mrFD3S

Hi, I'm in the market for an FD because I've always wanted to own one. I want to buy a high-mileage FD and just have a shop rebuild the engine to make it as good as new. I was wondering if you guys can tell me how much money I should have extra after I buy my car to get the car running like as if it were brand new. I won't really be doing much mods to it except suspension and some body work. The reason I want to have the engine rebuilt is because this will be my daily driver and I will need it to be as reliable as if it were brand new. Thanks! Oh, and another thing is that I live in So Cal and if anyone can recommend any places here that can rebuild my engine would be really appreciated.

diablone

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If you know it's going to take some work to get it reliable, I wouldn't suggest it as your daily driver. On the top of the FD section there is a post with helpful places to start when purchasing an FD.

maxpesce

For a GOOD rebuild w/ all relaibility mods budget $3-6k for the engine and add another $2-4k for Transmission, Rearend & Suspension (add 2-4k for labor if you can't do a lot of the R&R work yourself) and you can have a very reliable car. the main key to relaiability is limit yourself to around 12psi boost and 250-300rwhp, above that the 13b gets very fragile & sensitive to tuning and fuel quality.

I daily drove mine for 50k+ miles in less than 3 years and the only reason I don't any more is $1.89/gal & 16mpg vs $1.69/gal & 19mpg for my Dakota

moehler

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A new engine does not necessarily mean you will have no problems especially if it's a "high milage" FD. A higher milage car with original turbos, suspension, interior, paint, etc... might still give you a lot of problems if it was not taken care of perfectly. You might want to consider getting a lower milage FD with a strong engine (get a compression test). I daily drive mine @ 58k on original turbos and engine with no problems.

Montego

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yup believe it or not the turbos cost cost more than a remanufactured engine.

Check the Rx-7 store for prices

http://www.rx7store.net/?source=rx7club.com

alberto_mg

If you buy a decent car cheap that is not beat to **** (like I did) you should consider the following:

- rebuilt motor: minimum $2k, but figure $2,600 as per pineapple http://www.pineappleracing.com/PricelistSvcs.html
- $1k for labor to remove and reinstall (R&R) the motor
- $400 for a new clutch while the motor is out. You can choose to do a lightweight flywheel if you want for another $500
So, the minimum to budget for a car that needs an engine is: $4,000.

Some other stuff you should consider for a more reliable 7:
- Downpipe: Get one used for about $150 on this forum.
- Consider a bigger radiator. New from rx7store.net is minimum $375 for the Koyo
- K&N drop in filter $20-60 depending on if you find one used.
- If you need turbos, you can get by with a BNR stock rebuild for ~$800. Or you can also find them used here for about $200-400.

Read the stickies on the top of the forum for more in depth info. There is LOTS of good info.