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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 03:11 PM
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Need help. Deciding on buying this 93 RX7

ive talked to him and i am probably going to buy. he is selling for 14000. just wondering if it is a good buy.
heres some pics
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/img_po...&isStock=false
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/img_po...&isStock=false

here is a full mods list, a lot of these parts are one of a kind or discontinued that you will never find elsewhere:

Engine:
Rotorsports Stage2 streetport / Atkins 3mm seals + Rebuild kit
Non-seq (with block off plates) rebuilt and balanced twins
HKS SSQV welded
Rotary Performance downpipe, midpipe, + exhaust
K&N custom intake
Unorthodox underdrive, waterpump, alternator pulley set
M2 Large SMIC
Turbonetics Couplers
Silicone Racing Hump Couplers
Koyo Radiator
Polished GReddy elbow, UIM, and intake pipes
MSD Ignition Wires
NGK 9s all around
RC cleaned and calibrated stock primaries
RC 1250cc Secondary Injectors
Walbroh 255lph fuel pump
APEX'i PFC w. basemap by rx7store.net
GReddy Profec B Spec2 tuned by visionspeedfactory.com
HKS turbo timer
ACT Flywheel
Centerforce Clutch
Battery relocated to hatch


Interior:
Corbeau A4 Microseude racing seat
Corbeau 3 point racing harness
Autometer Dual A-Pillar gauge pod
Autometer Boost Gauge + Autometer Ultralite A/F gauge
Gotham Racing PFC holder
Carbon fiber arm rests
Custom RX-7 floor mats
Custom Hollandia glass moonroof
Valentine V1
Momo Phantom CF Shift ****
JDM aluminum door sills
JDM short throw shifter
JDM shifter boot
JDM e-brake boot
JDM ash tray
94 Window switch
Alpine headunit
Piano Black center console


Exterior:
Stock Bumper
w. Matte Black Mesh
R1 Lip
Veilside Sideskirts
Veilside Rear valence molded
Racing Beat Type 2 wing with Porsche Black Centerpiece
GP Sports Hatch spoiler in Porsche Black
CF Door molding
Slight tint
CF Gas door
C-West vented Headlight cover
6K HiD Helios lights
Smoked side markers, rear markers, front markers
RX7.com upgraded smoked turn lamps
JDM Efini Black emblem
Titanium Grey Metallic paint w/ Metallic black door jambs
CF Karbonlite Vented Hood in Porsche Black
CF Karbonlite Hood pins


Wheels + Suspension:
Toora 16x8 One-Lugnut Racing Wheels
w. Custom 2 stage Black + Silver vein Powedercoat (with clear)
w. Falken FK451
Tein S-Tech Lowering Springs
R1 Shocks
TCS Toe links
CP Racing 4 Point Strut Bar


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He says that The clutch is fine, its actually a heat shield on the downpipe that is rubbing against the firewall going uphill and on turns


Car has only a few problems:
1. Starter is weak, sometimes takes a few tries
2. Clutch is slipping a little in first.
3. Passenger door grip is loose
4. Still running on a very safe and rich tune by rx7store


But otherwise it has no problems on cold/hot starts (except the starter but thats not engine related), no burning oil or coolant, no smoke, and clean title never been wrecked.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 11:52 AM
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by the way the car hass about 97k miles on the chassis and 11k on the new motor and turbos.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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nice ride! but did you check the compression on the engine? did you verify are the turbos putting out the right boost? Also, the price is within the market. Good luck with the purchase :-) you will love the car
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 01:54 PM
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i havent been up there to see it yet so i havent been able to check out anything myself, just wanted to make sure it would be worth the trip. i live in nc. i will probably traveling up there next weekend to test drive and everything.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 03:31 PM
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ok got some answers to some questions i asked.
The turbos are non-sequential so there is no 10-8-10 pattern. Full boost by 4500 rpms but the car has a 9000 rpm redline.The conversion was done legit with block-off plates and solenoid removal.
The car pulls great vacuum around -400mm hg at 950 rpm idle (You can set the idle lower easily, but with such an aggressive streetport it will not be a comfortable idle cold starting anything lower than 800rpm). The car is rust free and never winter driven so no salt damage either.
He said that the noise wasnt the clutch, it was the downpipe rubbing against the heatshield on uphill turns from a stop(i can fix that)
The interior passenger door handle is fixed also.
capable of 400 hp
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 02:29 AM
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Perfect. I don't remember if the car has a oil catch can, but when you're facing the engine on the right hand side where the oil dip stick is on top of it towards the firewall there is usually a breather for the oil. Is the car leaking oil during high boost there? Other than that just make sure the synchros and the bearings of the trany aren't finished!!
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