Links for the FD owners
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=339680
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=27094
see also: Buying an RX-7 (below),
**Useful websites, worthy of special mention**
www.fd3s.net/index.html
http://www.rx7.org/Robinette/
www.maxcooper.com/rx7
www.turborx7.com
http://reganrotaryracing.tripod.com/rx7main.htm
5th Gear Synchro Fix:
http://mahjik.homestead.com/files/h...ro/synchro.html
20B info:
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=59544
http://www.rx7club.com/forumdisplay.php?f=95
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Advice for new owners, suggested modifications, etc... look for the long post by jimlab:
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=27094
Aftermarket gauge install into the stock dash cluster:
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=199139
Air Separation Tank / AST / Coolant Expansion Tank:
Often fails due to heat and pressure. Many people replace them or remove them from the system.
http://www.rx7.org/Robinette/coolant_tank.htm
http://www.fd3s.net/coolant_tank_elimination.html
http://www.rx7store.net/product.asp?0=352&...1=353&3=675
Airbox mod (thanks adam c)
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=121491
Air to Water ( A2W ) Intercooler How to:
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=256178
Automotive Electronics info, Toyota-based, but excellent basic information site for learning about how ECUs work, ABS, etc...:
www.autoshop101.com
Auto to Manual Transmission swap:
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=96658
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=258966
AWS Removal: Accelerated Warm-Up System is what causes your car to idle at ~3000 RPM's when it's super-cold. This heats up the cat converter(s) quickly, but can't be good for the engine.
http://www.rotormafia.com/dtc/
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Battery relocation guide (passenger storage bin) w/ photos:
http://reganrotaryracing.tripod.com/batrelo.htm
Battery Replacement : Hawker Odyssey PC680 , or Optima size 51R
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=341087
Boost Gauge Install:
http://www.fd3s.net/boost_gauge_install.html
Boost Limitation Switch:
Cuts the power of the car for around-town driving, or making the car a bit more controlled for valets, friends, etc...
http://www.mantissaconsulting.com/et...on_switch.html
Brake Bleeding: get rid of air bubbles for improved pedal feel and fade resistance.
http://www.zeckhausen.com/bleeding_brakes.htm
Brake Job: how to change pads on all corners.
http://www.clubrx.org/default.asp?i...ontent=66&mnu=5
Buying an RX-7 / Buyers Guide / Used Car Shopping:
http://rx7.voodoobox.net/infofaq/bguide3g/bguide3g.html
http://www.marx7.org/infocenter/faqs/3rd_faq_main.html
http://www.fd3s.net/buying.html
http://www.rx7.org/Robinette/buyaused.htm
http://www.epinions.com/content_92709097092
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Clutch, how to release throwout bearing:
http://71.102.125.165/rx7/pullclutch.htm
Clutch Switch fix:
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=495391
Compression Test:
http://www.fd3s.net/compression_test.html
http://www.rotaryresurrection.com/3...sion_check.html
Coolant Burping Tool/ Radiator Cap Funnel
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=342309
Coolant Flush (with pics):
http://www.face2faces.co.uk/RX7/howto/coolflush.htm
Coolant hose part numbers: replace all the rubber coolant hoses in your system.
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=331644
Cooling / Radiator Fan Control information:
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=385773
Cooling fan modification. Lets you run your fans when you want to run them:
http://www.fd3s.net/fan_mod.html
http://rx7.voodoobox.net/howto/fanswitch/fanswitch.html
Cooling system diagram:
http://www.autosportracetech.com/RX-7/coolingsystem.htm
Cooling system info:
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=571088
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=441967
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Dashpot : dampens the throttle stop, for smoother on/off throttle transition, less backfiring, bucking
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=180123
Design / Styling Concept: Wu-Huang Chin, artist whose design was chosen for the FD3S's styling
http://cardesignerart.com/products.a...C37&openID=C37
http://cardesignerart.com/products....D=C7&openID=C37
Differential: Stock, Aftermarket, and Custom info:
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?p=6538599
Double Throttle removal:
http://www.rotormafia.com/dtc/
Downpipe Install:
http://www.fd3s.net/downpipe_install.html
Downpipe / Exhaust Gasket issues:
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=150079
Downpipe studs & nuts: factory part numbers, also socket-head screw sizes:
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=201768
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ECU Codes: how to pull and interpret diagnostic codes
http://www.fd3s.net/engine_codes.html
ECU diagram:
http://www.autosportracetech.com/RX-7/ecu.htm
EGR Blockoff: to simplify, reduce weight, and prevent possible catastrophic failure due to malfunctioning EGR valve (note: many japanese RX-7's don't use EGR valves, including the 99+ models):
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=209485
http://www.rotormafia.com/dtc/
EGR Switch Bypass: the EGR switch is the sensor that causes a check engine light ( code 16 ) when it doesn't detect the EGR valve opening and closing. This sensor tends to fail from heat, and give a false alarm even when the EGR valve is working properly.
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=345468
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=21848
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=67757
EGR Test: ensure that the Exhaust Gas Recirculation valve is functioning properly:
http://www.fd3s.net/EGR_valve_test.html
Emissions / Smog Test Info:
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=102707
Emissions / Smog Info
http://www.zeroglabs.com/rx7/emissions.htm (denatured alcohol , electric air pump)
Engine Components, weighed individually (tons of photos):
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=388361
Engine Housing / Rotor information, weights, interchangeability:
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=350315
Engine rebuild (DIY style):
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=506967
Engine removal & installation:
http://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?t=152636
Exhaust system pics/sound/video clips:
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=392922
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Factory Service Manuals (FSM):
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=449950
Fan Switch Mod: run your radiator fans anytime you want, for better cooling at low speeds
http://www.fd3s.net/fan_mod.html
http://rx7.voodoobox.net/howto/fanswitch/fanswitch.html
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=239258
Front Mount Intercooler Installation Guide (thanks TracyRX7)
http://flathat.woodstream.net/RX7/Docs/Greddy_FMIC.html
Fuel Filter:
Change the stock one every 15k miles, to be safe. Helps regain a little smoothness and MPG:
http://www.rx7.org/Robinette/fuel_filter_replace.htm
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=272305 more pics here
Fuel Leaks or Odor:
http://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...threadid=113638
Fuel Pulsation Damper Replacement:
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=549019
Fuel Pump Rewiring:
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=615964
Full Exhausts (what you need to know):
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?p=5699718