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Thinking of buying a 93 FD

Old May 14, 2009 | 12:09 AM
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Thinking of buying a 93 FD

Its for 4500$ but the interior needs work but the most important thing is that the engine doesnt stay running for very long. Its like once the car goes past 3k rpm it dies. See video



Does it sound like it needs a new engine? or a rebuild?
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Old May 14, 2009 | 01:56 AM
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Ever see those commercials where people are carrying trash bags of cash out to the garbage?
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Old May 14, 2009 | 02:30 AM
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Interior needs work could be $$$. You'd have to define "interior needs work". What's the mileage on it? That will probably tell you if it's even worth putting cash into at all. Plus if you haven't owned a RX7 before, this car is not the place to start unless you have $$$ and a good rotary shop nearby. I think there's a good one in Washington though...forgot the name.
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Old May 14, 2009 | 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by sbkcocker499
does it sound like it needs a new engine? Or a rebuild?
yes.
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Old May 14, 2009 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by evot23
yes.
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I'm kinda a newb to FDs but here's my limited analysis til someone gets here. I checked out the rest of the pix. Wow when you said interior needs work I didn't know you mean that much work. But ya in short all those interior parts are going to cost you unless you plan on stripping it all out anyway. Then in that case no prob.

61k miles on chassis, I suppose just looking at the mileage it's worth putting some work and money into if you're prepared to do so.

It all depends on what kind of FD you're trying to end up with. If you buy a basic rebuilt motor and do all the work yourself replace all the hoses (and at least replace that plastic AST), you could be out only 2-3k and have a running FD. Of course reliability will be an issue because stock cooling is inadequate; intake and exhaust are restrictive and add to the heat problem. Otherwise if you want a nice, reliable FD, it's easier/cheaper to just buy a nicer FD.
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