3g rx7 is it worth the money and time.
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3g rx7 is it worth the money and time.
hi im new here and want to say hi.
My friends own a mkII supras,and im tired of them,they are very good cars but i want some thing else some thing difrent i want to stick out of the grup.
supra is a rare car but rx7 even more rare and it loks very good.
if i buy one and rebild the engine and take all the safety like fuel delevry,coling water oil...prety much buildid writh fom the beganig to the end.
500-600hp can i have relayeble rx7.
sorry for my english im still learnig it.
thanks
My friends own a mkII supras,and im tired of them,they are very good cars but i want some thing else some thing difrent i want to stick out of the grup.
supra is a rare car but rx7 even more rare and it loks very good.
if i buy one and rebild the engine and take all the safety like fuel delevry,coling water oil...prety much buildid writh fom the beganig to the end.
500-600hp can i have relayeble rx7.
sorry for my english im still learnig it.
thanks
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It all depends about what you care about. If it's all about a good looking car with breathtaking performance in the twisties the FD is tough to beat. If you want some creature comforts and a rattle and squeak free interior the FD is not for you.
As fair as reliability an ls1 swap can get you around 400 rwhp in a fairly stable package, but I just blew one up from oil starvation so what do I know? Rotaries can be reliable but it's a crap shoot.
The fact of the matter is that power and reliability are generally inversely proportional in these cars however you do it unless you have a stupid amount of money to put in.
...but if you had a stupid amount of money you probably wouldn't be asking the question, now would you.
As fair as reliability an ls1 swap can get you around 400 rwhp in a fairly stable package, but I just blew one up from oil starvation so what do I know? Rotaries can be reliable but it's a crap shoot.
The fact of the matter is that power and reliability are generally inversely proportional in these cars however you do it unless you have a stupid amount of money to put in.
...but if you had a stupid amount of money you probably wouldn't be asking the question, now would you.
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How much you bought that, curious to know...some others including my self are planning to buy one, but I want to know how much the conversation will cost me.
One more thing do you guys heard this place http://www.jdmautodepot.com the place that I plan to buy from.
Thanks
One more thing do you guys heard this place http://www.jdmautodepot.com the place that I plan to buy from.
Thanks
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you are coming into this forum... and asking if it worth the money or not..
and most likely u will have your answer as : yes it is worthed
however, 3g... for what Rx7? and ls1? if u want LS1, y not get more $$$ and get the one that already have LS1 in it? ( will same u money and time )
and most likely u will have your answer as : yes it is worthed
however, 3g... for what Rx7? and ls1? if u want LS1, y not get more $$$ and get the one that already have LS1 in it? ( will same u money and time )
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500-600 horsepower out of an rx7 is not gonna be reliable , you didnt even state which series rx7. just gut your car get rid of emissions pwr steering/ ac and your car will weigh like 2600 pounds therefore making your 350horsepowr car be like a 500 horsepower supra
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there is a whole LOT to learn about the 3Gen rx7. If you want 500+HP get ready to spend a good $20K in parts, engine, tranny, powertrain, wide wheels/tires, suspension, turbo, fuel, etc etc etc. ohh and the biggest thing you want to be aware of is that with hose power levels in a rotary the powerband will not be like that of a supra. unless you build your engine/turbo combo specifically for low-end response you will have a VERY diffrent power curve. ALL top end and at those power levels the car will be absolutly frightening.
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if you truely need 500-600hp then i would go with an ls swap
if you need 300-400hp the rotory will do
now im not saying you cant make 500-600 with a rotory
it is just much easier with the V8
and will more than likely last longer
good luck
if you need 300-400hp the rotory will do
now im not saying you cant make 500-600 with a rotory
it is just much easier with the V8
and will more than likely last longer
good luck
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I liked these cars growing up but never wanted to mess w/ the rotary.
Now I have one and enjoy it, but even if you were to go v8, it's not cheap and everything is a custom deal.
Now I have one and enjoy it, but even if you were to go v8, it's not cheap and everything is a custom deal.
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so worth it
I agree. I own a 93 touring. Over 5 years now. I have never driven anything else like this. Power delivery and handling is unmatched. For those who have never gotten the chance, they are missing out. I dont think there will ever be a car that will be built to satisfy like an FD.
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hi im new here and want to say hi.
My friends own a mkII supras,and im tired of them,they are very good cars but i want some thing else some thing difrent i want to stick out of the grup.
supra is a rare car but rx7 even more rare and it loks very good.
if i buy one and rebild the engine and take all the safety like fuel delevry,coling water oil...prety much buildid writh fom the beganig to the end.
500-600hp can i have relayeble rx7.
sorry for my english im still learnig it.
thanks
My friends own a mkII supras,and im tired of them,they are very good cars but i want some thing else some thing difrent i want to stick out of the grup.
supra is a rare car but rx7 even more rare and it loks very good.
if i buy one and rebild the engine and take all the safety like fuel delevry,coling water oil...prety much buildid writh fom the beganig to the end.
500-600hp can i have relayeble rx7.
sorry for my english im still learnig it.
thanks
reliable at 500+ hp is not easy, or likely. However 400hp is more than enough for most people, still decently reliable, and easily streetable, 500 hp is barely streetable in such a light car.
search the forums and you will find the info you are looking for.
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How much you bought that, curious to know...some others including my self are planning to buy one, but I want to know how much the conversation will cost me.
One more thing do you guys heard this place http://www.jdmautodepot.com the place that I plan to buy from.
Thanks
One more thing do you guys heard this place http://www.jdmautodepot.com the place that I plan to buy from.
Thanks
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