RavenRx7

I was just wondering what parts you had to restore when you bought the car. So far here are my changes:

Mods so far-
Ripped seat -150.00
Suspension upgrade - koni -820.00
Exhaust system had leaks and sound like **** - 1,200.00
tires were bald --upgrade to 18's -1750.00
Speakers sucked and were blown --Boston Acoustics 4- 61/2's
plus cerwin vega 10' inch sub w/ 600 watt lazar am + Apline Tweeters

Future plans:

Repaint enitre body and engine bay
Aftermarket front clip
rebuild transmission
upgrade ecu to apexi PFC
upgrade intake

RX7-2JOCK

I really didn't have to restore anything, I guess I was lucky !! I just did all of the upgrades......

RavenRx7

nice paint job ---

pweizman

Some back ground on my car...it has 118K on the chassis...and probably about 50-60K on a reman.

I bought the car with 117.5K on it for $9600. When I bought it, it idled like crap, and only boosted 8-6-7.

Well, so far I have done mainly mechanical stuff:

Used turbos...$300 (stock ones started blowing oil after boost problem was fixed)
HKS Dp.....$200
HKS CB....$300 (stock one had a crap muffler welded to it, fixed boost problem)
Fuel filter...$60
Vacuum lines...$40
Solenoids...$220 (broke during vacuum line install)
Oil pressure sending unit...$55
Clutch switch...$10 (fixed hunting idle)
Spark plug wires....$30
Antenna mast...$22
B&M shifter...$175 (stock one was floppy as heck)
Gaskets and couplings...$100
New OEM radiator...$200
Water temp gauge...$50
A/F gauge....$60


I still need to do the following:

New tires...$500 (crap Futuras on it)
Alignment...$100 (pulls to the left like crazy)
Bushings...$550 (clunks like crazy)
Paint entire car...$2500 (small door dings, and faded paint)
Shocks and springs..$600 (stock ones are shot)
Rebuilt tranny...$500 (has 2nd gear syncro problem)
Rebuilt engine..$2000 (has marginal compression....6.3-6.5 @250rpm)

I am planning on being done with the project in about 5 years total. I am about 6 months into it. Almost all the labor has been done by me.

It is a struggle, and some times I feel like selling it, and buying a Supra or Corvette. However, the RX7 is so rare, and good looking I do feel good about fixing it up. I still get looks whenever I drive it.

How about everyone else?

Patrick

1stand3rd

On my GSL (bought with 88k, now has 113k)

slave and master cylinder
radiator
flywheel
brakes
full exhaust
oil cooler lines
all hoses and belts

On the 93 FD (bought with 49k, now has 64k)
radiator
cooling fans
vacuum hoses
engine at 64k

RavenRx7

Yeah forgot to mention
when bought mine it had 80k on body and now 93k, motor had 5k on new mazda motor -- ran and boosted fine around 10psi

evel333

Most of the items I've had to replace or upgrade are in my sig. As for the rest:

-new radio antenna
-Bosch wipers & blades
-Alpine head unit
-new A/C relay
-new rear main oil seal
-new fuel injectors and o-rings
-new radiator hoses
-new oil metering pump (ouch!)
-silicone vacuum tubes
-black blanket (no rear hatch cover!)

That all I can think of for now. Happy rotoring everyone!

maxpesce

I bought my car w/83k mi and in addition to the rebuild & Modes in my sig (done at 103k mi) that cost $10k to have all done at MARIAH, I had to replace an axle boot on the dif. and that about it.

pweizman

I forgot, I don't have a spare tire either. I have to pick up one of those too.....

And a few other things:

As well as a new front end probably. Mine is pretty warped.
Also, new head light covers. They are pretty cracked underneath.

Later,


Patrick

RavenRx7

I bought mine at 10k

pweizman

You got a great deal.

10K for a car with a practically new reman is great!

Later,
Patrick

RavenRx7

Ive sunk in about 3k already and I predict around 5k to where i want it

audibleeffects

Heres a list for ya, Ive had to replace
dash
gauge cluster
ac controls and panels
headliner
spare tire
exhaust
downpipe
doors and windows
windshield
hatch with glass
fenders
hood
front clip
rims and tires
fender ducts
washer bottle and pump
intake
intercooler
carpet
both mirrors with glass
tail lights
turn signals
headlight covers
both interior door panels
glove compartment
washer lines
paint whole car
I think thats it, car had 31k on original engine when I got it, paid $3k for it, transmission and engine were perfect according to KD. Rebuilt entire body and interior. So far including cost of car, parts needed, and upgrades Ive spent only $8k, its almost done

pweizman

Holy cow!

Was the car totalled or what? Fire, theft?

Patrick

j9fd3s

iTrader: (3)

i bought mine at 75k
had to replace stationary gear o ring
rip out crappy afermarket alarm
replace front brakes
at about 78k one of the fans ate the radiator
so it got a mazdacomp radiator and hoses and a new fan and motor
and i havent had to touch it for 10k miles
it has 91k on it now and it needs
plug wires
rear toe bushings
left rear upper pillow ball bushing
and to fix the oil pan leak

mike

forcefed1

this should be in the lounge

pweizman

WHY?

It is dealing with rebuilding a 3rd Gen?

Patrick

redrotorR1

Only $2500 to repaint the whole car? Where did you find that deal? Let me know ... I'll be banging at their door real soon.

The bushings are a must if its clunks right now. I replaced the pillow mount bushings in the rear and it was like night and day. Quiet (relatively with a stiff shock setting) and definitely a LOT smoother. I have to replace my shocks (GAB R's) and I think I'm going with the Koni yellows. I wouldn't sell yourself short on the shocks ... they make a world of difference.

I have the 5th gear synchro problem, but I've heard upwards of $1200 to get that fixed. For now, I'm satisfied with the simple art of double-clutching.

I've thought about re-doing the headlights, but the kits (RE, C-West, etc.) are just not worth the price IMO.

Until I make it big in the stock market, SCCA S-stock and maybe a fair-priced paint job.

the_glass_man

iTrader: (2)

This should be in the single turbo section

pweizman

I am thinking $2500 to paint the entire car...minus door jambs and engine bay. Because I am going to have the car repainted the same color it is...or very close.

Maybe I am off base a bit. I don't know. What do you think?

Where are the pillow mount bushings?

Call Rob Golden at Pineapple racing. He quoted me like $500 to rebuild the tranny for my second gear problem. That is, if I took the tranny off and shipped it to him, and he sent it back to me.

Patrick

pweizman

Exactly....

Patrick

rynberg

I bought mine at xmas with 54 k:

60000 mile service: all filters and fluids, etc

Out of pocket:
new front undertray
new sway bar brackets and end links
front strut mounts
replaced cracking brake lines with SS lines

Under extended warranty:
o-rings below oil filter
power antenna
ALL rear suspension bushings
oil metering pump (I feel for you evel333 - $2000 for parts/labor - ouch)

RavenRx7

dude u have alot to your interior, and to only spend 8k is awesome, what year ?

RavenRx7

is there a poly-eurothane suspension kit for the FD's?

Foz'sRX-7

Been there! Done that!

Added Racing Beat Type 1 Spoiler and repainted with clear coat @ 105,000 for $1,500.

Rebuild @ 114,000, plus ACT Clutch & 8.5# Alum Flywheel, Pettit TKT CAI, 3" SS Downpipe, Power Pulley,
Greddy Turbo Timer, Boost Gauge, Kenwood CD w/Boston Acoustic Pro 6.5's in doors, Boston Acoustic Rally 6's in rear with alpine amp & Vega 8" sub tube nestled under rear strut bar, brushed alum dash overlay, and many interior plastics.

We all are trying to preserve the integrity of the Rex!

After all, it's only money, and if we don't spend it on our cars now, what are we going to do with it when we're 75?

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