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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 10:39 PM
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performance mods for the FC

hey guys, i was looking at some stuff... i might pick up a 1990 rx7 for 4k candian. its in decent shape but needs work.. i would just like to know what performance mods i can do to make it really crazy.. heres what i can think of

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New paint job (black)
body kit
rims (black)

PERFORMANCE:

Rebuilt engine
lighter rotors?
ceramic Apex seals
Street porting
new turbo
nitrous?
Coilover suspension
Rollcage
New exhaust
Bigger injectors
new ECU

anything else? some susgestions for the parts i mentioned?
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 10:44 PM
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just do that and get a good tune... then search for the rest :0)
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 10:46 PM
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your question is really vague. it all depends on your goals and how much money you have to spend. for everything on your list plan on spending about $10,000
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 10:49 PM
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lol its funny because i said, that list must be a good 10gs, i guessed right. what kind of specs should i be looking at? what kind of cars could i compete against
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 10:51 PM
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pipe dreams....
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 10:51 PM
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yeah kinda, but very possible ones
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 10:53 PM
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yeah kinda, but very possible ones
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 10:59 PM
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im just asking, in your guys oppinions, if you had about 10k to spend on performance mods, what would you buy.... buying a new car isnt an option.
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 11:06 PM
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new engine, turbo, standalone EMS, other supporting mods and a professional tune. fix what needs replaced. maybe some suspension mods or interior stuff. then see how much money you have left over
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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How is the condition of the car?. Is it NA or turbo?
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 11:11 PM
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you definitely don't need ceramic apex seals...those are $1000+ alone
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 11:15 PM
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half bridgeport, stage 3 bnr. haltech, suspension, all supporting mods.
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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 02:34 PM
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its a turbo. it needs like very very minor body work and a paint job. and a spoiler
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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 02:52 PM
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check out what it's taken for mine to get done. basically, everything on your list except 'looks' and 'nos'. i just went with OEM seals.

And guess what, it's more than 10g. And you still are gonna want a big turbo... that's a whole nother blog!

http://87rx7.blogspot.com/

locally
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...8&page=1&pp=15
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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 02:59 PM
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wow, nice FC. im still wondering if i want to venture into the rotary world or just buy a late 80's mustang 5.0 or maybe even throwing in a piston engine into the rx7, but then again that defeats the whole perpose.. whats better about rotary;s?
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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 03:05 PM
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either you love em or your clueless. I bought one that I just happen to come across (not knowing anything about em) and loved it. they are light, quick and fun to drive. You can make lots of power, but you need to find a RESPECTED rotary mechanic who knows how to mod these.
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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by illusion34
wow, nice FC. im still wondering if i want to venture into the rotary world or just buy a late 80's mustang 5.0 or maybe even throwing in a piston engine into the rx7, but then again that defeats the whole perpose.. whats better about rotary;s?
if you need to ask that, you're probably not ready for the maintenance schedule or the breakdowns, especially with what you have planned.
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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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not really, if anything, id buy it as a project car and have another daily driver.
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