Rx7's as an automatic?
10-01-02, 09:28 PM
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Rx7's as an automatic?
Are rx7's with automatic transmission more reliable than manual ones or are they about the same? BTw anybody know 0-60, 1/4 mile, and top speed for automatic rx7? And also can rx7 automatic be modded to like 330 HP and to have same reliability???
And also how much $$ do most of ya spent per year to maintain and take care of your rx7's??
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And also how much $$ do most of ya spent per year to maintain and take care of your rx7's??
Thanks in advance!
10-01-02, 09:37 PM
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um... considering what most people say and such, the average monthly is anywhere from 400-600 monthly to upkeep on the 7. Now about automatics and speed variations from the 5spd, i do not know...
10-01-02, 10:17 PM
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um... considering what most people say and such, the average monthly is anywhere from 400-600 monthly to upkeep on the 7. Now about automatics and speed variations from the 5spd, i do not know...
um... considering what most people say and such, the average monthly is anywhere from 400-600 monthly to upkeep on the 7. Now about automatics and speed variations from the 5spd, i do not know...
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10-02-02, 02:44 PM
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Well wont it be easy to make rx7 automatic to go 0-60 in like 5.5 sec or something like if I put $3000 on it. Or is there any other transmission for it since mostly 1993 Rx7's are 4.9 sec 0-60 so I guess automatic transmission in rx7's suck. Maybe putting different one will be better??
10-02-02, 02:47 PM
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ejmack1 - auto's SUCK
10-02-02, 03:41 PM
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some of these comments are really helpless...look if you are wondering about the auto consider this:
autos have less likely been abused
you can upgrade the torque converter through a company called Level 10...have a higher stall speed, chirpin tires and it'll be almost if not better than a manual
if you're thinking of doing a conversion with an auto (search forum) it can be relatively expensive
yes they can be modded to 330 hp (350 in fact), but its a little difficult finding someone that will help you tune it...supposedly the new AEM unit and Power FC will also will work with the auto, anymore hp and i'd be wondering how your driving on the road.
to assume that autos just suck is stupid, it depends on your needs...i.e. the local highway here gets easily congested. i'd rather not be tiring my arms out, blah, blah, blah....
the go kart comment is particularly funny considering that the majority of F1 cars use a clutchless paddle shifter
i've spent about 3-4 grand on my 7 (yes an auto) and it kicks plenty of ****
i do plan on getting a conversion done, but that's when i decide to give the car dedicated track duty, after all this car belongs to me and my wife right now
autos have less likely been abused
you can upgrade the torque converter through a company called Level 10...have a higher stall speed, chirpin tires and it'll be almost if not better than a manual
if you're thinking of doing a conversion with an auto (search forum) it can be relatively expensive
yes they can be modded to 330 hp (350 in fact), but its a little difficult finding someone that will help you tune it...supposedly the new AEM unit and Power FC will also will work with the auto, anymore hp and i'd be wondering how your driving on the road.
to assume that autos just suck is stupid, it depends on your needs...i.e. the local highway here gets easily congested. i'd rather not be tiring my arms out, blah, blah, blah....
the go kart comment is particularly funny considering that the majority of F1 cars use a clutchless paddle shifter
i've spent about 3-4 grand on my 7 (yes an auto) and it kicks plenty of ****
i do plan on getting a conversion done, but that's when i decide to give the car dedicated track duty, after all this car belongs to me and my wife right now
10-02-02, 05:23 PM
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BTW why are these ppl around here so dumb? This is rx7club.com and not rx75spdclub.com, which means automatics are allowed too. lol. Ya are acting like its illegal to have rx7 as automatic or something. lol.
10-02-02, 05:55 PM
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Well if you have done those few mods how many hp does it have now?
And did u test 0-60 and 1/4 mile on it?
Well if you have done those few mods how many hp does it have now?
And did u test 0-60 and 1/4 mile on it?
10-02-02, 05:56 PM
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lol
Originally posted by Haris
BTW why are these ppl around here so dumb? This is rx7club.com and not rx75spdclub.com, which means automatics are allowed too. lol. Ya are acting like its illegal to have rx7 as automatic or something. lol.
BTW why are these ppl around here so dumb? This is rx7club.com and not rx75spdclub.com, which means automatics are allowed too. lol. Ya are acting like its illegal to have rx7 as automatic or something. lol.
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my FD was originally an automatic, and i liked it... then the tranny blew at 40k miles. not under warranty, i was quoted $3200 to fix it, which sounded just insanely high to me, especially after i was told the auto tranny shares many components w/ the mazda MPV minivan (is this true? anyone know?)... so, i got a quote to convert the car to 5sp, and that was only $1800... much more attractive option. and, i can tell you honestly, it was like getting a whole new car. i had never had so much fun driving my FD as i did when it became a 5sp, hands down. another thing to consider, automatic FD's are a *lot* harder to resell, almost all potential FD buyers are going to want a 5sp, something to keep in mind. lastly, when my first 5sp tranny got chewed up, i had it rebuilt (bench-job) for $450... i think that speaks for itself when you look at how muc auto tranny's cost to work on in comparison... just my experience/opinion, hope this helps..
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$1800?
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my FD was originally an automatic, and i liked it... then the tranny blew at 40k miles. not under warranty, i was quoted $3200 to fix it, which sounded just insanely high to me, especially after i was told the auto tranny shares many components w/ the mazda MPV minivan (is this true? anyone know?)... so, i got a quote to convert the car to 5sp, and that was only $1800... much more attractive option. and, i can tell you honestly, it was like getting a whole new car. i had never had so much fun driving my FD as i did when it became a 5sp, hands down. another thing to consider, automatic FD's are a *lot* harder to resell, almost all potential FD buyers are going to want a 5sp, something to keep in mind. lastly, when my first 5sp tranny got chewed up, i had it rebuilt (bench-job) for $450... i think that speaks for itself when you look at how muc auto tranny's cost to work on in comparison... just my experience/opinion, hope this helps..
my FD was originally an automatic, and i liked it... then the tranny blew at 40k miles. not under warranty, i was quoted $3200 to fix it, which sounded just insanely high to me, especially after i was told the auto tranny shares many components w/ the mazda MPV minivan (is this true? anyone know?)... so, i got a quote to convert the car to 5sp, and that was only $1800... much more attractive option. and, i can tell you honestly, it was like getting a whole new car. i had never had so much fun driving my FD as i did when it became a 5sp, hands down. another thing to consider, automatic FD's are a *lot* harder to resell, almost all potential FD buyers are going to want a 5sp, something to keep in mind. lastly, when my first 5sp tranny got chewed up, i had it rebuilt (bench-job) for $450... i think that speaks for itself when you look at how muc auto tranny's cost to work on in comparison... just my experience/opinion, hope this helps..
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manual rx7's are much more fun, although i have not driven a modded automatic. automatics are potentially more dangerous in the rain, my friend figured that out when he wrapped his vette into a tree. with a 5 spd, u controll when the power goes to the wheels, u controll when the car shifts. A 7 is still a 7 tho....
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where did you get it done for $1800?
10-02-02, 08:17 PM
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Originally posted by Haris
BTW why are these ppl around here so dumb? This is rx7club.com and not rx75spdclub.com, which means automatics are allowed too. lol. Ya are acting like its illegal to have rx7 as automatic or something. lol.
BTW why are these ppl around here so dumb? This is rx7club.com and not rx75spdclub.com, which means automatics are allowed too. lol. Ya are acting like its illegal to have rx7 as automatic or something. lol.
if you want to get opinions from people who actually OWN automatic 7's check here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ATFD/
Now to answer your question, I doubt an automatic is any more or less reliable than a manual. The RX-7's reliability reputation stems from the engine itself, not the transmission, and there is zero core difference engine-wise between the two. These cars are getting older by the day, you take your chances with them just like any used car.
10-02-02, 08:34 PM
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automatic trans.
KDR just completed my conversion. Cost 3000.00 but the the car is worth at least 2000.00 more and the fun factor cannot be measured. Without question I would reccomend this conversion and KDR is great