I've recently lost my MR2 to a tragic accident. Problem is, I'd go back to the MR2 addiction if only the parents would let me. So now it seems that I have to get another car. I have a few options as I want a Sport compact import with RWD or AWD under $5000. That leaves me with 240sx, Miata, RX-7, or AE86 corolla and the GSX which is waaay to much for it's actual worth.

So I narrowed my choices down to either buying a 240sx and either dropping an SR20DET or just turboing the 2.4 liter KA24DE. OR Buy an 89-92 RX-7 and dropping/rebuilding the TII motor in there.

Now you know my story, maybe you can help me. If I found a RX-7 shell, what would I need to get a TII engine running and lasting me a long while assuming I take the proper precautions in taking care of it?

 

You will need wireing harness, ecu, most of the stuff thats under the T2 hood, clutch, gearbox, driveshaft and other small parts

 

Your best bet would be to buy a TII thats running. It could get expensive piecing together a car. If your just needing an engine go with a j-spec. inexpensive and most people have good luck with them.

 

Or find a blown TII:

500-1000 chassis
6-800 pull the tranny, have it rebuilt
150 new mounts and such
2-3000 new motor

Now there's a solid reliable drivetrain...build up from there.

 

for $5000, you could probably find a decent TII

 

How much would it cost to rebuild the motor? And what new toys would i need to get it into the low 13's high 12's and keep it lasting me a while?

 

Lowest around 1000...highest (ALL new parts around 4.5-5K)...

A GOOD rebuild from Pineapple runs around the 3000 mark.

What new toys? Depends on the year that your starting out with as to how much work you'd have to do.

You should be able to get to the low 13s using the stock turbo...I/E/fuel/control for fuel...

 

OK, it sounds like you want a dragricer. How is this? (prices estimated, of course):

$0800 S5 TII with blown engine
$1000 Used J-Spec Engine
$1000 Microtech LTX8
$0300 GReddy Profec-B Boost Controller
$0050 K&N Cone Filter & Custom Intake Tube
$0110 Walbro Fuel Pump
$0220 2 each 720cc@3bar Injectors
$0750 Racing Beat Full Exhaust
$0500 New Tires
$0270 New fluids, taxes, shipping, and other odds & ends.

$5000 Total