I want one now

I want to buy and FC, but I dont know what to, buy so I decieded to ask you guys. I wanna know whats the best year for the FC, and how much am I looking to pay for it...

vaughnc

well the last year a car's made is usually the best, but I'd say the 89-91 years have the most HP/overall reliability. Plus they look a bit more modern.

Were you looking for the convertible (sweet fun in the sun model), turbo II (supercar with 350+HP potential), GTU-S/sport (lightweight NA racing), GTU, GXL (luxury), or SE?

j a r o d

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Tell us a little about yourself and your personallity and we can fill you up with some good ideas.

I want one now

Well, I cant afford an FD, I could afford and FC, I want to find an FC w/ turbo, although I plan to buy an FD motor. I dont know that much about rotary motors, but it will get me away from honda for a while, and I'll learn something new. So what I really wanna know is which FC comes w/ a stock turbo, and how much am I looking to pay???? Oh yeah its gonna be my first vehicle....

UniqueTII

You want a TurboII model, and they run from $2000 up to $10,000 depending on conditions and mods. Putting an FD engine in there isn't exactly a drop in, and unless you need more than 400 horsepower, you'd almost be wasting your time and money.

vaughnc

I want one now,

You should note the FD engine is JUST twin turbo, but the engine block is very similar to the Turbo II 2nd gen cars.

The 2nd gen turbo II engine has the same potential for HP & torque as the 3rd gen engine.

If you want twin turbo, there is a "13b-tt" cosmo engine that bolts right into the 2nd gens (unlike the 3rd gen engine). The motor mounts are sold online.

The Turbo II 2nd gen has 93% of the same power in it's OEM fashion, similar or better handling, 92% of the looks, and 100% in it's power capability (ie 350-450hp).

Here's a welcome package that explains a bit more of the features & advantages of the Turbo II:

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Hey welcome to the forum.

The best thing about the rx-7s is the car is 100% designed as a TRUE sports car - not a

"sports coupe" or "sports sendan."

The Turbo II is a SUPERCAR and is the tuners DREAM CAR. Mazda designed the car with 450HP in mind but detuned to 200/180 ft-lbs torque. What that means is you can GO NUTS designing a porsche killer for little $$$.

The rotary engine is PERFECT for a sports car. Mazda designed the rx-7 to take 130% advantage of it. That means you get lightweight HIGH OUTPUT performance, UNLIMITED REVING (there's nothing to break), small engine means sweet aerodynamics = low drag. Handlign is the BEST part of the rotary experience. The chassis has rear steer like some porsches, so you can kick some serious butt around the corners. The car handles & drives so well - it inspires you to push the car beyond what you think it's capable of

Best of all, the rx-7s have an international following from tuners, manufacturers, and enthusiest. That means you have a wide selection of performance upgrades, accessories, bodykits, coffeytable books, toy models, and knowlegable people.

a few pictures:

vaughnc