1993 Build from scratch
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1993 Build From Scratch
Hello all! I have always wanted an FD, however with the prices steadily rising I never thought I'd own one. Despite this, Ive always kept an eye on marketplace and Craigslist hoping to find a good deal.
And I finally did! I hope..
I found a 1993 rolling chassis. The car has 99% of the interior, and a tubed front end (likely due to an accident it was in). It has some dings, a little bit of rust around the sunroof, and the paint is in rough shape.
My ultimate goal with the car is to get it looking good, and to make around 350whp. I believe it's a CYM car. It's yellow at least, and a 1993 so I'm assuming it is.
I have a pretty solid bit of experience working on cars, however not with a rotary, and not starting from scratch. I dont have the benefit of taking everything apart and knowing what I have and what I need. I have nothing. This is going to be a long project, probably over the course of several years.
Currently Im looking into acquiring a 13brew and trans for it. I've been trying to learn as much as possible about these as I can, so any information you can pass along is appreciated!
All the little things though are what I'm worried about. All the random sensors and vacuum lines, that I don't even know that I need yet. But it's a long way away from being put together, so for now I'm trying to make a list
What are some must do modifications? What do I need, and what can I do without? I want to do as much as I can myself. For now I'm just trying to aquire parts for it.
Pics coming soon!
And I finally did! I hope..
I found a 1993 rolling chassis. The car has 99% of the interior, and a tubed front end (likely due to an accident it was in). It has some dings, a little bit of rust around the sunroof, and the paint is in rough shape.
My ultimate goal with the car is to get it looking good, and to make around 350whp. I believe it's a CYM car. It's yellow at least, and a 1993 so I'm assuming it is.
I have a pretty solid bit of experience working on cars, however not with a rotary, and not starting from scratch. I dont have the benefit of taking everything apart and knowing what I have and what I need. I have nothing. This is going to be a long project, probably over the course of several years.
Currently Im looking into acquiring a 13brew and trans for it. I've been trying to learn as much as possible about these as I can, so any information you can pass along is appreciated!
All the little things though are what I'm worried about. All the random sensors and vacuum lines, that I don't even know that I need yet. But it's a long way away from being put together, so for now I'm trying to make a list
What are some must do modifications? What do I need, and what can I do without? I want to do as much as I can myself. For now I'm just trying to aquire parts for it.
Pics coming soon!
Last edited by 1C2; 01-07-24 at 08:19 PM. Reason: Grammar
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c0rbin9 (01-07-24)
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I am interested, but im a bit tight on funds after purchasing the chassis. Also, it seems I can't send PM's yet haha. But if you're still gonna have it in a month or so, I'll hit you up!
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Where the car sits now
Fuel pump died on the freeway
So here's some photos of the car and where it'll be sitting for the next few months while I accumulate parts for it. On my way out to pick it up my trucks fuel pump died and that became a mess of its own. But i finally got the car!
The car is not a CYM, it was originally Montego blue. Which I'm kinda glad, cause I don't feel obligated to keep it yellow now.
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ckool (04-26-24)
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More pics of the car. Trying to get the rust out of the roof. Looks like ill have to do some fabricating to fix it.
Still trying to source an engine for it. If anyone has a 13brew theyre looking to get rid of for around 5k ill happily take it off your hands haha. Otherwise, im still saving up.
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for the engine you might look for a front cut, you could get the engine/trans and front Sheetmetal at the same time
that thing must have a story!
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All I know about it is what the carfax shows. It was bought new and the first owner had it until 2005 when it was in front end collision with a fixed object. It then sat in a tow yard for like 8 years before someone bought it as a project car. And eventually it ended up in my hands.
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