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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 06:35 PM
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turbo II for my bro

what do you guys think my brother should do? My brother needs a new car, and a friend is offering an 88 black turbo II with around 90,000 miles on it for $2,200. There is a problem with the automatic choke, because it doesn't go off even when the engine warms up. He thinks it burns a lot of oil, because these huge clouds of really black smoke come out of the exhaust. and he's pretty sure the compression is bad, and it needs a rebuild.

and also, he was wondering (and I) if there is like a place online, where you could maybe buy brand new engines for rx7s. I mean this might be like the dumbest question you guys have ever heard, but I just don't know.

well, tell me what you guys think he should do...thanks.
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 07:01 PM
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www.rx7store.net if you want NEW engine but i would just try to rebuild it myself and get the video on how to ....
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 07:12 PM
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tell him to save his money for a lil bit longer and get a better one and one that's in better condition
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 07:16 PM
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2200 for a car with a blown motor? Maybe if it was in good condition inside and out, with low mileage.

You could get a perfect running S4 TII in good shape for 2200... I'd say keep looking.
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 09:28 PM
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I paid 3200 for mine, the it blew on the roadtrip down, no way of knowing, no smoke, no coolant. The car does however, have one kickass interior + rb turbo back, greddy boost + egt gauges, banzai TID and an HKS FCON. I dunno, its a love/hate relationship.
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 09:45 PM
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thanks guys, but it's not a blown motor, just hasn't been run in a while, and might need a little tune up. I think it's a good deal, it's got decently low miles, and the interior is good, and the paint is a just a tad faded.
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 09:51 PM
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2200 for a car with a blown motor? Maybe if it was in good condition inside and out, with low mileage.

You could get a perfect running S4 TII in good shape for 2200... I'd say keep looking.

Depends on where you are...

Here, when I was looking for rx7s, a good condition s4 TII with moderate mods was 3-4k and an s5 TII was 4-5k, thats the reason I went with an n/a
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 09:55 PM
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Originally posted by ska is pretty good
thanks guys, but it's not a blown motor, just hasn't been run in a while, and might need a little tune up. I think it's a good deal, it's got decently low miles, and the interior is good, and the paint is a just a tad faded.

Any chance there are any rotary or mazda shops around your area? If so, take it to one you trust for a buyers inspection maybe.
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 10:07 PM
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if he doesnt take it i want it

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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 10:21 PM
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yeah my mechanic is a rotary specialist..he knows his ****. I told him to take it there for a compression test, and to check out the choke, I think he's going to.
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 11:51 PM
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Hey man and everyone-
If you need an engine look up Rx-7 Specialties.
www.rotaryengine.ca
They have AWESOME deals. I am ordering an 88 t2 from them with upgraded seals for $1444. They use s5 rotor housings and have a 12month 24,000 mile warranty. Also they have an exhaust system that (with fuel upgrades) adds 60 hp!!! Anyway, they are a great help too if you contact them. The engine prices are 'inconceivable'.
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