Hey guys and gals,

So im new here and I joined because I have wanted to get a 3rd gen Rx7 for a while now.

I do not know to much about cars so I was hoping I could get some tips.

I am not sure on how much I should be spending,

Do I buy a standard car or one already modified,

What kind of upkeep a car like this will need (first turbo'd car I would have owned)

I have seen a few threads where alot of engines have needed a rebuild, should I expect this and how much would it cost?

Thanks

Laughyboy

 

Buy one as bone stock as possible. You want this to create your own dream! Not drive something already done.... Plus you "learn" the car on your own, which is a MUST for any FD owner.

 

I think this thread will answer a lot of your questions:

https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generati...l-links-68640/

 

i'm in a little bit of the same boat as you. I have some pretty good mechanical experience and i've owned a turbocharged car before. but i'm completely new to the rotary scene. but as far as learning how a turbocharged system works, it's farely simple.

from what i can tell about this forum there's plenty of great threads with how to's and info and stuff. i'll definitely be doing a lot of research.

 

Most basic sign of molestation on these cars are signs of oil seepage from either housing.. since the housings are made of aluminum and side plates are iron.. they have different expansion rates. Even small sweating can be a sign of overheatinng and abuss

 

Ok, thanks for the advice guys, Ill have one in a few months and I will aim to get a stock one, I am thinking in white or silver, not sure yet

 

buy a roller and a completely rebuilt motor imo.

 

Im currently stalking some guy for his as we speak. shouldn't keep things so beautiful rotting away in your back yard.

 

I found my 1st gen rotting away in some guys yard, now it's my 1500 sq. ft. shop in the process of being rebuilt.


leks

 

I wouldnt know where to start if i bought a car and engine, i have no idea how to install an engine

 

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always do a compression check, I dont care if the car has 5k miles

 

Hmm, think ill just pay someone who knows alot about these cars to come with me when I buy one lol

 

Would probably be a good idea since you don't know much

 

^ great advise!

 

I dont want to get ripped off when I go to buy one, does anyone know the rough price for a stock FD?

 

from my research it can be anywhere between 10k and 24k. its a tough choice since the fd is certainly not daily material