timmersinger

hey guys im new to the site and me and my dad are going to probably get this 86 mazda rx7. from what i can tell its a gxl and a n/a its all stock and in running condition. it dose have some motor problems but they say it runs. im wondering could i put a turbo2 motor in it and what would be the ups and downs to this

WonkoTheSane

iTrader: (2)

Yes, you can put a turbo 2 motor in. The ups are Turbo (more power, etc), the downs are that it's expensive, and time consuming, and can be frustrating, depending on your level of technical expertise. First step is to start reading: I'd recommend starting with the stickies at the top of the forum, especially the FAQs, because it has a lot of good information about the conversion process and others.

I have an 86 GXL myself, and I love it. I just got it back on the road two weeks ago, on a freshly rebuilt engine, and I love the power options, even if they do add a bit of weight..

To get a more informed answer about whether the car is a good deal or not, see if you can get more information about it's "motor problems", and take it for a test drive. if you tell us the mileage and asking price, we can probably tell you whether the deal is worth it or not.

~Wonko The Sane

Ps - Always read the FAQs and such posted at the top of forums.. asking questions like the one about the turbo swap is liable to get you flamed

timmersinger

the car itself has 128 xxx miles on it and hes asking 500 dollars cash or 700 check it looks to be alright and has new plugs wires and battary

OverDriven

IMHO if you want a turbo RX7, get a turbo RX7. Swapping is going to cost you more than a TII would.

-Joe

timmersinger

yeah but i really want a rx 7 and we cant afford a expensive one my dad might not even want to go over 4000 dollars all in all so thats why i was thinking about this but if its to much work ill forget it and just get another na motor or maybe a good running car

Molotovman

iTrader: (49)

what are the engine problems? 128k on a N/A is much, a buddy of mine has a GXL with 210k on the origional engine. If this is your first car, a N/a like a GXL, or a SE is a good Idea, and $500 seems like a deal. Go to www.aaroncake.net and read the "How To" on buying a N/A FC. if the car checks out, then get it. If you have troubles, just search around here, and if you don't find a fix, ask. I'd go for getting the GXL as a first car.

timmersinger

wow thanks for the link im now gonna know what to look for and see if the engines blown if he dont know anything about cars it will be funny to see me take out the spark plugs