Rotorhead87's Cosmo 13B-RE FC3S build-up - Page 7

WE3RX7 · 11-30-2008, 01:43 PM

Looks really good... my only concern are the tips being so close to the bumper. Being a boosted car and having a high chance of flames/heat, I'd look at adding some bumper protection

What did you use on the heat shields for the exhaust? Just high-temp paint or ??

rotorhead87 · 11-30-2008, 04:05 PM

Ehh... not really a fan of bumper protecters, but I get where your coming from. As for the heat shields I just sanded and cleaned them up, then sprayed them with high degree engine paint in a aluminum color. I know already that the paint isn't not gonna last but they do look nice for now...soo O'well.

rotorhead87 · 12-08-2008, 04:06 PM

Now for the electronics I have the Wolf 3D mounted in the glove box. You all have seen the HKS turbo timer mounted on top of the steering column. As for tuning I'm aiming to get the best possible tune out of the motor on the street. My plan is to minimize the time spent tuning on a dyno, not that I'm being cheap but if I can have the car tuned to the streets I personally believe it would be much better. Speaking of tuning the Wolf has memory cards that save tuning maps for different setups. In my case I have two cards one map for running E85 and the other for pump fuel. Anyways to aid in street tuning I went ahead and bought the Innovate LM-1 wideband controller and the LM-3 auxbox datalogging system.

Here's the Wolf mounted into the glove box it has hand-controller that plugs into one of the serial jacks, but I don't have it on right now. This is probably gonna sound really ghey to alot of you, so flame on but I'm thinking about having a removable tray that I can set my laptop onto to during tuning or monitoring.

The Innovate datalogging system

WE3RX7 · 12-08-2008, 04:13 PM

Almost ready to fire it up????? When do you think you'll have it ready?

The laptop tray isn't a bad idea, others have done it.... personally I just set it in the seat next to me though, lol... set the resolution high enough to read at a glance, lol...

rotorhead87 · 12-08-2008, 06:51 PM

As of now it still needs a alittle bit of wiring to do, finish up the intake for the turbo, and plumbing the fuel system. I have to save up for new stainless steel lines and fittings for the fuel system<---not so cheap. You'll see the fuel system setup on my next update.

Here's an example picture of what the laptop hooked up to the ECU would show.

WE3RX7 · 12-08-2008, 09:22 PM

Do you need AN fittings for the fuel line? I've got a handfull of new ones laying around the garage I have no use for I can hook you up w/ for cheap....

rotorhead87 · 12-08-2008, 09:28 PM

Well...I don't know exactly the right angles/amount of fittings I need to complete the system. Maybe I'll give you a shout in the future. Oh also what brand are they?

WE3RX7 · 12-09-2008, 09:04 AM

No worries, just let me know. I usually over buy a ton of them for misc projects. I'll have to check, but I think mine came from Summit this time around... they are the typical blue/red AN anodized finish.

rotorhead87 · 12-18-2008, 08:09 AM

My fuel system setup:

Okay currently as of now the fuel is about 75% completed. I need to have all new bigger stainless steel fuel lines ran from the tank to the engine. Beginning from the tank to the injectors. I'm still using the original fuel tank no rust anywhere inside or out. JR Fab & Per modified the fuel pick-up with a now aluminum tube, -10 AN fittings, and Aeromotive SS fuel filter. Sucking the fuel thru the pick up is the Aeromotive A1000 external fuel pump with another SS fuel filter encased in a Aeromotive inline filter case. From there I should have the lines on soon, so I'll just add to this post when it's completed. The lines then go to the Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator into the Y-block & fuel rails. Last the Blitz 850cc side-feed primaries and Marren 1600cc top-feed secondaries.

Here's the fuel pick up

Before:

After:

I removed the spare tire and decided to have the fuel pump mounted rear. I know it's gonna be super loud and annoying inside the car, but no one on the outside will suspect this big fuel pump.

Last the fuel pressure regulator mounted onto the side of the UIM.

New to add to the fuel system setup:

Here is my new stainless steel fuel and return lines.

WE3RX7 · 12-18-2008, 02:21 PM

Almost there, cant wait for vids of it firing up!!

Kane · 12-18-2008, 02:44 PM

I like it!

rotorhead87 · 12-30-2008, 01:31 PM

Here's my last update before the end of 08'. Now that I have the motor dropped into the engine bay with all of the wiring hooked up, but stilling looking like a mess. When planning the design setup for my 7 I wanted something different or at least a "not so common" setup. So I thought it would be a cool factor to have a V-mount intercooler setup done. After doing alot of research and designs I went ahead and requested for fabrication of brackets, aluminum ducting, and modifications that are needed to be done to have a functional VMIC setup. As for the radiator I have a Koyo and for the intercooler its a 24x11x3 core with 2.5'' inlet/outlet. As for the intercooler piping the intake side was custom made from 2.5'' aluminum U-Bends. For the outlet side JR Fab&Performance modified the stock Cosmo 13B-RE elbow to fit the 13B-REW throttle body. Anyways... on with the good stuff. Enjoy and Happy NeW YeaRS!!!!

The fabrication setup isn't completely finished yet as you can tell. More of the ducting still needs to be completed along with blocking off the area where the radiator and intercooler V or meet at. I hope you all like it and let me know what you think!!

need RX7 · 12-30-2008, 02:00 PM

Nice!! Haven't checked this thread in a while, looks like you've made alot of progress

. Can't wait to see it fired up.

WE3RX7 · 12-30-2008, 05:00 PM

Your kicking me 13B-RE ass on progress, lol.

Looks good though. Interesting setup on the VMIC too. I'm sure you're thinking of a good hood to use by now

Cant wait to see it done and all cleaned up....

rotorhead87 · 01-16-2009, 07:20 AM

Been a while since I last updated so I guess I'll update. Well since I now have the VMIC setup in my FC, all of you are probably wondering what hood setup do I plan to use. Originally I was planning to join the group buy for the sexy style hood awhile back, but I decided not to. When I looked at the location where the vents were on the sexy style hood they were a bit further back than I wanted. I'm not bashing on that hood but I was more looking for vents that would sit directly over the intercooler so that we could place a seal between the hood and the intercooler. The reason being is so that all the air that passes thru the intercooler will only go out the vents. Since I had that N/A aluminum hood we decided to cut the hood and mount a fiberglass vent. I found vents similar to the sexy style from I believe "Raceonusa," anyways I went ahead a bought it and now have it fitted onto the hood. I'm sure you'll either like or dislike with what I've done with it, but everyone has their opinions. So on with the PICS!!!! I thought I had more pics of the vented hood but I'll be sure to get more pics when I get around to it.

With the hood supports all cut up the aluminum hood is extremely lighter, but much more flimsy feeling. It so light that dropping the hood from about 2.5 foot drop doesn't completely close onto the hood latch as would a steel hood. I think I might end up having to use hood pins, but I hoping I don't have to.

12-08-2008, 09:28 PM	#97
rotorhead87 Rotors > Pistons Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida Posts: 316 Rep Power: 17	Well...I don't know exactly the right angles/amount of fittings I need to complete the system. Maybe I'll give you a shout in the future. Oh also what brand are they? Last edited by rotorhead87; 12-08-2008 at 09:29 PM. Reason: spelling error

12-18-2008, 08:09 AM	#99
rotorhead87 Rotors > Pistons Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida Posts: 316 Rep Power: 17	My fuel system setup: Okay currently as of now the fuel is about 75% completed. I need to have all new bigger stainless steel fuel lines ran from the tank to the engine. Beginning from the tank to the injectors. I'm still using the original fuel tank no rust anywhere inside or out. JR Fab & Per modified the fuel pick-up with a now aluminum tube, -10 AN fittings, and Aeromotive SS fuel filter. Sucking the fuel thru the pick up is the Aeromotive A1000 external fuel pump with another SS fuel filter encased in a Aeromotive inline filter case. From there I should have the lines on soon, so I'll just add to this post when it's completed. The lines then go to the Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator into the Y-block & fuel rails. Last the Blitz 850cc side-feed primaries and Marren 1600cc top-feed secondaries. Here's the fuel pick up Before: After: I removed the spare tire and decided to have the fuel pump mounted rear. I know it's gonna be super loud and annoying inside the car, but no one on the outside will suspect this big fuel pump. Last the fuel pressure regulator mounted onto the side of the UIM. New to add to the fuel system setup: Here is my new stainless steel fuel and return lines. __________________ *UPDATED 06/15/2009* Check out My VMIC Turbo 13B-RE FC3S build Last edited by rotorhead87; 02-02-2009 at 12:23 PM. Reason: added new pic

12-18-2008, 02:44 PM	#101
Kane All about the O2 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 295 Rep Power: 17	I like it! __________________ My 2007 Turbocharged RX8

12-30-2008, 01:31 PM	#102
rotorhead87 Rotors > Pistons Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida Posts: 316 Rep Power: 17	Here's my last update before the end of 08'. Now that I have the motor dropped into the engine bay with all of the wiring hooked up, but stilling looking like a mess. When planning the design setup for my 7 I wanted something different or at least a "not so common" setup. So I thought it would be a cool factor to have a V-mount intercooler setup done. After doing alot of research and designs I went ahead and requested for fabrication of brackets, aluminum ducting, and modifications that are needed to be done to have a functional VMIC setup. As for the radiator I have a Koyo and for the intercooler its a 24x11x3 core with 2.5'' inlet/outlet. As for the intercooler piping the intake side was custom made from 2.5'' aluminum U-Bends. For the outlet side JR Fab&Performance modified the stock Cosmo 13B-RE elbow to fit the 13B-REW throttle body. Anyways... on with the good stuff. Enjoy and Happy NeW YeaRS!!!! The fabrication setup isn't completely finished yet as you can tell. More of the ducting still needs to be completed along with blocking off the area where the radiator and intercooler V or meet at. I hope you all like it and let me know what you think!! __________________ *UPDATED 06/15/2009* Check out My VMIC Turbo 13B-RE FC3S build

12-30-2008, 02:00 PM	#103
need RX7 Clean S4 Nutswinger Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Posts: 485 Rep Power: 18	Nice!! Haven't checked this thread in a while, looks like you've made alot of progress . Can't wait to see it fired up. __________________ -Ted -1986 Mazda RX7 Sport [DD/beater]: engine finally let go at 205k. parts car status. -1986 Mazda RX7 base [resto-mod project]: S5 n/a swap in progress.

11-30-2008, 01:43 PM	#91
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	Looks really good... my only concern are the tips being so close to the bumper. Being a boosted car and having a high chance of flames/heat, I'd look at adding some bumper protection What did you use on the heat shields for the exhaust? Just high-temp paint or ??

11-30-2008, 04:05 PM	#92
rotorhead87 Rotors > Pistons Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida Posts: 316 Rep Power: 17	Ehh... not really a fan of bumper protecters, but I get where your coming from. As for the heat shields I just sanded and cleaned them up, then sprayed them with high degree engine paint in a aluminum color. I know already that the paint isn't not gonna last but they do look nice for now...soo O'well.

12-08-2008, 04:06 PM	#93
rotorhead87 Rotors > Pistons Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida Posts: 316 Rep Power: 17	Now for the electronics I have the Wolf 3D mounted in the glove box. You all have seen the HKS turbo timer mounted on top of the steering column. As for tuning I'm aiming to get the best possible tune out of the motor on the street. My plan is to minimize the time spent tuning on a dyno, not that I'm being cheap but if I can have the car tuned to the streets I personally believe it would be much better. Speaking of tuning the Wolf has memory cards that save tuning maps for different setups. In my case I have two cards one map for running E85 and the other for pump fuel. Anyways to aid in street tuning I went ahead and bought the Innovate LM-1 wideband controller and the LM-3 auxbox datalogging system. Here's the Wolf mounted into the glove box it has hand-controller that plugs into one of the serial jacks, but I don't have it on right now. This is probably gonna sound really ghey to alot of you, so flame on but I'm thinking about having a removable tray that I can set my laptop onto to during tuning or monitoring. The Innovate datalogging system

12-08-2008, 04:13 PM	#94
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	Almost ready to fire it up????? When do you think you'll have it ready? The laptop tray isn't a bad idea, others have done it.... personally I just set it in the seat next to me though, lol... set the resolution high enough to read at a glance, lol...

12-08-2008, 06:51 PM	#95
rotorhead87 Rotors > Pistons Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida Posts: 316 Rep Power: 17	As of now it still needs a alittle bit of wiring to do, finish up the intake for the turbo, and plumbing the fuel system. I have to save up for new stainless steel lines and fittings for the fuel system<---not so cheap. You'll see the fuel system setup on my next update. Here's an example picture of what the laptop hooked up to the ECU would show.

12-08-2008, 09:22 PM	#96
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	Do you need AN fittings for the fuel line? I've got a handfull of new ones laying around the garage I have no use for I can hook you up w/ for cheap....

12-09-2008, 09:04 AM	#98
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	No worries, just let me know. I usually over buy a ton of them for misc projects. I'll have to check, but I think mine came from Summit this time around... they are the typical blue/red AN anodized finish.

12-18-2008, 02:21 PM	#100
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	Almost there, cant wait for vids of it firing up!!

12-30-2008, 05:00 PM	#104
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	Your kicking me 13B-RE ass on progress, lol. Looks good though. Interesting setup on the VMIC too. I'm sure you're thinking of a good hood to use by now Cant wait to see it done and all cleaned up....

01-16-2009, 07:20 AM	#105
rotorhead87 Rotors > Pistons Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida Posts: 316 Rep Power: 17	Been a while since I last updated so I guess I'll update. Well since I now have the VMIC setup in my FC, all of you are probably wondering what hood setup do I plan to use. Originally I was planning to join the group buy for the sexy style hood awhile back, but I decided not to. When I looked at the location where the vents were on the sexy style hood they were a bit further back than I wanted. I'm not bashing on that hood but I was more looking for vents that would sit directly over the intercooler so that we could place a seal between the hood and the intercooler. The reason being is so that all the air that passes thru the intercooler will only go out the vents. Since I had that N/A aluminum hood we decided to cut the hood and mount a fiberglass vent. I found vents similar to the sexy style from I believe "Raceonusa," anyways I went ahead a bought it and now have it fitted onto the hood. I'm sure you'll either like or dislike with what I've done with it, but everyone has their opinions. So on with the PICS!!!! I thought I had more pics of the vented hood but I'll be sure to get more pics when I get around to it. With the hood supports all cut up the aluminum hood is extremely lighter, but much more flimsy feeling. It so light that dropping the hood from about 2.5 foot drop doesn't completely close onto the hood latch as would a steel hood. I think I might end up having to use hood pins, but I hoping I don't have to. __________________ *UPDATED 06/15/2009* Check out My VMIC Turbo 13B-RE FC3S build Last edited by rotorhead87; 02-15-2009 at 06:23 PM.