93 ONIGIRI build

93ONIGIRI · 03-20-2008, 04:40 PM

immigrating from okinawa and working in the rotary biz since 1995, i eventually purchased a 1993 base model FD3S (auto)... yeah. don't ask me why i ended up getting an auto FD, but my future posts will provide useful information.

09/11/04: 75k (9k on rebuild) full stock, except for the after market stereo system.

blwnrtr93 · 03-21-2008, 04:27 AM

That's an awful big box for a single 10" sub (?) But then again I'm just jealous.

WE3RX7 · 03-21-2008, 09:33 AM

VERY nice - I hope when I'm ready to get in the FD scene there are still clean ones like that available!

93ONIGIRI · 03-21-2008, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blwnrtr93

That's an awful big box for a single 10" sub (?) But then again I'm just jealous.

actually its an 8" sub. the car came with the aftermarket stereo system, which i've pulled out. i will most more progress pics shortly...

93ONIGIRI · 03-22-2008, 11:34 PM

09/21/2004-12/27/04: 75k-77k

i started to replace parts that needed immediate attention, which the previous owner ignored to repair...

*AC BELT, DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY, V BELT, THERMO WAX VALVE, FRONT/REAR BRAKE PADS, FRONT REAR BRAKE ROTORS, BRAKE LINES, O2 SENSOR, OIL PAN, OIL PAN GASKET, and HOSE RETURN LINE.

Circus Brake Pads (street)

Brembo Drill Slotted Rotors

Stainless Steel Brake Lines

93ONIGIRI · 03-23-2008, 12:05 AM

08/22/2005: 78K (TRANNY SWAP)

After this experience, I highly recommend that if you plan to purchase an FD, definitely pick up a Manual Transmission. The cost for doing the tranny swap varies, which the following indicates my route:

USED PARTS:

MANUAL DIFFERENTIAL
MANUAL DRIVESHAFT
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MANUAL STARTER
CLUTCH PEDAL
MANUAL ECU
TOTAL USED PARTS: $1,283.04

NEW PARTS:

CLUTCH PIPE (FD01-41-360A) $8.19
CLUCH PIPE (FD01-45-510D) $8.19
HOLDER (FD03-41-370) $6.63
HOLDER (FD00-41-370) $5.94
CLIP (0136-43-635) $0.94 (need 2)
PAD (FB01-64-495) $1.50
INSULATOR (FD01-64-495) $39.94
CLUTCH MASTER (FD01-41-990B) $88.88
CLUTCH SLAVE (FD01-41-920) $76.25
CLUTCH RELEASE FORK (N315-16-520B) $77.38
EXTENSION HOUSING SEAL (R501-17-335A) $13.94
OIL SEAL (H501-17-103) $3.13
SPINDLE (R503-17-550) $40.69
SHIFTER BUSHING (0398-17-462A) $3.75
MANUAL WIRE HARNESS (N3A1-18-05ZG) $700.00
TRANNY/STARTER BOLTS $35.55
CLUTCH RELASE BEARING (N315-16-510) $66.88
TOTAL OEM PARTS: $1178.72

EXEDY TWIN PLATE CLUTCH $1355.00
B&M SHORT SHIFTER $129.02
MOMO SHIFT KNOB $84.00
STAINLESS STEEL CLUTCH LINE $38.00
TOTAL AFTERMARKET PARTS: $1606.02

GRAND TOTAL: $4067.78

Jarred · 03-24-2008, 03:52 PM

Lookin good so far! I'll be watching this one.

Nutsid · 04-01-2008, 03:13 PM

Count me in for updates.

93ONIGIRI · 04-13-2008, 09:51 PM

08/22/2005: 78K (FUEL FILTER, DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTS)
As I was doing the tranny swap, it was a good time to replace the fuel filter, which needed replacement after hard morning start ups.

RP Fuel Filter

This is probably one of the worst locations for replacing the fuel filter, which I also decided to replace the differential mounts.

Circus Differential Mounts

dcrasta · 04-20-2008, 10:39 AM

Nice car! Watching closely (you're thread inspired me to get started on my mounts'!)

93ONIGIRI · 04-24-2008, 08:31 PM

08/22/2005: 78K (Fuel Pump)
After installing a new fuel filter, it was a good time to install a new fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator.

Circus Walbro Fuel Pump

Rx7 Hyperrev Magazine coverage featuring my supervisor...Kazushi Shinjou

Nismo RB26 Fuel Pressure Regulator

93ONIGIRI · 07-06-2008, 11:12 AM

08/22/2005: 78K (Suspension)
After 12 years of use on the original suspension, it was time to swap out and replace them with new suspension reinforcements.

PCR Mazikayo spec Dampers ($5k)

Cusco Front Strut Bar

99spec Rear Sway Bar

93ONIGIRI · 01-19-2009, 11:09 PM

07/02/2006: 78K (Cooling)

At this time, all necessary cooling upgrades were add, which modifying a poorly designed intercooler was a must. The original design blocks off the air flow for the radiator, which in Japan a common mod would be to cut a core out (this does not affect the performance of the FMIC).

Greddy 2row FMIC (modified by Circus)

Griffin Radiator

Samco Radiator Hose

AST

Tial 50mm BOV

Hose Techniques Silicon Hoses

93ONIGIRI · 01-19-2009, 11:16 PM

07/02/2006: 78K (Wires)

This is probably one of the worst mods that I have done. Definitely drains if you don't start up within a week, yet convenient fit within its original space.

Odyssey Mini Battery and Bracket

Nology Hot Wires

Sun Auto Hot Earth

Mazdaspeed NGK 10.5

93ONIGIRI · 01-19-2009, 11:23 PM

07/02/2006: 78K (Interior)

Probably a must out all meter readings...

Integral Knock Meter

Defi 52 Gauges (Turbo, Fuel Pressure, Water Temperature)

Defi Link

OEM efini Bathurst Momo Steering Wheel

03-20-2008, 04:40 PM	#1
93ONIGIRI Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: summerlin Posts: 46 Rep Power: 0	93 ONIGIRI build immigrating from okinawa and working in the rotary biz since 1995, i eventually purchased a 1993 base model FD3S (auto)... yeah. don't ask me why i ended up getting an auto FD, but my future posts will provide useful information. 09/11/04: 75k (9k on rebuild) full stock, except for the after market stereo system. Last edited by 93ONIGIRI; 07-04-2008 at 12:39 PM. Reason: i had to set up a new photobucket account.

03-21-2008, 04:27 AM	#2
blwnrtr93 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: AL Posts: 379 Rep Power: 18	That's an awful big box for a single 10" sub (?) But then again I'm just jealous. __________________ 1993 BB RX-7 2005 Black Mazda 6i 1991 Primer Celica GT 1968 Camo Chevy P/U Garfinkle's Airpump Idler Pulley: Keep the stock contact patch on your water pump w/o running Airpump!

03-22-2008, 11:34 PM	#5
93ONIGIRI Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: summerlin Posts: 46 Rep Power: 0	09/21/2004-12/27/04: 75k-77k i started to replace parts that needed immediate attention, which the previous owner ignored to repair... AC BELT, DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY, V BELT, THERMO WAX VALVE, FRONT/REAR BRAKE PADS, FRONT REAR BRAKE ROTORS, BRAKE LINES, O2 SENSOR, OIL PAN, OIL PAN GASKET, and HOSE RETURN LINE. Circus Brake Pads (street) Brembo Drill Slotted Rotors Stainless Steel Brake Lines Last edited by 93ONIGIRI; 07-04-2008 at 01:12 PM. Reason: i had to set up a new photobucket account.*

03-23-2008, 12:05 AM	#6
93ONIGIRI Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: summerlin Posts: 46 Rep Power: 0	08/22/2005: 78K (TRANNY SWAP) After this experience, I highly recommend that if you plan to purchase an FD, definitely pick up a Manual Transmission. The cost for doing the tranny swap varies, which the following indicates my route: USED PARTS: MANUAL DIFFERENTIAL MANUAL DRIVESHAFT MANUAL TRANSMISSION MANUAL STARTER CLUTCH PEDAL MANUAL ECU TOTAL USED PARTS: $1,283.04 NEW PARTS: CLUTCH PIPE (FD01-41-360A) $8.19 CLUCH PIPE (FD01-45-510D) $8.19 HOLDER (FD03-41-370) $6.63 HOLDER (FD00-41-370) $5.94 CLIP (0136-43-635) $0.94 (need 2) PAD (FB01-64-495) $1.50 INSULATOR (FD01-64-495) $39.94 CLUTCH MASTER (FD01-41-990B) $88.88 CLUTCH SLAVE (FD01-41-920) $76.25 CLUTCH RELEASE FORK (N315-16-520B) $77.38 EXTENSION HOUSING SEAL (R501-17-335A) $13.94 OIL SEAL (H501-17-103) $3.13 SPINDLE (R503-17-550) $40.69 SHIFTER BUSHING (0398-17-462A) $3.75 MANUAL WIRE HARNESS (N3A1-18-05ZG) $700.00 TRANNY/STARTER BOLTS $35.55 CLUTCH RELASE BEARING (N315-16-510) $66.88 TOTAL OEM PARTS: $1178.72 EXEDY TWIN PLATE CLUTCH $1355.00 B&M SHORT SHIFTER $129.02 MOMO SHIFT KNOB $84.00 STAINLESS STEEL CLUTCH LINE $38.00 TOTAL AFTERMARKET PARTS: $1606.02 GRAND TOTAL: $4067.78 Last edited by 93ONIGIRI; 07-04-2008 at 01:53 PM. Reason: i had to set up a new photobucket account.

03-24-2008, 03:52 PM	#7
Jarred With eyes of a hunter... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 27 Rep Power: 0	Lookin good so far! I'll be watching this one. __________________

03-21-2008, 09:33 AM	#3
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	VERY nice - I hope when I'm ready to get in the FD scene there are still clean ones like that available!

04-13-2008, 09:51 PM	#9
93ONIGIRI Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: summerlin Posts: 46 Rep Power: 0	08/22/2005: 78K (FUEL FILTER, DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTS) As I was doing the tranny swap, it was a good time to replace the fuel filter, which needed replacement after hard morning start ups. RP Fuel Filter This is probably one of the worst locations for replacing the fuel filter, which I also decided to replace the differential mounts. Circus Differential Mounts Last edited by 93ONIGIRI; 07-04-2008 at 01:22 PM.

04-20-2008, 10:39 AM	#10
dcrasta The Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Nice car! Watching closely (you're thread inspired me to get started on my mounts'!) __________________

04-24-2008, 08:31 PM	#11
93ONIGIRI Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: summerlin Posts: 46 Rep Power: 0	08/22/2005: 78K (Fuel Pump) After installing a new fuel filter, it was a good time to install a new fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator. Circus Walbro Fuel Pump Rx7 Hyperrev Magazine coverage featuring my supervisor...Kazushi Shinjou Nismo RB26 Fuel Pressure Regulator Last edited by 93ONIGIRI; 07-04-2008 at 01:57 PM.

07-06-2008, 11:12 AM	#12
93ONIGIRI Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: summerlin Posts: 46 Rep Power: 0	08/22/2005: 78K (Suspension) After 12 years of use on the original suspension, it was time to swap out and replace them with new suspension reinforcements. PCR Mazikayo spec Dampers ($5k) Cusco Front Strut Bar 99spec Rear Sway Bar

01-19-2009, 11:09 PM	#13
93ONIGIRI Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: summerlin Posts: 46 Rep Power: 0	07/02/2006: 78K (Cooling) At this time, all necessary cooling upgrades were add, which modifying a poorly designed intercooler was a must. The original design blocks off the air flow for the radiator, which in Japan a common mod would be to cut a core out (this does not affect the performance of the FMIC). Greddy 2row FMIC (modified by Circus) Griffin Radiator Samco Radiator Hose AST Tial 50mm BOV Hose Techniques Silicon Hoses

01-19-2009, 11:16 PM	#14
93ONIGIRI Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: summerlin Posts: 46 Rep Power: 0	07/02/2006: 78K (Wires) This is probably one of the worst mods that I have done. Definitely drains if you don't start up within a week, yet convenient fit within its original space. Odyssey Mini Battery and Bracket Nology Hot Wires Sun Auto Hot Earth Mazdaspeed NGK 10.5

01-19-2009, 11:23 PM	#15
93ONIGIRI Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: summerlin Posts: 46 Rep Power: 0	07/02/2006: 78K (Interior) Probably a must out all meter readings... Integral Knock Meter Defi 52 Gauges (Turbo, Fuel Pressure, Water Temperature) Defi Link OEM efini Bathurst Momo Steering Wheel