Hey guys just want to say that this has been my dream car since I was a little kid (Fast Getaway 2) and a sports car calendar sparked my interest. If I saw one on the street, I'd stalk it and steal my parents camera and snap pictures to pin up on my walls.

I come from an era of ricers and idiots racing but I will not fall into either category. I found a Chaste White Touring FD on Cars.com with 85k miles and paid for it without even checking it out. It needs minor bodywork and a complete engine overhaul (Go figure) Good news- Oil seals went and not the apex seals (yet) I plan on replacing the seals, going 3mm apex seals from ____? forgot who but they have never failed (yet) I also plan on an aggressive street port while the little guy is open.


Question:Atkins 13b rebuild kit: $1400 Too much for me---- Can I get away with just the Oil seal kit and Apex seal kit?? ($700)

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Didnt pick her up yet but can't wait

Its all the way out in WV and I am having trouble arranging shipping and with the holidays around the corner, its real tough

Love the site- Been a fan since '04 but figured I'd start a new username because I actually have the car now.

Look forward to interacting with everyone on the forum. I used to be real active on Audizine (Rosati) having come from an A4 GT28RS (400 chp) I built in my driveway- I know what a vital resource these forums can be.

Best,

Rob

 

Oops wasn't supposed to ask tech question here

Oh and my father had a Red 85 GSL w premium sound system. I cried when we sold it.

 

Awesome - I've been eyeing an FD for years but I'm still dealing with one in a long line of FC projects... looks pretty clean.

 

Looks good hope you get it!!

 

Nice! White on black is awesome. When you get it post more pics!

 

I hope to get an fd soon

 

Nice.. it's a rare color.

 

Thanks guys

Yes, 3mm were the "old fashioned" fix to the apex seal problem . Now there's RA super seals and thats what I'll be using.

If you havent noticed the dent on the rear decklid, its there, is that going to be hard to fix/expensive??

 

Oh you can count on that! : P

Thanks guys for the compliments

 

great rare color. I would say since you are opening up the engine. you might as well just replace everything right?

 

congrats bro

 

Thx triangle

I'm probably going to get the whole kit it's just so damn expensive (1400)

 

Welcome to the world of FD's and congrats on getting one of the best colors! Chaste White FTW! What's the year and mileage of your FD and trim :P?

 

Thanks man

World of FD's meaning expensive right? haha

1994 87k miles Touring package minus rear wiper

Wow you have a 95! Even more rare!

276 produced in '94 (rare)

50 in 95? Something like that ( Extremely rare)

 

Nice find. If it were me, I would clean it up to new and then build the most reliable twin turbo I could. You will find that 300-350 hp is more than enough power. imho
And welcome.

 

Well said my friend. I want to keep it clean and stock looking.

I actually planned on doing the same. Keeping the stock twins as long as they last on a mild tune.

Actually want to enjoy it stock and then make small progressions

Before all, Build a reliable motor..

Edit: Its a Base model, Not touring (No foglights or Rear wiper)

 

Welcome to the FD ring. I am up in North jersey to. See u around.

 

Just wondering, which garage do u take the FD to in jersey. It hard to find a rotary shop that's good.

 

Hey man whats up? Hit up East coast Rx7 owner facebook page ... a lot of NJ guys on there.

Actually, not taking it anywhere but my buddy's garage. He has worked on his Turbo 2 motor in the past.

I ordered both the Rotary aviation DVD's on how to pull the engine and rebuild it just so there aren't any question marks.

The guys speak highly of IRPerformance in Metuchen, NJ

 

First step...

 

Congratulations! i just got my FD 2 months ago. im in south jersey.

 

Good to see people rom jersey on here. I've had the guys at IRperformance (mentioned a few posts up) work on my rx7 a few years back, overall very satisfied with the work done.

 

welcome!! i own a FC around clifton area. good to see more rotaries around.

 

Welcome!! itīs good to know itīs not just me who dreamed about this car

 

Yeah man I'm 27 so this car was the coolest thing on the road besides a Ferrari at the time