Pictures of my RX-7 (56k warning)

[240marcuSX]

dude, isnt that thing loud as crap without cats...?? they come stock with like 3 cats dont they?

[StrangeLove]

I am considering leaving it N/A, but a turbo motor from japan with low miles is only like $750, transmission included. The majority of N/As were sold in the US, not many were sold in japan. So in a way, there is a surplus of turbo motors out there.

N/A 13b's can hit the same stock hp as a turbo II with just some porting and a good exhaust, and be more reliable.

It'll probably be loud, the guy who I bought it from had a silencer put in the exhaust.

Thanks for the compliments

[JESTER]

True, but the T II can get on up there by tossing on some good exhaust (and a fuel cut controller for the back rotor of course.)

Anyway, I got a passenger door and a set of tail lights sitting under my tree if you ever find your self in need.

Which model is that, GXL???

Anyway, if you dont know by now, which any rotor head does, http://www.mazdatrix.com/go to the race section under RX7.

I would love to find a good priced TII in decent shape. Heck the motor could be blown, as long as the price was right, and the body was good. You can get a referb on the blown engine for around $1000 to $1200

[StrangeLove]

Its a GTU, and a 5 speed

I find mazdatrix to be extremely expensive, althought I have yet to hear anything bad about them.

It'll be awhile before I have enough $ saved up, so I'll have plenty of time to make the N/A TII decision

[JESTER]

Me personally, I would probally do the port job, a good header/exhaust, and then probally put the spray to it.

But I would love to have a TII. I hope you can get it done. Good luck, and keep us posted. It will kick butt.

[Altiman94]

there's no way i'd keep that car naturally aspirated. There is much great potential with the turbo motor. I would definitely do the TII swap. You know you want to, do it!

[VashFC]

Here's my old '87 Turbo II. I bought it for $2000 from a Mazda mechanic going through a divorce. Had 87,xxx on the chassis and 1200 Miles on a NEW motor, complete new suspenion, bushings and brakes. Real clean and well taken care of. Had to sell it before I moved to Glendale, CA (Sniff...Sniff) Notice my *Sweet* 1978 Chevy Nova w/ a 307 Woot! Ignore the green stuff on the siding... It's still the best car I've ever owned.....*sigh*....

- Chris

[JustinStrife]

My friend James bought an 88' Turbo II with a bad motor. Went through the hassle of putting a new Turbo motor in then got bored with it and sold it for 3 grand(this was last year). Bought an Mr2 Turbo to replace it, then he sold that and got a CRX to drive until the 06' WRX came out. He's 21 and he goes through cars like Girls go through Shoes...

Tack on a honda prelude and pontiac fiero that he owned before, and you see where i'm going.

but the FC was SICK in my opinion. I'd have bought it off hi if I had the money.

[yelnatsch517]

i think cali has a state raised minimum wage, federal is 5.15 though, new york almost did it but they were afraid businesses would go elsewhere to avoid the higher wages they would have to pay. good thing for raises right?

That is because New Yorkers are smart. Freakin retarded Californians with their nonsense laws. Right now they are trying to pass a law that requires businesses having more than 10 or 15 people to provide medical insurance to all their employees. Can someone say what the **** are these people thinking? There was this one guy talking about this issue and I totally agree with what he said. Summarization of his opinion: If this bill passes, Californians, sure will be happy, but they can be happy sitting on the couch alone all day feeling good about themselves since all of the businesses would be gone and they would have no jobs. With our budgest crisis, you would think these people would start to learn.

[JESTER]

No we really wouldn't think they would start to learn. With Cali it is a lost cause, as far as the government and laws goes (not the people).

[nismofly]

That is because New Yorkers are smart. Freakin retarded Californians with their nonsense laws. Right now they are trying to pass a law that requires businesses having more than 10 or 15 people to provide medical insurance to all their employees. Can someone say what the **** are these people thinking? There was this one guy talking about this issue and I totally agree with what he said. Summarization of his opinion: If this bill passes, Californians, sure will be happy, but they can be happy sitting on the couch alone all day feeling good about themselves since all of the businesses would be gone and they would have no jobs. With our budgest crisis, you would think these people would start to learn.

actually we just had something last summer get shot down that would have done something like this plus raise the minimum wage, for the exact reason i gave you

[StrangeLove]

Thanks for the hijack

I work for 20 hours in one week, I get $85... Worth it? **** NO

[Looneybomber]

Why take a NA rotory and port it? It will just suck as much gas, if not more, going down the highway than a turbo but have less hp when getting on it.

[StrangeLove]

To rev higher, and to have the powerband expanded to those higher rpms.

I will most likely end up putting a turbo 13b in it. Price is the biggest factor

[JESTER]

Yep cause they say you have to change everything under the hood and all the way back.

Save your money, and get a 20b, swap. Now that would kick butt!

[StrangeLove]

I would do a 20b if i had 12 grand to spend on it. Well, if I had 12 grand I'd sell the rx7 and buy a 300zx

For a T2 swap, I need a complete T2 motor, ecu, wiring harness, transmission, and a hood. Plus hoses, clamps, etc.

The N/A transmission can only hold about 250 rwtq, and the T2 transmission is a beast. The T2 also had a stronger rear end, but its not needed unless you plan on making 300+hp.

[JESTER]

If I was gonna do all that, I would be over 300 hp. To much work to not go all out.

Of course, if you are good on cars, then that is really not really that bad. The wiring is the worst part. But isn't it always. I have three friends that are big rotor heads. Spaz has had, three. D has had two. Donnie has had like four or five. One 1st gen with a wide body kit, and a 2nd gen with a chevy 400 in it. Talk about a monster. He was gonna put his built, (And I meant BUILT) 350 in it. But it and the engine ended up like everything of his, worthless. If something breaks, he just leaves it sit out in the back yard. And he had like a gallon or two of water in the crank case on the motor, and wont sale the car because he cant make a profit. So hhe would rather let it sit there in the weeds. What a dip.

[StrangeLove]

I did think about swapping a V8/V6 into my rx7...

http://www.grannysspeedshop.com/ has everything I would need

Engine Cradle & spuds, Bolts,

Transmission Crossmember-

(choice of PG, T-350, T-400, 2004R, 700R4, T-5, T-56)

Installation instructions and wiring info

w/ small HEI distributor

Driveshaft $525

I'd just need an engine and transmission... Which shouldn't be too hard or expensive

The only problem I see with doing a swap is the wiring, I have no clue on how to wire an engine. I could probably find some people to help with it though.

[StrangeLove]

I suggest you read granny's website before you say that a v8/v6 swap will screw up the car...

[Altiman94]

I didn't know ther were hardly znyone who made minimum wage anymore? I'm 19 and aren't even close to making minimum.

[StrangeLove]

I'm having a really hard time finding information on domestic engines. Google is usesless...

Anyone care to help me out?

[JESTER]

The way to go is the chevy 350. My friends RX7 with the 400 was okay, but the engine was not that great. Same bolt pattern I thnk as the 350 (correct me if I am wrong, someone).

For finding an engine, try http://www.car-parts.com good site.

And go to http://www.rx7club.com those guys are pretyy good with the ReX's. I am a member there, but havent been one there since I put my 2nd gen project to bed.

[StrangeLove]

I go to rx7club alot, I have read loads of stories about rotaries just popping on the highway. I do think they are a better engine design, but not for daily driving.

What do think of a v6 instead of a v8? I know the v6 install in alot easier and cheaper.

[Chingon]

go here for v-8 info http://www.wrongmotor.com/. Guy has the cleanest v8 swap i've seen in an fc chassis. (also check link and friends car section). I've seen a vq powered fc using a maxima engine and a 350 transmission. Also go to http://www.teamfc3s.org/forum (best forum I've ever been a member of) helpful guys, lot of info, etc, etc. There was a member w/a na gtus who broke the 12 sec barrier...name is gtuspa.
Modified by Chingon at 9:34 PM 11/25/2004

[Onizuka]

Thanks for the hijack

I work for 20 hours in one week, I get $85... Worth it? **** NO

Geezus, get a different job man. I pull down that much in one day and im 19. Catering pays good, so does anything involving lifting heavy crap. Supermarkets/chain stores are and always will be the worst place to get a job that pays good.

And FC's are bitchin, im envious that you can have 2 cars.

[SeVa-S13]

C4 427 for teh win

[doctorj240]

FCs are very reliable cars and you can get plenty of power out of them with good porting. Most of the horror stories about rx-7s and their reliability comes from FDs (which is what I now own). It's a good thing that I have a 240 as a daily otherwise I'd be stranded.

And $85 a week? That's not worth it. I work 25 hours/week and make about $400 as a sushi chef.