GTU-S - is it even possible to find one of these anymore?
10-08-09, 07:22 AM
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Then allow me to bow in respect to your integrity and I hope you find what you are looking for!
I try to keep an eye out for S5 Turbo II’s and GTUs in my area. I’ll let you know if anything pops up on my radar.
Also: Keep an eye out for those GTUs viscous LSDs! They are not the strongest and tend to break. Normally I would suggest ditching the viscous and going with a Miata torsen, but in your case you might need to consider having a spare. Especially if you’re going national!
I try to keep an eye out for S5 Turbo II’s and GTUs in my area. I’ll let you know if anything pops up on my radar.
Also: Keep an eye out for those GTUs viscous LSDs! They are not the strongest and tend to break. Normally I would suggest ditching the viscous and going with a Miata torsen, but in your case you might need to consider having a spare. Especially if you’re going national!
10-08-09, 09:06 AM
#52
Then allow me to bow in respect to your integrity and I hope you find what you are looking for!
I try to keep an eye out for S5 Turbo II’s and GTUs in my area. I’ll let you know if anything pops up on my radar.
Also: Keep an eye out for those GTUs viscous LSDs! They are not the strongest and tend to break. Normally I would suggest ditching the viscous and going with a Miata torsen, but in your case you might need to consider having a spare. Especially if you’re going national!
I try to keep an eye out for S5 Turbo II’s and GTUs in my area. I’ll let you know if anything pops up on my radar.
Also: Keep an eye out for those GTUs viscous LSDs! They are not the strongest and tend to break. Normally I would suggest ditching the viscous and going with a Miata torsen, but in your case you might need to consider having a spare. Especially if you’re going national!
Thanks for keeping an eye out... hopefully one of us will find something usable!
10-08-09, 12:47 PM
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Is there a way to find out if a fc is a gtus by the vin or some other way they had 16" wheels. But mine has a moonroof the Guy I bought it from claimed it was a gtus. And it has a limited slip. It also has very stiff suspension.
10-08-09, 01:59 PM
#55
this guy here has a GTUs and wants to do a turbo swap since the engine is tired. im sure he would be willing to sell if someone offered something
http://driftutah.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2045
if you're interested, ill get more info from him
http://driftutah.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2045
if you're interested, ill get more info from him
10-08-09, 02:15 PM
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You can call Mazda North America customer service at 1-800-222-5500
Give them the VIN and ask them to tell you about the options the car originally came with including trim packages etc.
I did this about 2 years ago myself.
10-08-09, 02:25 PM
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The quickest way to ID a GTUs? The door sticker lists the stock tire size. The GTUs was the only NA with 205/55 R16 tire from the factory. If it says 15" tires, then you've got a fake.
10-08-09, 02:42 PM
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+1 on those door sticker tricks.
The only benefit to calling Mazda is you can get a heads up on any other options the car may or may have not been equipped with.
The only benefit to calling Mazda is you can get a heads up on any other options the car may or may have not been equipped with.
10-08-09, 02:54 PM
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this guy here has a GTUs and wants to do a turbo swap since the engine is tired. im sure he would be willing to sell if someone offered something
http://driftutah.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2045
if you're interested, ill get more info from him
http://driftutah.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2045
if you're interested, ill get more info from him
At first glance, he doesn't look too motivated to sell, though.
10-08-09, 03:01 PM
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$1100 bucks - http://boulder.craigslist.org/cto/1403295272.html Boulder, CO @ this price it's nearly worth towing back to MD.
Here is another one in SC http://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/1374875032.html
Here is another one in SC http://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/1374875032.html
10-08-09, 05:37 PM
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$1100 bucks - http://boulder.craigslist.org/cto/1403295272.html Boulder, CO @ this price it's nearly worth towing back to MD.
Here is another one in SC http://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/1374875032.html
Here is another one in SC http://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/1374875032.html
10-09-09, 01:05 AM
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10-09-09, 08:38 PM
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this guy here has a GTUs and wants to do a turbo swap since the engine is tired. im sure he would be willing to sell if someone offered something
http://driftutah.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2045
if you're interested, ill get more info from him
http://driftutah.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2045
if you're interested, ill get more info from him
10-12-09, 07:05 AM
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Barring any major issues, looks like I'll be picking up that GTUs in Colorado. It's a black '90 GTUs. VIN JM1FC3311L0709452 . Started pricing out the rebuild parts through Mazdacomp. Things sure have gotten expensive since I last did this (11 years ago last month).
It'll probably be a couple weeks before the trucking company can get the car to me, but this should be something fun to play with
JV
It'll probably be a couple weeks before the trucking company can get the car to me, but this should be something fun to play with
JV
10-15-09, 07:35 AM
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Barring any major issues, looks like I'll be picking up that GTUs in Colorado. It's a black '90 GTUs. VIN JM1FC3311L0709452 . Started pricing out the rebuild parts through Mazdacomp. Things sure have gotten expensive since I last did this (11 years ago last month).
It'll probably be a couple weeks before the trucking company can get the car to me, but this should be something fun to play with
JV
It'll probably be a couple weeks before the trucking company can get the car to me, but this should be something fun to play with
JV
Do you have a shopping list?
-Jeff
10-16-09, 08:14 PM
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I just picked up a virgin 1990 GTUs literally hours ago. Give me a week and I will let you know if I'm selling her. I found it in your back yard Winchester Virginia. I will be bringing it to ny next week. Pm me your address I will send you some pics.
10-17-09, 09:28 AM
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If you want, I could go and check it out some time, take pics, and it won't have to get shipped all the way up to NY, then all the way back down here.
10-17-09, 10:08 AM
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I'm in Virginia now, and the car is at my brother inlaws garage just sitting. I'm not sure if I want to start another project at this time will know in a week. If I were to do this car it would be turbo just seeing how rare they are I'm debating going that route just sell her to someone who would appreciate her.
10-20-09, 12:30 PM
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My buddy out in Colorado looked at it for me and said it was remarkably clean. High miles, but all there, all stock and not a spot of rust. And it runs great. I'm arranging shipping at the moment. Hope to have it in a couple weeks.
Going to start by rebuilding the engine and learning as much as possible about ECU upgrades.
