86 fixer upper
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i bought a $200 1986 rx7 fc...im going to fix the bodywork and paintjob for $1500, and rebuild the engine with a turbo for about 2 g's, and then i need to find a back window..but im going to have about $5000.oo for spending on the car.what should i look into buying for this rx-7?
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My god, do the engine before the body. also, make sure everything is mechanically and electrically sound. Bodywork should be the last thing done, after you know everything else was successful.
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Gatlin added a good point about suspension. engine and suspension are key, also think about swapping in a limited slip diff. if your car doesnt have one. If you put good suspension on your car, it will be the most fun thing you have ever driven IMO.
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I'm in the same boat, my 86 GXL was 200 dollars to me.. The thing is, I wouldn't really be asking for MORE help spending your 5 Gs, until after you get all of the normal, 18-year-old-car maintience done, your engine swap complete, and your bodywork and suspension done... after that, the question will likely be, "Should I spend my remaining money on the Number 1 meal or the Number 7 meal at McDonalds?"