Champagne Realities RX7

[danny33]

Keep in mind the lower radiator outlet would also have to be on the same side as the upper, since the thermostat housing exits on the turbo-side of the engine also

[MikeyRa]

Mmm, really? Find that hard to believe.. I mean most 2J's have a massive turbo close to the strut tower, that would hit if twist was that bad. I figured it was more due to the fan/cowl being in the way.

RB: http://orig15.deviantart.net/4110/f/...ay-d5lcmuo.jpg
2J with cowl: https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/i...DAtB6W1vsbJ97v

Maybe you're right: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/07/23...7b9445b430.jpg
Work gone into that, surely would have straightened if they wanted.

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The hose being "S" shaped or having a curve in it will also allow it to "compress" forwards and backwards without pulling on the ends or kinking. The "S" lets the hose rotate without twisting it

[Hayce]

A straight, cut to length hose generally doesn't have enough play to accommodate engine twist/chassis flex etc, having the curved hose does.

Mmm, really? Find that hard to believe.. I mean most 2J's have a massive turbo close to the strut tower, that would hit if twist was that bad. I figured it was more due to the fan/cowl being in the way.

RB: http://orig15.deviantart.net/4110/f/...ay-d5lcmuo.jpg
2J with cowl: https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/i...DAtB6W1vsbJ97v

Maybe you're right: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/07/23...7b9445b430.jpg
Work gone into that, surely would have straightened if they wanted.

[MikeyRa]

That is so good!

I'm about to redo the cooling on my 2J, why does pretty much no one reroute the top hose to the top left of the radiator so it's straight?

A straight, cut to length hose generally doesn't have enough play to accommodate engine twist/chassis flex etc, having the curved hose does.

[Bocks]

Yes! These chassis are so cool. Glad to see you kept at it all this time.

[Hayce]

That is so good!

I'm about to redo the cooling on my 2J, why does pretty much no one reroute the top hose to the top left of the radiator so it's straight?

[Steven_318ti]

Loving the carbon against the maroon interior, engine bay is insane.

[hinrichs]

Nice, glad to see it out on the road

[danny33]

Thanks guys for the kind words. Installed the correct TPS and was able to drive this thing for about 25 minutes today. Coolant temps stayed below 185* and fuel pressure remained solid and did not drop below 43PSI. Going to mount tires, adjust ride height, and then get it registered this weekend. After that, i am waiting on a hood vent and will start street tuning it. Filmed some shitty videos on my phone and linked the youtube video below.

https://youtu.be/hrcVSHQBnqk

[Miroteknik]

how one could wander so deeply into the dark abyss of wiring as you have done gives me the shakes, but please... carry on

(on the update where you start up the car for the first time, please include a flute of champagne)

[LCG]

I tried writing what I think of your wiring a couple of times... deleted them because I did not want to sound like I want to have your kids.

So instead I found this.

[MikeyRa]

This is so good!

[danny33]

Just updated the first page with many pictures that got lost during photbuckets scam of 2017. Let me know if anyone wants pictures of anything specific.

[Fruttolo]

Thanks, i think it will all come together once the carpet and trim pieces go back in.

I think they will fit even better with a carbon cluster surround, that'd be really nice.

This car is crazy, I love your attention to quality and the racecar feel of the engine bay

[danny33]

The carbon fiber panels on the interior a cool touch, but they just don't "fit" in my eyes.

Excited to see this come together!

Thanks, i think it will all come together once the carpet and trim pieces go back in.