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1990 rx7 gxl: rebuild or turbo swap?

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Old May 26, 2009 | 08:28 AM
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KY 1990 rx7 gxl: rebuild or turbo swap?

My engine is going to stop working very very soon. I was having to rev to 3k myself so the second rotor would start up and it seems to be getting worse.
I know I'll probably get flammed a bit for this, but I plan on driving the **** out of this thing between community college XD and work.
So, just rebuilding the na engine seems to make more sense right ?
that or selling it and buying a honda =D
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Old May 26, 2009 | 08:56 AM
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For a daily driver, IMO the NA makes more sense...better fuel mileage and longer interval between rebuilds. Also cheaper, since you already have everything (assuming you won't need any major parts).
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Old May 26, 2009 | 09:29 AM
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Keep in mind that if you rebuild it before it blows, it may save you quite a bit of money (i.e. a seal tumbling around damaging housings and rotor grooves).
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