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Old 08-15-06, 03:46 PM
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$1100 whats my best bet

I just bought a Stock '93 R1

I have around $1100 whats my best bet on performance upgrades?

Let me now what you guys think would be the best power increase for the money.



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Justin

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Old 08-15-06, 03:48 PM
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wtf do you have already? lol list your mods
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Save a 6k "new engine emergency fund" then start modding.
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Save a 6k "new engine emergency fund" then start modding.

The car only has 48000 miles on it should i be worried about the engine going already ?
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Originally Posted by NEEEDRX7
The car only has 48000 miles on it should i be worried about the engine going already ?

Depends.....do a compression check
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93 r2?

buy a beater w/ the $1100
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Originally Posted by NEEEDRX7
The car only has 48000 miles on it should i be worried about the engine going already ?
With $1k you should be thinking about reliability modifications and maintenance - not performance.

With 48k miles, car might need an engine tomorrow or in another 48k miles. Roll the dice.

Read the FAQ: https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/faq-3rd-gen-other-useful-links-68640/.
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What about maintence first?
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Originally Posted by scratchjunkie
93 r2?

buy a beater w/ the $1100

buy Triple A with unlimited towing, and a nice fire extinguisher

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$1100 should get you a down pipe, aluminum AST, Aluminum radiator, new intakes (apexi or hks), boost and water temp gauges and a couple bucks to have in case something very minor pops up.
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If you are good at poker, try to flip that to about 7 grand and then you'll be in a better position.

First I'd take it to a rotary shop and have them do a complete once over. They'll point out any issues you have or will have with the car. 48K miles is pretty damn good but you really have no idea what kinda driving went on in that little bit of time. (was that guy a hermit or something! man thats LOW for 13 yrs) Get a compression check to see the strength of the motor then start doing reliability mods to keep you on the road.

power will come later. Make sure its reliable first before you start upping the power.

vac lines, radiator and maybe a dp should cover that first grand.
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Maintenance. Get the car looked over and make sure everything is properly working. Then save some money for emergency funds and then mod the car. You never know when you might need the "emergency funds" for the car or something personal! Like in my case I am using the $10k new engine funds to pay bills while I have no income...
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Since everyone suggests maintenance what maintance should i put into it. I had the oil changed and all the filters checked/changed.

Is there other specific maintenance work I need to do?

Thanks for all the help so far
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For $1100.00 I would get a boost & water temp gauge installed...save what left over for rainy day. If the 7 is your daily driver then you really need the save the money.
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Originally Posted by NEEEDRX7
Since everyone suggests maintenance what maintance should i put into it. I had the oil changed and all the filters checked/changed.

Is there other specific maintenance work I need to do?
FAQ, question #17.
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Should I just take it to a Mazda dealer? or does anyone know of a good rotory mechanic in Nothern Jersey near Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
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