Esser's LS3 Powered FD3S RX-7 R1

Esser · 01-22-2018, 01:12 PM

Finally had a warm weekend so a lot of progress was made. I had to remove the intake again in order to get the speedhut oil pressure sender and adapter installed. I also had to slightly trim the firewall lip to help clear the wire harness.

It was surprisingly warm out today despite the 6 inches of snow on the ground!

I bought a cheap Pioneer radio to install in the empty hole on the dash, and wired it up. To my surprise the retractable antenna works still.

It was time to fill up the coolant system. I used a AirLift system, which vacuum fills the entire coolant system. I pulled a 30in vacuum on it and it took about 3 full gallons to fill. Zero bubbles and no need to burb the system with this method!

It sucked up the fluid until it was full to the brim.

I installed the plugs and wires, as well as some vibrant heat sleeves on the wires for added protection. Here are some shots of the "completed" engine bay. Just waiting on an oil catch can and it's basically how it will look:

And I finally found a cover for my fuse box lol

Esser · 01-29-2018, 10:28 AM

It's getting close!

I started re-installing all of the factory panels and bumper, it took some time to get the body lines correct again. I decided early on that I would delete the factory hood latch, and went with an aero catch setup. The install is a bit of a pain, but I was able to do a clean setup.

Started by drilling a 1.5 inch hole and working off of that.

I chose the mounting location behind the headlight, it looks cleaner in this location IMO

Finished result:

Time to start the engine! I primed the oil system using a drill pump, and held it at 40 psi for a few minutes and made sure oil got into the valve covers.

My little drill pump jig works will, I put a clear section in to see the oil going through to make sure you're pumping. I will have to upload a video, but the engine fired right up on the first attempt! It's almost ready for the first drive, just have to do a quick alignment in the garage.

God-Speed · 01-29-2018, 11:21 AM

Make sure to post video of start up and first drive.

01-22-2018, 01:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Esser Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 83 Drives: 2004 350Z Rep Power: 19	Finally had a warm weekend so a lot of progress was made. I had to remove the intake again in order to get the speedhut oil pressure sender and adapter installed. I also had to slightly trim the firewall lip to help clear the wire harness. It was surprisingly warm out today despite the 6 inches of snow on the ground! I bought a cheap Pioneer radio to install in the empty hole on the dash, and wired it up. To my surprise the retractable antenna works still. It was time to fill up the coolant system. I used a AirLift system, which vacuum fills the entire coolant system. I pulled a 30in vacuum on it and it took about 3 full gallons to fill. Zero bubbles and no need to burb the system with this method! It sucked up the fluid until it was full to the brim. I installed the plugs and wires, as well as some vibrant heat sleeves on the wires for added protection. Here are some shots of the "completed" engine bay. Just waiting on an oil catch can and it's basically how it will look: And I finally found a cover for my fuse box lol God-Speed, scratchdvinyl, axmea? and 5 others like this. __________________ Last edited by Esser; 01-22-2018 at 01:17 PM.

01-29-2018, 10:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Esser Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 83 Drives: 2004 350Z Rep Power: 19	It's getting close! I started re-installing all of the factory panels and bumper, it took some time to get the body lines correct again. I decided early on that I would delete the factory hood latch, and went with an aero catch setup. The install is a bit of a pain, but I was able to do a clean setup. Started by drilling a 1.5 inch hole and working off of that. I chose the mounting location behind the headlight, it looks cleaner in this location IMO Finished result: Time to start the engine! I primed the oil system using a drill pump, and held it at 40 psi for a few minutes and made sure oil got into the valve covers. My little drill pump jig works will, I put a clear section in to see the oil going through to make sure you're pumping. I will have to upload a video, but the engine fired right up on the first attempt! It's almost ready for the first drive, just have to do a quick alignment in the garage. God-Speed, scratchdvinyl, axmea? and 2 others like this. __________________

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01-29-2018, 11:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
God-Speed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 4,367 Drives: Prototype Rep Power: 2684377	Make sure to post video of start up and first drive.