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hey I have a 1991 rx7 fc and I need help on what type of rims I should get on it and what size. I do plan on lowering it. Also what ttype of exhaust would be good ???


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franman187 wrote:hey I have a 1991 rx7 fc and I need help on what type of rims I should get on it
Infiniti wheels would be awesome.
franman187 wrote:and what size.
Go big or go home I say.
franman187 wrote:I do plan on lowering it. Also what ttype of exhaust would be good ???
I reckon a 370Z or 300ZX exhaust would be a good choice.

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Wheels, Get whatever wheels you like. It's your car.

Fit, here's a starting point. http://fc3spro.com/TECH/MODS/RT/rims.htm

Exhaust, see first item.

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Wheels, Get whatever wheels you like. It's your car.

Fit, here's a starting point. http://fc3spro.com/TECH/MODS/RT/rims.htm

Exhaust, see first item.
Given your situation, I would advise upgrading only what needs to be replaced. For example If your tires are down to 3/32nds, it's crazy to spend your money upgrading a perfectly good exhaust, when you know have a big tire expense coming up shortly.

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I don't get the vibe that he would take such sage advice. :squint:

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themadscientist wrote:I don't get the vibe that he would take such sage advice. :squint:
I think you're right. ;)

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Wheels = Anything made by Dubz
Exhaust = Anything made of Titanium

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I have my 1991 rx7 fc n/a and it has 160 hp and I was wondering what type of mods I need to make it a bit faster. like what mods should I get ffirst or what should I do first to the car. how can I make it sound a little bit more loud?????

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Leave it alone and drive it .Don't rice it out.
Save your money for taking care of the basics.

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^Ditto. You'll ruin it real quick if you start throwing too much at it.

Get it mechanically sound first - tune up, filters, fluid changes, tires, gaskets, and ect. Once it runs like a top, doesn't leak anything, and doesn't make any weird noises then move on to some mods.

N/A rotaries are harder to squeeze power out of. There's a few bolt ons, but you probably won't ever exceed 200hp without internal work or boost. 30hp isn't really that great. You'll probably feel it on the butt dyno, but it's not going to do that much for you. To make real noticeable gains, you'll need to get into porting and adding boost to it. That gets expensive real quick.

If you want louder, grab a Racing Beat exhaust system or just take it by an exhaust shop and have them weld louder mufflers in.

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New thread merged with old thread. Stop creating multiple threads asking essentially the same question. :slap:

You want faster, stop now, sell this car and buy a turbo II.

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themadscientist wrote:New thread merged with old thread. Stop creating multiple threads asking essentially the same question. :slap:

You want faster, stop now, sell this car and buy a turbo II.

:yesnod ^

You should try to improve the "nut behind the wheel" first, and attend a performance driving school if you have turned 18 yet. That'll give you the biggest performance improvement bang for your buck.

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2nded. Do some driving courses and track days if you can. Other than maintenance items concentrate on getting the most out of the car as it sits now. If you reach a point where it is not at the level you are then upgrade.


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