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Old May 13, 2007 | 11:30 AM
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I OWN A 350Z WHICH IVE WORKED ON FOR ABOUT 1 YEAR NOW, 70K LATER ITS DONE AND TIME FOR A NEW PROJECT, I JUST PURCHASED A 93 FD, THE CAR HAD BEEN SITTING FOR ABOUT A YEAR ACCORDING TO THE PREVIOUS OWNER. THIS IS THE STRANGEST ENGINE IVE EVER WORKED ON,LOL....BUT WE GOT THE CAR RUNNING AFTER A WEEK OF TUNE-UP MODS AND A FLUYIDYNE RADIATOR,...THE CAR IS QUICK!,..HOWEVER I THINK THE BLOCK IS CRACKED,(LEAKING COOLANT)..SO IM GOING TO GO AHEAD AND BUY A NEW BLOCK, STREET PORTED STAGE 2 FROM ROTARY PERFORMANCE,..DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW HARD THE INSTALL IS?...AND WHATS THE BEST PIGGY BACK SYSTEM TO USE?..THANKS
Old May 13, 2007 | 11:34 AM
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You should buy the apexi power fc your ems. Your engine most likely has a bad coolant seal, which does call for a rebuild. You should read the faq section, there is tons of great info. Good luck with the car
Old May 13, 2007 | 11:34 AM
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NO PIGGY! Cap'n caps lock. You can go the route of a apex i PFC though for 750 on ebay or even sellers around here.
Old May 13, 2007 | 11:38 AM
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Yep, coolant leaking is probably shot coolant seals (no "block" per say in a Rotary engine..it looks more like a pineapple, sliced into pieces), and that means it's time for a rebuild. I'm sure the Texas guys will chime in and help you find a reputable shop near you, if Rotary Performance doesnt work out.

Welcome to the club, and post a pic of the new ride!
Old May 13, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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BTW, hwo the hell did you end up spending 30k on a blown FD?
Old May 13, 2007 | 12:00 PM
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www.GothamRacing.com out in Fort Worth is a semi-local option as well if the motor ends up needing to be rebuilt/upgraded.
Old May 13, 2007 | 12:53 PM
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BTW, hwo the hell did you end up spending 30k on a blown FD?
yeah i was wondering the same thing..?
Old May 13, 2007 | 01:01 PM
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BTW, hwo the hell did you end up spending 30k on a blown FD?
LOL, I GOT THE VEILSIDE FORTUNE KIT, HRE WHEELS, PROJECT MU BRAKES,...AND A BUNCH OF OTHER GOODIES,...NOT TO MENTION PAINT~!..THE CAR NEEDS A MAKEOVER,..HERES SOME PICS OF MY CURRENT Z, ILL POST SOME OF MY RX7 SOON, IM SELLING IT( THE Z)...IM OBSESSED WITH MAKING THIS CAR RUN!
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Old May 13, 2007 | 01:02 PM
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Yep, coolant leaking is probably shot coolant seals (no "block" per say in a Rotary engine..it looks more like a pineapple, sliced into pieces), and that means it's time for a rebuild. I'm sure the Texas guys will chime in and help you find a reputable shop near you, if Rotary Performance doesnt work out.

Welcome to the club, and post a pic of the new ride!
THANX FOR ALL THE INFO!,..BTW I PLAN ON DOING THE MOTOR WORK MYSELF, SOUNDS LIKE ITS FAIRLY SIMPLE
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Old May 13, 2007 | 01:11 PM
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OH WOW!..THANX A BUNCH THIS WILL COME IN HANDY!
FOR MORE PICS...WWW.MYSPACE.COM/TEAMAZ
Old May 13, 2007 | 01:46 PM
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Turn the F'ing caps off!!!!!!!!
Old May 13, 2007 | 01:48 PM
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Old May 13, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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Omg Sweet I Love Caps.
Old May 13, 2007 | 03:52 PM
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Old May 13, 2007 | 03:57 PM
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Welcome to the forum and congrats on your purchase.

Looks like you had a pretty nice 350Z, can't wait to see updates on the FD.
Old May 13, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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Lol, your capslock button is stuck. Good luck with the FD, looking forward to pics of it.
Old May 13, 2007 | 04:07 PM
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caps lock is cruise control to cool
Old May 13, 2007 | 04:25 PM
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Nice 350 Cap'n Caps...everyone has to admit, the 350 is a menacing looking car being as bulgy as it is. Maybe not Cap'n Caps' Aqua colored one but it is still clean and respectable none the less. As far as the fortune kit goes...yeah...there are about 3 better ones out there...FEED, Amameiya and BURNOUT. Take a look at those first before you slap on that big ol fortune madness. By the soudns of it you have a good amoutn of cash. In my opinion you might wanna pick up some ceramic apex seals, and the rotary aviation water seals.
Old May 13, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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Omg Sweet I Love Caps.
I LIKE TO USE CAPS FROM TIME TO TIME.
Old May 13, 2007 | 04:47 PM
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I like the color of that 350z but the front bumper isnt my thing
Old May 13, 2007 | 05:22 PM
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Welcome. Keep the Z as your daily driver. I know I will, it gets good gas milage.
Old May 13, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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thats a hot z ^

perfect color matching
Old May 13, 2007 | 07:11 PM
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Hey, not tryin to shove body kits down your throat, but here is one you may not have seen.
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Old May 13, 2007 | 07:32 PM
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^ Can we say worst amemiya kit to date?



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