I haven't really posted on here since I first joined, but I plan on being on here a lot more since I picked up my first 7. Got this '86 for $300 over the weekend.



So far, it needs a windshield, a starter, both power window switches, and lots of TLC. The body has no dents or rust, but the paint is VERY rough. Once I get her running I'll concentrate on making her look good again.

 

Sweet! Why is it a pile?

 

Nice! Doesn't look too bad, especially considering what you paid for it. How's the engine?

 

No idea what the condition of the engine is yet. I'm still trying to source a starter so I can try to get it running.

I call it a pile because right now it's a useless hunk of metal taking up have of my garage, lol. :p

 

I like how you listed that it needs a new windshield. Really?

 

i'm interested on who or what the owner hit.

nice though for 300$

 

It has been sitting for the last 3 or 4 years. According to the previous owner the windshield was smashed recently by his kids. The center dash section where the radio should be is also pretty much destroyed, so I'll have to see if I can fix that too.

 

it's definitely worth $300...good find

 

Yup, I would buy every one of those for $300 I could find.

 

i thought this was the car that belonged to the kid who's mom smashed his windshield with a hammer lol. Wonder what happened to him.

 

dude ...thats beauty for 300 bucks ....if i found a t2 for that price id scoop it in a second... post more pics lets see interior!! and more exterior!!

 

oh i remember that somewhat, wasnt the kid always racing it or something?

 

I love your hunk of metal. no homo.

Even if the engine is no bueno... $300 + $1500 for a jdmland engine = still less money you spent than me for a better condition car.

 

Thanks for the compliments guys. I found a starter, so hopefully tomorrow night I can try to get it started. I'm really crossing my fingers and hoping that the engine is ok. If not, I may look at pricing an ls1 swap.

 

ls1 swap ...so sad...if its shot i might buy all ur turbo parts

 

why so quick to jump to a v8 swap

 

 

You sure it's an 86? I thought TIIs were 87+ only.

Looks like a good start, rotary or LS1.

 

If you want a car for an LS swap, I'll trade you one of mine! Haha.

 

I really don't want to do a v8 swap, but every 7 guy around here has done it and they all highly recommend it. I want to do everything I can to keep the rotary though. Right now it's seeming impossible to find a starter. I've had ATF in the rotor housings for a week now, hopefully it hasn't damaged anything.

 

Then don't do it. They probably recommend it because the rotary is dangerous black magic to them. **** 'em. I'd never built any motor in my life and I ported, clearanced, rebuilt etc my TII's motor and even changed the slipping clutch while I was at it. It's now putting down ~240-250rwhp on the stock turbo and I love every second of it. There's way more in the motor, it'll get there one of these days.

 

I have a starter you can get cheap ($25 + shipping). I'm only 2 hrs from you, so you could come get it if you're ambitious. PM me if interested.

If you intend on "going over the dark side" as it's referred to around here, expect to get flamed by true rotary enthusist.

Once you get a starter and a fresh charged battery I would recommend doing a compression test first thing. You can youtube 13b compression test and see how it's done.

 

I bought a 20 year old car for the wankle!

 

V8 swap is for some, but not for most. No pressure, just do what you want. It's your car.

 

After you finish the an LS swap, you could have rebuilt and made a very reasonably quick 13B.

Similar performance, similar cost, don't let people pressure you into things.