View Poll Results: How many miles/engines?
Less than 25k on first engine
41
6.89%
Less than 50k on first engine
79
13.28%
Less than 50k on second engine
60
10.08%
Less than 50k on third or more engine
12
2.02%
Less than 100k on first engine
197
33.11%
Less than 100k on second engine
59
9.92%
Less than 100k on third or more engine
17
2.86%
More than 100k on first engine
74
12.44%
More than 100k on second engine
36
6.05%
More than 100k on third or more engine
20
3.36%
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How man miles do you have/how many engines have you had on your FD?
Junior Member
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 28
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From: Massachussetts
This question I think someone else already posted sometimes in the past. I have a 93 I bought with 105,000 with five previous owners. I think its the original engine maybe. I have put 25,000 miles in three years and it seems to be o.k. But it does go through a little oil every three thousand miles. I always smell burning oil recently and after I installed a HKS exhaust my turbos seem to be coming onstream much quicker. I have been thinking of just using unleaded instead of super because I think with this mileage its probably going to blow soon maybe. After reading some of the replies to this question, I feel very lucky about my car. I bought it without really getting fully inspected. I think with these cars, theres a little bit of a gamble all ways. So my advice to anyone out there ready to buy one, is be prepared to spend alot of money and time.
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 445
Likes: 0
From: Charlotte, N.C.
Originally posted by Tomarx7
But it does go through a little oil every three thousand miles. I always smell burning oil recently and after I installed a HKS exhaust my turbos seem to be coming onstream much quicker.
But it does go through a little oil every three thousand miles. I always smell burning oil recently and after I installed a HKS exhaust my turbos seem to be coming onstream much quicker.
I have been thinking of just using unleaded instead of super because I think with this mileage its probably going to blow soon maybe.
1) Its hard to find good quality 87 octane.
2) "super" is a higher octane than "regular", and thus it burns cooler. You want to keep the combustion chamber as cool as possible with the RX7, and cooler burning fuel helps out greatly. Good luck
Rotary Freak
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 2,236
Likes: 1
From: San Francisco, CA
Third Motor damnit!
1) 15,800 miles: Purchased car
2) 62,000 miles: Coolant Seals Gone...New Motor and turbos under Extended Warranty(<--Get one of these)
3) 105,000 miles: Massive Front Cover Oil leak and coolant seal starting to go...Ported, Oil Mods & Upgraded Coolant Seals. Turbos on their last legs.
2) 62,000 miles: Coolant Seals Gone...New Motor and turbos under Extended Warranty(<--Get one of these)
3) 105,000 miles: Massive Front Cover Oil leak and coolant seal starting to go...Ported, Oil Mods & Upgraded Coolant Seals. Turbos on their last legs.
Rotary Freak
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 2,236
Likes: 1
From: San Francisco, CA
Third Motor damnit!
1) 15,800 miles: Purchased car
2) 62,000 miles: Coolant Seals Gone...Reman Motor and turbos under Extended Warranty(<--Get one of these) installed by Mazduh
3) 105,000 miles: Massive Front Cover Oil leak and coolant seal starting to go...Ported, Oil Mods & Upgraded Coolant Seals. Turbos on their last legs.
2) 62,000 miles: Coolant Seals Gone...Reman Motor and turbos under Extended Warranty(<--Get one of these) installed by Mazduh
3) 105,000 miles: Massive Front Cover Oil leak and coolant seal starting to go...Ported, Oil Mods & Upgraded Coolant Seals. Turbos on their last legs.
Full Member
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 116
Likes: 0
From: hopewell junction ny
96k on first motor,
Downpipe
mid pipe
profec b
blitz air intake
re mapped stock ecu
Plans to rebuild over the winter and go single turbo..
Thank you,
Craig K
WWW.DRIVINHARD.COM
Downpipe
mid pipe
profec b
blitz air intake
re mapped stock ecu
Plans to rebuild over the winter and go single turbo..
Thank you,
Craig K
WWW.DRIVINHARD.COM
62K on original engine/turbos. Compression low (worn side seals), still some life in the old dog. Turbos seem ok. I change the oil every 1000 miles.
stock except for a downpipe & some other misc items.
stock except for a downpipe & some other misc items.
Originally posted by Tomarx7
I have been thinking of just using unleaded instead of super because I think with this mileage its probably going to blow soon maybe.
I have been thinking of just using unleaded instead of super because I think with this mileage its probably going to blow soon maybe.
One of our car club members here in Phoenix has 137K on his first engine ('93 Montego), but the engine is getting VERY tired. I don't expect it to last to 150K.
Rotary Freak
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 2,690
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From: nyc+li, ny
3rd owner and 3rd motor 120k miles.
According to the documents:
36k on motor #1
80k on motor #2
I bought it from 2nd owner with blown motor. So far 3k on motor #3. This one is gonna last in my hands.
According to the documents:
36k on motor #1
80k on motor #2
I bought it from 2nd owner with blown motor. So far 3k on motor #3. This one is gonna last in my hands.
Ee / Cpe
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,843
Likes: 2
From: Gaithersburg, MD / WVU
Originally posted by Cihuuy
81,261 km... i dont know in miles... *still the original motor and turbo*
im still trying to catch up to you guys... but its going to take a while tho... hahaha...
81,261 km... i dont know in miles... *still the original motor and turbo*
im still trying to catch up to you guys... but its going to take a while tho... hahaha...
48756 miles