Is it worth it to put money into my FC
04-13-05, 05:38 AM
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i wish i had a 5 speed
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Is it worth it to put money into my FC
1988 SE, A/T. 114k miles
Some problems I have noticed:
3800Rpm Hesitation
Dash lights stopped working
possibly flooded
wipers are stuck on slow
doesnt turn over when i ignite sometimes
runs horribly rich
fluctuating rpm, stalls out
consumes gas like its free
How much $$ would it cost me to fix these problems? Should I drop the bitch like its hot?
Is a transmission swap hard for these cars? Im a ******* newb, somebody shoot me in the face
Some problems I have noticed:
3800Rpm Hesitation
Dash lights stopped working
possibly flooded
wipers are stuck on slow
doesnt turn over when i ignite sometimes
runs horribly rich
fluctuating rpm, stalls out
consumes gas like its free
How much $$ would it cost me to fix these problems? Should I drop the bitch like its hot?
Is a transmission swap hard for these cars? Im a ******* newb, somebody shoot me in the face
04-13-05, 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by brkn_dwnFC
1988 SE, A/T. 114k miles
Some problems I have noticed:
3800Rpm Hesitation
Dash lights stopped working
possibly flooded
wipers are stuck on slow
doesnt turn over when i ignite sometimes
runs horribly rich
fluctuating rpm, stalls out
consumes gas like its free
How much $$ would it cost me to fix these problems? Should I drop the bitch like its hot?
Is a transmission swap hard for these cars? Im a ******* newb, somebody shoot me in the face
Some problems I have noticed:
3800Rpm Hesitation
Dash lights stopped working
possibly flooded
wipers are stuck on slow
doesnt turn over when i ignite sometimes
runs horribly rich
fluctuating rpm, stalls out
consumes gas like its free
How much $$ would it cost me to fix these problems? Should I drop the bitch like its hot?
Is a transmission swap hard for these cars? Im a ******* newb, somebody shoot me in the face
-could be your headlight switch
-does it start? If not search for unflooding procedure.
-wiper switch is broke
-does it click?
-clean injectors. check TPS/AFM
-check TPS/AFM
-check TPS/AFM
-also do a complete tune-up if you havn't already.
it depends. Check your sensors to see if they are within spec.
Complete Auto---->Manual tranny swap guide:
https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/complete-automatic-manual-conversion-write-up-201073/
04-13-05, 05:59 AM
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i wish i had a 5 speed
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John Hine Mazda tried to get us to install a new ECU, i wasnt paying 800 bucks for that ****, and like i said im a newb, we got a new TPS installed, a new O2 sensor, should i get the AFM checked at the dealer or is there a way for me to check it myself?
at times when i try to ignite, it will click, but after a couple times it will start up. it still does this even after i replaced the starter
at times when i try to ignite, it will click, but after a couple times it will start up. it still does this even after i replaced the starter
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04-13-05, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by brkn_dwnFC
John Hine Mazda tried to get us to install a new ECU, i wasnt paying 800 bucks for that ****, and like i said im a newb, we got a new TPS installed, a new O2 sensor, should i get the AFM checked at the dealer or is there a way for me to check it myself?
at times when i try to ignite, it will click, but after a couple times it will start up. it still does this even after i replaced the starter
at times when i try to ignite, it will click, but after a couple times it will start up. it still does this even after i replaced the starter
I wouldn't even buy parts from them as the are so clueless. The will rip you off so bad it is scary. You know once they told me that I needed a new battery because my back up light switch was bad and they didn't want to replace it under warrenty.
04-13-05, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by brkn_dwnFC
1988 SE, A/T. 114k miles
Some problems I have noticed:
3800Rpm Hesitation
Some problems I have noticed:
3800Rpm Hesitation
Dash lights stopped working
possibly flooded
wipers are stuck on slow
doesnt turn over when i ignite sometimes
runs horribly rich
fluctuating rpm, stalls out
consumes gas like its free
04-13-05, 02:05 PM
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Personally, I would get rid of the automatic and get a manual instead.
But no, it's not hard to fix your problems. And I've the hardest part of swapping the tranny is the realignment part...
But no, it's not hard to fix your problems. And I've the hardest part of swapping the tranny is the realignment part...
04-13-05, 02:38 PM
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In case YOU missed the hints from MARK: BUY THE SWITCHES HERE: http://www.mazdamark.com/
04-13-05, 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by EfiniGirl
Personally, I would get rid of the automatic and get a manual instead.
But no, it's not hard to fix your problems. And I've the hardest part of swapping the tranny is the realignment part...
But no, it's not hard to fix your problems. And I've the hardest part of swapping the tranny is the realignment part...
very true, I think rotarys are easyer to work on, althow they differ on some simtoms, but once you get to know them, you will be fine..
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04-13-05, 09:16 PM
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i had a base auto as my first rx-7. got it for $400 with a couple small problems.
my advice is to save up and buy a turbo ii, or at least a 5 speed w/ the 4 piston brakes.
being automatic, and base too. youd spend probably 2/3 what you would on upgrading to a turbo ii that you would just converting to 5sp and 5lug/big brakes. And that will just bring you up to the STOCK level of most 2nd gens.
ditch the bitch and get a car with a manual and 5lug/big brakes. its not worth the effort or money.
my advice is to save up and buy a turbo ii, or at least a 5 speed w/ the 4 piston brakes.
being automatic, and base too. youd spend probably 2/3 what you would on upgrading to a turbo ii that you would just converting to 5sp and 5lug/big brakes. And that will just bring you up to the STOCK level of most 2nd gens.
ditch the bitch and get a car with a manual and 5lug/big brakes. its not worth the effort or money.
04-13-05, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Node
i had a base auto as my first rx-7. got it for $400 with a couple small problems.
my advice is to save up and buy a turbo ii, or at least a 5 speed w/ the 4 piston brakes.
being automatic, and base too. youd spend probably 2/3 what you would on upgrading to a turbo ii that you would just converting to 5sp and 5lug/big brakes. And that will just bring you up to the STOCK level of most 2nd gens.
ditch the bitch and get a car with a manual and 5lug/big brakes. its not worth the effort or money.
my advice is to save up and buy a turbo ii, or at least a 5 speed w/ the 4 piston brakes.
being automatic, and base too. youd spend probably 2/3 what you would on upgrading to a turbo ii that you would just converting to 5sp and 5lug/big brakes. And that will just bring you up to the STOCK level of most 2nd gens.
ditch the bitch and get a car with a manual and 5lug/big brakes. its not worth the effort or money.
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