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Old Oct 16, 2001 | 08:09 PM
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Just ordered an engine....

Whats up guys... I just ordered an 87 turbo II engine from atkins... street ported. I didn't know I had to use my turbo on this engine but since that is the case, are there any other turboed cars that I might want to salvage the turbo from? Ex: older 944 or 911 turbo? Also, do you think it is worth upgrading to a lightwieght flywheel while i have the chance to? Any other suggests are always nice too.

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Old Oct 16, 2001 | 08:15 PM
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just get a 87'-88' stock rex turbo. if vtekeater flakes out i'll sell you mine
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Old Oct 16, 2001 | 08:18 PM
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yo, tacohead how much was the engine anyways?
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Old Oct 16, 2001 | 08:27 PM
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My turbo is fine... i just thought a turbo from a saab or porche or something might be a cheap upgrade... the engine cost me....... one biiiiiiiillion dollars....

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Old Oct 16, 2001 | 08:30 PM
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no really. i need to shop around. how muuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuch
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Old Oct 16, 2001 | 08:51 PM
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Re: Just ordered an engine....

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Whats up guys... I just ordered an 87 turbo II engine from atkins... street ported. I didn't know I had to use my turbo on this engine but since that is the case, are there any other turboed cars that I might want to salvage the turbo from? Ex: older 944 or 911 turbo? Also, do you think it is worth upgrading to a lightwieght flywheel while i have the chance to? Any other suggests are always nice too.

FT
COOL!..well while the engine is not in you might want to upgrade your clutch and flywheel. Go with the RB lightened steel flywheel and ACT clutch. As for the turbo i dont think there is any good upgrade replacements for our car except you get an upgraded compressor or 89-91 turbo/manifold.
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Old Oct 16, 2001 | 08:56 PM
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whats the web site address?
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Old Oct 16, 2001 | 09:13 PM
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http://www.atkinsrotary.com

i would however recommend pineapple racing over them anydays. as the storys ive heard about atkins. ive never heard any complaints from rob @ http://www.pineappleracing.com
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Old Oct 17, 2001 | 12:33 AM
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http://www.atkinsrotary.com

i would however recommend pineapple racing over them anydays. as the storys ive heard about atkins. ive never heard any complaints from rob @ http://www.pineappleracing.com
What bad stories have you heard about Atkins? I haven't heard any.
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Old Oct 17, 2001 | 12:49 AM
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some early blown motor ones
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Old Oct 17, 2001 | 07:44 AM
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Hecks... they come with a 2 year warrenty.... thats not too shabby

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Old Oct 17, 2001 | 07:47 AM
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some reason they didnt give this guy another one and he had a warranty i think?
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Old Oct 17, 2001 | 12:21 PM
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I hope not or I'll have to round up an Rx-7 fourm posse and beat some ***!
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