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Old 04-20-08, 11:18 AM
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Is this a guys only event where we get to drink beer, tell lies, brag about who has the biggest.....turbo, and stuff dollars in the waitress' apron, or can the family come? Either way, I'm in.


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Old 04-20-08, 03:27 PM
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Hey everybody, I live in Murfreesboro and bought my first RX7 about 3 months ago, an '88 GTU. My sister has been driving it while I've been deployed to Iraq and the engine has blown. I've been looking for a new motor for it and have decided on a turbo 13B and I just had a few questions.

1) Will I need to replace the wiring harness, ECU and motor mounts? If so how difficult might it be?
2) Will I need any kind of special tools?
Does anyone know if the spacing for the studs are 5x100 or 5x114?

Any help would be appreciated.
Old 04-20-08, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by RX7_armyguy
Hey everybody, I live in Murfreesboro and bought my first RX7 about 3 months ago, an '88 GTU. My sister has been driving it while I've been deployed to Iraq and the engine has blown. I've been looking for a new motor for it and have decided on a turbo 13B and I just had a few questions.

1) Will I need to replace the wiring harness, ECU and motor mounts? If so how difficult might it be?
2) Will I need any kind of special tools?
Does anyone know if the spacing for the studs are 5x100 or 5x114?

Any help would be appreciated.
Converting an S4 (86-88) Non turbo to a turbo is a bit harder than a S5 (89-91).
My advise is to rebuild the non turbo motor and enjoy the car while your looking for a Turbo rx7.
You will need the ecu, harness, several other sensors and what nots, tranny, Drive shaft, rear chunk, etc.
Again it is alot harder than most think if your planning on running off the factory turbo computer.
Special tools? Well that depends on what you have or don't have.

As for the lug pattern it is 5x114.3

Hope that helps and thank you for what you do!
Old 04-20-08, 04:50 PM
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Thanks for that Fire, almost got myself into some trouble. Any idea on about how much it'll cost for the rebuild?
Old 04-20-08, 11:28 PM
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if you want to turbo it, i have loads of most everything you would need to convert, except the motor (unless you want a real one.), and a few odds and ends, but most every important thing.

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Old 04-20-08, 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Project88Vert
brag about who has the biggest.....turbo,

Does this 81mm thumper i have sitting here qualify????

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Old 04-21-08, 01:25 AM
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Originally Posted by RX7_armyguy
Thanks for that Fire, almost got myself into some trouble. Any idea on about how much it'll cost for the rebuild?
from 800 to 1500 depending on what exactly is wrong with your motor.
Good thing is S4 parts are easy to get and can be built in a few days.
Old 04-23-08, 02:24 AM
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Old 04-23-08, 12:49 PM
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Fixed that for you
Old 04-23-08, 11:29 PM
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damn... i'm actually pretty broke this week. this will be the first monthly meet i'll have to miss.

enjoy guys.
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Meet Thursday 4-24-08
Cool Springs Mall Brentwood/Franklin TN
Meet around 6:30 - 7pm

Logans right next to the mall. Great parking in rear of building using the malls parking lot.

So who's down?

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That Fire85GSLSE is a trouble maker. Watch out all.
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Originally Posted by DRTHVDR
That Fire85GSLSE is a trouble maker. Watch out all.
ha ha I hear ya!
Old 04-24-08, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Fire85GSLSE
Meet Thursday 4-24-08
Cool Springs Mall Brentwood/Franklin TN
Meet around 6:30 - 7pm

Logans right next to the mall. Great parking in rear of building using the malls parking lot.

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He guys, guess not too many people want to come out. If you decide to stay home call me so I can make other plans.
Zach, did you get the re5 running?
Chad
Old 04-25-08, 01:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Fire85GSLSE
He guys, guess not too many people want to come out. If you decide to stay home call me so I can make other plans.
Zach, did you get the re5 running?
Chad
Due to the odd work schedual we have at work I was still asleep, sorry I didnt make it out. The RE5 is awaiting a carberator rebuild but not till I have extra cash and spare time to haul it to Manchester. I did just rebuild the vaccume controlled petcock tonight at work though. Things are finally comin together, I just now got her cleaned up again from the nasty trip to Deals Gap.
Old 04-25-08, 12:47 PM
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Hey Chad, just caught this thread. You called me a little while back and I didn't answer the phone. My battery was dead and the phone was on the charger and I was taking a nap, so I got your message a day or two later. Then I forgot about the call until now. lol. So, Whats up dude.
Old 04-26-08, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Rotorhead34
Hey Chad, just caught this thread. You called me a little while back and I didn't answer the phone. My battery was dead and the phone was on the charger and I was taking a nap, so I got your message a day or two later. Then I forgot about the call until now. lol. So, Whats up dude.
I was up near you and wanted to holla at ya.
So when are you gonna come out and bless our meets?
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Slammin' & Jammin' is next month memorial weekend. Why don't everyone available plan for a get together at the show or that evening? You'll have a lot more faces available and possibly some 7 owners that would not normally come out for a simple get together.
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Hey guys, I dont think Ive ever posted in this thread but Im going back home for a week on May 4th(Murfreesboro) and Im sure Ill be hanging out with some of my friends and have never really met any RX7 guys in TN. I Dont know if any of you guys know a korean guy named Eric with the Black 35R STi but Ill mainly be hanging out with him and would like to see some of the 7's down there.
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Going to be working at the house all day tomorrow (wednesday) if anyone want to come over and give a hand.
Will be pulling motors, installing one, etc. Trying to finish up before the baby girl gets here. Just call me and we can get some beer,coke,pizza.
Chad
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Originally Posted by backroad-junkie
Hey guys, I dont think Ive ever posted in this thread but Im going back home for a week on May 4th(Murfreesboro) and Im sure Ill be hanging out with some of my friends and have never really met any RX7 guys in TN. I Dont know if any of you guys know a korean guy named Eric with the Black 35R STi but Ill mainly be hanging out with him and would like to see some of the 7's down there.
Im usually in the Boro on the weekends, we may run into each other.
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Meeting for May 20th

Tuesday 6:30pm in Murfreesboro
TGI Fridays Near the mall.

Bring family and friends



I will be pulling 2 motors and setting on in on this day if anyone has the day off and wants to help. Trying to get some things done before the baby comes on thursday.
Old 05-19-08, 09:57 AM
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Tuesday night dinner at TGI fridays

1. Fire85gslse - Chad x3
2. Garfinkle Motorworks - David x 2
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1. Chad - fire85gslse x 3
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