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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 09:44 PM
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LS1 RX7 pros and cons

i got an LS1 RX7 and i was wondering why is everyone hatin? whats wrong with it?
Old Dec 22, 2006 | 09:47 PM
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this is a dumb topic and has been talked about to many times.....
its all opinions.....
Old Dec 22, 2006 | 09:48 PM
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but ive never had a rotary. how different is it. they say the power come in funny
Old Dec 22, 2006 | 09:51 PM
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Where is PI, SC? Got any pics of your 7?
Old Dec 22, 2006 | 09:54 PM
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id like to see some too
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by rebelsoldier1860
but ive never had a rotary. how different is it. they say the power come in funny
Old Dec 22, 2006 | 10:02 PM
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Lol, that's a horrible picture.
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not this again...
let me redirect you

torquecentral.com
Old Dec 22, 2006 | 10:12 PM
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^^^ no..its swapcartech.com now
Old Dec 22, 2006 | 10:16 PM
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im on torquecentral. i tried to upload pics my file is too big. just look at torquecentral i have the same name and pi is pawleys island south carolina
Old Dec 22, 2006 | 10:34 PM
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I searched using your SN and didn't see anything on torquecentral.com either. Can you link me to the post?
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its the same name on torquecentral. i have vette454's car
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Having driven LS1 powered FDs, there is no downside. The car actually has torque, and you will not notice a difference in handling or chassis balance. The only thing is some people feel it takes the soul out of the rx-7
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Having driven LS1 powered FDs, there is no downside. The car actually has torque, and you will not notice a difference in handling or chassis balance. The only thing is some people feel it takes the soul out of the rx-7
Get the hell out of here, V8 boy

Shouldn't you be out drinking your face off at a bar somewhere like a good ukie
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forget that then i like my car but it has no soul. plus i run an 11.9 quater mile and still get 22 miles to the gallon. plus i have had 2 trans ams and the rx7 is sweeter.. now i know
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forget that then i like my car but it has no soul. plus i run an 11.9 quater mile and still get 22 miles to the gallon. plus i have had 2 trans ams and the rx7 is sweeter.. now i know
So what's your point? I've gotten better mpg than that on the highway, and any proper single turbo FD will whoop that quarter mile time
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yeah but still. if i had a good single turbo look what i could do. plus torque is more fun, and the ls1 fits better in the rx7 than in the trans am. it was a match made for each other. but the rotary is still a cool idea. that small and put out that much power its cool. but it sounds like a mad beehive
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These videos sound funny too: Track FD

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i know dont hate cause it cost too much
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i know dont hate cause it cost too much
What the hell are you talking about? Your posts make you sound like you're still in high school.....
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and that video next to it it ran a 10
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what if i was still in high school. what you going to do about it



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