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DaveEstey wrote: Thought I would throw together a useful flow chart for rotary newbies

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Haha that's great.

That is a nice machine. I had a 1985 GSL-SE. The ignition wires and coils need to be in good shape. I also replaced the cable from the positive post on the battery to the starter and fuse box. Those electrical upgrades helped fix an occassional cold start problem. I also put 2 stroke oil in it, every time that I put fuel in I would add some. Oh and if no one has mentioned it, rev the piss out of it.

Wheels look to be Centra 7's. VW kids love to stretch 165's on them, maybe the hella-JDM-lol-Rotary kids do the same? Put "mat tyt" in ad and see what happens.

Catatafish wrote:

aussiesmg wrote: 114.3 x 4 wheels mean many options are available for wheels on a GSL-SE. Nice score, are you keeping it stock, mild mods for better street performance or going nuts on it? What goals do you have for the car? I am wondering what advice you are seeking.

I would like to do mild fairly easy mods for better street performance. Whats the hot suspension setup for these? Any easy power adders?

With the stock engine I did the following improvements to my 12a with a marked improvement in torque, performance and economy.

You can't do the carb upgrade I did but Mega squirt does a great kit for the 13B.

1. Mikuni Carb,
2. Proper headers and exhaust system from the engine to the bumper from a reputable supplier.
3. 2nd generation leading coil pack swap, a simple upgrade that the average owner can do easily, do a search on RX7club for details.
4. I also removed the oil feed pump and lines, then premixed with Amsoil 2 stroke. (My take is the sump oil is not designed for use in the combustion chambers while 2 stroke is, plus using sump oil means engine oil loss must be replaced).

My engine went from somewhere south of the OEM 115hp to a very solid 150 with these improvements, you can expect more with the 13B.

I also got a solid 25mpg.

This is a car I resurrected after sitting in a carport for 10 years.

Oh and ignore everyone who says Sythnetic is bad for a rotary, it simply is not.

If you want to go further for performance, then start thinking about porting the engine.

If you want to improve handling, that is another thing altogether, I can give some guidance where to start, depending upon how far you want to go and for what use.

Steve

Oh and mine today has had a few changes

http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/build-projects-and-project-cars/rx50-project/33672/page1/

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