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    And make sure to wire the VDI open in the UIM,...

    And make sure to wire the VDI open in the UIM, since you no longer have the air-pump to drive it.

    -bill
  2. Thread: BAC legality

    by wrankin
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    BAC legality

    Hey gang,

    I've been working on my 91 RX-7 and cleaning up all the various plumbing and vac lines in the engine bay. While not yet SCCA ITS legal (still needs full cage, and some other safety) I...
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    As I understand it, the "vac" lines to the oil...

    As I understand it, the "vac" lines to the oil injectors aren't really vac but rather provide air to the injector to help both atomize the oil as well as prevent extra oil being sucked up by the...
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    Yeah, sorry 'bout that - I didn't notice the date...

    Yeah, sorry 'bout that - I didn't notice the date until after I had posted (I glanced at the year and read it as an '8' rather than a '5').

    Thanks, it looks like right now I'm gonna pick up an...
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    Is an air guitar a real instrument?

    Pardon the rehash, but what is the common practice/enforcement here? I tend to agree with Jeff, but for a different reason. Replacement, without specifying a what constitutes a valid substitute...
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    I too am trying to decide between the two - I...

    I too am trying to decide between the two - I have found good deals on both a clutch lsd and a torsen and need to make a decision in the next day or so. This is for a 2nd-gen RX-7 that's hopefully...
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    Here are the short answers: 1) In general the...

    Here are the short answers:

    1) In general the torsen units come out of the 94+ 1.8L Miatas. The 94-98 model years should work. I do not know about more recent models.

    2) It is a drop in...
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    Go over to www.rx7club.com and look at the FAQs...

    Go over to www.rx7club.com and look at the FAQs in the second-gen forum. They discuss what needs to be done.

    However, IIRC (and someone correct me if I am wrong) this swap is not allowed under...
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    Hey Hoop! I still have Mike's old RX7 shell...

    Hey Hoop! I still have Mike's old RX7 shell available (that may be legal soon) if you are still interested in ITS!

    :D

    -bill
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    If only they would properly class the car, then I...

    If only they would properly class the car, then I would show them ALL!!!

    BWAAAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!

    :D

    -bill, who now owns the chassis that Hoop was going to originally buy but was too smart to.
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    I wonder. If I read that correctly, it's only on...

    I wonder. If I read that correctly, it's only on cars where the sway bar acts as a suspension locating device that you have to keep the mount and pivot points the same (similar to not being able to...
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    While I am not an ECU expert, I do seem to...

    While I am not an ECU expert, I do seem to remember that some ECUs can store multiple fuel and ignition maps. What's to prevent me from changing from a "low power" to a "high power" setting and back...
  13. Thread: Tire ?

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    Ummm, and what class are you running in? And what...

    Ummm, and what class are you running in? And what type of car is it?

    [nevermind - I just looked at another posting - it's an ITB Mustang, right?]

    You can go to a 205/50r15 on a 15x6 rim, which...
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    Oops, really sorry about that. Yes, "FC" means...

    Oops, really sorry about that. Yes, "FC" means 86-91 RX-7, running (hopefully one day) in ITS.

    Posting to too many different forums these days. :blink:

    Thanks,

    -bill
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    Hey gang, I am currently in the process of...

    Hey gang,

    I am currently in the process of rebuilding the center console for my FC track car (hopefully eventually ITS). This area will hold the auxillary gauges (currently H2O temp, Oil temp and...
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    If only. The dash plate for a 2nd gen RX-7 is...

    If only. The dash plate for a 2nd gen RX-7 is riveted to the plastic defroster grill, which cracks and breaks frequently. <_<

    I guess the best practice in this case would be to lightly glue it...
  17. Thread: 2nd GEn

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    Okay, so I assume that it is cranking, but not...

    Okay, so I assume that it is cranking, but not starting? Dumb question, but did you check all the fuses?


    With the key in the "on" position, are you getting power to the dash? Is the wiper...
  18. Sorry if this is not the correct forum, but it...

    Sorry if this is not the correct forum, but it is Mazda-specific and has to do with Club Racing :)

    The Mazda Sportscar Club of NC (http://www.msccnc.com/) will be hosting its fourth annual Rotary...
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    Hey gang, I am planning on beginning the...

    Hey gang,

    I am planning on beginning the process of removing the opening mechanism and bolting down the sunroof on my (hopefully future ITS) 2nd Gen RX-7. I was wondering if anyone had a...
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    When you say "oil temps" where are you sampling...

    When you say "oil temps" where are you sampling the temps? I have a oil pedistal sensor, but it&#39;s catching the temps when they return from the coolers so I am never seeing above 180 (w/ dual...
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    If the plugs are "soaked", then you may have...

    If the plugs are "soaked", then you may have flooded the engine. The fuel washes the oil out and you lose compression.

    Compression, fuel, spark. We know that you&#39;re getting one of these. :)
    ...
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    Poll: Just a point, in the proposed ITR car list the...

    Just a point, in the proposed ITR car list the only 944 model in that list is the 89-91 S2, which was never in ITS. None of the 944 models currently in the ITS list are mentioned, and therefor I...
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    Poll: For us newbies around here, could you post the...

    For us newbies around here, could you post the appropriate email addresses we should use? (obfuscated to avoid the address harvesting robots, of course).

    Thanks,

    -bill
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    Hi gang, I'm looking for recommendations on a...

    Hi gang,

    I&#39;m looking for recommendations on a detachable hub that works well with a 2nd gen RX-7. I like the collar release better than a pin release and am looking for a reasonably priced unit....
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    I'll be the first to admit that my knowledge of...

    I&#39;ll be the first to admit that my knowledge of auto circuits isn&#39;t perfect, but:

    1) don&#39;t you want a fuse between the B-terminal on the alternator and the + battery post?

    2) your circuit has...
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