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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 10:40 AM
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RX3 Coupe Resto

I just finished a resto on a RX3 coupe for a customer . Has a RE 13b cosmo motor bridge ported turbo motor and a Garret GT42 turbo and 60mm waste gate with about 550 hp at wheels .Hope you all like it
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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 11:00 AM
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WOW looks absolutely beautiful!
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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 11:32 AM
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Damn. That is one nice rx! Nice work
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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 02:36 PM
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Uh. yeah, i like that
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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 02:40 PM
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LOVE it!!!!
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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 04:11 PM
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Have any pics of what it looked like before?
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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 10:24 PM
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Not of car but have photo of 12a motor it had before
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Old Jul 31, 2014 | 08:37 AM
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Dammit! Why didn't I hear about this when I was THERE a few weeks ago?! Oh well. Beautiful job.
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Old Aug 5, 2014 | 07:29 AM
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Nice Job wow looks amazing
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Old Sep 7, 2014 | 08:05 PM
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Not of car but have photo of 12a motor it had before
WJM What were the components on the 12A and HP to the wheels on the picture above. I have a 12A on my RX3 and this set up looks impressive. Wondering what I can do to get more out of the 12A. and suspension mods, what is the suspension your RX3 has. Any Suggestions? Thanks Alex
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Old Sep 8, 2014 | 06:44 AM
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Hi Alex .Motor was 12A with large extended ports ,inlet and exhaust, 48 ida webber ,2 1/2 in mandrel bend stainless exhaust system with 2 - 2 1/2 in offset center magnaflow mufflers , and an electronic ser2/3 rx7 distributor. Made about 170hp at wheels

Suspension is rx3 struts shortened to suit ser 2/3 rx7 kyb shocker inserts [lowers car about 2 inches ] Adjustable spring platforms 80mm dia springs 250 lb springs, Adjustable top platforms for camber & caster .Nolathane sway bar and control arm bushes .And upgraded f/ vented discs and calipers . Rear susp is reset 2in lowered rear springs and extra main leaf added and h/duty rear shockers
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Old Sep 16, 2014 | 07:32 PM
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Nice work
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Old Sep 16, 2014 | 10:46 PM
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Wow fantastic car. Love the old school cars the best. Quick question, is the elbow from the throttle body the stock cosmo 13b-re one?
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Old Sep 17, 2014 | 01:23 AM
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Wow fantastic car. Love the old school cars the best. Quick question, is the elbow from the throttle body the stock cosmo 13b-re one?
Yes but only about 8 inches of it
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