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Old May 1, 2010 | 05:33 PM
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Here are the pictures of my new rx7. It's a 1989 with tein lowering springs, racing beat swaybars, racing beat full exhaust (with headers), an intake, koyo radiator with electric fan.

Any ideas on increasing power with the non-turbo motor? Eventual plan was to go ls-1 but the rotary runs really well.

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Old May 3, 2010 | 08:00 PM
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looks real good i like those wheels!
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Old May 4, 2010 | 10:20 AM
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Anyone have any idea as to what these wheels are? I can't find any markings on them.
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Old May 4, 2010 | 11:38 AM
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Very nice car how much did you pay?
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Old May 4, 2010 | 11:45 AM
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Power adder could be a Turbo II swap. Or you can do a mild streetport since you already have the intake/exhaust to nearly get the full potential of the port.

Great condition S5 though. Good luck with the car!
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Old May 4, 2010 | 01:03 PM
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I like the van in the background BTW, that thing is old school.
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Old May 4, 2010 | 01:23 PM
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You know one of my favorite upgrades is a lightweight flywheel... really gives it a lot of spunk without actually increasing the power.
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Old May 4, 2010 | 04:09 PM
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I paid 1800 for the car. Needed a driveshaft and tires BAD. It was sitting on s14 wheels with spacers but the tire was rubbing the front spring so hard it cut a groove in the tire!
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Old May 4, 2010 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by lukediesel
I paid 1800 for the car. Needed a driveshaft and tires BAD. It was sitting on s14 wheels with spacers but the tire was rubbing the front spring so hard it cut a groove in the tire!
Better than having your whole interior falling apart :P

I think I might have to revert back to the blue interior.
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Old May 4, 2010 | 11:55 PM
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nice ride and that's a very good price
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Old May 5, 2010 | 12:04 AM
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Nice 7 man. I agree with otaku, street port for more power on the N/A or the turbo II swap will open alot of tuning possibilities for more power. No idea what brand the rims are but judging from the size of the center cap holes the don't look like a big name brand of wheel, or very light weight, but still nice looking rims. Can't go wrong with a good running rotary for that price. Good luck with the new ride
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