I have a nicely modded FC, but I need a daily driver. I would like a Miata, but a FB/SA would be cool too. GSL-SE is out, as if I get another rex, I want something different, so carbed is the way to go. What do I look for in a FB? How much should I look to spend on a decent FB? Any words of wisdom? I assume normal rotary rules apply: compression check, coolant system check, high mileage a no-no on original engine, etc. Thanks guys!!

 

you can find a nice one for about 1500 usually. id say look around til you find one thats got a few mods because you can sometimes get lucky and get em with the car for free.

 

Well, I want stock, if possible. Like I said, my FC is my fast/project car. I want something reliable (then why go rotary again right?) so mods are out of the question. What models came with what options? My FC has power everything, and I hate it.

 

if you can finda gsl-se god luck on that is almost equal to the gxl all it is 13b engine 14 inch wheels adjustable speaker sound system equalizer air cond. power steering sunroof and has the potential to eat alive a 5.0 stock been a 13b with a much lighter car than the second gen that is the one you should get

 

did i meantiong that the 13b gsl-se motor is a 4 port engine??? did i meantion your header will fit just right
my opinion use the second gen as daily driver and first for stree race / autocross

 

PRMAZDARX7,
What year is this GSL-SE that your refering to?

 

this one1984

 

6 port

 

you might be right been a while scince i have my 2 first gens
sorry about that i was an ignorant idiot back then didnt know **** about rx7 s othe than drive it and kill engines

 

Like I said....so GSL-SE. I actually WANT carb. And the FC will be the beast (eventual 20B swap hopefully) and the FB as a daily. Basically, waht are the problems associated with the 1st gen?

 

A stock GSL-SE is Fuel Injected. It is probably one of THE Most ROCK SOLID RELIABLE N/A Rotaries ever.

Only problem few seem to have is the leaking injectors.

There is a thread here on Engine Miles, and many have gone over 200k.

Mine has 166K on it's original engine. - 100% STOCK.

 

Well, I know EFI is best. But I want something new to play with. My FC is EFI. I know EFI. Never learn anything by playin witht the same old toys!! I found a 84 GS for $1600 w/ 144miles on it. SOunds like a good deal. I might just check it out.

 

Don't worry about high mileage on a 1st-gen. People have gone well over 300,000mi on the original 12A.

- PJ (151k and quite strong )

 

Why do you assume mods = unreliability. With n/a rotories this definately isn't the case. My 1st gen. is heavily moddified and you couldn't ask for a more reliable car.

 

I've got a sweek '79 you and I can talk about. Here' the link to my add on autotrader: http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...0/26815140.htm

 

I just Totaled out my FC, I will be buying a 1984 GSL-SE soon for a 1000.00 it's my mechanics girlfriends car

 

You're kidding right?

 

 

Yeah, a 5.0L Crown Vic

 

I thought he meant that it had potential to beat a stock 5.0, o well, guess I shouldnt read posts when I've been up for over 30 hours.....

 

when i say beating a 5.0 meaning a mustang
using the the gsl-se wich is a 13b fuel injected
i dont know how you dought it i have seen it done personaly or maybe the stang driver sucked big ***

 

i hear what your saying,but,,,,if you took a drive in an
GSL-SE, then drove a 12a car, that would help you to
make up your mind about 1st gens,,say you buy a 12a
rx7,,trust me,,down the road your gonna want that
extra 34 hp , and its in the SE. i'm a 82 GS bought for
$ 1.200 bucks,, after buying it i learned about the SE's
i would still like a nice 85 SE,,,i hate power everything too..

 

Stock 5.0? What's that?

 

Never seen one myself. I had an unstock one, and with a cat-back, a K&N, and a few little things, I would stomp the living **** out of a stock -SE, even with my AOD.

 

Ahmen!