rico05

He is right. I raced a Fox chassis the first night I had my car (1991 n/a) he creamed me. Now, after a few mods and a couple grand later, I can run em with ease (well, untill the engine popped that is)

relvinnian

I just don't see how people can dump $$ in n/a 2nd gens. I've seen people do it numerous times. Personal friends of mine. I've probably worked on n/as more than most of the owners here.

As a pure track car they are pretty sweet. Other than that, I think an rx-7 should have a turbo on it. An n/a - turbo conversion if ******* EASY if you know what you're doing. We need to get more people doing these things.

-Brian

relvinnian

Can I place my bet now? Please

dre_2ooo

You see, I might do that.. but ..errr..ahhh.. I dont have $2000+ to spend on it

kenny

You coming or what?

Bambam7

I just don't see a point to this.
My car runs very low 14's.
I just raced a Mustang last night, of of course, beat him by quite a bit.
5.0's run about 15 flat in the 1/4.
There is at LEAST a .8 sec difference. I'm not going to go out of my way to prove an obvious point. Just do the math if you can.

BTW- A bone stock N/A won't beat a mustang, that fact is true, but it doesn't take much money to get the 7 much faster. Some people make claims that are just BS, I have definatly seen that, but don't start generalizing people and their cars.

kenny

Is that a no?

wpgrexx

wow abecx, another na that beats mustangs, holly crap, he must be lying too just like the rest of us

KNONFS

iTrader: (14)

Dipshit?!?!? No need to involve your mother in this! Watch your language around here troll!

Now back to my question\statement, and your point is?

We NEVER said he can beat your V8, so what's your point? I know of Toyota Starlet, 1st gen Rx-7, etc who can whoop some V8 ***.

See, the point is that ANYTHING can be made relatively quick, uncluding 13B NA's, comprende?!!?

kenny

Yes, dipshit.

My point is simple. N/A 13b's are slow. They will always be slow. Is that clear enough for you or should I grab the windex?

Why are you going to even go into anything can be made fast?... no ****. A 13b without a power adder is lame. End of story.

Back to other guy... calls me out and now backs down. What gives?

wpgrexx

kenny, are u abecx using another name, or are you justignorant too.

kenny

Who is abecx?

How am I ignorant? N/A 13b's are slow - is it that hard to understand?

Edit: why are Mustangs always the benchmark? Why not compair to a fast car... say LT1/LS1 or maybe a turbo Regal - or even :gasp: an FD.

exquivical

Well, if you're trying to make a rotary fast in a straight line and keep it naturally aspirated, 1st gens are the only way to go. I'm doing stuff to my second gen, short of porting, just because its my daily driver and its fun to beat around town (not go in a straight line).

Mod what ya got.

Besides, anything above 10-11s in drag racing is a joke. Actually, a majority of drag racing is a joke. Skidpad stats, 40-70 stats, slalom speed - much more interesting.

relvinnian

Mod what's worth modding.

kenny

True, true.

I think this quote applies here...

"Putting any amount of money into a Honda is like wiping your *** with a turd."

UniqueTII

Yeah, those S2000s and NSXes aren't worth putting money into...

kenny

NSX isn't. Block won't take over 550hp or something low like that.

For the price tag of that car you could go so much faster in an FC. Again, off topic.

exquivical

heheheh.... I'll agree to disagree with you guys. I love my RX7 and am fully aware of its capabilities (or lack of). I know the only way to make it quick is with a different power plant, but if I want to go fast, I'll do it on my bike. No sense burying 8 grande into a TII to make it run unreliable 11s when I could spend the same amount of dough and run 10s stock.

Either way, the majority of money I've put in my RX has been suspension, wheels, and good rubber.

ZenFox

Because that's where the car's strengths are, and for the record, I wasn't talking to you when I said that. A $4000 GTUs can hang with a $40000 Porsche Boxter in the twisties. Speed wise, I've already said that we're slow by comparison, but let's not forget the strengths.

If you want to come out here, I'll be more than happy to pit my lil' stock luxury model against that huge engine, so long as I get to pick the road. Of course, I don't happen to have $1,000 laying around, so I'll bet a pack of oreos on it.

Ah, so you admit to being a troll?

-ZenFox

UniqueTII

What do you drive that 550hp isn't enough?

Antonio_bigbob

thanks for all the info boys, but u know, i am still confused. i don't know who to believe.

is a 1987 rx7 n/a decently fast????

Truthfully, can it beat most 4 cylinder cars or 6??
and honestly, can it keep up to the V8's

pleeeze, be honest, i just need to know
haha, thanks

to help me, maybe make comparisons, what can it beat, what can't it beat???

kenny

I'm fully aware of their strengths. 50/50 weight distribution is nice no matter how slow (although, fast + 50/50 is way better).

Come on now, why would I want to drive my car all the way to Seattle just to lose a pack of Oreos? I know damn well my car won't do well in the twisties - do I care? - No. I am all about stop light races.

Hell ya, I'm trolling like a bastard. At least I have a point, unlike these N/A guys trying their best to argue their car being slow. Get real, we all know it is slow. Deal with it.

AbecX

Antonio_bigbob, 140hp is slow unless your car wieghs 500#'s. 2 rotary engines are going to be slow n/a.

kenny

They are slow. Who cares if you can beat other slow cars?

Buy a Turbo II, you won't regret it.

relvinnian

8 grand for unreliable 11s? No comment

Bikes are sweet, and they have thier place. Much rather see you modify a bike .

N/A rx-7 that's suspension focused is sweet. They handle great, obviously. I get sick of seeing N/A guys talk about beating ricers. That's not an accomplishment, it's a mild amusement.