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by SE Survivor
Thu Aug 13, 2015 1:23 am
Forum: RX7 Rides and projects
Topic: The way to get a Rx-7 FB Spirit R 1984
Replies: 267
Views: 250387

Re: The way to get a Rx-7 FB Spirit R 1984

Now that's an original idea Thomas. How far along on this project are you,are you doing the mods to the engine in your car,or another engine? Mike.
by SE Survivor
Wed Jul 29, 2015 1:50 am
Forum: Who are ya ??
Topic: 84 GSL SE just got it
Replies: 16
Views: 8962

Re: 84 GSL SE just got it

Looked and looked in my area, only found one set tires in stock in a warehouse,so grabbed them. Last set were Yokohama directional tires,they were great but were 10yrs old. Starting to dryrot and crack,was afraid to drive the car anymore with them. Looked at Falken tires, limited selection here, non...
by SE Survivor
Tue Jul 28, 2015 2:22 am
Forum: RX7 Rides and projects
Topic: The way to get a Rx-7 FB Spirit R 1984
Replies: 267
Views: 250387

Re: The way to get a Rx-7 FB Spirit R 1984

Yes but mine does not look as good as yours,i see you have opened up the coolant passages also
by SE Survivor
Mon Jul 27, 2015 1:42 am
Forum: Who are ya ??
Topic: 84 GSL SE just got it
Replies: 16
Views: 8962

Re: 84 GSL SE just got it

Put tires on my SE last spring. 205/60 R14 size tires getting really hard to find. May have to look at different wheels too,just for better tire selection.
by SE Survivor
Sun Jul 26, 2015 1:44 am
Forum: RX7 Rides and projects
Topic: The way to get a Rx-7 FB Spirit R 1984
Replies: 267
Views: 250387

Re: The way to get a Rx-7 FB Spirit R 1984

Hi Thomas. The manifold looks very similar to mine. The carburetor is more modern than mine. Mine dates to 1985. I changed to center hung float bowls,helped a lot. I see yours has the same. Does it have mechanical secondaries,dual accelerator pumps and 4 corner idle adjustment? What cfm rating is it...
by SE Survivor
Sat Jul 25, 2015 1:15 am
Forum: RX7 Rides and projects
Topic: The way to get a Rx-7 FB Spirit R 1984
Replies: 267
Views: 250387

Re: The way to get a Rx-7 FB Spirit R 1984

I understand Thomas. How does your race prepped Holley handle hard braking and turns? Having previously owned a 12a car with R B intake and rotary prepped Holley that gave the most power of any carb combo I used but would not tolerate hard braking or turns without loading up,stumbling or stalling ou...
by SE Survivor
Sat Jul 25, 2015 12:28 am
Forum: Who are ya ??
Topic: 84 GSL SE just got it
Replies: 16
Views: 8962

Re: 84 GSL SE just got it

Looks like all is there and unmolested. How many miles? Where are you located ? Welcome by the way.
by SE Survivor
Sat Jul 25, 2015 12:19 am
Forum: Who are ya ??
Topic: Hello from Maryland
Replies: 56
Views: 24372

Re: Hello from Maryland

Don't know for sure yet. Officially kneecap is torn off and there is some ligament damage. Definitely not 18 anymore
by SE Survivor
Thu Jul 23, 2015 12:01 am
Forum: RX7 Rides and projects
Topic: The way to get a Rx-7 FB Spirit R 1984
Replies: 267
Views: 250387

Re: The way to get a Rx-7 FB Spirit R 1984

Thomas,can you enlighten me? Is a Spirit R an original model designation for your RX,or a name you've given it after all the modifications,not clear.
by SE Survivor
Wed Jul 22, 2015 11:54 pm
Forum: Who are ya ??
Topic: Hello from Maryland
Replies: 56
Views: 24372

Re: Hello from Maryland

Hi Hobbawabba. I know,about 17 pages in so far. Have lots of time to read,really can't do much else.

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