New Need Advice
03-19-08, 01:29 AM
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New Need Advice
I'm new to the forum, new to rotarys alltogether. I just graduated ROTC for the AirForce and want to get a new toy! I've always wanted an fd since i can remeber when i first got into cars. The only thing holding me back is droping a good 20grand only to find out that i now have to send the engine off to be rebuilt. Everyone that I've known who have own'd fc's/fd's have had some sort of major problem as w/ any 15+year car is to be expected! I've heard good things about pettit racing and their rebuilds. My question is how long could i expect a newly rebuilt 13b to last? The car is putting down 460 give or take a bit on temp ect... am i better off buying a motorcycle such as a gsxr600?
03-19-08, 02:15 AM
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if you plan to put down 460 its gonna shorten the life a lot prolly last you 80k or so thats just a guess. who knows? its all in the tune. also 460 is a lot for this car so if you never drove it you should check out the ~260 to the wheels stock
also check stickes for FAQ
also check stickes for FAQ
03-19-08, 02:32 AM
#3
do not compare a bike to an FD.
I have a R6, faster then a gsx, and they are two different loves.
as for 460hp, are you planning on heading to the drag strip? i've been in a porch turbo that has over 450+hp. its stupit fast! Shoot for 380hp and very few will be able to catch you. with AI you can hit 380rwhp and still be reliable.
get a FD, you won't regret it if you don't mind spending money on your car.
I have a R6, faster then a gsx, and they are two different loves.
as for 460hp, are you planning on heading to the drag strip? i've been in a porch turbo that has over 450+hp. its stupit fast! Shoot for 380hp and very few will be able to catch you. with AI you can hit 380rwhp and still be reliable.
get a FD, you won't regret it if you don't mind spending money on your car.
03-19-08, 11:43 AM
#4
It all depends on whats done to the car, as in supporting mods. The tune, how you treat the car, how the motors built, and maintenance. No one can give you a figure how long it will last. It could last over 100k, no one knows. There are a lot of factors that come into play here.
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