alansupra94

Well after talking to this guy in my area, he is selling me a 1986 Mazda Rx-7 non turbo automatic.

It needs some work but that really isn't too much of a concern. My uncle been working on rotories for maybe 15 years now and can easily help me rebuild or replace parts.

I would love to turn this car into a road racing car/ drifting car. My question is what is the best route to go engine/drivetrain wise? Not looking for much power....I would be happy with 300hp to the rear if that is easy to do. Suspension? Steering?

Weak points that I should address (such as common problems/fixes).

Just trying to learn as much as I can about this car.

Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks
Alan

farberio

iTrader: (7)

There is a lot of knowledge on the boards if you search wisely.

For starters, 300 hp you are looking at a turbo drivetrain swap, this will include a 5sp swap unless you can source an automatic for a turbo.

initial D is REAL!

300whp or crank hp can be done with a t2 engine setup with a hybrid bnr type turbo. Remember the t2 dirveshaft and diff, and axles.

alansupra94

wtf is T2. I been seeing that going around the board....T4 this, T5 that, what does that mean.

Is there a nub section that I can read?

SDrotary-FC

toss a V8 in there...

i would hold out for a turbo 5spd (running ones around here go for $2000-3k)

LunchboxCritter

iTrader: (9)

T2 = Turbo
NA= Non-Turbo
T4 = 86-88 model cars
T5 = 89-91 model cars

Icemark

That would be S4 and S5... not T4 and T5

alansupra94

O okay thanks lunchboxcritter

2-3000 for a T2 motor.......maybe a NA motor might be a better option

Icemark

at the top of this section, are the sticky threads.

There you will find the FAQ for FC:
https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/frequently-asked-questions-2nd-generation-rx-7-faq-fc-494667/

This is a good start, but all the sticky threads will help you learn about the 2nd gen RX-7

farberio

iTrader: (7)

If you want 300hp, turbo is pretty much teh only way to go. And will be cheaper in the long run.

Trots*88TII-AE*

iTrader: (11)

Likley be cheaper to just hold out for an originally turbo FC. Buying a TII swap (again, engine, ECU, transmission, driveshaft) will be more expensive and more headaches then getting a car already turbo. Plus, automatics suck.