Mazda FC build SU

[ryannterror]

Here's a few pic of my car so far still has a lot of safety gear to go back in the car window net, seat brace, ect...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[TexaST-1]

What a beast!!!! Is that a Buick GN motor?

[tinman7]

And to think I had the only 3.8 powered FC.

 

Judging from the floorpan in the rear, it looks as if you have gone with a live axle, just curious as to why. Also, what transmission is backing that beast?

[ryannterror]

Haha thanks Yes its a Buick GN 3.8. I went with a live axle for gearing 4.11 was just to high. also the 8.8 setup is about 100 to 200lbs lighter then factory TII setup. Rears hung on a 3 link setup. Trans is a t5. I have a straight cut dogbox gear set for it that will soon be going in. Hope to have the car out in Nov at NJ Motor sports park for testing

[kbrew8991]

you're going to be under 5.5lbs/hp?

[ryannterror]

Yeah i could run in ST1

[hakeem]

Nice looking build! I have an SU FC that I am switching to ST1 as we speak, you can see the build and info here: http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=767875

 

With the 3rotor turbo I was 2450lbs wet not including driver...I could probably have saved another 50-75lbs if really necessary, but was already making ~540rwhp at 11psi and could have gone up to about 18-19psi safely. I decided though that SU was not a realistic battleground for me and I would be better served in ST1.

 

Let me know if you need any info on the brakes, suspension etc as I have probably (painfully and expensively) gone through some of the hurdles you will encounter on your build

[ryannterror]

took the car out for a long shake down drive drives amazing.

 

then on the way home the thrust on the turbo went....

[tinman7]

That sucks to hear, but if that is the only problem to surface on it's first shakedown run, your not to bad off.

 

How about some updated pictures?

[ryannterror]

ill get some new pics when i get her back up this weekend try and shoot a vid

[ryannterror]

Hey guys some updates on the car been to a few events trying to work out all the bugs....

 

I run drifting event at englishtown raceway so just been shaking it down on the road course

 

Motor has been amazing. Other then few small problems with aftermarket coils taking a crap…..

 

I finally have the hydraulic E brake setup working no more shearing off the mounting bolts.

 

The car is super loose once it comes out due to panhard bar placement and overall suspension setup.

 

I’ve moved the bar so hopefully next event the car will drive proper…….

 

Over the past few months I’ve added a few things to the car one being a straight cut Dogbox transmission from G-Force. The trans is amazing but stupid loud!

 

The car seems to be ready nw for some real track days next season i plan to run in the redline time attack and few hill climbs

 

Anyways here’s a few pics of the car and a short video.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Weed Wacker]

That thing is SICK!!

 

Im usually someone that frowns on piston motor swaps but this is one of a few i actually like.

 

Job well done sir

[Damián]

Looking good!!!

 

I also run the g-froce straight cut dogbox gear setup in a t5 trans (adapted to fit my rotary engine)

[ryannterror]

There been a few updates since my last post.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ive been Running the car in SCCA S3 Hill Climbs

 

over the winter I've been working on a tube frame car.

 

 

[TexaST-1]

Nice build up!

[ryannterror]

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Edited March 2, 2012 by Guest

[ryannterror]

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