lookin at 2 diff 7's

lilskyline240 · #1 11-08-2005, 11:40 AM

like the title says im lookin at buyin an second gen rx7....there are 2 that i am currently looking at....the first one is a 87 turbo 2 that has never seen winter and has been garage kept its whole life with one owner....he wants 5500 for it....it is in mint condition...dont know the mileage on it....then the second is an 87 turbo 2 with a full engine rebuild, to4 turbo, upgraded fuel system, dynoed at 320rwhp before the motor was rebuilt with all new seals...the only problem with it is now there seems to be an electrical problem...the car will run a little rough for a while then just cut out....I realy want this one because it seems to be the best deal....he wants 6500 for it...i was thinkin on offering him 5500 for it cuz of the electrical problem....and then take it somewhere to have them fix it....my ? to u guys is do u know what the problem could be??? and what car would u buy??

lilskyline

drftk1d · #2 11-08-2005, 11:52 AM

i'd get teh mint TII thats 5500

lets hope the mileage is low

FDTT · #3 11-08-2005, 12:27 PM

Buying a modded RX7 os like having sex with a hot chick with STD's. At that second it seems like a great idea, but it comes back to burn you later.

Making 320whp that car must have aftermarket fuel system on there. As well as a pretty decent fuel management. I woudl get ALL the facts about the one that is modded Look over the hole car like no other. But sounds to me like you just want a fast car at little cost. But if not then i suggest the first mint one for sure.

lilskyline240 · #4 11-08-2005, 12:53 PM

im pretty sure the mint one has higher mileage....im guessin over 100k....didnt find out yet...with a 87 turbo 2 with a 3in turbo back, RSR stage 3 clutch, how much boost can it run?? and what would be the quartermile time on that??? in ur own experience??

puhpaper · #5 11-08-2005, 12:57 PM

320whp? He can't be legitimatly smogging that thing. You'll have to think about smog also. You might be stuck getting under the table smogs for the rest of your life. That can be costly.

lilskyline240 · #6 11-08-2005, 01:02 PM

no, i can just register my car upnorth and i dont have a smog test

FDTT · #7 11-09-2005, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by lilskyline240

im pretty sure the mint one has higher mileage....im guessin over 100k....didnt find out yet...with a 87 turbo 2 with a 3in turbo back, RSR stage 3 clutch, how much boost can it run?? and what would be the quartermile time on that??? in ur own experience??

Without a FCD i would not even tuch the boost.
Stock fuel system i woudl not excede 10psi (i have seen more but you dont want to risk it)

If the only power adding modification there is a 3inch exhaust you wont see a hole lot. But you will NEED a fuel cut defender with that as the turbo will spool up much better and reach higher boost levels. Without that you will run the rear rotor lean and kill the motor. and trust me that is not a good thing.

I have seen 400whp rx7's run 13second 1/4miles, sop i would not be able to tell you what kind of time you may see. Its very dependant on the driver, but the 7 is not a go fast in a srtaight line type of car. She prefers the corners much more. If you are going to launch the car hard you will want to look at some diff bracing, subframe spacers (either OEM or aftermarket solid ones), rebuild the diff, half shafts, driveshaft, ect ect. Keep in mind that the 7 is not a drag monster, take it to the mountains

lilskyline240 · #8 11-09-2005, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by FDTT

Without a FCD i would not even tuch the boost.
Stock fuel system i woudl not excede 10psi (i have seen more but you dont want to risk it)

If the only power adding modification there is a 3inch exhaust you wont see a hole lot. But you will NEED a fuel cut defender with that as the turbo will spool up much better and reach higher boost levels. Without that you will run the rear rotor lean and kill the motor. and trust me that is not a good thing.

I have seen 400whp rx7's run 13second 1/4miles, sop i would not be able to tell you what kind of time you may see. Its very dependant on the driver, but the 7 is not a go fast in a srtaight line type of car. She prefers the corners much more. If you are going to launch the car hard you will want to look at some diff bracing, subframe spacers (either OEM or aftermarket solid ones), rebuild the diff, half shafts, driveshaft, ect ect. Keep in mind that the 7 is not a drag monster, take it to the mountains

where would i go about getting an FCD?? im not used tho this whole rotory motor thing yet...i was a honda owner...moved up to a nissan....now i want to try my hand at a rotory....what would be a good upgraded turbo and fuel system???

drftk1d · #9 11-09-2005, 08:45 AM

try asking around on some of the rx7 forums

if i get a standalone, you can have my fcd (its for 86-88 cars though)

ive seen a 400hp rx7 run 12s (was a FD)

anyways, forget all this upgrading shit, make sure the car runs fine before you do anything to it, change fuel filter, do an oil change, change spark plugs, check the cat for clogging etc

mazdatech177 · #10 11-09-2005, 09:52 AM

honestly, you are gonna have to put a ton of money into either one within a year of buying it. these cars are money pits. quality parts for these cannot be found aftermarket, and i wouldnt trust a junkyard part any more than a politician. buy it if you want, but be financially prepared

drftk1d · #11 11-09-2005, 04:55 PM

have you owned one?

mazdatech177 · #12 11-09-2005, 08:56 PM

thankfully no... i get to drive enough of them and the 8's to get the picture. dont get me wrong, if you get a twin turbo running right they are impressive. but i see the kind of money people have to dump in them to keep them in good order, and its just not worth the hassle to me. i just want lilskyline to get the whole story and make an informed decision

lilskyline240 · #13 11-09-2005, 11:54 PM

thanks for the imput guys

drftk1d · #14 11-10-2005, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mazdatech177

thankfully no... i get to drive enough of them and the 8's to get the picture. dont get me wrong, if you get a twin turbo running right they are impressive. but i see the kind of money people have to dump in them to keep them in good order, and its just not worth the hassle to me. i just want lilskyline to get the whole story and make an informed decision

do you even know what year rx7 were talking about?

mazdatech177 · #15 11-10-2005, 09:09 AM

ummm yea.... 86-92s right? good thing i had access to a shop manual at work to figure that one out... ask anyone that actually works at a mazda dealer if they would ever give money for one... ill bet they laugh at you. heres the chassis code we use at the shop. POS

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