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View Poll Results: What should i do with my 88GTU with blown motor?
sell it for a measly 500 (if im lucky) and get a TII
2
8.33%
Buy a TII motor and things for a swap
6
25.00%
buy a J-yard N/A motor and sell it, get a TII
13
54.17%
charge the neighbor hood kiddies 5 bucks a pop to beat the hell out of it with bats and such
3
12.50%
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What to do with my 67K 88GTU with blown engine?

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Old Mar 26, 2002 | 08:01 PM
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What to do with my 67K 88GTU with blown engine?

Alright, i have an 88GTU in damn good shape (pictures can be found here--> http://home.sprintmail.com/~dja4near/charles/

i bought the car for 3800 (punches self) thinking it was a near mint condition/low milage rex i could start out with and fix up/make fast (hahahah fast N/A .. LoL.. LMAO.. hahahahahahah --slaps knee--) Anyways. vote and let me know what you think. Thanks again fellas.
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Old Mar 26, 2002 | 08:34 PM
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arright, 11 veiws and only one other person to vote, if you see this vote damnit! haha, thanks guys
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Old Mar 26, 2002 | 08:45 PM
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I voted for buy a J-yard N/A motor and sell it, get a TII.
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Old Mar 26, 2002 | 10:25 PM
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Why dont you rebuild it? You have an excellent foundation for a nice car for years to come.

I can build you an engine for as little as $850 on up to $1600 depending on what you want replaced. Since its low mileage(except one rotor and housing :-) many of the internals could be reused if you wanted. IM not trying to say an engine I build will last forever, but Id expect a good 5 years of hard running. I also do streetporting. I have some very satisfied customers right now, and more on the way. Anyway, if you want to get your car runing again for a decent cost, but cant afford a $3k+ race ready motor, then gimme a yell. Check this page for more info:

http://hypntyz.rx7life.com/rebuildpage.htm
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Old Mar 26, 2002 | 10:41 PM
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you know i would keep it and get it running again go for a rebuilt and do it up. I would talk to the guy above me and just do it. if not let me know i will bye it from you
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Old Mar 27, 2002 | 08:27 AM
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buy what? the car witha blown motor? or after i get a new motor in.... ect ect.. just toss me some more information, im always up for selling my stuff at the right price, thanks man. Take care
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Old Mar 27, 2002 | 08:28 AM
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btw, if i keep it, its getting boosted, im not an big fan of N/A rx7s much. Though a fast car is a fast car, but turbo is just easier.
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Old Mar 27, 2002 | 02:47 PM
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If you didn't live so far away I'd give you 500 bucks for as is.
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Old Mar 27, 2002 | 03:41 PM
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I put have the kids beat it, but in all honestly, buy a junkyard motor and sell it and then get a turbo. Thats the way to go.

Chris
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Old Mar 27, 2002 | 03:52 PM
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I would, being the n/a lover that I am, rebuild the motor myself, or just get a rebuilt one. I enjoy not having that damn "whooosh" sound every time I let off the throttle!! But then again, I am a crazy SOB...
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Old Mar 27, 2002 | 04:42 PM
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thanks fellas, Im on it right now looking for a motor, there are four RX7 S4 N/A in the junk yard around here (and come to think of it, last time i was at the dealer to get some seals for my transmission i saw four S4 N/A RX7s on the lifts.....hhmm...... not a good sign...)
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Old Mar 27, 2002 | 04:45 PM
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oh, BTW i would rebuild it, but, i really dont want to keep the car, its N/A and im not too happy with it. I would much rather just get a turbo car and be done, so i decided to slap a used N/A block in there and PARK IT (not park too long, just be easy as **** on it.. damn OMP POS .... ) until its sold. Thanks again guys.
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Old Mar 28, 2002 | 12:02 AM
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I hope you weren't serious about letting kids beat on it. Blown motor or not, it's still an RX-7 and doesn't deserve such a horrible, needless death.

Either rebuild, or buy a junkyard motor and sell it.
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Old Mar 28, 2002 | 12:04 AM
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Yep... I vote for rebuild the motor
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