RX7boy

What year and model NA had the fastest 1/4 times? And which one could be made fastest? I'm asking because I am looking to buy an N/A but don't know which year model to look for. Oh btw, lets rules out the GTUs because its impossible to find one of those around here. Thanks.

dre_2ooo

My money's on the 89-91 GTU or possibly GXL .. (but it is the GTUs)

Gefunk

Yea, go with a S5(89-91) GXL. They are a little lighter than the GTU, don't know why but they are. If you can go with a GTUs than more power to you but I consider myself lucky for finding a S5 GXL out in the sticks of Maine. Mine is getting a ported engine (not to mild, I like low end power for climbing), it has it's new RP and N1 and I am getting new intakes when I can scrounge for the money. With or without this stuff the cars are just a plain out blast to drive. Oh yea, and by the way my NOS kit was sent today, so I am gona have a sick *** N/a with three hundred more dollars and three hundred less headaces of the Turbos

XimbueX

There really isn't any difference, except the 86-88's have a little bit less HP than the 89+'s but its such a little amount you won't notice a difference between any of the n/a models and trim levels.

Just buy one that is in the best shape.

Bambam7

I totally dissagree with the last post.
I have had an 86, 88, and 90 GXL, and the difference between the 86-88 power and the 89+ power is a definate advantage- very noticable. I say it's a much faster car- really feels like a true sports car (not saying the easlier ones arent- I love em too, they are just lacking a little in the neck-snapping department!)
Lots of advancements- electronically, and cosmetically.
89+ are worth waiting to find.

Gefunk

Yeah, I am in aggreance with Bambam7. There is a noticable differance in the cars. Mine drives more like a sports car than my friends 88 SE. I don't know really since I can't wait to get that necksnapping feel with the NOS. Yeah, wait it out until you can get the extra HP, better body, better Tail lights, and no fires or flooding!!!

Roy James

my freinds 86base runs a constant 14.8-15flat in the 1/4 with only a few mods....... they still hold their own in the "necksnaping dept".... hehe.

Ryde _Or_Die

What exactly are a few mods?

von

Yup... i have an 89GXL that i was selling for super cheap 4 months ago. Like 2000 bucks... It had Complete engine rebuild with 10000 miles on it and Almost new clutch tires tps and very very clean. Too bad nowone wanted it. I fixed the bunt wiring harness myself for 150 bucks and got it runing top notch... To bad nowone believed me that alls it needed was a wiring harness. All well. I learned to not try and sell my 7 for such a little problem.

anyways. Go with the 89-92. If u drive both that are in good working order u will see that the 89s feel higher quality. The GXL I thought was the heaviest luxury model. I have everything except lsd and airbags. Everymodel will perform the same just some are heavier but can all be striped down to whatever u want. I took off my a/c and other weight adding options.

I think the best thing to do is what i did. Buy a 7 with blown engine for a few hundred bucks... make sure it has good tranz and clutch. Now get a complete engine rebuild. mine cost 2300 and ran perfect afterwords. Total i paid 3000 for my car that my mechanic says should last 160xxx miles or more. Came with a yr warrenty. Its been 25xxx miles and runing new. Havent replaced anything or had to fix anything for it in the last yr and a half. Very reliable.

Agent_D

iTrader: (2)

well, 86-88, if you want to run quicker try to get a base or sport model, they usually weigh the least, around 2550lbs, the 86-88GXl's weigh in at 2652. 86-88T2's weigh in at 2825lbs, 89-91 n/a's, all models weigh in at ~2800lbs, and 89-91 T2's weigh in at 3135lbs.

I would say there isnt much of a difference between 86-88 and 89-91 feel, i havent driven 89-91 so i cant be for ceratin, but the 200-300 lb increase in weight should make it feel almost the same as 86-88, 86-88 make max torque at 3500rpm stock and max power at 6500, 89-91 make max torque at 4000 and max power at 7000, 86-88 has 7600rev limit and 89-91 has 8600 rev limit.

I like the 86-88 n/a's for their lighter weight, i prefer the looks of the 89-91 but not for the extra 300lbs, and T2's just weigh too much for my taste, thats why im gonna stick a T2 engine into an 86-88 n/a for al ittle less weight.

ill post if i think of anything else

Felix Wankel

My favorite is a S4 car with S5 taillights. And maybe the bumpers. I don't like those round gauges or the weird rubber radio surround. Or that bigass shift ****. Or the extra weight. I can get the extra HP myself.

tmak26b

Here is the scoop, it seems like magazine have been able to get better times with a Series IV rather than V. Even in modded cars, 86-88 owners usually have better times. Although 89 cars have more hp, but the extra 200lbs really set them back. 89-91 GXL are slower than GTU, they are 88lbs heavier.

pd_day

iTrader: (6)

I totally agree with Bambam7. I have driven both series 4 and 5 cars and the 89+ cars feel faster. However, everything said are just speculation. We should just get a stock series 4 and a stock series 5 and line that up.
than we'll have a definite result

von

Like I Said. Who cares about weight. U can take the **** out u dont need right??? My car is as light as an 88se and still has sunroof and power everything.

tmak26b

I raced my 90 GXL against a 88 GXL. We would be even in 1st until about 6000 RPM when my car would take off. I mean no question 89+ makes more power, but the weight can off set it. Even though i beat a 86-88 car, but they always seem to have better 1/4 time

pd_day

iTrader: (6)

Hmm.....if you are taking off on him already, would that mean you will be faster in the quarter. Once you get rolling, wieght is not that much of a factor.

von

Sounds like someones 90GXL has stuck ports if your puling on him like that.

tmak26b

last time i checked my VDI and 6 ports work fine.....

von

But i beat my friends 86 bone stock and he had exaust. So what u gonna do. U cant say wich is really faster without some better proof. I would be willing to bet the 89s are faster regardless of any 89 losing to an 88

tmak26b

Our cars are over 10 years ago, some are tuned better than others. Who cares if you beat your friend's 86, its only 1 car. Go to the track, get a time for it. See what it is. Dont just say "oh I beat this and that". But from all the new car test magazine, 86-88 cars have better times than 89-91 cars. Proven fact. Do I need to scan every single page for you

von

Sure... scan them for me. Pleaaazzzzzz

loudazzrx7

iTrader: (6)

go with the 86 gxl--im running 14.19 at 96 in the 1/4-----the guy over at rx7.com hates me check the times there--lol

RX7boy

what mods?

von

Isnt your car street ported... What other detailed mods have u done.

Bambam7

That's a hell of a time- My best was 14.5, but I got 99.7 MPH!
I seem to be completely unconcerned with weight though!
The high trap speed for that time indicates a not-so-good low speed acell!
My car is a fully loaded 90 GXL with 2 amps, wiring, an 8" sub in a BIG bandpass box, and full A/C, P/S, spare tire, ... eveyrthing. I'm a wimp.
A little diet might help get that time down to match the trap speed!