i'm a lil confused

ok most of the time i am confused, but we'll ignore that.
neways, i was reading info on the 93+ rx7, it's a turbo, i know that, but are they all twin turbo's or single. are there ones that arent turbo.
i've seen some advertised for sale as an r1 or something like that, also some with tt and some with just a single.
i might wanna buy one down the line, info that makes sense will help a lot

ok most of the time i am confused, but we'll ignore that.
neways, i was reading info on the 93+ rx7, it's a turbo, i know that, but are they all twin turbo's or single. are there ones that arent turbo.
i've seen some advertised for sale as an r1 or something like that, also some with tt and some with just a single.
i might wanna buy one down the line, info that makes sense will help a lot


the FD's which is the one you are referring to all came twin turbo stock. Alot of people switched to a sungle turbo for reliability purposes as well as modability, it's easier to tune a car for one turbo than 2 sequntial turbos. The R1 was pretty much the base model is all, they all had the same power 93-95 here in the US of 255. Over in japan they made them all the way to 2002 and they upped the power in 99 to 278bhp

they were only here for 3yrs. how rare are they

they were only here for 3yrs. how rare are they

not as rare as you would think, but it's hard to find one that doesnt need a rebuild when you buy it.

i heard that from friends, the engine needs rebuilds constantly becuase of the pressure put on such a lil engine from the boost.
i think my stealth tt will satisfy me for now, as will my 944, but the rx7 just has that look of, u know u want me, but u cant have me.

the FD's which is the one you are referring to all came twin turbo stock. Alot of people switched to a sungle turbo for reliability purposes as well as modability, it's easier to tune a car for one turbo than 2 sequntial turbos. The R1 was pretty much the base model is all, they all had the same power 93-95 here in the US of 255. Over in japan they made them all the way to 2002 and they upped the power in 99 to 278bhp

the R1 was the "track" model of the FD, it had some aluminum suspension components and dual oil coolers.

damn, i hate that all the car's in the class left the states by 99, but still went till 02(or so) in japan

Not to hard to find but the R1's and R2's are alot more rare because they are the track versions. A touring model like mine will go for a bit cheaper. The only differences are stiffer springs, BBS wheels, Dual oil coolers, Black suede seats eliminated CD player. I bought the touring because it's the lightest beside the base and I'm modding everything so either way it's all going.

Lemme know what ?'s you got I'll be glad to help a potential Rx fan ~

IMO ~ The whole reliability rep is BS, if your smart and know your stuff that never happens except a rebuild every 80K or so on the motor.

whats the difference between the base and the touring?
cause honostly i like sports cars that get back to basics. i'd rater have no a/c, heat, tcs, a real floor shift manual, rwd, and very good power to weight ratio. i bought my 944, the only reason i have a/c is for my girlfriend.
i'm already a fan of the rx7(only 93+, the bodies are sexy as hell)

The touring and base are different just cause the touring comes with a bose surrond sound which add's a crazy 78lb's! It also come's with fog's and maybe some other options depending on what else was purchased from the dealer.


Yes the R1 also has eliminated A/c forgot to mention that. But that is simple stuff to do as you will probably eliminate the air and maybe power steering as well, personally I keep my power steering in. I think the question is what do you really want out of the car? I bought mine for many reasons but mainly because they are amazing looking and relatively cheap for the cost. I also wanted an Rx7 due to the fact the rotary baffle's alot of people and it's alot simplier then a complex piston engine. You don't have to worry about working the internals or missing a shift you just drive... I also bought the car because I do have the max performance mind set, 50/50 weight, 2650 curb weight, 1300cc engine, 9.5k redline stock and a nice long geared 5 speed. They are also very resposive to mod's especially if your just doing the basic's such as Intake, fully exhaust, fuel pump and Ecu. That alone can get you to 330-365 rwhp on a nice tune even for sequential setup instead of non Seq. The Rx7 is NOT a daily driver as I found last year. It's a high performance car but with little mod's you can do alot. Just the way your stance is when you sit in it you already know what you can do and how hard you can push it. Would'nt say it's for everyone but if you want to get into the "Rx Scene" your more then welcome but just be prepared to be overwhelmed with mod's, I know I was when I bought one. I've driven my friends N/a 944 not to bad does have a feel like my car but more weight in the front and less power. If your into those drivers cars you'll definetly love the FD.

i have a stealth r/t tt and the 944(jut got rid of my neon eh no loss) the 944 i like it handles really well, my guess the near 50/50 weight helps with that. the stealth handles really well to, but that awd and aws for ya.
the rx7, i'm not looking to buy one now, but as of right now it's on a list, a list of cars i'll hjave by the time im 25, and i'm 20 so...sometime soon.
i just want a car that looks nice, has power, and yet can b driven like it's a normal car. i mean lots of cars fit that profile, but the rx7 just has that appeal, and evidently they're rare.
i dont really modify cars, not my thing. the only thing i'm going to b doing with my current cars is, making the 944 n/a look like a turbo up front, just give it a smoother more refined porsche look.
what do u mean it's not a daily driver as u found out last yr, did u crash it, or attempt driving in rain or snow or something?

I spun out on sand and the car fish tailed to hard to recover, Fixed now but boy was it a project.

yea, theres a good point, are parts expensive or hard to find?

Expensive... more then a honda less then a porsche. Mazda parts from mazda are sooo expensive but most of the stuff you can get from the forum for 1/4 of the price even new stuff. Hard to find only if you don't where to look but other wise it's cake to find almost anything.

cool, thanks u guys have been very knowledgable, i now just gotta figure out whether i want the viper rt/10 or rx7 first. they'll b the same price by the time i can get either

Insurance per cylinder ~ V10 < Rotary = 3 cylinders :grinyes:

ur saying the viper is cheaper for insurance based on wat i'd get out of it?

ur saying the viper is cheaper for insurance based on wat i'd get out of it?
No, I mean't more in a good way I guess I should have put...

Insurance per cylinder ~ V10 > Rotary = 3 cylinders :grinyes:

Insurance writes it off as a 3 banger :wink:

nice

that "insurance" crap is one of the things that kept me from getting an RX-7. I had a hunch that it would only be written in as a 3banger, but that if they ran the make and model and found the HP, they'd charge me out the butt.
My question is: does the engine really need a total rebuild every 80K?! Is that regular driving conditions or flat-out racing? And how much does that cost yuo?
I want one of these so bad right now, but i don't think i could afford to maintain it

yea same deal with me how much would you be lookin to put down as far insurance every month?

you don't need rebuilds every 80k regardless of year of the car as long as you treat it right

and even when you do need a rebuild it isn't that bad, most experience engine builders can finish in less than a day.

you don't need rebuilds every 80k regardless of year of the car as long as you treat it right

and even when you do need a rebuild it isn't that bad, most experience engine builders can finish in less than a day.
I agree, Rebuilds aren't bad as long as you know what your doing. Also you can improve the life of your engine if you install ceramic seals even though there alot more money. If you pay the right price up front you won't pay much in the long run but if you buy someone else headache you'll wish you were never born and I seriously mean that.

To be honest if your not willing to pay to play the seven isn't for you. I love mine and wouldn't trade it for anything. I get some of the craziests looks and tons of respect it really is a gorgeous car as well as fast as all hell (single turbo'd FD 's you better have a jesus peice with you).

single turbo'd FD 's you better have a jesus peice with you

I lol'd at this

heh, I love single'd FD's so much. A nice big trim like a 40R+ feels like a punch in the face when full boost hits :grinyes:

Here you are ~ http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=4955444#post4955444

HEY! I read that already. It just says that the rebuilds are quick, but might have a waiting list. I just wanna know what the average $$ cost is.
I'm willing to "pay to play" but I want to do more playing than paying. I really have no other hobbies than my car- right now I'm tuning up an 07 Cobalt but am itching for something rarer/faster/RWD!
Otherwise I'll just get an Eclipse and toy with that. But trust me- it's no RX-7 in my book...

HEY! I read that already. It just says that the rebuilds are quick, but might have a waiting list. I just wanna know what the average $$ cost is.
I'm willing to "pay to play" but I want to do more playing than paying. I really have no other hobbies than my car- right now I'm tuning up an 07 Cobalt but am itching for something rarer/faster/RWD!
Otherwise I'll just get an Eclipse and toy with that. But trust me- it's no RX-7 in my book...

Rebuilds range for the FD from 3000 for a base all the way to 6 or even 8k dending if you want new housing and what porting is done as well as what rotors you want.

That's not too bad really, considering the kind of mileage you put on a car like that. My mom hard-drove the family minivan for 9years and only put 160k on it. So you think, sock away about $1,500 per year, you'll be just fine. I can swing that and have cash to spare.