Just bought an RX7!!
05-09-03, 04:38 PM
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Just bought an RX7!!
I recently picked up a 1985 RX7-GSE with a 5 speed. Some guy had it behind his house for roughly 4 years, and he hauled it to the road with a $100 sign in the window. I currenntly own a 84 full sized mercury wagon so i was looking for a good second car project, and this was it. I got him down to $50, and brought a battery, some gas, and a can of ether and it fired right up; but poorly because it sat. So far, I cleaned the card, replaced the air filter, and am about to replace the fuel filter. Ive never owned a rotory motor before but ill be reading these posts for awhile. Any advice is welcome!
05-09-03, 05:16 PM
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Good find! GREAT price! You soon will find out that the GSL-SE is arguably the most desired 1st gen model due to the bigger brakes, larger wheels, better suspension, more common bolt pattern, 13B FI engine, etc.
I wish you luck with your project, and lets see some pictures
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~T.J.
I wish you luck with your project, and lets see some pictures
.~T.J.
05-09-03, 05:22 PM
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I read your email
Welcome to the world of RX-7's and their wonderful rotary engines! As a project car, the RX-7, in my opinion, is an extremely enjoyable and easy car to work on. Ya picked a good one!
As someone new to rotaries I would suggest that you grab your favorite beverage, pull up to your monitor and read Felix's Own General Rotary Engine FAQ. There is a TON of excellent info on that site.
As someone new to rotaries I would suggest that you grab your favorite beverage, pull up to your monitor and read Felix's Own General Rotary Engine FAQ. There is a TON of excellent info on that site.
05-10-03, 01:20 AM
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WOW $50??? What a deal! GSL-SE is the top of the line model too...
Anyways, congrats on your discovery and welcome to the board. You'll find there is SOOOO much useful information here.
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Anyways, congrats on your discovery and welcome to the board. You'll find there is SOOOO much useful information here.
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05-10-03, 10:07 AM
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First thing: change ALL the fluids: engine, brakes, transmission, diff,clutch, everything. Might want to put some gas dryer in the tank. Change the fuel filter. Start adding MMO to the gas: 2oz per tank, then work up to 8oz per tank.
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05-10-03, 10:37 AM
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Nice buy. Does the car have a big blue air cleaner on the top? If so, you've got the 12A powered RX-7, if the motor is FI, then you've got an even better deal, the 13B powered SE model, which is a more powerful car. Either way, you've scored a great deal. These cars are addictive as hell, and a hoot to drive.
You'll also find that the community here on the 1st Gen forum is very welcoming and quick to lend a hand. Also check out www.mazspeed.com for more 1st gen specific technical articles and how-tos.
Welcome to the community
You'll also find that the community here on the 1st Gen forum is very welcoming and quick to lend a hand. Also check out www.mazspeed.com for more 1st gen specific technical articles and how-tos.
Welcome to the community
05-10-03, 12:49 PM
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Yea I havent driven it since I had to drive it home, because of all the old fluids and such. Without pushing it however, I noticed one it got around 50 it would just die off, and if i stop and sit for a few seconds it would run fine again. After that I didnt even try to hit 50, but Id assume it was the fuel filter. Im just waiting for the next check to roll in before I get the fluids changed. The tires hold air for a few days,. but I think they succumbed to dry rot from sitting. I already purchased a can of carb cleaner, new air filter, and a fuel filter. I have yet ti put on the fuel filter, but ill do that before too long. Keep the advice comin!
Oh and yes, its the 12A motor, carbed, 4 wheel disc brakes, LSD, and a nifty fuel pump switch under that dash. Plus the fuel guage doesnt work.
Oh and yes, its the 12A motor, carbed, 4 wheel disc brakes, LSD, and a nifty fuel pump switch under that dash. Plus the fuel guage doesnt work.
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