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07-30-14, 10:40 AM

WJM ROTARIES

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RX3 Coupe Resto

I just finished a resto on a RX3 coupe for a customer . Has a RE 13b cosmo motor bridge ported turbo motor and a Garret GT42 turbo and 60mm waste gate with about 550 hp at wheels .Hope you all like it

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07-30-14, 11:00 AM

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WOW looks absolutely beautiful!

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07-30-14, 11:32 AM

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Damn. That is one nice rx! Nice work

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07-30-14, 02:36 PM

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Uh. yeah, i like that

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07-30-14, 02:40 PM

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LOVE it!!!!

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07-30-14, 04:11 PM

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Have any pics of what it looked like before?

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07-30-14, 10:24 PM

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Not of car but have photo of 12a motor it had before

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07-31-14, 08:37 AM

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Dammit! Why didn't I hear about this when I was THERE a few weeks ago?! Oh well. Beautiful job.

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08-05-14, 07:29 AM

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Nice Job wow looks amazing

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09-07-14, 08:05 PM

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Not of car but have photo of 12a motor it had before

WJM What were the components on the 12A and HP to the wheels on the picture above. I have a 12A on my RX3 and this set up looks impressive. Wondering what I can do to get more out of the 12A. and suspension mods, what is the suspension your RX3 has. Any Suggestions? Thanks Alex

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09-08-14, 06:44 AM

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Hi Alex .Motor was 12A with large extended ports ,inlet and exhaust, 48 ida webber ,2 1/2 in mandrel bend stainless exhaust system with 2 - 2 1/2 in offset center magnaflow mufflers , and an electronic ser2/3 rx7 distributor. Made about 170hp at wheels

Suspension is rx3 struts shortened to suit ser 2/3 rx7 kyb shocker inserts [lowers car about 2 inches ] Adjustable spring platforms 80mm dia springs 250 lb springs, Adjustable top platforms for camber & caster .Nolathane sway bar and control arm bushes .And upgraded f/ vented discs and calipers . Rear susp is reset 2in lowered rear springs and extra main leaf added and h/duty rear shockers

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