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Originally Posted by mrhjb
Guys, I was with some RX-7 guys the other day and one consistent advise I got was to instal an auto timer for the car once I get it. This is to ensure that the rotary engine still works after shutting down (for the seconds programmed) to clear all fuel in it so as no problem will be faced when starting the car after that/next day. Any of you guys done this and what's the recommended brand? Any shop in JB or Singapore?
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Originally Posted by yohji
Damn u taisan!!!Pls giv me a call bc if u still alive!!!i keep calling u at this few day
as i promised i going to treat u a drink when u'r in s'proe rite!!somemore is new
year!where the hell u go man!Anyway,Happy New Year hahahaha....cheeerssss
as i promised i going to treat u a drink when u'r in s'proe rite!!somemore is new
year!where the hell u go man!Anyway,Happy New Year hahahaha....cheeerssss
hahaaa...sorry ler..after i call u justnow..i go check my credit balance..aiks..
...phone out of credit liao...no wonder my phone so quiet for this few days lah...hahahaha...happy new year to u also..haha...cheeeeerrssss...
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Originally Posted by lennon
Put Apexi Turbo timer, Greddy Full Auto Timer or HKS Turbo Timer..... All got timer but consists other different functions..... With turbo timer installed, your car can be start up easily and cool down...
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Originally Posted by lennon
Put Apexi Turbo timer, Greddy Full Auto Timer or HKS Turbo Timer..... All got timer but consists other different functions..... With turbo timer installed, your car can be start up easily and cool down...
i realized anothing... with volt stablizer and gounding kit...
starts up like a beaut too!
Hmmmmmm.........
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From: Melbourne, Australia
Originally Posted by mrhjb
Guys, I was with some RX-7 guys the other day and one consistent advise I got was to instal an auto timer for the car once I get it. This is to ensure that the rotary engine still works after shutting down (for the seconds programmed) to clear all fuel in it so as no problem will be faced when starting the car after that/next day. Any of you guys done this and what's the recommended brand? Any shop in JB or Singapore?
If you are worried about the problem with flooding (to much fuel in the wrong spots when starting), it really only happens when you turn the car on and then off again without the car getting the revs up. The answer to that is to give the car a good rev and then kill the ignition while the revs are still high.
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Guys, thanks for the advise. Do you know Andrew that I have posted a similar scenario of revving the car before switching off to burn any excess oil in some other forums and also read a thread in the US regarding this. In fact, the RX-7 guys the other day were also discussing this point. There seem to be 2 school of thoughts. One says u shouldn't be doing it as by revving the car, more fuel will go into the engine thus causing flooding 
but another point of view is that it must be done and in fact is recommended in the owner's manual for 8s sold in the States (I can't confirm as I am waiting for my manual bought from e-bay) 
. Not being a mechanic or a person who knows the inner workings of a car, honestly I don't know the answer. Any sifus care to comment?
but another point of view is that it must be done and in fact is recommended in the owner's manual for 8s sold in the States (I can't confirm as I am waiting for my manual bought from e-bay) . Not being a mechanic or a person who knows the inner workings of a car, honestly I don't know the answer. Any sifus care to comment?
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Originally Posted by mrhjb
Guys, thanks for the advise. Do you know Andrew that I have posted a similar scenario of revving the car before switching off to burn any excess oil in some other forums and also read a thread in the US regarding this. In fact, the RX-7 guys the other day were also discussing this point. There seem to be 2 school of thoughts. One says u shouldn't be doing it as by revving the car, more fuel will go into the engine thus causing flooding but another point of view is that it must be done and in fact is recommended in the owner's manual for 8s sold in the States (I can't confirm as I am waiting for my manual bought from e-bay) . Not being a mechanic or a person who knows the inner workings of a car, honestly I don't know the answer. Any sifus care to comment?
but another point of view is that it must be done and in fact is recommended in the owner's manual for 8s sold in the States (I can't confirm as I am waiting for my manual bought from e-bay) . Not being a mechanic or a person who knows the inner workings of a car, honestly I don't know the answer. Any sifus care to comment?
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Originally Posted by boonyloh
even better i think there are some orders for mazda6 MPS = 2.3litre turbo awd to come in...even more fierce loe
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Originally Posted by woodtcb
we need to carefully so many car liao loh...boonny mm gao liu so put many many liu inside loh..... same like pg rojak hot hot....
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just in case you guys need it....
RX-8 Service/Workshop manual....
http://carfiche.com/manuals018/cars/
however sometime when the server is busy it displays TnA
RX-8 Service/Workshop manual....
http://carfiche.com/manuals018/cars/
however sometime when the server is busy it displays TnA
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ok here we go......
went to my mechanic yesterday to my surprise he was already fitting my oil cooler before my oil temp gauge so i won't be able to get a before and after reading, however the reading after fitting the oil cooler should be much lower.
the HKS oil cooler is a round 30% larger than the oem's which suggest a higher flow of cool air. It comes with a Air diversion plate ( what i call it) which diverts air straight into the oil cooler. The HKS oil cooler also comes with its oil pump as it is an additional unit for the RX-8 instead of Replacing the oem one. The quality of the hose is as you can say HKS quality.
At this point of time this is how much i can say however pictures will be included to justify my findings.
front shot
HKS shot
Another HKS Oil cooler shot
nothing like HKS quality
The factory oil cooler
went to my mechanic yesterday to my surprise he was already fitting my oil cooler before my oil temp gauge so i won't be able to get a before and after reading, however the reading after fitting the oil cooler should be much lower.
the HKS oil cooler is a round 30% larger than the oem's which suggest a higher flow of cool air. It comes with a Air diversion plate ( what i call it) which diverts air straight into the oil cooler. The HKS oil cooler also comes with its oil pump as it is an additional unit for the RX-8 instead of Replacing the oem one. The quality of the hose is as you can say HKS quality.
At this point of time this is how much i can say however pictures will be included to justify my findings.
front shot
HKS shot
Another HKS Oil cooler shot
nothing like HKS quality
The factory oil cooler
Last edited by boonyloh; Jan 5, 2006 at 06:45 PM.
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Originally Posted by jaii13
How significant is it to add another oil cooler to the car?
It never go above 100 degree in my 10 lap in near 30 heat. And the oil boiling point is 130!
My friend in a JDM DC5 with a stock oil cooler is 150 and changed to a TRUST one still gets 115!
2 oil cooler =
I have the MazdaSpeed one; which has 2 row less than HKS, but it works well and comes with the metal connecting rod that screw into the right places - so no daggling wires or plastic locks to keep the hoses still
.I love HKS bTW. Does it look difference from stock to HKS (since HKS is silver and OEM is black/copper like