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Interpol 04-05-2008 10:57 PM

New parts installed.
 
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I got my intake, radiator, intake box, and ram air scoop the other week. The RE-Amemiya intake set was quite easy, looks great, sounds even better, and there's been a fair gain in power.

I installed them the other day. Found out that I had to take the intake box out again to be able to get to the radiator hoses. Other than that, it went pretty smoothly. I put the finishing touches on today, some grills for the intake and the center "hole".

The exhaust system will be arriving next week. Hopefully I'll have it in by then.


Also, any drives happening in the Portland area?

X Rx8 04-06-2008 10:15 PM

You had to cut up your bumper to make that fit?

pdxhak 04-06-2008 10:40 PM

Wow. Sorry but I can not get over cutting into the bumper for the intake. And then you drilled two holes to attach the license plate with zip ties? Sorry not trying to slam your work.

Which exhaust are you getting? What future mods do you have planned?

There is a poker run in May. Unfortunately not many Portland drives on this board. Check out the rx7club NW section for drives as well.

mikeferrell 04-06-2008 11:09 PM

yeah, i have the same opinion. i couldn't imagine cutting my front bumper to install an intake, then using zip ties to install my license plate. What type of intake would make you cut your bumper? but hey, if you like it....that's all that matters right?:eyetwitch

kristopher_d 04-07-2008 02:04 PM


Originally Posted by Interpol (Post 2391238)
...there's been a fair gain in power.

Before and After Dynos?

ANIBALRX8 04-07-2008 09:19 PM


Originally Posted by Interpol (Post 2391238)
I got my intake, radiator, intake box, and ram air scoop the other week. The RE-Amemiya intake set was quite easy, looks great, sounds even better, and there's been a fair gain in power.

I installed them the other day. Found out that I had to take the intake box out again to be able to get to the radiator hoses. Other than that, it went pretty smoothly. I put the finishing touches on today, some grills for the intake and the center "hole".

The exhaust system will be arriving next week. Hopefully I'll have it in by then.


Also, any drives happening in the Portland area?

what the hek!!!and did you dyno your car before and after, to see your power gain!!! othere then that I realy hope your happy with your cut, it hurts my eyes to look at it!!!

Mazurfer 04-07-2008 09:44 PM

:SHOCKED: :SHOCKED: :SHOCKED: Why?

Interpol 04-09-2008 03:08 PM

Why? For speed.

I was gonna wait on the dyno until the RE-Amemiya exhaust (Super Dolphin Tail, exhaust manifold and sport cat) arrives and I get to install it.

For other mods? I'm going to be getting the RB lightened rotor assembly, Blitz S/C, a port an polish from Mazdatrix, the Hymee ECM, full roll cage, Auto-exe sub frame braces, a better LSD, R-Magic lip/front, RE-Amemiya side and rear diffusers, a GT wing and more. Basically it's going to be a time attack monster as soon as summer break rolls around.

The zip ties are only temporary, I'm gonna figure out a different way to attach the plate. It also looks much better in person.

kristopher_d 04-09-2008 06:41 PM

If you don't have a dyno for your current mods, you didn't gain an power. If you don't have a baseline from before the mods, you didn't gain any power.

Sorry, but I think it more likely you're butt dyno is showing "a fair gain in power" due to the increased surface area of the but to seat interface resulting from the lightened wallet mod. Not hating, but you can't make a claim without proof.

ANIBALRX8 04-10-2008 12:04 AM

Am sorry, but I have to ask. Are you going to cut the back too. This way I have some warning!!!

tiltmode43 06-17-2008 02:09 AM


Originally Posted by Interpol (Post 2397731)
Why? For speed.

I was gonna wait on the dyno until the RE-Amemiya exhaust (Super Dolphin Tail, exhaust manifold and sport cat) arrives and I get to install it.

For other mods? I'm going to be getting the RB lightened rotor assembly, Blitz S/C, a port an polish from Mazdatrix, the Hymee ECM, full roll cage, Auto-exe sub frame braces, a better LSD, R-Magic lip/front, RE-Amemiya side and rear diffusers, a GT wing and more. Basically it's going to be a time attack monster as soon as summer break rolls around.

The zip ties are only temporary, I'm gonna figure out a different way to attach the plate. It also looks much better in person.

Had to bump this, anything new tossed on?

D_8 06-19-2008 12:16 AM

hey bro dont listen to these fuckers their just playin..lol...congrats. would you recommend the ms flywheel or other? oh and i think i saw a winning blue front bumper on craigslist the other day..u know jus incase you change your mind...but again good job and congrats...let us know on the dyno results. good luck.

Interpol 06-23-2008 03:56 AM

I have the RE-Amemiya manifold to muffler, Nardi Classico 330m suede, Rapfix II quick release, and NRG short hub, HKS Twin Power DLI II ignition amplifier, Optima Yellow Top installed. I also have some RT-615's on (245/40 R18)

Defi gauges (Oil T, Oil P, EGT, VSD X, Defi-Link), Bride GIAS Andromeda seats, Project Mu big brake kit for the front and pads and rotors for the rear, Cusco 6pt rollcage, Cobb Tuning AccessPort, 5pt strap and pads for the Takatas, a spin/turn knob, NGK Iridium plugs, and HKS plug wires. These are ordered and will be arriving steadily over the next month.

I still haven't gotten a dyno, been too busy and I'm now waiting for the AccessPort so I can have some tuning done at the same time.

Interpol 06-23-2008 03:59 AM

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Oh, and some pics...
I get pics of the wheel and ignition amp tomorrow.

crafted_soul 06-23-2008 01:28 PM

I want to see them on the car......pics of the car with mods attached..pls?

Interpol 06-24-2008 03:48 AM

Here's those pics I promised. My gauges have also arrived and I'll pick them up tomorrow from Speed Concept.

The manifold
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...8/CIMG1772.jpg

The cat with old manifold
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...8/CIMG1763.jpg

The HKS Twin Power DLI II
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...8/IM000820.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...8/IM000819.jpg

Nardi Classico 330mm with black suede
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...8/IM000824.jpg

Works Bell Rapfix II detached
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...8/IM000822.jpg

Some more of the exhuast taken today
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...8/IM000829.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...8/IM000830.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...8/IM000831.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...8/IM000832.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...8/IM000835.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...8/IM000841.jpg

And a pic from the beach house after the TNT cruise
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...8/CIMG2084.jpg

crafted_soul 06-24-2008 01:58 PM

cool mods! :D I have a winning blue too. How does the exhaust sound?

05rex8 06-24-2008 06:29 PM

wow....you've put a good chunk of money into that car with those mods. Hope they are worth it.

X Rx8 06-27-2008 03:07 AM

How much did you pay for that exhaust?

Interpol 06-27-2008 11:36 AM

the full exhaust was about 4k. The intake set-up was about 1.5k.

05rex8 06-27-2008 12:45 PM

^wow!

X Rx8 06-27-2008 06:55 PM

damn

D_8 06-28-2008 01:15 PM

any notice in mpg drop or gain?

Interpol 06-28-2008 06:40 PM

It seems to have a gain in mpg if I drive with reservation. But, it is toooo much fun to rail it.

I also have the oil temp, oil pressure and VSD X wired up. Waiting on a rev adapter for the VSD X to work completely. Next week, I'll have time to get the exhaust temp all wired up. I'll post pics once everything is all neat and tidy.

d j 06-28-2008 07:19 PM

is that a Ti cat back? how much does it weigh? also, what do you have for susp?


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