How many people here own a Rx2..
02-02-03, 02:18 AM
#26
Originally posted by Madman
hmmm. So what parts did you swap out of the 7 for the RX-2? Will all those first gen front suspension fit a 2 or is this two seperate projects?
hmmm. So what parts did you swap out of the 7 for the RX-2? Will all those first gen front suspension fit a 2 or is this two seperate projects?
Anything I could
The whole front end hub/brakes/struts - gsl-se.
The rear end gsl-se brakes and bolt patern.
Limited slip from the gsl-se. Getting the gsl-se limited slip to fit the rx2 was difficult. At least that is what the shop told me and they charged me a pretty penny for it. It might have been cheap to get a ford 8.8 inch rear end and have it shortend. Such is hind sight.
front Seats.
transmission.
wheels. (gsl-se bolt pattern front and rear, it is
the more common bolt pattern)
getting the rear coilovers and all new bushing was real PIA.
I think the only thinkg that is from rx2 is the body, dash and the rear seats.
02-02-03, 03:13 PM
#27
Originally posted by Jesuscookies
1972, RX 2 65,xxx original miles. Enigine is out, and is currently awaiting, a turbocharged 13b, and a complete make over.
+ 1 1973 RX 2 in more pieces than I care to admit. Wanna buy it ?
1972, RX 2 65,xxx original miles. Enigine is out, and is currently awaiting, a turbocharged 13b, and a complete make over.
+ 1 1973 RX 2 in more pieces than I care to admit. Wanna buy it ?
Money in my pocket getting down!!!
02-11-03, 12:30 PM
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struts
how hard was it to bolt up the front struts was it just a bolt on kinda thing i hace a 74 rx2 and i wanna change the front struts and all the brakes!!!!i wanna put a gsl se rear and front struts from a 85 rx7 was it really that hard or a few nights in the garage??
02-24-03, 03:44 PM
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have a 1975 series 3 rx2 - (aerial is in the boot) all original 96,000k motor n box currently out panel work under way. could go a new dash if anyone has one they wanna sell
02-24-03, 05:08 PM
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I can add myself to the list now.
I picked up a 73 rx2 saloon a month ago. Got the motor back in it and have had it out terrorizing a few times. Needs front end bushings, paint, interior work and the like. Not bad for the price. Came with a slew of spare parts as well.
Picked it up from a forum member. Great guy.
-billy
I picked up a 73 rx2 saloon a month ago. Got the motor back in it and have had it out terrorizing a few times. Needs front end bushings, paint, interior work and the like. Not bad for the price. Came with a slew of spare parts as well.
Picked it up from a forum member. Great guy.
-billy
02-25-03, 04:50 AM
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I just got myself a '72 Capella. Ok, so it's not actually an RX2, but it's only a matter of time until a rotor goes in there. I'm currently thinking about a 13BT, but may end up with an injected 12A bridge port.
03-04-03, 07:20 PM
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Originally posted by neofreak
Theres an RX-2 Wagon for sale by my house, if anyone is interested I could go get the phone number for you guys. (San Francisco)
Theres an RX-2 Wagon for sale by my house, if anyone is interested I could go get the phone number for you guys. (San Francisco)
Let me know.
BTW, I own a '71 RX-2 2-door coupe, my first car. I've owned it since 1981. Hopefully, I'll get aorund to working on it soon. The poor thing has been up on blocks for over 10 years. I've done a few RX-7 projects over the years, but I never seem to get around to the poor 2.
Anyway, thanks for the info in this thread. I'm thinking of doing a 13B turbo into the 2.
-Bern
My FB turbo
03-13-03, 06:47 PM
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Originally posted by bwaits
I can add myself to the list now.
I picked up a 73 rx2 saloon a month ago. Got the motor back in it and have had it out terrorizing a few times. Needs front end bushings, paint, interior work and the like. Not bad for the price. Came with a slew of spare parts as well.
Picked it up from a forum member. Great guy.
-billy
I can add myself to the list now.
I picked up a 73 rx2 saloon a month ago. Got the motor back in it and have had it out terrorizing a few times. Needs front end bushings, paint, interior work and the like. Not bad for the price. Came with a slew of spare parts as well.
Picked it up from a forum member. Great guy.
-billy
03-14-03, 07:27 AM
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Well I should take a few pics too. I have a 73 RX2 2 door, I used to Auto X it. It still has a twin dizzy in it with a 48 IDA,street port,header,quickor sway bar in front, ST in the back. bought it with 38,000 miles on it and a automatic. Did the 4 speed switch over. Also ran a 12 A peri in it at one time.Not very streetable.
03-22-03, 10:21 AM
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Here's some pictures from the "Mazda Extreme Street" show in Sebring, FL. Follow the link below.
http://importspeedsouth.com/sebring3152003/IMG_2312.jpg
http://importspeedsouth.com/sebring3152003/IMG_2313.jpg
http://importspeedsouth.com/sebring3152003/IMG_2314.jpg
http://importspeedsouth.com/sebring3152003/IMG_2315.jpg
http://importspeedsouth.com/sebring3152003/IMG_2312.jpg
http://importspeedsouth.com/sebring3152003/IMG_2313.jpg
http://importspeedsouth.com/sebring3152003/IMG_2314.jpg
http://importspeedsouth.com/sebring3152003/IMG_2315.jpg
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04-04-03, 01:18 AM
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'73 Rx2 Coupe. 13B Streetport, 600 DP Holley w/ Weber PowerPlate conversion. MSD ignition, RB header, dual glasspacks, 2 1/2" Thermal oval, Koni shocks w/ Ground Control coil-overs, K-mac camber plates (yet to install) 13" Hayashi wheels, slotted rotors w/ Axxis pads, UpgradeMotoring quik-release hub w/ Momo wheel, Aluminum dash w/ Autometer & HKS gauges (LOOKING FOR A DASH!!!)
04-11-03, 11:10 PM
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I've had 3 RX-2s in the past, but I guess that doesn't really count. Closest thing I have right now is a '71 1200 coupe which I really like. I've been considering converting it to rotary but it runs with the original engine (probably not many left like that) so for now I'm keeping it original. It's probably worth more like that anyway.
Anyhow I used to have a '71 RX-2 coupe, a '72 RX-2 coupe, and a '73 RX-2 sedan.
Mike
Anyhow I used to have a '71 RX-2 coupe, a '72 RX-2 coupe, and a '73 RX-2 sedan.
Mike
04-27-03, 10:47 AM
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I gotta 1973 RX-2 Sedan, it's Candy Apple Red, got 13" stockies on it at the moment 
stock suspension and brakes all round at the moment, stock diff with 4.4 locked gears FC Turbo Gear box, car has just been fully re-wired, motor has just been re-built aswell: FC 13B Turbo, Extend Ported, 3mm Seals, Dowelled and Blanaced, will be running it in on stock carb, after that period has finished EFI and Turbo setup with MTX-8 will be going on aswell as suspension, brakes and diff upgrade
stock suspension and brakes all round at the moment, stock diff with 4.4 locked gears FC Turbo Gear box, car has just been fully re-wired, motor has just been re-built aswell: FC 13B Turbo, Extend Ported, 3mm Seals, Dowelled and Blanaced, will be running it in on stock carb, after that period has finished EFI and Turbo setup with MTX-8 will be going on aswell as suspension, brakes and diff upgrade
RX-2 Pics
05-10-03, 07:03 AM
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