I was just wondering if i cant find another t'2 what type of na would be the best to get performance wise.
thanks

 

s5 5 speed. gxl's and verts are heavier. probably want to go for a gtu or gtus if you can find one.

 

I'd say an S4 GTU, since S5 GTUs' are pretty rare. Also the S5 GTU was the base model so it did not come with the "hard" suspension, the LSD, or 4 piston brakes.

 

86 Sport.

 

agreed. but its the ugliest

 

s4 GTU. It's got the looks of a T2 and many of its features (brakes, suspension, T2 seats), but still got all the lightweight base model features like manual windows.

but keeping waiting for that T2 if you have major ambitions for power. Trust me, I've got both.
You can do 220-250rwhp on stock turbo, intercooler, and ECU.

 

This is his first car... Nix on the GTUs... We don't need anymore fucked up GTUs's.


I was going to say something 87.5 and newer because of cooling system problems and such. For a first car, this might be a good idea to avoid as many problems as possible...

If your budget is 2-4k, you could get an S5 NA... get something 89-91 in a GXL equiv... GTU's had crappy brakes in 90 for sure, 89 maybe.

Just don't settle and buy something that'll end up sucking you dry. Maybe something with a rebuild.

But, in the end, its up to you.. its your money. But if you screw up another GTUs or 10AE, <evil voice>I'll destroy you</evil voice>.

 

The only s5 you should even consider is the GTUs. Since you prolly won't find one, you should either get a Sport ('86, '87 or '87.5) or an '88 GTU. If you can't find that, I'd recommend going with a stripped down base for '86 or '87 and doing a 5-lug conversion.

 

Its his first car..... You, my friend, are a retard. "First car" and "Only 1000 made" should never be considered as a good match.

j/k about the retard stuff.. but.... COME ON!

 

88gtu Ftw

 

get any model. Buy a stock turbo + exhaust mani, buy a front mount ic, buy a haltech e6x or e8. Go to a shop that runs intercooler piping and be done with it.

 

any na thats worth the money and that you can find

 

See TurboII, its THAT easy! All you have to do is what lupin said! Should be no problem having all of that mechanical experience you have... being this is your first car... And cheap too! I mean.. That should be right within your budget and capabilities.

 

would like the t2.....$$$$$$$$$

 

im happy with my s4 n/a, should look into those

 

im thinking about an s4 gtu. that would be cool

 

i love my 87.5 base. totally awesome, slow, but totally awesome. you will love any rx7 you get....


remember, you can always make it faster later. i would look for something with a **** money interior. then worry about making it faster down the road.

 

I don't see the lightest FC ever made as anywhere near ugly.

86 base with GXL 5 lug/brake conversion, that where its at.

 

k looking at a t2 right now

 

The 86 Sport embodies what an FC should be.
- light weight (2625 compared to S5 TII's 2987)
- low drag coefficient (.29 as compared to .31)
- 5 lug wheels
- 4 piston front calipers.

S4 N/A's are also very easy to work on. Hell, if I can work on one, anybody can.

My 21 year old 86 stays under 1/4th on the gauge even during spirited driving so what cooling problems are you referring to?

Maybe with the crappy sport front (OPTIONAL) bumper, but the rubber aero kit is the sexy.

 

Whats the isnt the 88GTU only like 75lbs heavier than the sport, but has a stiffer suspension(correct me if im wrong) and the same brakes, but a better looking body and a sunroof. I know that the lack of the sunroof on the sport makes a noticeable difference, but nothing beats the roof open on a track day, unless you have a vert and the top down. Thank god I have the best of both worlds.

 

I have an 86 base, no cooling problems 70K on the clock, 5spd, 4 lugs FTW, and it runs like a champ... I even just dropped 800.00 into Racing beat exhaust and plan to do some intake swapage, cold air intake makeup, suspension, wheels and tires and have fun with it untill I get a T2 engine to swap in

 

The looks are subjective. I think the 88GTU is about 100 lbs heavier. I don't think the suspension is different (not sure on that one though). Some Sport's came with sunroof's if you really want it.

The difference in Sport's isn't huge, but I do think they embody a sport's car the best. That's just my opinion though. Take it or leave it.

 

well see I was told mine was a base is this true?

86' 13B
5spd
4lug phone dials
power mirrors
manual windows
manual steering
a/c
power sunroof
no back seat
no bin buckets

 

88 gxl. 2700lbs. aluminum hood, the 11lbs vert wheels. will drop some weight. single exhaust, cai, standalone. might be able to get 170 to the wheels.