Bringing a 90 S5 back to life.
08-29-2011, 02:58 PM
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Yeah man they do that sniffer test heree too but there are ways around those tests. The exhaust gases could have came in due to old window seals no? even the seal on the hatch no??
yeah it broke. then it bagan to overheat because it was spitting the coolant out through the filler tank.
yeah it broke. then it bagan to overheat because it was spitting the coolant out through the filler tank.
After the rebuild I will replace the muffler with some oe aftermarket replacement.
08-31-2011, 12:44 AM
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I had a 60 gal compressor so i ordered me some guns, and i wanted to learn how to paint. I got much better since then so now if i need anything repainted i can do it =]] plus i dont have to pay someone a outrageious amount of cash to get it done.
08-31-2011, 12:45 AM
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Whatever worked brotha! im trying to figure out a issue im having right now.. she has 1k miles on it and idle was a little high but now its idling around5-6k rpms on start up and dropping down to 4k... i havent taken anything apart but im thinking the throttle body may be stuck open. iono have you had any experience on that with your fc?
08-31-2011, 05:37 AM
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Unfortunately that's the way it is, especially when painting over old, non acrylic paints
Again, if it's a fun project I have nothing against it. On a proper car I wouldn't even remotely attempt to paint anything myself lol
08-31-2011, 07:44 PM
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Whatever worked brotha! im trying to figure out a issue im having right now.. she has 1k miles on it and idle was a little high but now its idling around5-6k rpms on start up and dropping down to 4k... i havent taken anything apart but im thinking the throttle body may be stuck open. iono have you had any experience on that with your fc?
09-01-2011, 12:41 AM
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All emmissions are still on the car.. no the rats nest is very simple.. i didnt see any reason to get rid of it.
I figured out the ide issue.. the injectors on the intermediate housing were leaking fuel!!! The fuel diffuser were installed incorectly! o-ring against o-ring doesnt seal very well, and i cant seem to figure out how i missed that! lol had to order them up and put everything back together.
I figured out the ide issue.. the injectors on the intermediate housing were leaking fuel!!! The fuel diffuser were installed incorectly! o-ring against o-ring doesnt seal very well, and i cant seem to figure out how i missed that! lol had to order them up and put everything back together.
09-05-2011, 11:46 PM
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Looks nice... I've wanted to do something like that for a while, but not exactly something a student can manage to afford or put time into. Maybe sometime in the future!
On a side note... every time I glance over the thread title, I think it's an Audi thread..
On a side note... every time I glance over the thread title, I think it's an Audi thread..
09-07-2011, 04:48 PM
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Tell me about it man! i was hoping people wouldnt confuse the name.
On second note! the Coilovers are now installed and car is aligned. I will be porting pictures soon enough!!! keep posted my friends! Now i am just waiting on my exhaust but for some reason the rx7club folks never ship on time, or scam you.. i just dont know what the deal is with them.
On second note! the Coilovers are now installed and car is aligned. I will be porting pictures soon enough!!! keep posted my friends! Now i am just waiting on my exhaust but for some reason the rx7club folks never ship on time, or scam you.. i just dont know what the deal is with them.
09-07-2011, 04:55 PM
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Very nice! Oreo's (my brother) first car was an 87 FC (non turbo) That was a GREAT car!
I'm still dreaming of the day we can get another to make it our "Project car restauration"
It would probably end up being very similar to the setup you're going for so I'll keep this thread as inspiration.
I'm still dreaming of the day we can get another to make it our "Project car restauration"
It would probably end up being very similar to the setup you're going for so I'll keep this thread as inspiration.
11-15-2011, 08:08 PM
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I sure will get some updated picture on the coilovers!!! it came out real nice and handles great. I just need to replace all of the bushings and get me some sways, and strut bars.
I got this car from its original owner, and he wanted 2k and i paid him in payments. he hadnt posted it online i ran into him while i was working and i walked over to greet him and check out his rx7.
I got this car from its original owner, and he wanted 2k and i paid him in payments. he hadnt posted it online i ran into him while i was working and i walked over to greet him and check out his rx7.
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11-15-2011, 09:16 PM
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RX8 & RX7 owner
ALUMINUM flwheel + Stage 2 Exedy Clutch- $1k (if you do it yourself)
Aluminum Driveshaft for N/A FC- $400
Limited Slip Differential- $800
Rebuilt Engine - $2k (if you do it yourself)
If its a Turbo FC properly built.... $8k+
Keep in mind some single turbo conversions cost $5k+ NEW (GT35R+HKS Manifold+ECU, gauges, sensors).....and thats not including the $$$ for a properly built Engine for 300-600hp
If you find a FC at $1-2k... it probably is bone stock and its going to need a rebuild, or its a Junkyard FC and the restoration cost will have you within the price range of buying an FD.
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