just bought an rx7 need advice
12-10-02, 11:09 PM
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just bought an rx7 need advice
Ok i just bought a 94 and ive heard how the motors blow constanly i need some input from the people who have experience with them...how do you guys feel about the motor and how can i avoid the blow up..
12-10-02, 11:25 PM
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Firstly, RX-7s have a bad rep for blown motors, but they aren't that bad. 3rd gens regularly hit 100k+ and sometimes much more. It depends on how they are treated. Like a high end exotic, ie. porsche, they need proper care. The 2nds gens regularly hit 150k. my car has 133k and its going strong.
If you are worried about the motor, I would first get a full tune up (plugs, wires, oil change), replace the AST with an aluminum one, and get a boost gauge to monitor boost. A new thermostat would help too, they are cheap too. There are other minor things too, but thats all I can think of right now.
If you have questions as a new owner, chances are they have been answered many times. The search feature in the upper right hand corner can be very useful.
Good luck with your new RX-7 , youll love her, they are a lot of fun!
-scott
If you are worried about the motor, I would first get a full tune up (plugs, wires, oil change), replace the AST with an aluminum one, and get a boost gauge to monitor boost. A new thermostat would help too, they are cheap too. There are other minor things too, but thats all I can think of right now.
If you have questions as a new owner, chances are they have been answered many times. The search feature in the upper right hand corner can be very useful.
Good luck with your new RX-7 , youll love her, they are a lot of fun!
-scott
12-10-02, 11:33 PM
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Yea, they will run for a long time as long as u treat them right. At school whenver people hear RX-7, they always say some bullshit about the engine being bad and that it will blow after 50k. Just do the reliability mods and you will have a strong running car.
PS- u still wanna sell it to me
PS- u still wanna sell it to me
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Re: just bought an rx7 need advice
Originally posted by urgirlwantsme
Ok i just bought a 94 and ive heard how the motors blow constanly i need some input from the people who have experience with them...how do you guys feel about the motor and how can i avoid the blow up..
Ok i just bought a 94 and ive heard how the motors blow constanly i need some input from the people who have experience with them...how do you guys feel about the motor and how can i avoid the blow up..
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