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Can anybody explain/point me to a link that details the reason for different redlines between the automatic & manuals.. as in are there tuning differences among the engines or something? It seems all automatics redline @ 7k while manuals are 7.5 & 8k, years pending.
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after 2 years and you are back in the game !
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Originally Posted by masonholmes
(Post 10535151)
Can anybody explain/point me to a link that details the reason for different redlines between the automatic & manuals.. as in are there tuning differences among the engines or something? It seems all automatics redline @ 7k while manuals are 7.5 & 8k, years pending.
You will be glad to know you are not the only handi in our FD community.:egrin:..I have been a Para for over 7 years. I drive the shit out of my auto FD. Currently going single turbo. The redline without an engine management system is 7k but with the power fc mine is over 8k i think.....so it does'nt even matter if your looking to modify the car, but if you have any questions let me know........Jason |
Originally Posted by kensin
(Post 10535227)
after 2 years and you are back in the game !
Hotwheelz - you got PM. :) |
I think I may be about locked in on a '94. :fingersx:
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Well the '94 had too many issues to start off with, (for a gimp), but I put a down-payment on what's allegedly a really clean & rx7.com modified/serviced '93, today. He's supposed to hold it while I gather the $$$ for shipping. Wish me luck! :biggrin:
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Originally Posted by masonholmes
(Post 10535151)
Can anybody explain/point me to a link that details the reason for different redlines between the automatic & manuals.. as in are there tuning differences among the engines or something? It seems all automatics redline @ 7k while manuals are 7.5 & 8k, years pending.
In Japan it's popular to buy used high performance cars with automatic transmissions because the myth is that people don't drive them as hard so they are always in better condition. Then they swap them out for a manual transmission. So you might just benefit from this surplus of automatic transmissions. |
Originally Posted by GodSquadMandrake
(Post 10571426)
They've always done this, even the RX8's are like this...
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Mason,
I just came across this automatic FD down here today: http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/2396541099.html 500 miles on the rebuild and looks to be in excellent condition. Brian |
Originally Posted by rxse7en
(Post 10648367)
Mason,
I just came across this automatic FD... |
Originally Posted by masonholmes
(Post 10648427)
Hey thanks man, I actually got tipped off to that one already, (also found here in the F/S section), but thanks! If all things go well I should be having the black '93 mentioned a couple posts ago, delivered this month. The member who re-did that MB seems to really know his stuff though so it's still a possible backup! (said he put it together for his GF but she got scared when she got a ticket :lol:)
Brian |
Will do. It was rebuilt by rx7.com 12k ago, yearly maintenance & all mods from/done by them, new tranny, powerFC + commander, modified torque converter, 3" from turbo's back etc etc etc. :nod:
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If Chris and Ari worked on the car, then you're in good shape :icon_tup:
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
(Post 10650568)
If Chris and Ari worked on the car, then you're in good shape :icon_tup:
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Mason, any updates?
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Ahh, been waiting for somebodies check to physically hit my account. It's allegedly there this time/I'm headed back to try & wire the remaining owed shortly. Soo close, haha.
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Alright.. he's got my riches & I've got a shipper in-line that can hopefully get'r here sometime next week. I posed this question elsewhere but figured I would here too. Not sure if I should have the owner mail me the title or just let it come with the car, on the truck? The only other long-distance purchase I've made involved a dealer. (though I don't suppose that makes a difference) Once she arrives, I'll still have some downtime while me & my buddy hopefully adapt/install my spare set of hand controls - BUT I'M EXCITED!!!!! :D
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congrats on the purchase! will need pics once you get it!
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Oopsy, just realized I asked the title question twice in the same section - sorry bout that! :o: (I started this thread soo long ago, for some reason I thought it was somewhere else, lol)
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All Day Auto said they could be there possibly as early as today or tomorrow to pick it up, and have my deposit! :biggrin:
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Waiting... :)
Mason, do you use a custom, mechanical set-up for gas and brake? Is there a fly-by-wire option, something like F1 paddles or a custom wheel with triggers? |
Originally Posted by rxse7en
(Post 10661608)
Waiting... :)
Mason, do you use a custom, mechanical set-up for gas and brake? ... |
I know, I'm getting annoying @ this point.. but I should be picking her up in the morning! :D Still gotta wait for buddy to help me get the controls in, but hopefully that'll be in the next day or two. (or I may have to fly retarded on his ass :tonque:)
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wow, today? You must take pictures before anything else
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Originally Posted by Hotwheelz
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wow, today? You must take pictures before anything else
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