Project: "Last RX-7" by Herblenny

[RWheeler]

I am extremely envious of all your cars and parts Herb! Great work man

[Herblenny]

I am extremely envious of all your cars and parts Herb! Great work man

Thank you!


July 31st, 2012 - Over the weekend, I had a chance to pick up a unique parts for this car... One of them being this, FEED GT II R wing.



And yesterday I had a meeting with Mr. Goolsby at www.GoolsbyCustoms.com about how the car is going to be built... and brought bunch of carbon parts

[rice4life]

When you say ported intake, i hope you mean the ports. What kind of porting was done?

Quick question, which would be better for street use, steel, carbon, or ceramic apex seals. I've heard that carbon causes wear on the rotor housing faster than steel or ceramic, and steel wears faster than both of them. Hasn't heard anyone really comment much on ceramic though for street use.

[Herblenny]

When you say ported intake, i hope you mean the ports. What kind of porting was done?

Quick question, which would be better for street use, steel, carbon, or ceramic apex seals. I've heard that carbon causes wear on the rotor housing faster than steel or ceramic, and steel wears faster than both of them. Hasn't heard anyone really comment much on ceramic though for street use.

Intake ports. Just a touch as 20B ports are much larger than 2 rotors.

OEM seals. I have talked to and asked Dr. Iannetti this same questions about his ceramic seals. He recommends OEM. Just remember, Mazda spent millions testing variations of different seals. There is no better seals to be used on a street car than OEM. I did however hear great things about ALS seals but I personally have no experienced with them. Several people I know used them and said great things.

[mexMan]

My God, do you realize who's building your car now? The guys @ Goolsby built last year a full custom 1971 Mustang Mach 1, with a Roadster Shop fast track chassis, and custom bodywork, it was I think 3rd. place in the Good Guys Street Machine of the Year 2011, and it's a SEMA car, full Pro Touring treatment, and it's awesome, watch.

http://www.goolsbycustoms.com/projects/project-pegasus-1971-ford-mustang/

Anyway, sorry for the threadjacking but I had to tell you this, your car is in GREAT hands.

[Herblenny]

My God, do you realize who's building your car now? The guys @ Goolsby built last year a full custom 1971 Mustang Mach 1, with a Roadster Shop fast track chassis, and custom bodywork, it was I think 3rd. place in the Good Guys Street Machine of the Year 2011, and it's a SEMA car, full Pro Touring treatment, and it's awesome, watch.

http://www.goolsbycustoms.com/projects/project-pegasus-1971-ford-mustang/

Anyway, sorry for the threadjacking but I had to tell you this, your car is in GREAT hands.

You are correct. Jonathan Goolsby himself will be painting and doing his touch on this car. We went over the car last night for about 2 hours and decided on what we are going to do and such. I expect nothing but perfection from Mr. Goolsby. He's paint work is phenominal!! I send hours looking for flaws on his builds

[Herblenny]

Aug 6th, 2012 - Update from past 7-8 days...

Well, On my way to pick up some goodies for this project and my MB, I stopped off last weekend at the Import Alliance in Charlotte, NC. There, I saw this yellow FD with K swap.



Up on closer inspection, the turbo set up seemed very similar to my 20B project. See if you can compare..



I did talked to the owner and they did a great job putting this car together in less than 3 months. Its definitely different... but not sure if this is something I consider a 'better' option to 13B or LSx. I was told it should make mid 400whp using GT35R. That's about what you would get from 13B. Also, unlike 13B, K seems to sit much higher. That's definitely not an advantage over 13B.

After my trip to IA, I headed to Charlottesville, VA to pick up some goodies!!
Some of the back roads were amazing up there (not as cool as Deals Gap ).

Here is a photo taken inside the 4 Runner, on our way up.



Picked up my goodies from one of FD fanatic, Fritz Flynn... here are his collection of VR FDs. I've also been to his 'warehouse' and I'm sure he has few more FD's sitting around there.




After my 1300 mile trip, I took 3 days off/worked and made other trip up to Louisville, KY to visit Chris Ludwig from www.lms-efi.com .

Chris is working on my Haltech PS2K harness and also using mil-spec connector for all the Haltech and Defi Super Sport Cluster (DSSC) stuff.



This week, I'll be beautifying my short and long block and ordering some goodies

[alucard655]

car looks great bud. I can't wait to see the finished product.

[Herblenny]

car looks great bud. I can't wait to see the finished product.

THanks!!


Aug. 13th, 2012 Update...

Well, the car is at one of the best paint and body place in the country... Jonathan Goolsby @ Goolsby Customs (www.GoolsbyCustoms.com).

While the car is there, I've decided to freshen up the engine..



Then spent couple of hours taping up the engine..



And here is the finished engine




Also, Goolsby Customs started to test fit the panels...



More to come later this week...

[yurotrash]

goolsby pls

[Herblenny]

Aug 14th, 2012 - Today, I finished up the engine by touching up few spots, and decided to paint the UIM, LIM, and install the Exedy Clutch.


Lightened twin disc Exedy Clutch - Front side

Back side

I also installed all new plugs


repainted the inside of the back.. and clean up counter weight.


flywheel torqued on.


Discs in..



And now, its on

[Herblenny]

Aug. 5th, 2012 - This morning I decided to finish what I started yesterday... UIM and LIM.

To start, I took some of the cast marking off by filing them off.



After about 1-2 hours of this, I taped it up and sprayed with the same gray I been using, with high temp clear. I initially thought about doing wrinkle red, but after painting the short block, I think it might be bit off.



I let it cure over night and using a file, I took the clear and paint for the machined look, "3 ROTOR".



And to tie in the exterior of the car, I took one of the carbon fiber panel I had and made an insert. This took bit of time as I didn't have the right tools and used some sand paper and file to make the rectangle.




Next is TB and some of the accessories to match everything.. So, more pics in next couple of days.

[Herblenny]

Aug. 17th, 2012 Update.... Some body related updates.

Goolsby Customs (www.GoolsbyCustoms.com) did quite an update since I brought the car to them about 2 weeks ago.. They have now install most of the panels and lining them up.

Here some pics..


fender, lights, and bumper


Front bumper, lights, canards, and undersweep


FEED wing, lip spoiler, etc


Rear wheel well cut for the FEED fender flares..

[MrGL2]

Very nice build, i wish these FDs were selling at a decent price here !

Keep up the good work !

[Herblenny]

Very nice build, i wish these FDs were selling at a decent price here !

Keep up the good work !

thank you! I thought these FD's were pretty cheap in Canada?? No?


Aug. 20th, 2012 Some minor update but not much to show... anyhow, more pics

How the car is sitting now..


Test fit the UIM..