basqueinmyFC

hello all, in a matter of 3 or 4 days, as long as a mechanic says that everything looks good, i will be the new owner of a grey, 1987 GXL. it only has 87 thousand miles on it. it has a few minor problems that i can see already, needs a new exhaust (no problem) it needs a new heater core i think (still not really a biggy), and eventually will need a new passenger side door, kid was DWI and banged it into a bank. IF anyone here is in the Litchfield Connecticut area, and knows rx-7s very well and could look over it for me, i would be so much more comfortable. just not sure if my local mechanic can handle the 13b and all her goodies!!!

i have great plans for her if it checks out, im not a fan of those huge body kits, or any of that. Im all about the ballance, with a clean look. i have already read the faq, so if i repeat something i appologize. just dont flame to hard well i guess thats all i really have at the moment, oh yeah and im picking it up for 2 grand. so we shall see how it goes!

Peace out all

Zak

88t2romad

Awesome! When you get the car we will help out as much as we can(some of us) so you can get it all fixed up. Be sure to show us some pictures

Welcome to the Forum!

mrtasty

welcome, im new too, does your Gxl have a lsd???

smokie700

Welcome, I'm in the same boat as you but I picked up my 89 rx7 n/a thursday. Now I'm just trying to read up and gain some knowledge. I'm feeling ya on keeping nice clean lines with nothing flashy.

sar

iTrader: (1)

Welcome to the boards.

It's an 87, which means series 4 which means that it would have an LSD. Furthermore it would be a clutch type LSD. All s4 GXLs and T2s have clutch LSDs. Series 5 however (89-91) only have a viscous type LSD in the GTU-S, TurboII, and a few randoms. The lsd question is asked in the FAQ.

Juiceh

iTrader: (4)

Welcome! Make sure you take it to a competant rotary mechanic for any engine work. You will be sorry if you don't. Or learn how to do it yourself.

basqueinmyFC

yep it has LSD, i have some pretty good thoughts and ideas for it so far. we will see how it goes. what do you guys think of Megasquirt? oh and also i will definitly send pictures when everything goes down!

Peace
Zak

Eternal_Gamer

iTrader: (10)

Welcome. Get them pics up when you get it. Be ready to be the mechanic, beause you will spend lots of money on this car fixing problems and just making it look and drive nice. Unless you got money then dont worry. Well, good luck to you man.

Madrx7racer

you are now my favorite noobie.........offer 1500 instead of 2K though.

Madrx7racer

look into the Rtek 2.0 for your NA instead of the megasquirt.

basqueinmyFC

i already talked him down from 2800, to 2 grand. not a big deal for me really if i get it checked out and there are a few more problems that are to be had. then i will lower the price again. just incase the apex seals are shot, any thought no how long or how hard it is to replace?

Thanks

Zak

basqueinmyFC

rtek 2.0.. sounds good thanks for the info., ill read into that a bit more

Thanks
Zak

Madrx7racer

well if the apex seal is shot you have to rebuild.............it will be worse if there is internal damage..........have you done a compression test?

here is an old post of mine
https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...9&postcount=26

derek1987

megasquirt is great idea! I have a car that I am about to put one in. I am with the clemson sport car club and we have turbo II running with megasquirt. This car is for the grassroots challenge 2006!

NeCr0mStR

iTrader: (3)

ok quick question... So I tore the rear end out of a 87 GXL (I think GXL) and I wanna check if it is LSD is there any way to tell it is or not from looking at the rear diff?

Sorry to be slightly off topic and congrats on the new 7... I hope it all works out well for you cuz they rock ***

ok this s from FAQ

Did my 2nd Gen RX-7 come with a Limited Slip Differential?
Only the following USA model 2nd gen RX-7s had a LSD from the factory:
86-88 GXL
87-91 T2
88 GTU
89-90 GTUs (however not the 89-90 GTU)
It is also rumored that a few rare 91 coupes with both the A (upgraded the interior trim, added a power sunroof, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, and 4 piston front disc brakes and vented single piston rear brakes) and the B package (leather seating, a CD player, and rear cargo cover) came with a LSD, but you should note that Mazda denies that any FC other than the T2 came with a LSD in 91). You can also tell by looking at the differential as there will be a LSD tag on S4 cars with a LSD.


What will the TAG look like?

looked att rear diff I have and I don't see a tag... just looks very similar to my 91 NA rear end.

Thank you