How much can a REPU hold/tow before it explodes?
12-09-01, 10:29 PM
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I HAVE AN REPU AND USED IT TO CARRY PLENTY. CUT 1/2 COIL IN FRONT AND 2' LOWERING BLOCK IN REAR. IT WEIGHS THE SAME AS A 2ND GEN. THE BEST CLUTCH IS DUAL FRICTION FLYWHEEL SIDE MATERIAL/ PRESSURE PLATE SIDE CERAMIC PUCK TOGETHER WITH AN ORIGINAL TRUCK BOX
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Originally posted by Rotorious7
I HAVE AN REPU AND USED IT TO CARRY PLENTY. CUT 1/2 COIL IN FRONT AND 2' LOWERING BLOCK IN REAR. IT WEIGHS THE SAME AS A 2ND GEN. THE BEST CLUTCH IS DUAL FRICTION FLYWHEEL SIDE MATERIAL/ PRESSURE PLATE SIDE CERAMIC PUCK TOGETHER WITH AN ORIGINAL TRUCK BOX
I HAVE AN REPU AND USED IT TO CARRY PLENTY. CUT 1/2 COIL IN FRONT AND 2' LOWERING BLOCK IN REAR. IT WEIGHS THE SAME AS A 2ND GEN. THE BEST CLUTCH IS DUAL FRICTION FLYWHEEL SIDE MATERIAL/ PRESSURE PLATE SIDE CERAMIC PUCK TOGETHER WITH AN ORIGINAL TRUCK BOX
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YOU CAN GET THIS SETUP FRO SPECIALTY CLUTCH IN ATLANTA GEORGIA, OR U CAN GET ONE FROM CENTERFORCE CLUTH.
THE WEIGHT OF THE TRUCK IS LOWERED ONCE U CLEAN THE ENGINE BAY, THERMOL NUCLEAR REACTER, AIR PUMP, EXHAUST SYSTEM AND REPLACE W RACING BEAT DUAL EXHAUST W BIG BORE MUFFLER. I HAD A HOLLY 550 W/ RACING BEAT INTAKE AND PORTED 87 TURBO MOTOR WITH NON-TURBO ROTORS A 79 GEARBOX WITH LIGHT FLYWHEEL. THE 74-75 REPU CAME WITH A 4.66 REAR DIFF, SO OFF THE LINE THE TRUCK WAS STEADY AND EVEN AND IMPRESSIVE
THE WEIGHT OF THE TRUCK IS LOWERED ONCE U CLEAN THE ENGINE BAY, THERMOL NUCLEAR REACTER, AIR PUMP, EXHAUST SYSTEM AND REPLACE W RACING BEAT DUAL EXHAUST W BIG BORE MUFFLER. I HAD A HOLLY 550 W/ RACING BEAT INTAKE AND PORTED 87 TURBO MOTOR WITH NON-TURBO ROTORS A 79 GEARBOX WITH LIGHT FLYWHEEL. THE 74-75 REPU CAME WITH A 4.66 REAR DIFF, SO OFF THE LINE THE TRUCK WAS STEADY AND EVEN AND IMPRESSIVE
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Re: REPU
Originally posted by Rotorious7
YOU CAN GET THIS SETUP FRO SPECIALTY CLUTCH IN ATLANTA GEORGIA, OR U CAN GET ONE FROM CENTERFORCE CLUTH.
THE WEIGHT OF THE TRUCK IS LOWERED ONCE U CLEAN THE ENGINE BAY, THERMOL NUCLEAR REACTER, AIR PUMP, EXHAUST SYSTEM AND REPLACE W RACING BEAT DUAL EXHAUST W BIG BORE MUFFLER. I HAD A HOLLY 550 W/ RACING BEAT INTAKE AND PORTED 87 TURBO MOTOR WITH NON-TURBO ROTORS A 79 GEARBOX WITH LIGHT FLYWHEEL. THE 74-75 REPU CAME WITH A 4.66 REAR DIFF, SO OFF THE LINE THE TRUCK WAS STEADY AND EVEN AND IMPRESSIVE
YOU CAN GET THIS SETUP FRO SPECIALTY CLUTCH IN ATLANTA GEORGIA, OR U CAN GET ONE FROM CENTERFORCE CLUTH.
THE WEIGHT OF THE TRUCK IS LOWERED ONCE U CLEAN THE ENGINE BAY, THERMOL NUCLEAR REACTER, AIR PUMP, EXHAUST SYSTEM AND REPLACE W RACING BEAT DUAL EXHAUST W BIG BORE MUFFLER. I HAD A HOLLY 550 W/ RACING BEAT INTAKE AND PORTED 87 TURBO MOTOR WITH NON-TURBO ROTORS A 79 GEARBOX WITH LIGHT FLYWHEEL. THE 74-75 REPU CAME WITH A 4.66 REAR DIFF, SO OFF THE LINE THE TRUCK WAS STEADY AND EVEN AND IMPRESSIVE
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12-11-01, 09:52 AM
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According the original truck sales brochure they have a gross weight of 4120 lbs for the manual, and 4130 lbs. for the auto. Do the 2nd gens weigh this much? I though the 2 gens weigh like 3000 lbs??? Any ways most people under estimate what the trucks realy weigh.
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According the original truck sales brochure they have a gross weight of 4120 lbs for the manual, and 4130 lbs. for the auto. Do the 2nd gens weigh this much? I though the 2 gens weigh like 3000 lbs??? Any ways most people under estimate what the trucks realy weigh.
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12-11-01, 12:50 PM
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Originally posted by Tom93R1
The gross weight (GVWR) is the maximum weight of the truck and its cargo including gas and passengers. The curb weight of the REPU was between 2700-2800 lbs. I wish still had my REPU. I got it with a bad motor, swapped in a 2nd gen rx7 13b with a Weber side draft carb, then had to move. Never quite got it running right but if I just had a couple more weeks to play with it...
The gross weight (GVWR) is the maximum weight of the truck and its cargo including gas and passengers. The curb weight of the REPU was between 2700-2800 lbs. I wish still had my REPU. I got it with a bad motor, swapped in a 2nd gen rx7 13b with a Weber side draft carb, then had to move. Never quite got it running right but if I just had a couple more weeks to play with it...
one of the things that you did not remember is that i personally weighed my repu.
you are probly right about the specs on the diff. I ment to leave it @ 4.6 diff.
u can weigh any veicle when u volunteer to work tech at any scca venue or u can go to a truck stop and drive up on the scales
By the way check out my latest rotary-1982 gsl turbo:
https://www.rx7club.com/vforums/show...threadid=37478
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12-11-01, 02:58 PM
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Originally posted by Rotortuner
According the original truck sales brochure they have a gross weight of 4120 lbs for the manual, and 4130 lbs. for the auto. Do the 2nd gens weigh this much? I though the 2 gens weigh like 3000 lbs??? Any ways most people under estimate what the trucks realy weigh.
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According the original truck sales brochure they have a gross weight of 4120 lbs for the manual, and 4130 lbs. for the auto. Do the 2nd gens weigh this much? I though the 2 gens weigh like 3000 lbs??? Any ways most people under estimate what the trucks realy weigh.
CJG
Note, the manual quotes "GROSS WEIGHT" This means the MAXIMUM the vehicle can weigh (ie, the weight of the cargo and the truck)
the kerb weight of the truck should be around 27-2800 lb's. so, that means my truck, should take around 1100 lb's of stuff. a kerb weight is the bare truck, with no options or liquids or lubricants. A laden weight is a truck with no options, and a full crankcase, fuel tank, radiatior, etc. A gross weight is usually used only on trucks, and means the maximum the truck can weigh without self-destructing (what i needed to know)
Gross weight is usually called "GAWR" (Gross Axle Weight, Rear) "GAWF" (Gross Axle Weight Front) and GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
12-11-01, 04:49 PM
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Originally posted by Rotortuner
According the original truck sales brochure they have a gross weight of 4120 lbs for the manual, and 4130 lbs. for the auto. Do the 2nd gens weigh this much? I though the 2 gens weigh like 3000 lbs??? Any ways most people under estimate what the trucks realy weigh.
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According the original truck sales brochure they have a gross weight of 4120 lbs for the manual, and 4130 lbs. for the auto. Do the 2nd gens weigh this much? I though the 2 gens weigh like 3000 lbs??? Any ways most people under estimate what the trucks realy weigh.
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12-11-01, 05:03 PM
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Originally posted by SIX TWO SLEEPER
A second-gen RX-7 Turbo weighs as much as a base 626 of the same era (2700lb)
Note, the manual quotes "GROSS WEIGHT" This means the MAXIMUM the vehicle can weigh (ie, the weight of the cargo and the truck)
the kerb weight of the truck should be around 27-2800 lb's. so, that means my truck, should take around 1100 lb's of stuff. a kerb weight is the bare truck, with no options or liquids or lubricants. A laden weight is a truck with no options, and a full crankcase, fuel tank, radiatior, etc. A gross weight is usually used only on trucks, and means the maximum the truck can weigh without self-destructing (what i needed to know)
Gross weight is usually called "GAWR" (Gross Axle Weight, Rear) "GAWF" (Gross Axle Weight Front) and GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
A second-gen RX-7 Turbo weighs as much as a base 626 of the same era (2700lb)
Note, the manual quotes "GROSS WEIGHT" This means the MAXIMUM the vehicle can weigh (ie, the weight of the cargo and the truck)
the kerb weight of the truck should be around 27-2800 lb's. so, that means my truck, should take around 1100 lb's of stuff. a kerb weight is the bare truck, with no options or liquids or lubricants. A laden weight is a truck with no options, and a full crankcase, fuel tank, radiatior, etc. A gross weight is usually used only on trucks, and means the maximum the truck can weigh without self-destructing (what i needed to know)
Gross weight is usually called "GAWR" (Gross Axle Weight, Rear) "GAWF" (Gross Axle Weight Front) and GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
fforget that gross weight stuff. CURB WEIGHT IS THE ACTUAL WEIGHT OF VIECLE AND THE SPECS FROM MAZDA AND CAR & DRIVER IS ACTUALLY ON REPUGURU WEB SITE.
http://www.geocities.com/repuguru/
YOU CAN CLICK ON HIS SITE FROM ABOVE. IT SHOWS A CURB WEIGHT OF 2720LBS FOR MANUAL AND 2730 FOR AUTOMATIC. AS I WAS SAYING FROM BEFORE, TAKE AWAY EXHAUST SYSTEM, AIR PUMP AND THERMAL REACTOR, U HAVE A VEICHLE THAT WEIGHS LESS THAN 2500LBS
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12-11-01, 07:07 PM
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Originally posted by Rotorious7
fforget that gross weight stuff. CURB WEIGHT IS THE ACTUAL WEIGHT OF VIECLE AND THE SPECS FROM MAZDA AND CAR & DRIVER IS ACTUALLY ON REPUGURU WEB SITE.
http://www.geocities.com/repuguru/
YOU CAN CLICK ON HIS SITE FROM ABOVE. IT SHOWS A CURB WEIGHT OF 2720LBS FOR MANUAL AND 2730 FOR AUTOMATIC. AS I WAS SAYING FROM BEFORE, TAKE AWAY EXHAUST SYSTEM, AIR PUMP AND THERMAL REACTOR, U HAVE A VEICHLE THAT WEIGHS LESS THAN 2500LBS
https://www.rx7club.com/vforums/show...threadid=37478
fforget that gross weight stuff. CURB WEIGHT IS THE ACTUAL WEIGHT OF VIECLE AND THE SPECS FROM MAZDA AND CAR & DRIVER IS ACTUALLY ON REPUGURU WEB SITE.
http://www.geocities.com/repuguru/
YOU CAN CLICK ON HIS SITE FROM ABOVE. IT SHOWS A CURB WEIGHT OF 2720LBS FOR MANUAL AND 2730 FOR AUTOMATIC. AS I WAS SAYING FROM BEFORE, TAKE AWAY EXHAUST SYSTEM, AIR PUMP AND THERMAL REACTOR, U HAVE A VEICHLE THAT WEIGHS LESS THAN 2500LBS
https://www.rx7club.com/vforums/show...threadid=37478
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Originally posted by Rotorious7
fforget that gross weight stuff. CURB WEIGHT IS THE ACTUAL WEIGHT OF VIECLE AND THE SPECS FROM MAZDA AND CAR & DRIVER IS ACTUALLY ON REPUGURU WEB SITE.
http://www.geocities.com/repuguru/
YOU CAN CLICK ON HIS SITE FROM ABOVE. IT SHOWS A CURB WEIGHT OF 2720LBS FOR MANUAL AND 2730 FOR AUTOMATIC. AS I WAS SAYING FROM BEFORE, TAKE AWAY EXHAUST SYSTEM, AIR PUMP AND THERMAL REACTOR, U HAVE A VEICHLE THAT WEIGHS LESS THAN 2500LBS
https://www.rx7club.com/vforums/show...threadid=37478
fforget that gross weight stuff. CURB WEIGHT IS THE ACTUAL WEIGHT OF VIECLE AND THE SPECS FROM MAZDA AND CAR & DRIVER IS ACTUALLY ON REPUGURU WEB SITE.
http://www.geocities.com/repuguru/
YOU CAN CLICK ON HIS SITE FROM ABOVE. IT SHOWS A CURB WEIGHT OF 2720LBS FOR MANUAL AND 2730 FOR AUTOMATIC. AS I WAS SAYING FROM BEFORE, TAKE AWAY EXHAUST SYSTEM, AIR PUMP AND THERMAL REACTOR, U HAVE A VEICHLE THAT WEIGHS LESS THAN 2500LBS
https://www.rx7club.com/vforums/show...threadid=37478
Also, what is wrong with gross weight?
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