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> Official Sasquatch Re Build Thread, Part 2 New Rotary then, new trans, all german turbo
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post Mar 23 2012, 01:13 AM
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I read both your threads tonight and I'm now a big fan. Back in 1984, My second car that I bought was a 1974 rx-4 coupe. That thing was wicked fast stock. I ended up installing dual exhaust headers, hi flow mufflers and I re-jetted the stock four barrel. I had a very good Mazda mechanic tune it then cut the front springs and install Koni's all around. The rear was a leaf suspension so I installed stiffening bars. Back then, I would blow away stock Porsche's no problem. It had a stock 4 port 13B with stock 4 barrel that I re-jetted. I would scare people with how fast I drove that car.

Later (1987) I bought a second generation rx-7. I never changed a thing on that car and it was fast. Handled like a dream around corners. Just had my mechanic tune it and that was all.

In 1994 I purchased a 1974 Mazda Rotary Pickup. Rebuilt the 13B, re-jetted the stock 4 barrel and installed a rx-7 5 speed tranny, Racing Beat intake and Dellorto side draft carb. Also put on a Racing Beat Exhaust headers and dual exhaust to the rear with nice mufflers. Had 8 inch front wheels and 11 inch rears. I also found a LS differential for it. Fastest car I ever owned. I could chirp the tires in second gear and redline in second was past 60. Never really found out the top speed of that car but it was quick and so much lighter than the others.

I so wish I could find another truck or Rx-2, rx-3 for a good price but they are really expensive now. Always wanted to turbo one just to see the potential as I've been a big fan of those engines. The only negative is the MPG. They suck down that gas if you have a heavy foot.

I'll be watching with interest.
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post Mar 23 2012, 03:32 PM
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Great news Mike!
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WCR is a long shot for me because work has me on for Saturday in Point Reyes.
The 914 gas tank I bought from you has performed flawlessly
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post Mar 23 2012, 06:37 PM
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Thanks guys!

I got all the misc pieces and AN fittings to build my fuel rail. Started mocking up my aluminum hard line while the engine/tranny are still in place. I will drop the engine this weekend and assemble everything. Maybe... It will run by Sunday... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Mar 25 2012, 09:27 AM
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Minor set back. As described before, Mazda has 10 different versions of the same part. My old intake manifold will not match up correctly. I'm now sourcing new intake manifolds and TB for a Turbo II rx7. Otherwise I have to take both engines apart and combine parts. Time to get everything together except the missing parts and put back in the car.

I may be bringing parts to install at WCR to get this thing going. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Mar 25 2012, 02:25 PM
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Sounds like its time to use some vacation days (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Mar 25 2012, 08:00 PM
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QUOTE(matthepcat @ Mar 25 2012, 12:25 PM) *

Sounds like its time to use some vacation days (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

No, I'm using those for WCR. I will be there with or without a running 914. Either way, the car will be trailered.

Going for a semi custom intake setup. I bought a series 5 lower intake manifold and a series 6 upper. This is a common swap/upgrade for the Rx7 crowd. Picked up a new TB also. Just need them to ship and arrive.

In the mean time I fixed an alignment problem with my alternator pully. Got the lower half of my of my oil metering pump linkage. It is a combination of a Lokar and Spectre throttle cable parts. Turbo is back on the manifold and mounted on the engine. I have a T3 to T4 adapter that always came loose. So, I installed it and tack welded the bolts. The turbo bolts have lock washers and are easy to re-tighten on the motor.

We'll see when completed if this "cheap" engine is actually cheaper than rebuilding.

The future good new is... The intake housings on my blown motor and the exhaust housings of my new motor are the "better" parts to have when rebuilding. The intake ports of my old motor are much larger than my new one. The same goes for the exhaust but reversed...

At some point the car will come apart, get blasted, fix all the PO's goober welding and get painted. At that time I may rebuild the engines into one monster HP machine.

Until then, I will be happy just to get it running. I assume the EFI tune will need some tweeking too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Looks like the lap top may come to WCR as well.
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post Mar 27 2012, 09:49 PM
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Engine ready to go back in...

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You can see the start of the primary fuel rail. I decided to use part of an existing rail. 12mm to -6AN fitting and aluminum hard line. Regulator will mount at the end of the hard line.

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post Mar 31 2012, 11:18 PM
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Got the motor/tranny in. Exhaust on. I had to clearence the turbo down pipe a little to clear the new manifold. Radiator return line replaced; Got damaged while loading onto trailer. Got the lower water pump line macked up to the radiator return line. The upper line remained unchanged.

Now I have to figure put if I'm needing any other little things to get this going. More assembly and pics tomorrow.
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post Apr 1 2012, 10:29 PM
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I got everything under the car assembled today. Ready to take the car off jack stands. The rest of the work is from above. I may need to adjust the shift cables before I can drive it. Now I can focus on the intake and fuel.

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post Apr 2 2012, 01:24 PM
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Lookin' good. You might be able to drive down to Monterey.
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post Apr 7 2012, 11:45 PM
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Got the fuel system done today. Fired up the pump, fixed a drip and viola...

Cold air box is back in. Lower intake manifold bolted on. All the linkage for the TB and oil pump done. I made a custom bracket for the two cables and modified the TB linkage to pull the oil pump lever when the TB opens. Seems to work great.

I'm waiting on some vacuum hose before I can finish bolting all the intake parts in place. Going to fill all the fluids tomorrow.

I should be running and tuning by next weekend. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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post Apr 8 2012, 12:53 AM
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Congrats Mike! Glad to see you're making progress, and I can't wait to see the car at WCR2012.

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QUOTE(kg6dxn @ Apr 7 2012, 10:45 PM) *

Got the fuel system done today. Fired up the pump, fixed a drip and viola...

Cold air box is back in. Lower intake manifold bolted on. All the linkage for the TB and oil pump done. I made a custom bracket for the two cables and modified the TB linkage to pull the oil pump lever when the TB opens. Seems to work great.

I'm waiting on some vacuum hose before I can finish bolting all the intake parts in place. Going to fill all the fluids tomorrow.

I should be running and tuning by next weekend. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)


great job dude....if I wan't shooting a web TV show about my Rotary 914 ...I would of been on the road by know...I will be checking up on your ride. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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QUOTE(oldschool @ Apr 8 2012, 12:34 AM) *

great job dude....if I wan't shooting a web TV show about my Rotary 914 ...I would of been on the road by know...I will be checking up on your ride. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


I want to see your build video. Where is Lucky & Racing? I think you need a build thread here with teaser photos to promote your TV show. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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The new upper intake mocked into place. The new TB has a water connection for cold start. Hopefully, it warms up better, although it worked fine before without it. I am waiting for the TB snorkel to connect to the intercooler. Even without it, I can get it running and tuned without boost.

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The oil filler tube needed modification. It hit the new TB. I have a plan to make it work but i'm waiting untill the final bolt down of the manifold.

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I had to replace the hose on the right. I got damaged while loading the car on the trailer. I changed the transition piece from threaded steel pipe to thick wall copper. I found 1.25" radius elbows. one 90* and one 45* with a T in the middle for the heater connection. This will connect the radiator return line into the water pump inlet. I'm not a big fan of copper but this seemed like a reasonable compromise and it flows better than the threaded piping. This is the only copper in the system.

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Got the Terrycable clutch cable in and the throttle cable finished up. The pedal area gave me a hard time with the accelerator connection. The custom cable end has a set screw for the ball with a cotter pin. Set it and forget it. Setting it was a PITA. But, it will never pop off! Ever! No pics so you just have to imagine my fat ass under the dash. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif)

Didn't have as time today due to the holliday.

Here's a better pic of the copper transition piece I made. The T is brass with a threaded bung. The 1/2 nipple goes to the heater in the fresh air box.

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QUOTE(kg6dxn @ Apr 8 2012, 07:34 AM) *

QUOTE(oldschool @ Apr 8 2012, 12:34 AM) *

great job dude....if I wan't shooting a web TV show about my Rotary 914 ...I would of been on the road by know...I will be checking up on your ride. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


I want to see your build video. Where is Lucky & Racing? I think you need a build thread here with teaser photos to promote your TV show. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
In Daurte Ca....yeah
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Engine is back together!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

Tomorrow:
Add fluids (water, oil, gear oil, intercooler coolant)
Bleed H2O system
nut and bolt everything
recheck clearance on moving parts
adjust clutch
adjust shift linkage
adjust muffler level to ground
connect ECU, program for larger injectors
crank to prime oil system
install spark plugs
fire up
check for leaks

DRIVE!!!
adjust fuel and spark to new engine configuration
DRIVE!!!

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Nice Mike (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) Hope the drive goes great
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Cool! I hope to see you cruising around town Mike. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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