2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.
Sponsored by:

Which is the weakest 2nd gen rx-7?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-24-01, 03:06 PM
  #1  
Junior Member

Thread Starter
 
Jason Arena's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Valparaiso
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
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.
Old 09-24-01, 03:59 PM
  #2  
I wish I had a posse...

 
ZachSpazz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio-Boycott Central
Posts: 896
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
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.
Old 09-24-01, 04:47 PM
  #4  
Senior Member

 
PraxRX7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Alberta
Posts: 660
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
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.
Old 09-24-01, 06:54 PM
  #5  
Senior Member

 
Mykl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Montgomery, Al.
Posts: 724
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Mine is, or at least it feels like it.

Needs a turbo pretty badly.
Old 09-24-01, 07:12 PM
  #6  
hambre y sueño

 
MaxRX7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: 80* >
Posts: 300
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
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).
Old 09-25-01, 08:08 PM
  #7  
Rotary Enthusiast

 
rx7_ragtop's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Ft. Worth, Texas, USA, Earth, Solar System...
Posts: 1,273
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
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.
Old 09-25-01, 09:50 PM
  #8  
OG

 
fc3s.org's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Charlotte NC
Posts: 1,350
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
When comparing all the FC's in stock trim, the 88 automatic transmission convertible is the weakest link




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:57 PM.