Mwiced

Ok I'll admit it...im a newb when it comes to cars. I have seen several RX-7's in my life, which hasnt been long since I am only 19. I have always loved these cars and always wanted one. I feel the need though to build one from the ground up so I will better appreciate the vehicle. I am a quick learner and hopping to learn as much as possible in the process of building it. The only problem right now is that I must learn to crawl before I can run...so that is why I am here.

I here people talking about all these different engines that they have swapped and I was wondering what the differences in these engines and which ones are recommended for a 3rd gen rx-7. I know it is all going to be preference but for now I can't have one until I learn.

A little about the vehicle I want to build...I am wanting a 3rd gen rx-7, of course, but it must be manual because that is just what this vehicle is made for. I also want it to be a street legal car that I can take around when I go downtown..but I also want to be able to open up on the highway when I want to. I dont know if that information will narrow down engines or not.

Thanks for reading this and I hope this isnt too stupid of a question.

bryant

your question should be how much money you got and willing to throw in a car.

and imo keep the 13b

alexdimen

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Your hope is in vain.

theorie

iTrader: (31)

wow. another day, another "hi, i'm a new to the forums, i've only been driving for a few years, i know nothing about this car, and i want one.

please read the FAQ at the top of the 3rd gen section

Triperformance

theorie bro theres no need to give the guy a hard time, I agree to read the FAQ but I honestly recommend to learn to drive whatever vehicle you get with whatever mods before you want to put some serious work into it.

4CN A1R

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i just jumped into the rotary scene, and i am 19. i read up on them for 2 years and made sure i bought the best possible fd i could find.

-adult drivin
-low original miles
-kept up with routine maintanence
-and all stock parts excluding downpipe
-COMPRESSION TEST!

you're prob going to end up spending around 20k+ though if you want a decent(good condition) fd.

if you make sure you keep up with maintance and keep the car at stock boost then you should run into very few problems. i've had mine for 7 months now and its great!

wolf_9782

welcome to the boards new guy, you came to the right place for info. before you decide of buying this car then click on the FAQ stickies on top of the 3rd gen boards. below is a link to an FAQ thread for new owners, read that big *** post by Jim Lab from top to bottom, bottom to top.

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...threadid=27094

as for engine preference, many of us believe that the heart and soul of the FD is the 13B rotary engine. the RX-7 FD's design is timeless, its performance smooth as a victoria's secret model's *** and deceptively fast. Rotary power all the way!

this car is no joke, it can embarass exotics in the right hands or end up in the junkyard with poor care/driving. if you have any good grasp on driving techniques you'll do fine, if you are the type to panic in a fishtail then drive something else. goodluck and good hunting!

Herblenny

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Welcome! As an "old timer" as some of the new guys would call me...

One advice I have is FD's not for those who worry about gas, reliablilty, money, etc.. When you want to jump in with some of the rotary guys, you need to realize you WILL have to spend money! This includes, mods, maintenance, and most likely... New Engine! Once you realize that you need to spend MONEY to own one of these cars and accepted the fact that you are going to get horrible gas mileage and trouble ahead! Then you are ready to go buy one. If you don't want the head aches or worry about GAS.. Then you need to go buy something else... like used corvette or something.. LOL!

You can't call yourself a rotorhead without problems with your Rotary cars and accepting the fact you LOVE having those problems If we didn't we wouldnt be on here.. Thats a fact!

alexdimen

iTrader: (13)

Agreed. Reliable cars are emotionally dry and boring.