oldskool-nick's Official Build Thread

[levi1717]

Where did you find your rx7 oil cooler just a junk yard? what year was it from? also was it hard to mount?

sorry for all the questions........one more how much power are you looking to make?

great build

-Levi

 

[oldskool-nick]

Where did you find your rx7 oil cooler just a junk yard? what year was it from? also was it hard to mount?

sorry for all the questions........one more how much power are you looking to make?

I got the RX7 oil cooler from ebay, I think it was from a '93, but I don't really remember. As far as mounting it, it's not that easy since the cooler is so large. I made brackets that I had to notch to fit around the I/C and then I welded supports on the brackets for strength. I wouldn't reccomend it if you are planning on running a large aftermarket intercooler, because it probably won't fit.

I'm hoping for around 350rwhp, but with proper tuning I think that 400 is possibile

 

[jester1341]

i have all the confadence in the world that nick will be pushing upwards of 90,ooo WHP at around 12 pounds and once that flux capac.....aahhh i'm messin with you

can't wait!!

john

 

[aye mate]

I have an inkling that this car is running...

 

[oldskool-nick]

I have an inkling that this car is running...

Yup, it is! I havn't been updating this thread like I should, but here are the most recent pics I have:

MAFT-Pro installation:

I made a metal plate for the MAP sensor and boost solenoid:

My IAT sensor:

Beginning the wiring:

Completed wiring: (It's in the glovebox now)

I've had a couple pretty bad leaks to battle, but overall the car runs pretty good. Right now I'm trying to fix the coolant leak from hell (dripping down the back of the engine onto the transmission) but it really hasn't been too bad.

Also, if anyone is thinking about buying the MAFT-Pro from Dr. Jonez, do it.

 

[IJ.]

Nick: Very nice!

You might want to look at some RX7 Oil Cooler isolator mounts for the Boost control solenoid plate as they make them silent!