ForgedSpeed

Hey,
To cut to the chase, I have come to own a 89 RX7. The problem is that it has not and engine or tranny. (was going to be project car, stipped down, but then parted out engine/tranny). So i have now adopted it as my own project car.

What should I know about roataries, and can some one PLEASE give me the facts in relation to the reliability of these engines.

The car has a straight body, interior needs new seats and carpeting, but doesnt stink and that major stuff. What should i really do with this car, I can spend around 9k, and hope to do the labor myself.

Are there any engines aside from the 13b? Do i Have to turbo to make good power? Is 250 N/A possible?

Thanks,
Jacob

PS - I didnt see a newbie section/ FAQ, so if this is all in vain and very old to you guys, I apologize.

QIK78U

Damn... 9k to spend... Im not up to date on what you can get in the US, but here in Aust that would get you a 13b mild port , 3mm seals, dowlled, after market ECU, TO4, and a front mount cooler = 300+HP and sum quick times down the 1/4 mile... oh... and sum second hand interior from a jap wrecker....

ForgedSpeed

Sheesh, I thought 9k was rather modest, but i wouldnt that create some excessive turbo lag? I really want this to be more of a responsive, quick car. Not a drag demon. Or is that actually a small turbo?

I really dont know what im talking about, this turbo rotary bit is so new.

im4u

another thing u need to become familiar with is the damn search function.

ForgedSpeed

im4u

Don't have a tantrum, i have been looking through pages of threads for a while now...

vaughnc

Check out some of the "mods lists" on the cars like the ones in the picture gallary.

Start with a TII motor, upgrade fuel pump, upgraded turbo, FMIC, larger fuel injectors, upgraded fuel rail, Haltech ECU, etc...

Definitly can make a 350 ft-lbs of torque beast if you do it right.

Piranha

Don't worry about the search zombies, the search function usually works for ****. If it worked like Google or something, hell, I'd use it. I wish I had 9 Grand to spend Have fun, just be careful, and don't forget your fuel upgrades, detonation is SCARY!

ForgedSpeed

Alright, im starting to get a feel for this.

Yea i used the search but nothing has really turned up...

Umm...What are these things capable of pulling in a g test... can they make 1?

Oh and i see some pics of 2nd gens with badass kits, but i cant find any...are they just in japan?

Thanks

Ryde _Or_Die

kits: www.rxecret7.com

For 250hp you definitely want a 13bt(turbo engine) and really want a series 5(89-91) engine. They make 200HP stock. You can buy a used one, known as a jspec from www.fc3s.org for a grand. Or you can try to find a blown one to have rebuilt for you. With the S5 engine all you really need is full intake, exhaust(downpipe/midpipe/catback), and enough fuel(haltech, larger injectors/pump, etc.) and you should be well above the 250 mark.

BoostedRotors

Way to make the new guy feel welcome. If direct attacks were permitted, Id call you an *******, but since they aren't, Ill keep it to myself.

vaughnc

I agree with BoostedRotors, make them feel welcome people - it's a community.

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