300zx TT or RX7 TT
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From: west chicago
rx7 is a stock turbo engine where the s2000 does not. way cheaper too make more power out of in the long run, parts for the s2000 are not very cheap either. if your looking for a fun car too keep stock the s2000 is honestly one of the best, but get very pricey and touchy when you mod them with lesser quality parts..alot of the time it actually hurts the car more then helps it, especially in the suspension field.
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Well, I have an 85 FB but have never been in much less driven an FD TT. I can comment on the 300zxTT though, which I have driven extensively and even put on the track.
It is a GREAT car. It is a BITCH to work on. There isn't a single space under the hood that I can stick my hand in further than 6 inches. If anything goes wrong with the engine you will find yourself tearing down numerous things just to even get a look at it.
That being said, the 300zxTT has the potential to be a 500rwhp car without upgrading any internals. Just an ecu swap, bigger injectors, new plugs, and upgraded turbos. It would probably be more fuel efficient as well. I believe the 300zxTT is a heavier car than the FD though.
It is a GREAT car. It is a BITCH to work on. There isn't a single space under the hood that I can stick my hand in further than 6 inches. If anything goes wrong with the engine you will find yourself tearing down numerous things just to even get a look at it.
That being said, the 300zxTT has the potential to be a 500rwhp car without upgrading any internals. Just an ecu swap, bigger injectors, new plugs, and upgraded turbos. It would probably be more fuel efficient as well. I believe the 300zxTT is a heavier car than the FD though.
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Lucky No. Seven
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From: Omaha, NE
Ironically my computer took a **** on me about 3 days after the thread was made. And this is a pain to do on my phone. But anyways, I have narrowed my search to a R32 I've located, assuming it will be sold by the time I sell my Acura. So I'm hoping I find an FD at a decent price that preferably has a single Turbo, something small-med (No T88 I would kill myself), and rebuilt with new apex seals, or an already built up Z. I have worked on the Z as well and yes, they are a bitch! My main concern about the FD is my lack in knowledge on rotary engines. But like I said 320hp FD is fine by me, and a 400hp Z is also kosher. I do like S2000's but I'm not a big Honda fan (Irony is I drive an Acura TL).
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From: Deltona, Florida
I figure this would be about the best spot to get honest opinions.
I am doing research on my next car, something to tinker with, have some fun. I am deciding between a 300zx TT and 93+ RX7 TT. I love the looks of both, the rarity of an RX7, but I honestly do not know a lot about it. I have heard they are very unreliable and very reliable. I am mechanically inclined, taken automotive classes, am able to do work myself if able. I know they are finicky, but thats about it other than statistics.
My question is this, is it worth trying to make power and reliability meet in an RX7 or just go with the 300? Since I already know what I would have to do with a Z to accomplish this feat. I am not looking for a 600hp monster (320hp is more than enough for me in this car)
I just want some honest opinions and no bullsh*t, I know I'm new at these cars, but I'm not an idiot, I have common sense (I've seen some harsh ragging on newbies on forums). I will have plenty of time to figure out my plan once I can find one worth buying. What have you guys done with yours? Major problems/ setbacks you've had, Reliability. Anything would be helpful.
I am doing research on my next car, something to tinker with, have some fun. I am deciding between a 300zx TT and 93+ RX7 TT. I love the looks of both, the rarity of an RX7, but I honestly do not know a lot about it. I have heard they are very unreliable and very reliable. I am mechanically inclined, taken automotive classes, am able to do work myself if able. I know they are finicky, but thats about it other than statistics.
My question is this, is it worth trying to make power and reliability meet in an RX7 or just go with the 300? Since I already know what I would have to do with a Z to accomplish this feat. I am not looking for a 600hp monster (320hp is more than enough for me in this car)
I just want some honest opinions and no bullsh*t, I know I'm new at these cars, but I'm not an idiot, I have common sense (I've seen some harsh ragging on newbies on forums). I will have plenty of time to figure out my plan once I can find one worth buying. What have you guys done with yours? Major problems/ setbacks you've had, Reliability. Anything would be helpful.
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From: Moreno valley
I own both! 300zx is heavy but just adding a Jim wolf ecu gets you like 60 to 70hp I use my z for drag racing its kinda unstable taking turns fast, I love the t tops and tq is always up by hp , rx7 handles better and you have room under the hood to work, 300 you can't fit your hand down there lol gota take apart intake plenum to do any thing
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Lucky No. Seven
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Proud new owner of a 93 Touring FD! Montego Blue/Tan, 104k on chassis, 20k on fully rebuilt motor and Auto ( for now) transmission, with receipts. 550 primary injectore, 650 secondaries, 2 more 650's installed on intake. Greddy V-Mount, Aluminum Race radiator, full 3" exhaust with hi-flow cat. Stock Twins, tuned to 12 PSI. Fuel Injector controller, Greddy Profec B. Koni shocks, R1 lip.
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Lucky No. Seven
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From: Omaha, NE
Also the 4.30 rear end in as well!
I'm curious to know, what mod path would you guys take? Looking to hit about 300whp, as reliable as possible, shoot me some ideas if you can. You guys know.much more than I do about these cars... by far lol.
I'm curious to know, what mod path would you guys take? Looking to hit about 300whp, as reliable as possible, shoot me some ideas if you can. You guys know.much more than I do about these cars... by far lol.
