Hello all ive been a fan of Mazda Rx-7's since i found out what they were. I have come across an oppourtunity to buy a 93 fd with an Apex computer and I think a T-66 turbo (correct me if that dosent sound right). The car has a blown apex seal on the engine in the car, However another engine without a blown seal is included. Im wondering how big of a project it would be to swap the engines. Also any links to rotary engine shops in southern Cali would be great.

 

J & G Automotive.... a guy named Gazo would be the speacialist for this....... the shop is located on foothill blvd. in La Crescenta, CA (next to burbank, glendale, pasadena)... the number for the shop is 818-957-7530

 

It's pretty simple to swap engines with a singled FD. Definately something you could handle if you have any knowledge around an engine bay.

 

I wouldn't buy it unless I was certain of the quality and condition of the replacement engine.

Plus, you need to find out if the turbo on there wasn't shredded by the apex seal shards. That's an expensive part to replace.

The swap itself isn't much worse than any other engine swap.

Dave

 

Do yourself a favor and buy a car that is in good shape and from a reputable source. I just saw that www.speedforsale.com has about a handful of FD's for sale. They're good guys so I'd trust them to do your right.

 

agreed

 

Thanks for the input.. Im prety sure the turbo and the working engine are in good shape, And the reason im still considering this car is the price tag of 8k

 

Broken apex seals go out the exhaust, and typically damage the hot side of the turbo. Just looking at it and reckoning it's fine is an abundantly stupid mistake.

Dave

 

never assume anything when it comes to an FD. you'll end up paying twice as much by the time it's fixed. it's *always* better to be safe than sorry with these things.

 

Im not saying it works based on a visual inspection, the owner of the car told me that the only thing wrong with it is the engine in the car.

 

That's an assumption. You need to verify everything when buying an FD. Or risk buying a lemon.

Dave

 

trust these guys, dont take anyones word for it unless its a reputable shop. Iam having the car iam buying inspected by 2 shops. Thats really why so many people on the board end up spending so much more money on the car after they buy it, cause there is a **** load of problems that they never knew about. This is your first fd...why even take the risk.

 

My car is ready to cruise, show or race................... and it's for sale

 

hahaH that would be sick if his first fd was yOUrs! daMNNN!! ...nice car by the way!

 

1. Id look for another FD. I'm not even sure you'd be able to get it registered with the single turbo on there. Heavily modified FD are a pain to get registered in CA. They see a BOV and freak out.

2. Have about $20K extra on hand if you buy this car. Rebuild, turbo, plus a ton of random **** that comes up with these cars.

Not trying to discourage your, just letting you know what you may be getting into. Id seriously check out that website and at least consider it.

 

thanks for the advice guys im looking at a car in better working order on www.speedforsale.com i also found out that the car i was considering had 2 blown engines.