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#5751
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Stop the part out!
well the FC overheated again this morning, so as a special offer to you guys $1500 takes every last bit of RX-7 stuff I've got
otherwise in July I guess I'll start ripping the car apart and do a big part out, which I'd really hate to do;
the body is in very good shape, the interior is in perfect shape, all the electricals work
If I had the time, money, and a garage I'd do an engine swap of some sort or another, but I don't so I can't
avert your eyes saavedro - the car would be a really good candidate for a LS-1 swap in my opinion
otherwise in July I guess I'll start ripping the car apart and do a big part out, which I'd really hate to do;
the body is in very good shape, the interior is in perfect shape, all the electricals work
If I had the time, money, and a garage I'd do an engine swap of some sort or another, but I don't so I can't
avert your eyes saavedro - the car would be a really good candidate for a LS-1 swap in my opinion
#5752
LS what?
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well the FC overheated again this morning, so as a special offer to you guys $1500 takes every last bit of RX-7 stuff I've got
otherwise in July I guess I'll start ripping the car apart and do a big part out, which I'd really hate to do;
the body is in very good shape, the interior is in perfect shape, all the electricals work
If I had the time, money, and a garage I'd do an engine swap of some sort or another, but I don't so I can't
avert your eyes saavedro - the car would be a really good candidate for a LS-1 swap in my opinion
otherwise in July I guess I'll start ripping the car apart and do a big part out, which I'd really hate to do;
the body is in very good shape, the interior is in perfect shape, all the electricals work
If I had the time, money, and a garage I'd do an engine swap of some sort or another, but I don't so I can't
avert your eyes saavedro - the car would be a really good candidate for a LS-1 swap in my opinion
#5753
i can see the light!!!
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NNNNOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! DONT DO IT!!!!!! LOL!!!!Damn, sorry to hear that....You know how I feel about that car.....Well, I want first dibs on the suspension, hood, bumpers and taillights!!!!!!!
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Just my opinion.......
First off, I want to say that I have nothing against anyone who put a v8 into their rx......And as far as bang for buck, it is the ideal choice.
The reason why I dont care for it is because the rotary engine is the reason I fell in love with rx's in the first place. Regardless of the pro's/con's of the engine, i like the individuality of the vehicle because of the rotary engine. Sure, I have 2 ford v8's in a shed(351W and a 460) and have been itching to throw the small block(351) in my n/a......But if I do that, in my mind it will lose its individuality....And also my interest......
Some people only buy certain vehicles because they are fast, or they look a certain way....Im not interested in speed as much as I used to, but the whole car in general. The rx-7, in my opinion is a great car for a genuine enthusiast(not saying that people who swap v8's in their rx's are not genuine enthusiasts)....
Bottom line.....rgordon, I like your car because you took a great vehicle and made it faster...........Even though I wouldnt have taken that route......Looks good, too!!!!
The reason why I dont care for it is because the rotary engine is the reason I fell in love with rx's in the first place. Regardless of the pro's/con's of the engine, i like the individuality of the vehicle because of the rotary engine. Sure, I have 2 ford v8's in a shed(351W and a 460) and have been itching to throw the small block(351) in my n/a......But if I do that, in my mind it will lose its individuality....And also my interest......
Some people only buy certain vehicles because they are fast, or they look a certain way....Im not interested in speed as much as I used to, but the whole car in general. The rx-7, in my opinion is a great car for a genuine enthusiast(not saying that people who swap v8's in their rx's are not genuine enthusiasts)....
Bottom line.....rgordon, I like your car because you took a great vehicle and made it faster...........Even though I wouldnt have taken that route......Looks good, too!!!!
#5765
i can see the light!!!
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The man.......
Yes, you are right.......That is why you are the man, dave!!!
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First off, I want to say that I have nothing against anyone who put a v8 into their rx......And as far as bang for buck, it is the ideal choice.
The reason why I dont care for it is because the rotary engine is the reason I fell in love with rx's in the first place. Regardless of the pro's/con's of the engine, i like the individuality of the vehicle because of the rotary engine. Sure, I have 2 ford v8's in a shed(351W and a 460) and have been itching to throw the small block(351) in my n/a......But if I do that, in my mind it will lose its individuality....And also my interest......
Some people only buy certain vehicles because they are fast, or they look a certain way....Im not interested in speed as much as I used to, but the whole car in general. The rx-7, in my opinion is a great car for a genuine enthusiast(not saying that people who swap v8's in their rx's are not genuine enthusiasts)....
Bottom line.....rgordon, I like your car because you took a great vehicle and made it faster...........Even though I wouldnt have taken that route......Looks good, too!!!!
The reason why I dont care for it is because the rotary engine is the reason I fell in love with rx's in the first place. Regardless of the pro's/con's of the engine, i like the individuality of the vehicle because of the rotary engine. Sure, I have 2 ford v8's in a shed(351W and a 460) and have been itching to throw the small block(351) in my n/a......But if I do that, in my mind it will lose its individuality....And also my interest......
Some people only buy certain vehicles because they are fast, or they look a certain way....Im not interested in speed as much as I used to, but the whole car in general. The rx-7, in my opinion is a great car for a genuine enthusiast(not saying that people who swap v8's in their rx's are not genuine enthusiasts)....
Bottom line.....rgordon, I like your car because you took a great vehicle and made it faster...........Even though I wouldnt have taken that route......Looks good, too!!!!
I will be the first to say if I ever win the lottery or get a significant bump in my salary I will have a FD with a rotary in addition to my LS2 7. The LS conversion is everything I want right now though, maintain the 50/50 weight balance, 400+HP, 28mpg, and reliable as hell!
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Fair enough!! I agree with a lot of your argument. The rotary engine is what started my disease with the RX7 many years ago.
I will be the first to say if I ever win the lottery or get a significant bump in my salary I will have a FD with a rotary in addition to my LS2 7. The LS conversion is everything I want right now though, maintain the 50/50 weight balance, 400+HP, 28mpg, and reliable as hell!
I will be the first to say if I ever win the lottery or get a significant bump in my salary I will have a FD with a rotary in addition to my LS2 7. The LS conversion is everything I want right now though, maintain the 50/50 weight balance, 400+HP, 28mpg, and reliable as hell!
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anyone have a launch kit for a 93 rx7?
i was looking and am not sure what to get i see that there is a pro street kit: trailing arms and then a pro track kit: arms and toe link...
what is recomended...it will eventually be single turbo ...not sure what info to give...
sorry for newbie question.
i was looking and am not sure what to get i see that there is a pro street kit: trailing arms and then a pro track kit: arms and toe link...
what is recomended...it will eventually be single turbo ...not sure what info to give...
sorry for newbie question.