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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 02:20 AM
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88 rx7 SE vs. 86 300zx

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long story, bare with me. I've got an 86 300zx n/a has a dynomax exaust k/n air filter and performance spark plug wires. My soccer coach has this 88 rx7 SE n/a (stock) and I challenged him to a race. Before that could happen my mom totalled my car (wasn't her fault, luckily), and damage was so severe that we put the money to something else. A couple of days later my coach gives me the rx7 (rebuilt engine with 40,000 miles on it). They're both in my driveway and i can't stop wondering which car would've won (o yah the z is a 5 speed, and the 7 is an auto). I haven't raced the 7 yet, but is this a car to be reckoned with? Any info would be nice. Thanks!


I've looked at many forums and sites, but i haven't found much about the rx7 se. What makes the se different from any other 7? Thanks for the help!

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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 02:53 AM
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Who cares? Street racing is stupid as hell anyway.. Are you guys gonna go watch NASCAR afterward? J/K.. Just take it to a dragstrip and find out. I'm sure the SE would win.. I don't have much experience with SE's. but my wife used to have one. From what I've seen, it's a base model FC..
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 06:24 AM
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it would have been about close, if they were both autos it would be about even, though in this case i would have to say the Z would have won
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 08:58 AM
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 09:31 AM
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If its the model 300ZX im thinking of theres no way you would have lost. The 300ZX im thinking about was a boat on land. Extremley heavy, if anything you would have had the power to weight ratio on him. Dont doubt the 7 guys
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 09:50 AM
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Alright, so he would've beat me.( nothing new w/ my z), but thanks anyway
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 10:11 AM
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SE is the base model. Its really light though, depending on what options it has. Its a fun car, I bet it handles alot better than your old Z.

Also if you're looking for more RX-7 forums, try www.teamfc3s.org/forum its dedicated solely to the second-gen RX-7. I spend a lot more time there than here, everones really nice and helpful over there. Its a lot smaller though, so don't expect to get answers as quickly as here.
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Old Aug 8, 2004 | 11:32 AM
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Thanks for the help
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Old Aug 8, 2004 | 12:10 PM
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I street raced a 300zx before. I had a 87 rx7 n/a. i beat it pretty bad. So I think he would have one
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Old Aug 8, 2004 | 12:46 PM
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what about the 1990 -96 300zx non turbo would a n/a 7 beat it or would the 300zx beat the 7
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Old Aug 8, 2004 | 01:30 PM
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automatic rx7's = SLOW
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Old Aug 8, 2004 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Zer0 Cylinder
automatic rx7's = SLOW


+ 4,000,000
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Old Aug 8, 2004 | 02:09 PM
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automatic rx7's = SLOW
Tru dat. Also, 86 300zx = JUST AS SLOW!

1991 Rx-7 Turbo = FAST!
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Old Aug 8, 2004 | 07:44 PM
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I have math skills too

1991 RX-7 Turbo = expensive
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Old Aug 8, 2004 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by rx7 SE
I haven't raced the 7 yet, but is this a car to be reckoned with? Any info would be nice. Thanks!
The SE is not a 7 to be reckoned with. But the TII on the other hand....
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Old Aug 8, 2004 | 08:24 PM
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Yeah the Z would have won, the Auto trans. takes alot away from the 7...
Now around the corners different story!
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Old Aug 8, 2004 | 08:38 PM
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The Autos are so slow. If it was a five speed it would be close.
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the Z would win...Rx-7 auto suck
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Old Aug 8, 2004 | 10:05 PM
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Z would have killed it, hands down. Especially from a drag race, those auto trannys were made to sell cars, not for performance.

And street race all you want, theres nothing wrong with a friendly race to settle some curiousity. Lord knows I have had plenty.
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