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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 10:57 PM
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what to do to my 84 se

well guys i just picked up a n/a motor out of a 90 rx7.. i have a full rebuild kit for my stock se motor..what do i do? the 90 motor has new apex seals and corner seals but is leaking somewhere from the front housing im thinking OMP so waht should i do>?
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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 10:58 PM
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front cover i should say
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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 11:00 PM
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i would sell the 1990 engine and put that money into the rebuild of the SE engine. the simplicity of the SE engine and fitment will be far nicer than screwing around with tossing in a 90 engine into the 84 chassis. just a headache.
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 05:45 PM
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Simplicity will go far in your project IMO.
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