this is not my car but I was looking around today and figured I would give you guys the heads up if you hadnt already seen...only $2200

http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/155859075.html

 

anybody call on it?

 

I'm on it! (well, for a friend)

 

Oh snap

This is crazy....I was going to settle for a clean GXL or sport then this thing pops up
and now Im on the verge to being a proud owner of a friggin Turbo II......ridiculousness

Will know more in a few hours!!!!

 

I think I can see it's future..........

 

HAHA!

That's hilarious...

 

That the keys are in my hand! Oh YEA!!!

 

I hate you


Er...I mean...good buy! How many miles/what shape is it in/etc etc?

 

Sorry bro I had to nab it up.

165xxx on the clock

Body is straight but is need of some finishing work, IE sanding waxing and a little paint.

Great tires, brakes, drive-train, tranny, clutch

Motor is solid ( will know more when we compression test it when I get off work)
But it has no hot or cold starting issues.

Im also stoked that everything works!!!!
- All the wiper settings and rear wiper
- Heater controls
- Cruise control
- Power windows
- Mirrors
- Sunroof
Its all Money!

All get pics up as soon as I can....maybe in a new thread or something.....

 

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

I'm so excited--and I think I like it... Woot woot!

BTW, diggin' the new sig.

 

Great buy. I knew that one would go fast. Bring it out to one of the meets one of these days I would really like to see that thing in person.

 

Me and Bryce have some work to do in the garage! It will be nice having a Turbo II in the garage!

Kudos to Bryce for a great buy.

 

Damn it! Well congradulations anyhow on getting it. Wish I could have been in the money situation to buy it. Some day my deal will come. Looks like I got a buyer for my RX-7 after apple blossom anyhow. Save some money and maybe I will find myself a good TII also.

 

Is that 165K on original engine?

 

Yup. But get this, it compression tested at 100psi+ on all faces... CRAZY for what is 99.9% (for sure) the stock motor.

 

Diamond in the rough....I can't wait to polish it up and get some wrench time in!

 

Did I mention that I hate you?

 

I think I'm gonna go do some polishing on it right now. Hopefully the bugs will be worked out by the time you get home.

This car has some major potential.

 

Lucky you guys...

 

Dollars to donuts that's not the original engine.

I would love to be wrong, but count me skeptical.

 

Either way...... 100psi is 100psi, so its all good

 

True that.

Have fun with it.

 

That's awesome! For that price I was imagining a pretty tired engine or something flawed mechanically for that price. Congrats on the find!

 

That's what we were expecting. It does have some "boost" issues, but I'd rather deal with that then a tired motor. We've been troubleshooting for the past couple days, and there's still some bucking/hesitations under WOT--from 4k RPM's to redline.

I have so far:
~Checked the compression (100psi all around)
~Replaced the TPS with a better one and set it perfectly
~Replaced and restabbed the CAS
~Replaced the spark-plugs (it had three NGK 7's and one 9)
~Replaced the fuel-filter (it had a tiny, motorcycle filter)
~Replaced a couple broken vac. lines
~Tightened some loose turbo/IC clamps
~Discovered a broken BAC plug and a bad variable resistor
~Adjusted the small TB 'idle adjust' jam-nut and bolt
~Adjusted the (messed up) Thermowax adjustment screw

To do:
~Set timing with a gun
~Reset TPS again
~Install boost gauge and FCD
~Replace BAC plug and if it doesn't work, replace it
~Replace the pressure sensor and AFM
~Test the coils and plug-wires
~Clean the injectors
~Replace the air-filter and change all the fluids
~Install a full set of block-off plates and fully strip the emissions/TB mod etc.
~Port the turbo's WG and inspect all of it's lines, T/S etc.

Right now the TII starts every time on the 2nd or 3rd pulse, idle's very well at 800-900 RPM's, drives very smoothly until 4k RPM's at WOT, but can go to 5k RPM's with no hesitations if driven at 1/2 throttle. It can go to redline with no issues, if taken completely out of boost. (1/4 throttle).

There is MUCH more to do--and in the near future this TII will be amazing.

 

Oh yeah, we also have to redo the engine-bay grounds.