alecgiovino

http://pensacola.craigslist.org/cto/2703841371.html

he send me another picture of the motor, it looks like its had more than 78 miles or maybe it's just been sitting... and about that problem with it not going over 3.5k, is it an easy fix? I am thinking about buying this in a few days.. I would like some people to tell me if I'm biting off more than I can chew haha. thanks

Aaron Cake

iTrader: (1)

Well first of all, running that turbo on the stock fuel system will blow the engine.

Plus, there's no info in the ad about the rest of the car. Judging by the lack of the proper fuel system and the monster tach, it's a hacked up shitbox owned by some kid.

alecgiovino

he said he had some 750cc secondary fuel injectors put in, is that enough? And what about the price, is it good? I'm looking to put a lot of time and money into this car

Evil Aviator

That engine is "new" to the car, not newly rebuilt. It is from an importer that takes crusty old Japanese junk yard engines and ships them to the USA. It is a great way to get a bunch of parts for cheap, and often you luck out and the engine runs fairly well, but it is in no way new, as you have already determined by looking at the picture.

Maybe, but it could also be a major problem.

Hell no. It will need a high-output fuel pump at a minimum. Assuming the turbo is a quality T04E 60 (which it probably isn't) then the car would need a fuel system capable of supporting up to 400hp, which would usually include upgraded fuel lines, upgraded fuel pump, aftermarket fuel pressure regulator, aftermarket fuel filter, and about 3,500 to 4,000cc worth of fuel injectors. I am not familiar with the Jackson Racing ECU, but it sounds like a simple rechipped ECU, which is not up to the task of properly running the engine at 400hp. Also, a T04E setup would usually include an aftermarket front-mounted intercooler in order to take advantage of the higher boost level, a boost controller of some sort, an upgraded radiator to cool the engine and turbo, and an upgraded clutch pack to transfer power to the transmission without slipping and burning up the clutch.

It could just be the picture, but I don't even see a hood scoop on that car. Did you ask if it is a real Turbo II or just a non-turbo car with a Turbo II engine stuffed in it? FYI a real Turbo II car has a stronger transmission, LSD, and halfshafts.

No, not with the engine problems. I would say its worth maybe $1,500 if the body and paint are good, and there are no other major mechanical problems. Otherwise, about $500.

If you plan on putting a lot of money into a car, they why don't you buy a nice one and at least save a lot of time? You can get a decked-out FC RX-7 for $8-10K, which would be about half the money that it would take to get that car into the same shape. Once you get enough posts then you can participate in the classified section of this website where you will almost always find better deals than craigslist.

rx71king

iTrader: (6)

don't buy someones headache......keep looking for a nice one

Aaron Cake

iTrader: (1)

That would explain the 3500 RPM hesitation.

The rest is covered well by Evil Aviator.

alecgiovino

cool. I am going to go look at it see how shitty it is, offer him something low, if he doesn't do it then I'll try to find another one haha. thanks for the in put

2gboosted

JUNK...... enough said.... save your money and buy a unmolested tII and do your own **** to it.... in the end you will learn more and save yourself a headache and money.... just saying

alecgiovino

got it.

Rotaryguy77

I wouldn't buy it! Looks like someone who didn't take the time to learn what he was doing. " a hacked up shitbox owned by some kid" Haha

DreamInRotary

iTrader: (49)

Definitely agree with the guys here, don't do it. Find a nice 7 that you can enjoy for the time you have it, not one that you will have to pawn off on someone else because this kid didn't know what he was doing. Take it from the guys here, getting a nice one and enjoying it will be a much better alternative to buying someone else's headache.

BettsySlevin

iTrader: (3)

does anyone know of any other 13b distributors aside from japan2la

-PM-

iTrader: (2)

Its always better to buy something that hasn't been modified yet. That way, you know exactly what has and will be done to the car.

ericconn

Yup, don't buy someone else's head/heartache