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Postby **Huzer** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 9:14

That sucks, glad you know the fix though, and it seems easy enough.

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 9:14

I'm going to swap out the check and cut valve on Friday because I have a good one and I think this is part of my problem. I'm also thinking about replacing my pump because this could be the problem and the one a have is still under warranty. The other possibility is the fuel pressure regulator so I may be swapping that out as well soon. Since the regulator is under the intake, I'd insulate the fuel lines at the same time.

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 9:14

I swapped out the check and cut valve with the one off my other car. I also replaced the fuel pump under warranty over the weekend.

I need to get a hold of a fuel pressure gauge that I can use to check and see if my pressure regulator is working properly.

speedjunkie · Postby **speedjunkie** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 9:14

Zico has one, I'm sure he'd be OK with you using it.

And I'm not sure if he talked to you but he said he probably can't get a trailer to haul the car, and he won't be back anytime soon.

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 9:14

I will definitely ask him about the gauge.

Sucks about the trailer though. I may just start a thread on here.

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Thu Jul 21, 2011 9:14

Talked to a guy in the Springs with a GSL-SE and he is having the same problem.

He said he talked to Pineapple Racing about this today. Basically he said that it is actually vapor lock and it happens on these cars when it is a combination if high altitude and very hot. They said the fuel is boiling at the fuel rail and recommended having a fan blow on it to cool it off. He also said that sometimes using higher octane fuel will help this problem.

So I now really plan to insulate the hoses and fuel rail.

Postby **Huzer** » Thu Jul 21, 2011 9:14

You should install one of the bigassfans you were talking about across your fuel lines. That should help. It'd look good, too.

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Thu Jul 21, 2011 9:14

I'm going to be stopping by Advanced Auto Parts after work today and pick up some Design Engineering Cool Tape. http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product__16120023-P_N3638G_P%7CGRP2039P____?zoneAssigned=1

"Cool-Tape offers a flexible, easy to apply and ultra light weight solution to reflect heat and ideal for wrapping wiring, cables, hoses, fuel lines and covering seams. Made of one mil aluminized material bonded to woven fiberglass, Cool-Tape has a super strong self-adhesive backing capable of protecting up to 2000°F radiant heat and available in two different widths and three different lengths.

Withstands 2000°F radiant heat
Flexible and easy to apply
Strong self-adhesive backing
Secure & seal panels, seal air boxes & more"

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:14

The fuel lines are now insulated. I had extra tape so I insulated the underside of the intake while I was at it. Thanks to Nash for help who isn't on the forum. I need to do some tuning of the motor still that I plan to get done tonight.

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Mon Aug 01, 2011 9:14

In the next two months, I should be getting basically everything to finish my car mechanically.

List:
-new front rotors
-hps pads
-brake hardware
-front wheel bearings
-ball joints
-inner and outer tie rods, idler arm, and pitman arm
-Bönez Performance Converter System
-cap and rotor

kingtut · Postby **kingtut** » Mon Aug 01, 2011 9:14

RX-7 Chris wrote:In the next two months, I should be getting basically everything to finish my car mechanically.

List:
-new front rotors
-hps pads
-brake hardware
-front wheel bearings
-ball joints
-inner and outer tie rods, idler arm, and pitman arm
-Bönez Performance Converter System
-cap and rotor

How much? ...and where are you getting all this money:rolleyes:

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Fri Aug 05, 2011 9:14

Total cost of everything above is around $1k.

After that I plan to start saving up paint, body, seals, and emblems. Total cost of about $3k. I'm hoping to have the car finished by next summer.

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 9:14

I picked up a working windshield washer reservoir sensor. Mine didn't work and the low washer fluid light stayed on all the time. I also picked up the screw I was missing for the ignition switch.

At some point I'd like to pick up a new windshield washer reservoir since the one I have has discolored.

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Fri Sep 16, 2011 9:14

So I was going through some boxes in the garage and I found out I was an RX-7 fan long before I knew what they were.

It's a micro machines RX-7 from back when I was a kid.

speedjunkie · Postby **speedjunkie** » Fri Sep 16, 2011 9:14

Cool! I loved those things. One time a couple years ago when I was home on leave, I was digging through my matchbox cars and found a yellow FB (or maybe SA, I don't remember), but it's missing it's doors haha. I brought it back to CO with me but I forgot what I did with it now haha.

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