Is this a good deal?? Trying to join the RX7 ranks!!
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Is this a good deal?? Trying to join the RX7 ranks!!
Hey guys. I am a Turbo Mustang guy. I have had a Turbo on my Mustang for quite a while and am really wanting an RX7 bad. I was looking for a modded RX7 and from what I have researched, this looks like a great deal. Maybe it won't be too long I will posting as an RX7 owner. Thanks in advance for the advice.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6327
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6327
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That could be a good deal if that's what you are looking for.
For sane people, that is NOT a streetable car in any sense of the word. For those on the lunatic fringe.....
Just so you know, with that large a turbo and a bridgeport, the car will idle (sort of) at about 2k rpm and won't make good power until 4-4.5k. At which point, the torque will probably jump a couple hundred lb-ft and you will launch ahead, hopefully in the general direction you intended.
IMO, that car is strictly for drag racing. Also, bridgeported motors typically last in the 20-25k mile range.
For sane people, that is NOT a streetable car in any sense of the word. For those on the lunatic fringe.....
Just so you know, with that large a turbo and a bridgeport, the car will idle (sort of) at about 2k rpm and won't make good power until 4-4.5k. At which point, the torque will probably jump a couple hundred lb-ft and you will launch ahead, hopefully in the general direction you intended.
IMO, that car is strictly for drag racing. Also, bridgeported motors typically last in the 20-25k mile range.
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you will launch ahead, hopefully in the general direction you intended.
you will launch ahead, hopefully in the general direction you intended.
Maybe it's just me...but I think that's sounds funny as hell....
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Originally posted by Railgun69
Maybe it's just me...but I think that's sounds funny as hell....
Maybe it's just me...but I think that's sounds funny as hell....
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Originally posted by LOSTinWANKELS
nope thats pretty damn funny....and yea i wouldnt really try and daily this car...sunday driver/race car
nope thats pretty damn funny....and yea i wouldnt really try and daily this car...sunday driver/race car
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i knew that car looked familar i live down the road of this guys tires shop(Mike Smith) i have seen the car around there. i took the looks for granted thinking it was only a stocker with an exhuast and some red centercaps, till i got a little closer, my god that car sounds damn mean though. It saw it drive around the ag center it looked pretty humble , but he never got on it. But then again its all what you find streetable i guess
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Dont listen to any of them , they dont have a clue !!!! , I drive an FD with similar specs (but with a LARGER turbo !!!!)and it is completely streetable ! , it idles at 1200rpm , hac a/c and power stearing and s full sound system too . It sure as hell has a lot more torque below 4000rmp than when it was stock , hell i'm sure it has more torque than ANY of the "stockers" giving you bad advice !! , I am not raggin on you guys , but most of you have no experience with what you are speaking about and are only repeating what you hear , I have been stock and now fully modded and there is no comparison . For the price , given everything is well ,and working without majour problems , that's a hell of a deal , you should try pricing the various parts and come up with a tolal , then youl really see how much went into it , I know , been there done that !!.
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Originally posted by Marcel Burkett
Dont listen to any of them , they dont have a clue !!!! , I drive an FD with similar specs (but with a LARGER turbo !!!!)and it is completely streetable ! , it idles at 1200rpm , hac a/c and power stearing and s full sound system too . It sure as hell has a lot more torque below 4000rmp than when it was stock , hell i'm sure it has more torque than ANY of the "stockers" giving you bad advice !! , I am not raggin on you guys , but most of you have no experience with what you are speaking about and are only repeating what you hear , I have been stock and now fully modded and there is no comparison . For the price , given everything is well ,and working without majour problems , that's a hell of a deal , you should try pricing the various parts and come up with a tolal , then youl really see how much went into it , I know , been there done that !!.
Dont listen to any of them , they dont have a clue !!!! , I drive an FD with similar specs (but with a LARGER turbo !!!!)and it is completely streetable ! , it idles at 1200rpm , hac a/c and power stearing and s full sound system too . It sure as hell has a lot more torque below 4000rmp than when it was stock , hell i'm sure it has more torque than ANY of the "stockers" giving you bad advice !! , I am not raggin on you guys , but most of you have no experience with what you are speaking about and are only repeating what you hear , I have been stock and now fully modded and there is no comparison . For the price , given everything is well ,and working without majour problems , that's a hell of a deal , you should try pricing the various parts and come up with a tolal , then youl really see how much went into it , I know , been there done that !!.
That thing sure looks like it is awesome!!
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It's not a bad deal, but it's a lot of mods for someone's first 7. If you don't have experience with rotaries you may want to get something a little less modified to start out with. It does look like a nice car. Good luck with whatever you decide.
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Originally posted by chaste94
It's not a bad deal, but it's a lot of mods for someone's first 7. If you don't have experience with rotaries you may want to get something a little less modified to start out with. It does look like a nice car. Good luck with whatever you decide.
It's not a bad deal, but it's a lot of mods for someone's first 7. If you don't have experience with rotaries you may want to get something a little less modified to start out with. It does look like a nice car. Good luck with whatever you decide.
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wow, you got a BRIDGEPORT motor and daily drive it? And the cops dont bother you? I wish I could do that but cops dont seem to like that very much. Whats your idle at?
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