New, with questions.
06-19-06, 01:25 AM
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New, with questions.
Hey, first off please dont flame me.
Anyways, i currently drive a 03 civic ex, m/t. And well ive always liked rx-7s, and just found one that i could trade my car in for. And no, its not because i just saw the f&f3. But its a 93 with 140k miles on it. Im just wanting to know the specs of the stock TT engine. how much power it puts out to the wheels and so on, and what it runs stock in the 1/4. Also, how reliable are they? because if 140k miles is near the end of its life span, i may change my mind on getting one. But if new engines are cheap for them, i may swap a newer engine in it.
thanks in advance!
Anyways, i currently drive a 03 civic ex, m/t. And well ive always liked rx-7s, and just found one that i could trade my car in for. And no, its not because i just saw the f&f3. But its a 93 with 140k miles on it. Im just wanting to know the specs of the stock TT engine. how much power it puts out to the wheels and so on, and what it runs stock in the 1/4. Also, how reliable are they? because if 140k miles is near the end of its life span, i may change my mind on getting one. But if new engines are cheap for them, i may swap a newer engine in it.
thanks in advance!
06-19-06, 01:33 AM
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ROFFLES. 140k on the original engine? I DOUBT IT! You sir have not done ANY research. USE THE STICKIES. Use: https://www.rx7club.com/search.php Don't be an idiot, we have already done that research, now its your turn you lazy cracker.
He has the info he needs. Lock it!
He has the info he needs. Lock it!
06-19-06, 01:58 AM
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i dont give a **** what color you are. i asked a couple simple questions and u guys flip. and yes i did search, first search was for stock hp, no matches. second was for reliability, it pulled up posts that had nothing to do with what i searched for, so ya, i posted to find the answers. so **** you guys, im gonna just go to a different forum.
06-19-06, 02:13 AM
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Here are your answers directly from the FAQ:
4) Is the FD a good daily driver? How reliable are FDs?
Not really and not very. Fuel costs are high due to low gas mileage and the requirement of premium grade gasoline (91+ (PON) octane in the US, or 95 RON). The interior doesn't fit much cargo and is limited to one passenger. The low stance can cause other cars to not see you, and you won’t easily see around them. They are a poor choice for driving in bad weather. Most forum regulars either use a daily driver car or have some alternate transportation in case the FD needs work. You do not want be tempted or forced to drive your FD with an undiagnosed problem.
This car is as reliable as you make it. A stock engine, with reliability mods, up-to-date maintenance, driven properly, will be fairly reliable. But modifications or neglect by past owners will generally reduce reliability.
15) How fast is a stock FD?
Magazine reviewers published 0-60 times from 4.9s to 5.4s. Published quarter mile times vary from 13.8 to 14.1s at about 100mph. For automatic transmission-equipped models, the times are a few tenths slower in both tests. Mazda did not officially publish these numbers.
16) What is the stock horsepower? What does it weigh?
255HP, 217ft-lb at the flywheel. This is about 220Hp at the rear wheels (DynoJet dyno). Modified cars are always quoted in rear wheel horsepower, and remember that this rating differs depending on the dyno used.
25) What does a rebuild cost?
The cost of a rebuild varies. Exchanging your engine core for a Mazda remanufactured unit will cost around $3000 plus labor. Rebuilding an engine with no warped or damaged hard parts may cost less than $1500, plus labor. It is possible for an experienced DIYer with proper tools, clean workspace, and patience. Having a rebuilder do the rebuild provides options for additional performance, ranging from $2k for a stock engine to $5k+ for a performance ported engine. Many owners recommend keeping a few thousand in the bank in case (or when) it happens.
4) Is the FD a good daily driver? How reliable are FDs?
Not really and not very. Fuel costs are high due to low gas mileage and the requirement of premium grade gasoline (91+ (PON) octane in the US, or 95 RON). The interior doesn't fit much cargo and is limited to one passenger. The low stance can cause other cars to not see you, and you won’t easily see around them. They are a poor choice for driving in bad weather. Most forum regulars either use a daily driver car or have some alternate transportation in case the FD needs work. You do not want be tempted or forced to drive your FD with an undiagnosed problem.
This car is as reliable as you make it. A stock engine, with reliability mods, up-to-date maintenance, driven properly, will be fairly reliable. But modifications or neglect by past owners will generally reduce reliability.
15) How fast is a stock FD?
Magazine reviewers published 0-60 times from 4.9s to 5.4s. Published quarter mile times vary from 13.8 to 14.1s at about 100mph. For automatic transmission-equipped models, the times are a few tenths slower in both tests. Mazda did not officially publish these numbers.
16) What is the stock horsepower? What does it weigh?
255HP, 217ft-lb at the flywheel. This is about 220Hp at the rear wheels (DynoJet dyno). Modified cars are always quoted in rear wheel horsepower, and remember that this rating differs depending on the dyno used.
25) What does a rebuild cost?
The cost of a rebuild varies. Exchanging your engine core for a Mazda remanufactured unit will cost around $3000 plus labor. Rebuilding an engine with no warped or damaged hard parts may cost less than $1500, plus labor. It is possible for an experienced DIYer with proper tools, clean workspace, and patience. Having a rebuilder do the rebuild provides options for additional performance, ranging from $2k for a stock engine to $5k+ for a performance ported engine. Many owners recommend keeping a few thousand in the bank in case (or when) it happens.
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