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Old 04-23-07, 08:05 PM
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rx7 specialties in calgary alberta good or bad?

i am going to get some work done at the rx7 specialties shop in calgary, just wanted some feedback because a few guys said they didn't have very good luck there.... the shop is very convient as i only like about a half mile away, but if they are gonna mess my rx7 up and overcharge me i would just rather not bother.... i am getting an 84/85 engine ported and polished installed with a holley intake and a header exhaust system... he wants 4700 to do the job... i would like feedback on what he wants me to pay and what you guys have heard or have experienced from his shop?

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Old 04-23-07, 08:52 PM
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I've had good luck with him. My car wouldn't idle and he ended up putting on a new used complete intake on.. Cost me $400 but got the job done. It sounded pretty fair for a used complete intake and labour.
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Old 04-23-07, 10:15 PM
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Best Bet is to do a search. He seems to be doing some pretty good work of late, I've heard no reicent complaints. Seems he takes more time and quality to get the job done.

Is he using new housings, irons? Rotors? Should post more details.
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Old 04-23-07, 10:27 PM
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I've heard bad stories and bad things about rx-7 specialties.. So im iffy about them although i've had no personal experience with them.
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Old 04-23-07, 10:36 PM
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AHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
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Old 04-23-07, 11:52 PM
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here we go again...
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Old 04-23-07, 11:59 PM
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I bought some stuff and he treated me fine. I have no comments on his building skills or pricing for anyone else but me.
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i got some work done from them things was fine with me i had good luck with them....
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Old 04-24-07, 05:05 PM
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i just got a new rebuild engine for my fd from them, really happy with the quality of the engine, started just fine, runs great and service with adam is a-1.

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Don't knock it before you try it!
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Old 04-24-07, 09:38 PM
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I had my engine rebuilt with a port and when i got it was really clean workmanship. Runs awesome so far. (4000Km)
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Old 04-24-07, 10:47 PM
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Adam build my 20B, it runs great. Its the second motor he has built for me.

Also, worked at his shop for a while. For an engine rebuild I recommend him.
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I had Adam do an S5 turbo swap for me in December; he and his guy worked their tails off (until 7:00 pm on a Friday) to complete the job so I could take the car back to Sask in one day. Slight problem with hooking up the vacuum lines incorrectly on the boost controller solenoid, but it was easily figured out and corrected, and understandable considering how they had to rush to finish the job for me. Adam was very reasonable in what he charged me as well. No complaints and I'd take the car back to him again.
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Old 04-25-07, 08:13 AM
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Wink Revisiting old posts can answer lots of questions

This post should be closed please. It's like visiting the Calgary tower every 6 months. Very predictable outcome always happens. You go up the tower ... you go down the tower... ahhh the testament to mankind leaves you breathless.

Every time I learn something new, it pushes some old stuff out of my brain. Remember when I took that home wine making course and I forgot how to drive?
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Old 04-25-07, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by HUGH
This post should be closed please. It's like visiting the Calgary tower every 6 months. Very predictable outcome always happens. You go up the tower ... you go down the tower... ahhh the testament to mankind leaves you breathless.

Every time I learn something new, it pushes some old stuff out of my brain. Remember when I took that home wine making course and I forgot how to drive?
I agree with the closure. But it looks like the Haters may have moved on.
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Old 04-25-07, 09:58 AM
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^^ Searching old posts will just bring up alot of the old bullshit that isnt true or over exagerrated....bottom line is that Adam builds a strong engine.....i know cause i have one...he also backs them 100% so if u do have a problem he will fix it....i suggest if u need a rebuild to not hesitate to use Rx7 Specialties.....get your name on the build list....cause it gets longer and longer by the day
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Old 04-26-07, 03:40 PM
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yeah, smitter has a good engine, too bad he just doesn't know how to drive
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He drives as good as any of the girls, be nice. A little practice and he'll be able to keep up with the rest uf us.
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Old 04-26-07, 08:45 PM
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^^thx for the ribbing boys.....but we all know my real last name is andretti

who just got there licence yanked....hmm....was it me or black93rx7........and yeah i suppose it was the deers fault when u hit it on the way to sevenstock???
thx for leaving my passenger side door handle intact....u puss....haha

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Old 04-26-07, 09:17 PM
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I got a built up motor from Adam about 2 years ago. Also bought some RB springs from him. Took a few month to get my motor but I told him to take his time building it, I wanted a good, solid motor. Took me the rest of the year to get it installed and running, So far so good, motor runs great but I havent wound it out only 300 km since I put it on the road. I needed help to get it started and to sort some of the vacuum hose routing and he spent an hour os so on the phone guiding me through the process. He knows his rotaries.
My motor: Street Port, Turbo Housings, high compression rotors, lightened rotating assembly, Bonez intake, Racing Beat Headers, Bonez High flow catcon, unknown cat back.
I would deal with him again.
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Old 04-26-07, 09:41 PM
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From my experience is that he's a really really busy man. Cash talks with him. It was a PITA to talk to him but as soon as I gave him the money my parts were shipped promptly and correctly. I would highly recommend him, just be patient with him knowing he's non stop busy.

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Here we go, everybody ready?

Just kidding. Listen I suggest doing a search, most of what you'll find is not bullshit, and it's good to know.

I don't suggest bringing your car there, and if you've seen what I've seen you wouldnt want to. With that said you havent seen what I've seen so you'll probably bring it there anyways.

Adam is capable of building a motor that runs for the average person, it won't be a spectacular motor, it won't be a particularily strong motor, but it will start and run, and the average person provided they know that going in is content with that. And from the sounds of it, if it doesnt run he's been pretty good lately about dealing with that so.....

I have no desire to get in a flame war again, primarily cause I'm so out numbered on this forum now so this thread doesnt need to get closed I'll stay civil provided others do the same
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Old 04-27-07, 10:38 AM
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Money Talks. Speed = $$$$. How Fast do you want to pay?




Theres alot of really good hobbiest rotary builders around. They tend to be VERY BUSY and difficult to get ahold of, as well as find. But a few of them are worth the hassle and wait.


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Old 04-27-07, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by TD07
Here we go, everybody ready?

Just kidding. Listen I suggest doing a search, most of what you'll find is not bullshit, and it's good to know.

I don't suggest bringing your car there, and if you've seen what I've seen you wouldnt want to. With that said you havent seen what I've seen so you'll probably bring it there anyways.

Adam is capable of building a motor that runs for the average person, it won't be a spectacular motor, it won't be a particularily strong motor, but it will start and run, and the average person provided they know that going in is content with that. And from the sounds of it, if it doesnt run he's been pretty good lately about dealing with that so.....

I have no desire to get in a flame war again, primarily cause I'm so out numbered on this forum now so this thread doesnt need to get closed I'll stay civil provided others do the same
maxthe7man.........thought u hung it up on here...this thread wouldnt be the same without u
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Regardless, I wouldn't drop $4700 initially into any shop that I just heard about. Also knowing Adam, it may end up more than that if things don't go smoothly.........
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