Buying advice 1980 RX-7
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Buying advice 1980 RX-7
In a few days, im going to take a look at a 1980 RX-7.
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Since im new to 1gen RX-7`s, i would like som more information about them, specs and more .
The salesmann said it`s 150bhp in it, whats the standard spec ?
How long can these types of engines go, if you change the oil in right time ?
(yeah i know, bad english bla bla bla)
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Since im new to 1gen RX-7`s, i would like som more information about them, specs and more .
The salesmann said it`s 150bhp in it, whats the standard spec ?
How long can these types of engines go, if you change the oil in right time ?
(yeah i know, bad english bla bla bla)
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Thats one beautiful car.. Here is a link to help with the specs. I believe standard HP in the States is about 115 HP for standard. This is a link for the UK specs: http://www.rx7uknet.dircon.co.uk/rx7_x605_5.html
US SPECS:
http://www.rx7.org/public/1st-gen.html
US SPECS:
http://www.rx7.org/public/1st-gen.html
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change the oil every 3000Km. I use Castrol GTX. The stock engine is about 100hp in the US, slightly more in Europe because it has fewer emission devices on the motor. Make sure the cooling water in the radiator is distilled. There are many performance accessories still available in the US for this car if you can afford it. I just bought my second 1980 RX7 in California for $4100US, which is also a lot of money but the car is in very fine condition and had only 61,000 mi (100,000Km) on it. I notice your car has the 1981+ front bumper and the later style electric mirrors. Nice seats, too. If the mechanicals are in good condition it is a great price. Check for rust behind the rear wheels and on the lip of the wheel arches at the back wheels. Good luck!
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change the oil every 3000Km. I use Castrol GTX. The stock engine is about 100hp in the US, slightly more in Europe because it has fewer emission devices on the motor. Make sure the cooling water in the radiator is distilled. There are many performance accessories still available in the US for this car if you can afford it. I just bought my second 1980 RX7 in California for $4100US, which is also a lot of money but the car is in very fine condition and had only 61,000 mi (100,000Km) on it. I notice your car has the 1981+ front bumper and the later style electric mirrors. Nice seats, too. If the mechanicals are in good condition it is a great price. Check for rust behind the rear wheels and on the lip of the wheel arches at the back wheels. Good luck!
Stu Aull
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Alaska USA
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My 1984 12A RX-7 has just over 230,000 miles on the odometer. Possibly the original engine, possibly not. History is unknown, but it does have a salvage history.
I've put about 8,000 miles on it in 4 months as a commuter car. Lost a apex seal at about 228,000 miles, been driving it the last 2300 miles in this condition! I read they go at 80,000 miles...seems nobody informed my car of that rule.
I've put about 8,000 miles on it in 4 months as a commuter car. Lost a apex seal at about 228,000 miles, been driving it the last 2300 miles in this condition! I read they go at 80,000 miles...seems nobody informed my car of that rule.
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