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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 02:34 PM
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Meaning you can make extra money because you can rebuild other people's engines.
Ahhh.. I see... Hmmm....

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If had the tools and a garage I'd take a shot at it.
I've read everything Kevin landers has put up backwards and forwards.
It doesn't look all that hard to rebuild the core, the big pain in the *** is getting everything else off and then back on again in working condition.
Excellent...

Where can I find said rebuild bible?
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 02:49 PM
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https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...engine+rebuild
did I fail to mention I have CD with a pdf copy of every FSM for every RX-7 ever sold in North America
Who needs a copy?

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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 04:23 PM
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did I fail to mention I have CD with a pdf copy of every FSM for every RX-7 ever sold in North America
Who needs a copy?
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 09:45 PM
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VMP rotary event

Is anyone interested in doing a rotary event at VMP? Autocross/drag/hangout event? Let me know, I may be able to put it together.
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by roondawg
Is anyone interested in doing a rotary event at VMP? Autocross/drag/hangout event? Let me know, I may be able to put it together.
Do you know someone down there?
I've been in lot's of autocrosses down there with NASA and VMSC so I know what's involved.
How much much do they want?
NASA is supposed to be putting on an autocross there on Sept. 28th, it may get cancelled do lack of people signing up for it. Perhaps we can fix that.
They also have a NASA sponsored EVO training school at VMP on Sept. 7th.
For details on this stuff see www.get-fast.net

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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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I'm one step closer to finishing the FD =] Now I just need to find out which Electrical line goes where.
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 11:20 AM
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I'm one step closer to finishing the FD =] Now I just need to find out which Electrical line goes where.
What do you mean, engine electrical, body electrical, where the extension cord goes in your house. EXPLAIN I DEMAND YOU TO!
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 12:26 AM
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where the brain goes in my body. I seem to be missing one, either that or lack of power.
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 08:03 PM
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or a missing ground..... check everything with a multimeter
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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Bump for my man trying to sell his car for Redicu-Cheap: https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=782581

Can't believe nobody has jumped on it yet... I've talked with him and the problem is most likely a Coolant seal, not a radiator like the post says.
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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 02:32 PM
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I just need to find some frree time and spare cash to get all the little stuff I need done on my FC. My weekends are now toast - Mom broke her ankle the other week and will be in a cast for next 6 months and my 85 year old step-dad is not much help. Only bright spot is i may have a line on a really cheap hardtop for the Miata.
Oh and I'll be at Starbux this Friday with RX-7 CD's for peoples that show up

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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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hola! does anyone have a spare leading FC coil pack i can buy? mine is reading 5 Ω which the FSM said means that it is f'ed.
Can anyone confirm this by checking theirs? it is supposed to be below 1Ω. It was sparking at some point a day ago, but gave it up.
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by grendel_2000
hola! does anyone have a spare leading FC coil pack i can buy? mine is reading 5 Ω which the FSM said means that it is f'ed.
Can anyone confirm this by checking theirs? it is supposed to be below 1Ω. It was sparking at some point a day ago, but gave it up.
I've probably got one at my parent's house. I won't be out there til this weekend, though.
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 11:19 AM
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Anybody want an 86 Fiero GT? There's one for sale here at work. I'm super interested myself, and I'd love to have one, but the moron is asking almost Twice the KBB value...
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Saavedro88
Anybody want an 86 Fiero GT? There's one for sale here at work. I'm super interested myself, and I'd love to have one, but the moron is asking almost Twice the KBB value...
whats he asking?
This is the one with the 2.8 v6 motor and the fastback roofline right?
5 or 4 spd?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_Fiero
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by niburu
whats he asking?
This is the one with the 2.8 v6 motor and the fastback roofline right?
5 or 4 spd?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_Fiero
He's asking $1500, and it's in REALLY rough shape. I'll have pics up after I get out of class.
Yes, Yes, 4 speed manual. 5 speed wasn't until 88... (I think...)
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by niburu
whats he asking?
This is the one with the 2.8 v6 motor and the fastback roofline right?
5 or 4 spd?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_Fiero
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He's asking $1500, and it's in REALLY rough shape. I'll have pics up after I get out of class.
Yes, Yes, 4 speed manual. 5 speed wasn't until 88... (I think...)
nope, read the wiki, the Muncie Getrag 5spd was introduced with the 86 Fiero GT - it was probably optional

The nice thing with the Getrag 5spd it was built sturdy enough to handle a V8

check out http://www.v8archie.com/v8Archie/home.htm

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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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nope, read the wiki, the Muncie Getrag 5spd was introduced with the 86 Fiero GT - it was probably optional
Bah... I did read the wiki, but probably hastier than I thought...

Here are those pics:









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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 08:33 PM
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Well I acquired a hardtop for the Miata today for $450
It needs to be repainted and cleaned up the seals etc
and figure out what kind it as I don't think it's oem Mazda - see last 3 pics
anyone know?







this last one is one of the side latches, it missing the adjustable threaded hook you see in the first latch pic
you guys have any idea?
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 02:48 PM
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update:
found out it's made by Snug Top, and the latches are made by Eberhard, I've hunted down a retailer - $50 later they are on their way
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 05:38 PM
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Dude... You have the sickest 3-tone Miata I've ever seen!
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 06:18 PM
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just wait, ima get all kreeative like on that shizz
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 10:50 PM
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just wait, ima get all kreeative like on that shizz
Dude, you should be like one of those VCU students and graffiti your car!!! THAT would be some sick shiz right there!
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 10:10 PM
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Did someone say they need an engine rebuilt!?!?.... I can do that!

How about a used motor - proven autoX winner!!!!! I can sell you that!!! The GTU is just sitting/rotting since I've stopped autoXing. The motor is certainly for sale for very cheap.

Hey Dave, you up for the next Gran Turismo event (remember our talk during Jayson's bachelor party)? We are planning one for November 23rd and could use some drivers/TV providers/playstation providers/router and cables providers.

Its good to see the Richmond RX-7 owners group is still going! I've started a legacy! I should have charged membership fees, though..... damn.
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Zach McAfee
Did someone say they need an engine rebuilt!?!?.... I can do that!

How about a used motor - proven autoX winner!!!!! I can sell you that!!! The GTU is just sitting/rotting since I've stopped autoXing. The motor is certainly for sale for very cheap.

Hey Dave, you up for the next Gran Turismo event (remember our talk during Jayson's bachelor party)? We are planning one for November 23rd and could use some drivers/TV providers/playstation providers/router and cables providers.

Its good to see the Richmond RX-7 owners group is still going! I've started a legacy! I should have charged membership fees, though..... damn.
Who are you again? and how do you know my name?











I kid, I kid.
Well I can come up with a copy a Gran Turismo (which version?)and a TV and the fiance prolly has an extra router or something floating around. We've got a whole rack of various computer crap. Dunno about cabling.

Saavedro you may wanna look into Zack's motor, he tended to kick major *** with it at many a VMSC autocross.
I need me some more time, money, and a garage to get my 7 stuff done.

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