rx7 buying.
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rx7 buying.
ok boys. i don't have it yet, but i am looking at a 1987 Rx7 GL or GSL or sumting like that. it has sunroof, momo rims, momo steering wheel, new tires, 10cd changer, it is white with baby blue interior. it only has 93000 KM. it seems to be in very good condition.
okay, can anybody tell me stuff about this car? is it fast?? how many horsies?? is it easy to make faster??
Also, what should i look for in it before i buy it?? any specaial stuff?? ne nice body kits?? pleeze u guys, can u tell me as much as u can about this. thanks soooo much. selling for $5200 Canadian.
BTW now i have a 1990 plymouth laser.
okay, can anybody tell me stuff about this car? is it fast?? how many horsies?? is it easy to make faster??
Also, what should i look for in it before i buy it?? any specaial stuff?? ne nice body kits?? pleeze u guys, can u tell me as much as u can about this. thanks soooo much. selling for $5200 Canadian.
BTW now i have a 1990 plymouth laser.
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93k km is about 50-60k miles i think. That is extreemly low for that year of car. 5200 canadian is about 3120 in us dollars using an exchange rate of .60. Sounds like a good deal. It has a 13b engine that puts out 145 hp at 6250 rpms. It would be a quick car, not extreemly fast. With basic upgrades (cold air intake, exhaust, racing downpipe) that can jump quite a bit.
You need to drive it for one, make sure the engine is strong and revs smoothly up to 7000 rpms. make sure it starts good when it is cold and warm.
You need to drive it for one, make sure the engine is strong and revs smoothly up to 7000 rpms. make sure it starts good when it is cold and warm.
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stock hp is ~150 I believe on the 87 NA engine model.
Faster - well Stage I is usually exhaust & intake which adds another 15-20hp I believe. Stage II is usually A port job & retuned ECU (chip or aftermarket ECU) will add even more. Stage III may be an engine swap or bolt on turbo & ECU upgrade.
Lots of bodykits & accessories out there. Do a search for "bodykit" "ground effects" or "front lip" in the "2nd gen" and "2nd gen archive" and that should give you plenty of pictures & choices.
Of course before doing anything get a tuneup and make sure everything works like it should
Faster - well Stage I is usually exhaust & intake which adds another 15-20hp I believe. Stage II is usually A port job & retuned ECU (chip or aftermarket ECU) will add even more. Stage III may be an engine swap or bolt on turbo & ECU upgrade.
Lots of bodykits & accessories out there. Do a search for "bodykit" "ground effects" or "front lip" in the "2nd gen" and "2nd gen archive" and that should give you plenty of pictures & choices.
Of course before doing anything get a tuneup and make sure everything works like it should
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Re: rx7 buying.
Originally posted by Antonio_bigbob
ok boys. i don't have it yet, but i am looking at a 1987 Rx7 GL or GSL or sumting like that. it has sunroof, momo rims, momo steering wheel, new tires, 10cd changer, it is white with baby blue interior.
ok boys. i don't have it yet, but i am looking at a 1987 Rx7 GL or GSL or sumting like that. it has sunroof, momo rims, momo steering wheel, new tires, 10cd changer, it is white with baby blue interior.
is it fast?
how many horsies??
138 lb-ft SAE net torque @ 3500rpm
7000rpm redline
is it easy to make faster??
Also, what should i look for in it before i buy it?? any specaial stuff??
