The MAPerformance 4g64 Powered FD RX7 Project Overview
 

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We would like to introduce you to the first FD RX7 powered by Mitsubishi. After several months of contemplation and planning this car was assembled in less than one month to be unveiled at the 2007 DSM Shootout. We are very happy with the results and look forward to your feedback!

I would like to start this thread with a big thanks to our sponsors that helped make this project a reality!

Active Performance Cooling (www.activeradiator.com)
Straight Line Specialties (www.straightlinespecialties.com)
Fuel Injector Clinic (www.fuelinjectorclinic.com)
JM Fabrications (www.jmfabrications.com)
6 Distribution (www.6distribution.com)
Bullseye Power (www.bullseyepower.com
FB Performance Transmissions (www.fbperformance.com)
Jay Racing (www.jayracing.com)
KSport USA (www.ksportusa.com)
Motors By Gosh
Wiseco Pistons (www.wiseco.com)
JKODIS Coatings


Project Details:

1994 Mazda RX7 Touring Edition Chassis

MAPerformance 4g64 Shortblock
Custom Wiseco 4g64 Pistons
Precision Machine Work By Motors By Gosh
MAPerformance Stage 5 Cylinder Head
Custom Active Performance Cooling Radiator
Custom Active Performance Cooling Intercooler
Custom Straight Line Specialties Top Mount Exhaust Manifold
Bullseye Power S380 Turbocharger
Custom JM Fabrications Sheet Metal Intake Manifold
(8) 1600cc Fuel Injector Clinic Fuel Injectors
Dual Fuel Injector Clinic Fuel Rails
FB Performance Ford AO3 Transmission w/Chevrolet Bell Housing
Custom FB Performance Torque Converter
Jay Racing Thermostat Block Off / Alternator Relocation / Water Outlet
KSport USA Coilovers
JKODIS Coatings Valve Cover

*Please feel free to pm us with any additional questions regarding the components used in this project!


Project Goals:

1000+whp
Sub 9 Second 1/4 Mile Pass On DOT Approved Tires

*Please note that we are still in need of a roll cage, upgraded rear end, and parachute before this project will see the race track, look for updates later this season!


Pictures:

For pictures taken during the project please visit our website below:

http://www.maperformance.com/gallery/index.php?list=19


The Completed Project:

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*Thank you to those that took pictures of our project at the shootout, if we are utilizing your pictures and you would like us to give you credit for the pictures or remove them completely just let us know!

Re: The MAPerformance 4g64 Powered FD RX7 Project Overview
 

Its too bad you couldn't get the turbo to sit just a little bit lower!

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Very nice guys! Looks sweet all cleaned up!

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Looks amazing. I also used Motors by Gosh. :)

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Ill say it agian, I love the black AN fittings! And the car looks mean!

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It was quite the head turner. I was suprised at how well it turned out! Fun fun!

-A. Swift

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Looks like you need to incorporate the DSM hood power bulge.

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X2


Looks fuckin sick. Talkin with one dude asking about how the trip was, and he did mention the 4g64 fd3s. Awesome work guys, you raised some eyebrows.

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Need to change that badge on the back to say '4GX7' or something....

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I think some filing could have been done on the turbo and shortened it enough to clear the hood. At least the cut is small and nice. Doesn't look too bad. Same with the car. Nice.

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Hey!!! You left me out!! I mounted all your tires!!!! :lol:

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Wow, that thing is crazy! Are you guys thinking about bringing it to the Cookout? We can put it into the "other" category. It would be another car that Pete will have to compete with. hehe.

later,
Curt

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We will be there with two cars ;)

Chris

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Poor Pete.

JKODIS Coatings FTMFW!!!

Re: The MAPerformance 4g64 Powered FD RX7 Project Overview
 

Nitromethane? :banana: j/k

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E98 ;)

Re: The MAPerformance 4g64 Powered FD RX7 Project Overview
 

Where do you get E98 and how much? What is the octane rating on that stuff and how does it compare to C16?

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the motor octane number for ethanol is 102 (it would measure 116 on the sticker at the pump) compaired to a motor octane of 117 for c16
but ethanol absorbs huge amounts of heat when it vaporizes, so its hard to tell
i would say you could make more power with ethanol, but thats just a wild ass guess

Re: The MAPerformance 4g64 Powered FD RX7 Project Overview
 

NM, I would like to try E98 some day

~John

Re: The MAPerformance 4g64 Powered FD RX7 Project Overview
 

Methanol makes around 15% more HP, so it's popular in drag racing, even though it is toxic and a pain to deal with.

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I would not want to deal with nitro methane, I was trying to walk threw the pits of top fuel and just warming up the car you could not breath or see anything.

~John

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Stepanie Eggums runs E98 in the NHRA Hot Rod Class? First FWD Honda in the 7's...

http://www.thebiodieselblog.com/alte...od-on-ethanol/

Re: The MAPerformance 4g64 Powered FD RX7 Project Overview
 

I have been owned by not searching, o well.

~John

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its too bad they dont sell E85 in a 85% ethanol, 15% C16 formula :bling:

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Well, E98 is blended with Race gas, so the 2 percent gas is 110 octane.

The only reason they seem to dilute it is so idiots don't drink it.

I do believe that testing has been done, and E85/C16 mix didn't seem to work too well.

Re: The MAPerformance 4g64 Powered FD RX7 Project Overview
 

Get that thing on the dyno tomorrow and bring it up here sat for street legal event and see if you can run down Matt's 2JZ powered Probe.

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Hey guys, Thanks for takin time to show us the car today. Looks REALLY nice!

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It is on the dyno right now.

We are only going to get it dialed in on WG pressure for tonight.

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Well crank it up tomorrow. 8.6 ET is the number to beat!

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http://www.tristatetuners.com/forum/...ad.php?t=39478


http://www.clubprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32104
These guys^ though it was in a miata :lol:

Re: The MAPerformance 4g64 Powered FD RX7 Project Overview
 

so when is the kit swap kit comming out? lol

Very nice! I can't wait to see what this thing does. Are you backhalfing the car? What suspention/rearend are you going with?

Thats funny about the miata... though that would also be fun!

where did you guys manage to find that car with a blown motor?

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oh also, how did you guys decide to go with a 4G64 vs a 4g63 or G4CS?

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No backhalf as of yet. Probably solid axle Ford 9" or similar and 4 link setup unless we can figure out a way to maintain the rx7 suspension.

Chris

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Just curious, but is there a reason you cut out the front half of the wheel wells under the hood? I noticed it yesterday at the Cookout, and couldn't really find a reason for it just by looking at it. Other than the maybe, 5 pounds you shaved out.

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That is factory actually, there were plastic shrouds there that we had removed.

Chris

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E98 is good stuff. No knock, relatively cheap and smells good to boot. Tough to start the car when it's raining or humid outside though.

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is that because ethanol is hygroscopic?

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I don't think that's it necessarily, that seems to be more of a concern for storage. I don't think it happens that quickly. I put in a few gallons of regular gas to richen it up a bit since my laptop wouldn't connect and it fixed it immediately.

Re: The MAPerformance 4g64 Powered FD RX7 Project Overview
 

Wow, a fd with a dsm heart :D. I want to see some results from that bullseye (turbo with extended tip right?).

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Correct. We ran into a small torque converter issue, but look for some numbers as soon as we get it back!

Chris