FMIC and starting the tune for the FC 6 port turbo RX7!!

Welcome back to yet another episode! Today we’ll finish up fabricating a FMIC setup for the FC3s 6 port RX7 and make some changes to the tune so that it’ll be ready for some boost!
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[@bakerskater846]

you're a G please keep us updated on this car, im currently building a similar setup and your build has been very helpful.

[@supercarmio]

🙌Thanks for the kind words man, glad it's been helping out! been pretty busy but I'm working to churn out some new FC vids hopefully soon. thanks for watching

[@kent847]

Founds these a few years later and they are fun to watch

[@ScottRods]

Didn't understand any of that tuning stuff, but hopefully one day I'll get a standalone and learn it all.

[@supercarmio]

You should! It's one of the best things I've gotten into. Super interesting and pretty rewarding being able to fine tune everything.

[@juancabeza5809]

Did you quit on this build? I am learning a lot from these videos. I think you do a decent job explaining what you're doing. Way better than other channels. Please keep it up!!! I am also turning an 88 NA to Turbo and these have been very helpful. I have an idea what I need to buy thanks to you.

[@petek9348]

nice build dude. nice to see a fellow rx7 owner in the atlanta /dekalb area.

[@supercarmio]

thanks man!

[@yxngdayy4301]

I can’t wait to see more of this car!

[@onemanzu]

Are you worried about ground clearance and hood clearance? Keep it up!

[@supercarmio]

Thanks man! Yes definitely, I tried to tuck the cold side up as high as possible. I think everything should be ok now, it was tight though.

[@jo-qp7mz]

Did you buy a universal pipe kit? What's the update on this car? I Wana see a build break down on each car!! Since you have a fleet!

[@supercarmio]

Yea I did, and just made it work with some stuff I had laying around, haha. Evo intercooler came in handy. Will hopefully make an update soon! Thanks man 👍👍

[@jameswall6348]

Looking at a fmic for my fc, after 4 years have you had any issues with clearance, looks like you have ran your pipes in a way where you don’t have to cut big holes into the car, would be interested in the width of the intercooler if you have managed to keep running it

[@Hygoog]

Dude that's awesome. I'm using a starion intercooler lol

[@supercarmio]

lol that's awesome, we've got intercoolers from the same family. 👍👍

[@Hygoog]

@@supercarmio Yes! I just like the way they look hehe

[@pilotohernandez1569]

Great job how much boost? U will need a different fan to get that big rad

[@supercarmio]

🙌Thanks man! Yeah I want to go w/ dual slim fans. I'll need a new rad too as this one has started to leak. Modest boost, 8-12psi. Thanks for watching 👍

[@pilotohernandez1569]

@@supercarmio I got one 13b 6 port turbo I just push 10 psi

[@pilotohernandez1569]

@@supercarmio I have a quick question we have almost same set up s4 engine s5 lower intake so what injection firing angle we can use on this engine?

[@supercarmio]

@@pilotohernandez1569 For sure! Sorry for the late reply. TBH I haven't messed too much with it, I am going with what Haltech recommends, 270deg during cruise with a linear progression to 330deg at redline. This will be hard to optimize without a dyno.

[@sk8r0601]

There’s a Facebook group out here that is for 6 port turbos you should join I believe you could help a lot of us out there it’s call fc 6 port turbo

[@supercarmio]

cool thanks for letting me know, I'll have to check it out 👍👍

[@markasivaska2135]

my friend wants to add a turbo to his N/A will he be able to reach a safe powerange like 250-350hp? -thanks

[@supercarmio]

That is a good and obtainable power goal IMO. Should be able to hit that with a conservative amount of boost.

[@Hygoog]

What is the status on the fc? Waiting for more videos lol

[@supercarmio]

haha I feel you! when everything settles down I want to throw it on the dyno to see how much it puts down. how's yours doing?

[@Hygoog]

@@supercarmio cool man. Mine is done. It's tuned and on the road now.

[@jkrracing3201]

Hello, what ecu you use in fc?

[@supercarmio]

Haltech Elite 550! Love it so far

[@Hygoog]

At what ignition timing should the car idle at?

[@supercarmio]

It depends on your setup -- i.e do you have an idle air control valve, porting, etc. In general, 5-15 degrees btdc though. I'm using timing to help keep my idle rpm in check, which means I'm reserving some timing advance for when my rpm dips. Less advance = less torque = lower / more stable rpm for the most part. Typically you'll just try and find a point at which the car is happy. GL!

[@Hygoog]

@@supercarmio ok. Mine is around 10-14 degrees. It’s a stock port. I have my bypass air control valve hooked up but it’s been really difficult to keep the car running with it activated.

[@supercarmio]

@@Hygoog That sounds like a good amount. I would take the valve out of the equation for now and just get it idling without it. You might have to open up the throttle body a bit to get enough airflow. Once you have a stable idle you can add the valve back and use it to make more fine adjustments. Keep in mind if you are starting from cold you'll need additional cranking fuel AND post-start enrichment.

[@Hygoog]

@@supercarmio yes I noticed that my cold start kinda sucks. This is a freshly rebuilt engine. It takes about two cranks with a little gas pedal for it to start however it has no problems starting once the car is fully warmed up.

[@supercarmio]

@@Hygoog Sounds like you need some more air on startup and possibly post-start enrichment. Once you iron that out it should be easier to nail your idle speed.

[@trystynn5060]

What port does it have on it?

[@supercarmio]

Just a stock 6 port internally, modified a TII manifold to mount to it. 👍

[@trystynn5060]

@@supercarmio do you think if I ran the same set up just with a Bridgeport I could push low 400s

[@supercarmio]

@@trystynn5060 Definitely! Bridgeports will flow a ton more