1986 RX7 base model resto-mod project

NoDOHC · 10-21-2009, 11:03 PM

There is a thick place right where the underbody turns up (multiple layers of lapped metal) This is where I support cars without a subframe. I typically jack them up from the subframe as it is typically installed while the car is on the ground and I am intending to reinstall it before letting the car back down.

need RX7 · 10-22-2009, 12:04 AM

I think I know what you're talking about, I have them a couple inches behind there. (why didn't I put them there in the first place?

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I also did some independent research on the other forum and found a post from our very own TitaniumTT that said:

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Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

It's a piece of cake. All the bolts are easily accesible. The hardest part is supporting the car.
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There are good supports where the bumper mounts as where the sway bar mounts.

That does make sense, maybe I'll move them up to the sway bar mount area.

Either way, I'll throw the bare subframe back on tomorrow after I get all the suspension bits off to establish a lifting point and figure out what to do.

need RX7 · 03-12-2010, 03:00 PM

Guess who just bought an S5 n/a short block with dynamic chamber and extension manifold

. Supposed to be here on Monday, coming from SC.
It'll still be a while before it's all together, but it'll be great to have a non-hypothetical engine sitting around. Maybe it'll motivate me to actually do stuff to the car

. I need to get my hands on an S5 LIM asap, though.

I also dropped off my water pump housing, water pump, and WP pulley at a stripping/blasting place yesterday, to get rid of all the crud and poorly applied paint. I figured they should look nice, since they sit front and center in the bay and all.

I've also decided that I'm going to embrace the 4-lug setup, rather than fussing over 5-lug swaps all the time. I'm sure the single-piston calipers are enough for an n/a, and the tires on the phone dials right now are actually pretty decent (and new).

10-21-2009, 11:03 PM	#1
NoDOHC The quest for more torque Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sheboygan, Wisconsin Posts: 855 Rep Power: 17	There is a thick place right where the underbody turns up (multiple layers of lapped metal) This is where I support cars without a subframe. I typically jack them up from the subframe as it is typically installed while the car is on the ground and I am intending to reinstall it before letting the car back down. __________________ 1986 GXL ('87 4-port NA - Haltech E8, LS2 Coils. Defined Autoworks Headers, Dual 2.5" Exhaust (Dual Superflow, dBX mufflers) 1991 Coupe (KYB AGX Shocks, Eibach lowering springs, RB exhaust, Stock and Automatic)

03-12-2010, 03:00 PM	#3
need RX7 Clean S4 Nutswinger Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Posts: 485 Rep Power: 18	Guess who just bought an S5 n/a short block with dynamic chamber and extension manifold . Supposed to be here on Monday, coming from SC. It'll still be a while before it's all together, but it'll be great to have a non-hypothetical engine sitting around. Maybe it'll motivate me to actually do stuff to the car . I need to get my hands on an S5 LIM asap, though. I also dropped off my water pump housing, water pump, and WP pulley at a stripping/blasting place yesterday, to get rid of all the crud and poorly applied paint. I figured they should look nice, since they sit front and center in the bay and all. I've also decided that I'm going to embrace the 4-lug setup, rather than fussing over 5-lug swaps all the time. I'm sure the single-piston calipers are enough for an n/a, and the tires on the phone dials right now are actually pretty decent (and new). __________________ -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. Last edited by need RX7; 03-12-2010 at 03:21 PM.