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Which is the weakest 2nd gen rx-7?

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Old Sep 24, 2001 | 03:06 PM
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Which is the weakest 2nd gen rx-7?

Which rx-7 2nd gen is the weakest? also, how does the gxl compare to the gtu and turbo 2.
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Old Sep 24, 2001 | 03:59 PM
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The 'weakest' 2nd Gen is an 86-88 non-turbo.

However if you asked what the slowest 2nd Gen is, then it's the 88 Convertible. It's the heaviest being saddled with the weight of the convertible mechanism.

To answer your your second question, the fastest 2nd gen is the Turbo (obviously). The GXL is slightly slower than a GTU, GTUs, or Base model as it has all the power accessories which add weight.
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Old Sep 24, 2001 | 04:47 PM
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GX 1986

The 1986 GX i would presume...

But the GXL GX and "SE" Cannot compare to the GTU, GTUs, or the Turbo II...there just isn't any comparison.
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Old Sep 24, 2001 | 06:54 PM
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Mine is, or at least it feels like it.

Needs a turbo pretty badly.
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Old Sep 24, 2001 | 07:12 PM
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it is simple: power to weight ratio

the 86-88 N/As had the least HP

the 'vert has the most weight

therefore, the 86-88 'verts are the weakest *ahem* not neccessarily but they are the "slowest", especially automatics(plus the tranny is also heavier).
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Old Sep 25, 2001 | 08:08 PM
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Originally posted by MaxRX7
it is simple: power to weight ratio

the 86-88 N/As had the least HP

the 'vert has the most weight

therefore, the 86-88 'verts are the weakest *ahem* not neccessarily but they are the "slowest", especially automatics(plus the tranny is also heavier).
Ummmm... there aren't any 86-87 convertibles.
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Old Sep 25, 2001 | 09:50 PM
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When comparing all the FC's in stock trim, the 88 automatic transmission convertible is the weakest link
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