reply #170 on:** February 23, 2021, 11:43:54 AM »

What's going on guys, its been a while and a lot has happened since my last post.

What has change on the FD
-Had a custom 3.5" downpipe back exhaust built
-Fixed the sway bar brackets
-Had a bracket made to move the fuel filter over by the trans. We had a small issue getting it on the trailer so decide to play it safe and move it.

Plan to get it tuned in the next two months or so.

stubbyfoil · « **Reply #171 on:** February 23, 2021, 01:17:57 PM »

Been following this thread for a while. Glad youre sticking with it? Fab work looks great! Excited to see dyno pulls! Tuning with HPTuners or?

drewr4411 · « **Reply #172 on:** February 23, 2021, 01:36:22 PM »

Quote from: stubbyfoil on February 23, 2021, 01:17:57 PM

Been following this thread for a while. Glad youre sticking with it? Fab work looks great! Excited to see dyno pulls! Tuning with HPTuners or?

Yea I had to take a break, in the process of moving at this moment so things have been on the back burner.

Yes tuning on hp tuners probably going 93 just to keep it simple. Hoping to make 550+ and call it a day for now.

drewr4411 · « **Reply #173 on:** February 25, 2021, 11:54:17 AM »

Moved to its new home. First time spending the night outside since Iv owned it lol.
Also replacing the TPS, it was having some driving issues when I drove it.

drewr4411 · « **Reply #174 on:** March 03, 2021, 10:08:26 AM »

Tune date is set for March 31st at 1pm.

wickedrx7 · « **Reply #175 on:** March 03, 2021, 10:09:59 AM »

Exciting!

Fd_ftw · « **Reply #176 on:** March 11, 2021, 02:45:08 PM »

Great read man. Currently going through a turbo ls fd build as well! Red too lol. Thanks for the build thread definitely shows me what’s in store and you helped a ton with the info. Looking forward to the Dyno day[emoji1360]

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drewr4411 · « **Reply #177 on:** March 16, 2021, 10:18:08 AM »

Quote from: Fd_ftw on March 11, 2021, 02:45:08 PM

Great read man. Currently going through a turbo ls fd build as well! Red too lol. Thanks for the build thread definitely shows me what’s in store and you helped a ton with the info. Looking forward to the Dyno day[emoji1360]

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Thanks!
It takes time and money man but its worth it in the end. I have bunch of build videos on YT, if you want to check them out. Maybe they can help.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGIa7c0cgTW41ZGDQF1cWdA

drewr4411 · « **Reply #178 on:** March 16, 2021, 10:24:23 AM »

While I am waiting on my tune date for the FD, I decided to show my daily some love and knock out some maintenance and other stuff lol.

- New Front diff bushings and brace installed. My OEM ones were shot and had a bad clunk that developed.
- Flushed my front diff and trans fluid.
- Fixed my Oil pressure sensor.
- Installed my Solo catback exhaust. it was a pain getting my old one off (rust) and the new exhaust fitment was very tight and fought us on ever step. It sounds good though.

Really getting a bug to buy a blower for the jeep something that can run 7psi stock. Something like a magnuson or whipple setup. I would only do it, if i can find a good price on a used kit.

drewr4411 · « **Reply #179 on:** April 01, 2021, 01:11:39 PM »

Update 4/1/2021

Final Numbers for now..

584 HP
577 TQ
13 psi

I want to get used to the car and enjoy it, that was my main goal. Once I go 8.8, I come back for more. Sub 600 is good for me and the street.