Car 345, rx7 rally car. - Page 9

Whizbang · 07-24-2013, 11:46 AM

so the list of things I need to finished to get racing:

Finish various wiring
brakes need done all around
Master Cylinder for clutch is dying (black fluid)
new 3 hole rack that wont leak
headgasket
figure out in which way i want to have a matching lug pattern.

Whizbang · 07-29-2013, 02:17 PM

still in a slump on what to do with this engine situation.

options are:

1. replace headgasket properly on the 1.6, and turbocharge (~2000 dollars)

2. Rx-8 engine swap (~2000 dollars)

3. NA 13b rotary (~1000 dollars)

4. TII 13b rotary (~2500 dollars)

fuck balls.

Fidelity101 · 08-02-2013, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whizbang

still in a slump on what to do with this engine situation.

options are:

1. replace headgasket properly on the 1.6, and turbocharge (~2000 dollars)

2. Rx-8 engine swap (~2000 dollars)

3. NA 13b rotary (~1000 dollars)

4. TII 13b rotary (~2500 dollars)

fuck balls.

lol

GySgtFrank · 07-29-2013, 03:19 PM

Depends on which class you're trying to stay in. RX8 engine if you want to stay in the naturally aspirated class. TII would be cool, but hard to stay competitive in the turbo class. How competitive are you in your current class?

Whizbang · 07-29-2013, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by GySgtFrank

Depends on which class you're trying to stay in. RX8 engine if you want to stay in the naturally aspirated class. TII would be cool, but hard to stay competitive in the turbo class. How competitive are you in your current class?

eh mid to low pack due to inexperience. But they have talked of just grouping the two classes together since results can be so intermixed between classes anyway.

non turbo would be simpler and easier to keep cool

chibikougan · 07-30-2013, 12:26 AM

I have a 12a transmission and drive line....got a RB intake Mani and carb and an off road header..

Whizbang · 07-30-2013, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by chibikougan

I have a 12a transmission and drive line....got a RB intake Mani and carb and an off road header..

hmm... i would have to get creative with mounts. Why don't you have 13bs!

Raksj04 · 07-30-2013, 05:23 AM

You could see if the axles from a ranger/mustang/ or a explore will work. They have the same bolt pattern as a 5-lug RX-7. Not to mention a mustang from 94+ has rear disc brakes, as do most explores around 99.

Whizbang · 07-30-2013, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Raksj04

You could see if the axles from a ranger/mustang/ or a explore will work. They have the same bolt pattern as a 5-lug RX-7. Not to mention a mustang from 94+ has rear disc brakes, as do most explores around 99.

I've considered it over the toyota 8" but my concern is the weight. She is a portly axle.

GySgtFrank · 07-30-2013, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Whizbang

I've considered it over the toyota 8" but my concern is the weight. She is a portly axle.

concur. IRS.

Whizbang · 07-30-2013, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GySgtFrank

concur. IRS.

IRS? tax evasion?

8" solid axle from a prerunner or the like.

Raksj04 · 07-31-2013, 09:35 AM

IRS. independent rear suspension

Whizbang · 07-31-2013, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Raksj04

IRS. independent rear suspension

Lot of work for little benefiet.

The game plan is to replicate the Ford Motorsports prep manual for the Mk2 escort. Four link / panhard bar arrangement.

Whizbang · 08-05-2013, 05:22 PM

ooo Rx-3 rally car! 2s and 3s were pretty popular in the day. Issue was the stock geometry in the rear was even worse than the Rx-7s (which is bad too).

Im guessing it was a twitchy mess?

Whizbang · 08-12-2013, 06:51 PM

Flying miata head gasket kit and arp studs have been ordered. Should help resolve a variety of issues

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Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	still in a slump on what to do with this engine situation. options are: 1. replace headgasket properly on the 1.6, and turbocharge (~2000 dollars) 2. Rx-8 engine swap (~2000 dollars) 3. NA 13b rotary (~1000 dollars) 4. TII 13b rotary (~2500 dollars) fuck balls. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

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GySgtFrank Professional Stick Poker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Stafford, Ks. Posts: 1,012 Rep Power: 16	Depends on which class you're trying to stay in. RX8 engine if you want to stay in the naturally aspirated class. TII would be cool, but hard to stay competitive in the turbo class. How competitive are you in your current class? __________________ 1988 N/A SE 2+2, dead stock and staying that way. 1979 SA22C stock? Not so much. http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ad.php?t=15585

07-30-2013, 05:23 AM	#8
Raksj04 I have Ultra power in me. Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 457 Rep Power: 14	You could see if the axles from a ranger/mustang/ or a explore will work. They have the same bolt pattern as a 5-lug RX-7. Not to mention a mustang from 94+ has rear disc brakes, as do most explores around 99. Last edited by Raksj04; 07-30-2013 at 05:25 AM.

08-05-2013, 05:22 PM	#14
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	ooo Rx-3 rally car! 2s and 3s were pretty popular in the day. Issue was the stock geometry in the rear was even worse than the Rx-7s (which is bad too). Im guessing it was a twitchy mess? __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

07-31-2013, 09:35 AM	#12
Raksj04 I have Ultra power in me. Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 457 Rep Power: 14	IRS. independent rear suspension

08-12-2013, 06:51 PM	#15
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	Flying miata head gasket kit and arp studs have been ordered. Should help resolve a variety of issues __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook