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RX-7 1st Gen Specific (1979-85) RX-7 1979-85 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections |
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they're actually fc covers.
i decided to rebuild the se's original engine instead of the current s4 engine. i have till april 21 to get it done and ready for import face off. the irons ready for cleaning ![]() the housings ready to be cleaned. ![]() started disassembling the rotors,one is done and ready to be cleaned. ![]()
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I kind of figured, but I had to ask anyway because i'd never seen any like that before (with the little funky caps on top of them). however, as life would have it, the day after I posted my question here, I saw a photo of an actual Gen II with strut tower covers like yours and what looked to be wire harnesses running through the holes in it, so I will have to research and see what it was for. thanks though.
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There's a little motor under on top of the strut turns the shaft to make the shocks soft or firm. Usually doesn't work anymore, not like it did a whole lot when they are new.
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up rebuilding the s4 engine. everything is cleaned and painted some parts. i also found my coolant seal failure,it's a good thing i had an extra front iron. i have it partially installed back into the car,i'll make more progress tomarrow.
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it's almost ready to be fired up
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all I have to do is tidy a few things up under the car and put in fluids. I'll definately be glad to ditch the 12a trans that I had in it for the fc trans. it's great for acceleration on the street or track,but on the highway it sucks with the se's 4:30 gears. I need to eventually clean up the engine bay,but for now I just want to drive it.
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I regretfully have to abandon this car as a my project car,but I will however be taking over the beige se that was supposed to be my sons. I'll be using mine as a parts car and will be selling it or parting it locally. things aren't going well at my work and I can't afford to restore the beige one and work on the red one. I want to thank everyone who has helped,commented,gave me input on this car. hopefully someone can use this thread to help them with their fc engine swap in a gsl se. it's a well worth it swap,I just can't continue with this car. look for updates in the other thread soon. thanks
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Sorry to hear that
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it's just something that has to happen,i'm sorry too.
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Damn bro sorry to hear that you came so far with it. At least when you start of your sons you know what you are getting into.
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this persimmon se got bought by a friend and is currently being stripped to bare metal and is going to be restored. however,it is going to have gsl suspension and drivetrain. it will have a new life. and so ends this thread.
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