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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 04:23 PM
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Hey this account is two brothers who are working on a new project together, Trevor and Lukas.

I have pulled a part many miata and have one running 10psi on a diy turbo set up that is ghetto fabulous, but this is my first rotary, I bought it for $800 as an 18 birthday present for Lukas my younger broski.

Hey I just picked up a 1986 Rx7 FC S4.

It is a project car and needs a lot of work, it is an electrical nightmare, the previous owner tried to 'tuck da wires an wen mess up small kine' and absolutely nothing works. no lights, no nothing. There is no dash or gauges or anything and wires everywhere. The power steering was also deleted 'cuz wus gonna go full race spec brah but no more time now'

110k miles on chassis
11k on rebulit jdm 13bt turbo
tein coilovers
front mount intercooler
blitz bov
after market radiator
brand new flaken tires on american racing rims
Apexi turbo NI exhaust with 3 inch full pipeing
welded diff
Cobreu bucket seats

I think i got away pretty good for $800. I later found out that the plates on it are from a stolen honda civic though so registering it and safety are going to be a extra pain in butt.

She drives really strong other than a little bit of a rough idle. I had trouble gettign traction untill the top of third and it spun into fourth and 5th as well.

I may end up jsut parting her out if i figure it will be more work than shes worth, but for now I am happy to have her sitting out back. Pictures soon to come.

They were originally intended to be a birthday present for my brother who is turning 18 at the end of April, but I doubt I will be able to get rid of the rats nest that was left by then.

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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 02:10 AM
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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 05:14 PM
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Looks like the engine alone is worth more than 800, good stuff guys!
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Old Feb 27, 2010 | 12:23 PM
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Float the transmission and engine over on a pallet.
I'll float you 600 bucks in a wine bottle.
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Old Feb 27, 2010 | 06:07 PM
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dude its a steal i wish i could find a turbo fc for 800 shhhhhiiiitt.
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 05:46 AM
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wish we could get them that cheap in aus. nice colour too, same as mine. plans??
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 11:51 AM
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Just ake your time with it. You'll be able to fix the rat nest wiring. That is a real good deal you got, and it would be a waste to part it out. Maybe you can find a good shell and transfer all the parts to it.
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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 04:07 PM
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So I have started removing the wires.

Those are just the rear lights, Fuel Pump and Rear Audio wires...

I have my work cut out for me.
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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by warlock78
wish we could get them that cheap in aus. nice colour too, same as mine. plans??
I plan on cleaning up the wires, because they are a fire hazard in the state they are in.


After that I'll probably go with megasquirt or some other engine management system

Throw in the interior and try to get a safety sticker
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