1982 GS! - Its Getting Close!!! - Page 6

Whizbang · 04-06-2009, 12:50 AM

Got a lot accomplished today and yesterday. Saturday i drilled the manifold for the vacuum references and the GM IAT. Also started some of the wiring needs.

Today was very worthwhile. Finished a ton of wiring for the gauges, the megasquirt, engine bay related, switches, etc. Also install the injectors, the Atkins EFI EGR block off kit, the RB header i picked up. Etc. Most of the wiring harness has been sorted. Only a little bit more to go.

Whizbang · 04-06-2009, 05:47 PM

Classicdatsun.com fender flares and racing beat muffler and pre silencer came!

Whizbang · 04-09-2009, 12:52 AM

Well i got a fair amount done. Wheels and tires are now on the car. Battery is installed, the Sparco seat is completely installed. Fuel pressure gauge (mechanical) is almost done. Need a 90 degree 1/8 NPT. Im hoping to charge the fuel system tomorrow for the first time for leaking. Then also get some more wiring done. If i can i want to start the "starting" process Saturday.

SouthSideSlider · 04-09-2009, 01:28 AM

very nice cant wait to see thouse 240ZG flares on it

Whizbang · 04-11-2009, 12:05 AM

Finished running the battery cables, fuel pump wiring, and some other odds and ends that needed dealt with. Going to prime the fuel system for the first time tomorrow.

-xlr8planet- · 04-11-2009, 07:03 AM

looks great!

Whizbang · 04-15-2009, 12:37 AM

Well the car is on the edge of starting. BUTTTTT the fuel pump is sucking air. I thought i had fixed the issue with the gas tank. Now im not sure what route to take since im short on money (else i would say hell with it and run a fuel cell) and sort on time (i leave for Air Force basic in 12 days).

poop

Whizbang · 04-16-2009, 10:14 PM

USB to serial adapter has arrived so i can finally flash the MS unit. Sadly, my battery for my laptop is kaput, so the laptop isnt exactly mobile. Ill probably obtain something from ZGN while im at Tech School to cure this issue. But for now, i just want it to run a bit.

Tomorrow im going to solve the fueling issue. If all goes well, the car should start. Maybe.

Whizbang · 04-20-2009, 01:14 AM

so where to begin.

First, many thanks to Rymon and Pete on the megasquirt. Wouldn't have been able to do it without pestering them.

As for the progress. Well it starts and holds an idle more or less. First start was open header. (dang) Started up very easily though. Still wants to stall on occasion but i have had no chance to tune anything as of yet. I reflashed the MS2 to use the MS2 extra firmware. Which has some pretty good controls.

Also had to replace the alternator. The S5 i had gotten wasn't charging. Took it to autozone, tested bad. Had a spare s4 one laying around so i adapted that. Issues resolved.

With the day coming to a close, i decided to tackle the final big step. The exhaust. A friend of mine lent a huge hand and didnt the welding since i haven't for almost a year now and we didn't have time for me to get back into it. Generally went well. Used the Racing Beat 3" universal muffler and pre silencer. Still need to decided on a tip for the muffler.

As far as media with the car running, well tomorrow or the next day i will have a video of it running any maybe even driving. we shall see. There are plenty of issues i need to address including the fact i *can't* get the car in reverse. The clutch also engages pretty low.

Whizbang · 04-20-2009, 01:17 AM

need RX7 · 04-20-2009, 02:04 AM

Nice

. Can't wait to see a vid of it running, I bet it sounds beastly.

Whizbang · 04-20-2009, 01:50 PM

the sound of the intake is actually VERY loud. I can hear it over the exhaust with the hood closed.

Max777 · 04-20-2009, 03:14 PM

are you going to run the muffler with no tip?

Whizbang · 04-21-2009, 12:35 AM

trying to decide on what i want to have off of it still.

Whizbang · 04-24-2009, 02:20 AM

video of the first start and drive. Needs more tuning, very lean..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h52Q6icqGo

04-06-2009, 12:50 AM	#76
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	Got a lot accomplished today and yesterday. Saturday i drilled the manifold for the vacuum references and the GM IAT. Also started some of the wiring needs. Today was very worthwhile. Finished a ton of wiring for the gauges, the megasquirt, engine bay related, switches, etc. Also install the injectors, the Atkins EFI EGR block off kit, the RB header i picked up. Etc. Most of the wiring harness has been sorted. Only a little bit more to go. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

04-06-2009, 05:47 PM	#77
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	Classicdatsun.com fender flares and racing beat muffler and pre silencer came! __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

04-09-2009, 12:52 AM	#78
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	Well i got a fair amount done. Wheels and tires are now on the car. Battery is installed, the Sparco seat is completely installed. Fuel pressure gauge (mechanical) is almost done. Need a 90 degree 1/8 NPT. Im hoping to charge the fuel system tomorrow for the first time for leaking. Then also get some more wiring done. If i can i want to start the "starting" process Saturday. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

04-09-2009, 01:28 AM	#79
SouthSideSlider Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Goose Creek/Summerville Posts: 60 Rep Power: 17	very nice cant wait to see thouse 240ZG flares on it __________________ 2000 Acura Integra GS: daily driver 1990 Mazda RX-7 GTU: parts car. 1986 Mazda RX-7 base: under the knife.(no sunroof!!!) 1989 Volvo 745 turbo: B230ET,19T turbo,850 Turbo injectors,HKS Manual Boost Controler,Port/Polish,Oversized valves,titanium valve springs,M-Cam,G80 locker,modded AW71 transmission.

04-11-2009, 12:05 AM	#80
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	Finished running the battery cables, fuel pump wiring, and some other odds and ends that needed dealt with. Going to prime the fuel system for the first time tomorrow. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

04-11-2009, 07:03 AM	#81
-xlr8planet- RCC Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Posts: 679 Rep Power: 18	looks great! __________________ www.rx7club.com.ar RX-7 Forum in Spanish I make custom decals. Yes, you can ask me

04-15-2009, 12:37 AM	#82
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	Well the car is on the edge of starting. BUTTTTT the fuel pump is sucking air. I thought i had fixed the issue with the gas tank. Now im not sure what route to take since im short on money (else i would say hell with it and run a fuel cell) and sort on time (i leave for Air Force basic in 12 days). poop __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

04-16-2009, 10:14 PM	#83
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	USB to serial adapter has arrived so i can finally flash the MS unit. Sadly, my battery for my laptop is kaput, so the laptop isnt exactly mobile. Ill probably obtain something from ZGN while im at Tech School to cure this issue. But for now, i just want it to run a bit. Tomorrow im going to solve the fueling issue. If all goes well, the car should start. Maybe. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

04-20-2009, 01:14 AM	#84
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	so where to begin. First, many thanks to Rymon and Pete on the megasquirt. Wouldn't have been able to do it without pestering them. As for the progress. Well it starts and holds an idle more or less. First start was open header. (dang) Started up very easily though. Still wants to stall on occasion but i have had no chance to tune anything as of yet. I reflashed the MS2 to use the MS2 extra firmware. Which has some pretty good controls. Also had to replace the alternator. The S5 i had gotten wasn't charging. Took it to autozone, tested bad. Had a spare s4 one laying around so i adapted that. Issues resolved. With the day coming to a close, i decided to tackle the final big step. The exhaust. A friend of mine lent a huge hand and didnt the welding since i haven't for almost a year now and we didn't have time for me to get back into it. Generally went well. Used the Racing Beat 3" universal muffler and pre silencer. Still need to decided on a tip for the muffler. As far as media with the car running, well tomorrow or the next day i will have a video of it running any maybe even driving. we shall see. There are plenty of issues i need to address including the fact i can't get the car in reverse. The clutch also engages pretty low. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

04-20-2009, 01:17 AM	#85
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	__________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

04-20-2009, 02:04 AM	#86
need RX7 Clean S4 Nutswinger Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Posts: 485 Rep Power: 18	Nice . Can't wait to see a vid of it running, I bet it sounds beastly. __________________ -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.

04-20-2009, 01:50 PM	#87
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	the sound of the intake is actually VERY loud. I can hear it over the exhaust with the hood closed. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

04-20-2009, 03:14 PM	#88
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 19	are you going to run the muffler with no tip? __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!

04-21-2009, 12:35 AM	#89
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	trying to decide on what i want to have off of it still. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

04-24-2009, 02:20 AM	#90
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	video of the first start and drive. Needs more tuning, very lean.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h52Q6icqGo __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook