REC Technical Data
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- 3rd Gen RX-7
- 2nd Gen RX-7
- 1st Gen RX-7
Engine Data
Displacment: 1308cc
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Compression Pressure (psi @ 250rpm): 100
Max Difference Between Chambers: 21psi
Drive Belt Deflectionat 22lbs of force:
- Alternator and Air Pump: 0.28in-0.29in
- P/S pump and A/C compressor: 0.18in-0.19in
Engine Oil Capacity (dry): 4.9 litres, 5.4 litres R1 model
Engine Oil Capacity (oil change): 4 litres
Above -25°C (-10°F): SAE 10W30
Below 0°C (32°F): SAE 5W30
Engine Coolant Capacity: 8.8 litres
Mix Above -16°C (3°F): 65:35
Mix Above -26°C (-15°F): 55:45
Mix Above -40°C (-40°F): 45:55
Mix Ratios are Water:Antifreeze
Always use distilled or non ionized water
Fuel System
Idle Speed: 700-750 RPM
*stock motors, motors with port work will generally idle slightly above spec
Fuel Capacity: 76 litres (20.1 gallons)
Fuel Pressure: 35.6-37 psi
Primary Injector Size: 550cc
Secondary Injector Size: 850cc
Fuel Spec: Unleaded Research Octane 95 or higher
Ignition System
Leading Spark Plug: NGK: BUR7EQP (stock), BUR6EQP, BUT7EQ, BUR6EQ
Trailing Spart Plug: NGKL BUR9EQP (stock), BUR8EQP, BUR9EQ, BUR8EQ
Plug Gap: 0.044-0.066 in
Manual Transmission
Type: API service GL-4 or GL-5
All Season: SAE 75W90
Above 10°C (50°F): SAE 80W90
Capacity: 2.5 qts
Automatic Transmission
Type: Dexron®II or M-III
Capacity: 8.6 litres
Power Steering System
Type: ATF Dexron®II or M-III
Capacity: 0.96 litres
Brakes
Fluid: DOT3
Standard Wheels and Tires
Tire Size: P255/50R16 or ZR16
Air Pressure: 32psi
Wheel Size: 16 x 8
Offset: 50mm
A/C System
Capacity: 600g (21.2 oz)
Low Pressure: 21-43psi
High Pressure: 185-213psi
Engine Data
Displacment: 1308cc
Compression Ratio Turbo: 8.5:1
Compression Ratio Non Turbo: 9.5:1
Drive Belt Deflectionat 22lbs of force:
- Alternator: 0.55-0.67in
- Air Pump Turbo: 0.31-0.39in
- Air Pump Non Turbo: 0.43-0.51in
- A/C Compressor: 0.24-0.32in
- P/S Pump: 0.43-0.51in
Engine Oil Capacity (dry): 5.8 litres
Engine Oil Capacity (oil change): 4.4 litres
Above -10°C (15°F): SAE 20W40 or 20W50
Between -25°C~30°C (-10°F~85°F): SAE 10W30
Above -25°C (0°F): SAE 10W40 or 10W50
Below 0°C (32°F): SAE 5W30
Engine Coolant Capacity Turbo: 8.7 litres
Engine Coolant Capacity Non Turbo: 7.3 litres
Mixtures
Above -4°C (25°F): 80:20
Above -16°C (3°F): 65:35
Above -26°C (-15°F): 55:45
Above -40°C (-40°F): 45:55
Mixtures are Water:Antifreeze. Always use distilled or non ionized water
Fuel System
Idle Speed: 725 - 775 RPM*
*stock motors, motors with port work will generally idle slightly above spec
Fuel Capacity: 63 litres (14.5 gallons)
Ignition System
Spark Plug Trailing: NGK SD11A
Spark Plug Leading: NGK SD10A
Manual Transmission
Capacity Turbo: 2.5 litres (2.6 qts)
Capacity Non Turbo: 2.0 litres (2.1 qts)
Above -18°C (0°F): SAE90 GL-4 or GL-5
Below -18°C (0°F): SAE80 GL-4 or GL-5
All Seasons: SAE 80W90
Engine Data
Displacment: 1146cc
Compression Ratio: 9.4:1
Compression Pressure (psi @ 250rpm): 85
Max Difference Between Chambers: 21psi
Drive Belt Deflectionat 22lbs of force:
- Alternator and E-shaft: 0.51in-0.67in
- Air Pump and Water Pump: 0.43in-0.51in
Engine Oil Capacity (dry): 5.2 litres
Engine Oil Capacity (oil change): 4.2 litres
Between -10°C~40°C (15°F~100°F): SAE 20W40
Between -10°C~50°C (15°F~120°F): SAE 20W50
Between -18°C~30°C (0°F~85°F): SAE 10W30
Between -18°C~40°C (0°F~100°F): SAE 10W40
Bewteen -18°C~50°C (0°F~120°F): SAE 10W50
Below -18°C (0°F): SAE 5W30 or 5W20
Engine Coolant Capacity w/heater: 9.5 litres
Engine Coolant Capacity w/o heater: 805 litres
Always use distilled or non ionized water
Fuel System
Idle Speed: 750 +/- RPM
*stock motors, motors with port work will generally idle slightly above spec
Fuel Capacity: 55 litres (14.5 gallons)
Ignition System
Spark Plug: NGK: BR7ET, BR8ET, BR9ET
Spark Plug: NIPPON DENSO: W22EBR, W25EBR, W27EBR
Initial Gap 0.041 +/- 0.002 in
Manual Transmission
Capacity: 1.7 litres (1.8 qts)
Above -18°C (0°F): SAE90 GL-4 or GL-5
Below -18°C (0°F): SAE80 GL-4 or GL-5
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