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Old Feb 2, 2003 | 02:18 AM
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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.
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Old Feb 2, 2003 | 03:13 PM
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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 ?
Just sold the 2, that is in more pieces than I care to admit.

Money in my pocket getting down!!!
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Old Feb 2, 2003 | 03:27 PM
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I got a front valance panel now
I also got a line on this style of grill, with headlight buckets too.


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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 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??
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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 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
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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 04:08 PM
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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)
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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 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
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Old Feb 25, 2003 | 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.
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 04:23 PM
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I own a MAzda 616 which is basically a piston powered RX-2 with diferent rear lights.

Car is converted to 13B with no RX-2 parts.

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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 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)
RX-2 wagon? Are you sure it's not a RX-3 wagon?

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.

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My FB turbo
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Old Mar 13, 2003 | 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.


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Glad to hear it is back on the road!
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Old Mar 14, 2003 | 02:44 AM
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If everyone can, photo some photos of your 2's..
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Old Mar 14, 2003 | 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.
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 05:22 PM
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If everyone can, photo some photos of your 2's..
check it out.

http://www.wackyracer.freeservers.com/photo.html
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Old Mar 20, 2003 | 11:15 AM
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I have a RX-2 sitting in my backyard. I am thinking about selling it though. I have too many other projects.
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Old Mar 22, 2003 | 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
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http://importspeedsouth.com/sebring3152003/IMG_2314.jpg
http://importspeedsouth.com/sebring3152003/IMG_2315.jpg

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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 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!!!)
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 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
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Old Apr 12, 2003 | 02:33 AM
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I know someone that has a 72 2dr 4spd Rx2 for sale and he is asking 600. It really dosent look that bad.
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Old Apr 27, 2003 | 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
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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 07:47 AM
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i Have 73 RX-2 two door. 13b holley 5sp 14 inch rims headers
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Old May 8, 2003 | 12:08 PM
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Talking RX-2 Pics

Heres some pics of my car, there pretty vauge and only from the back but you get the idea


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Old May 10, 2003 | 07:03 AM
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http://candid.scurvy.net/?a=s&keywords=rx2&page=1

My RX2 I got from my friend Mike.
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Old May 28, 2003 | 11:49 PM
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Just upgraded the antique Holley for a brand-spankin' new 48 IDA. So much smoother, lost some torque but fuq it.

Where can I find swaybars for the 2 besides australia?
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Old Sep 6, 2003 | 01:26 PM
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Hopefully I will have an rx-2 soon, thanks for this thread Kick!
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