944 or 2nd gen for Auto X
03-02-04, 12:25 PM
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944 or 2nd gen for Auto X
im looking to get a 2nd car over the summer for auto cross...and my options are the Porsche 944 or a 2nd gen rx7..possibly twin turbo for the rx7. Which would be better or which would you recommend? - if this isnt supposed to be in here move it please i didnt know where this would go
03-02-04, 12:32 PM
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They Didnt make twin turbo FC, if you want twin turbo it has to be a FD, what kind of 944 are you looking for turbo or non, the turbos are kinda rare you might have some trouble finding one. I would reccomend the FC, one reason is because my dad has a 944 (for sale by the way
) and the handeling of the FC is alot better IMO, also the parts for the FC are alot cheaper, my dad spent 6k+ having the 944 (non turbo) engine rebuilt
) and the handeling of the FC is alot better IMO, also the parts for the FC are alot cheaper, my dad spent 6k+ having the 944 (non turbo) engine rebuilt
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he right they didn't make a TT FC RX7 however if you want to run that just put in a cosmo engine which is a TT and give's a hella lotta hp, however that's 10k for installation (motor+labor) into the FC if you get somebody else to do it.
03-02-04, 04:21 PM
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You can pick up a good running FC for under $2K easily and then gut the hell out of it and add an aluminum hood if it doesn't have one already. Easy to get the weight down to 2400-2500lbs. '86-88 models are around 2600lbs N/A and 2800lbs for the Turbo. '89-91 made about 20 hp more N/A and gained 200lbs due to more door bracing and under dash bracing/automatic seat belts. Turbo model now weighed 2900-3000lbs.
235/17's fit all the way around with 2.5" coil over springs. Cheaper way would be to put some convertible wheels on it 15x6.5" BBS style (factory RX-7) and mount 225/15's all the way around. These wheels weigh only 11-12lbs and you effectively lower the rear gear ratio increasing accelleration.
The cars that kick *** in AutoX are Miata's when asking about bang for the buck. Hint.
Turbo RX-7 are in the same class as Vettes I think and any mods put them in another class where they get their butt kicked even more.
-GNX7
235/17's fit all the way around with 2.5" coil over springs. Cheaper way would be to put some convertible wheels on it 15x6.5" BBS style (factory RX-7) and mount 225/15's all the way around. These wheels weigh only 11-12lbs and you effectively lower the rear gear ratio increasing accelleration.
The cars that kick *** in AutoX are Miata's when asking about bang for the buck. Hint.
Turbo RX-7 are in the same class as Vettes I think and any mods put them in another class where they get their butt kicked even more.
-GNX7
03-02-04, 04:28 PM
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well, considering your asking the RX-7 forum, it's no suprise that everyone's saying FC lol. But like everyone's saying, the FC is the cheaper route...and they are easier to find parts for IMO.
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