May be leaving the 944 world sometime in the next year...
05-23-2007, 02:05 AM
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Originally Posted by FRporscheman
One of my best friends was into RX-7 FCs. I had the privilege of totalling it for him - hit a curve too hot and the thing eagerly lost traction and drifted off a small cliff and into a tree (that tree saved our lives). It was just an NA. They're cool lookin' but only 'cause they look like Porsches. Now, an FB is a really nice car. They look more like 924s, except they actually look Better.
I'll probly have about 4k into the car by the end of august
but it'll be totally worth it 
. It'll only be running maybe 9 psi at the most just to be safe and should have around a stock 951 power level until I get the '83 944 sold. Then it'll be pumped up to about 250 or so with LOTS of fun stuff in it.
05-24-2007, 11:16 PM
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what all does the engine come with for 500?
what all does the trans come with for 300?
miles on the too appreciated. i'll figure out shipping when you reply and figure if i wanna get them ;p
what all does the trans come with for 300?
miles on the too appreciated. i'll figure out shipping when you reply and figure if i wanna get them ;p
05-24-2007, 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Strike-Force
what all does the engine come with for 500?
what all does the trans come with for 300?
miles on the too appreciated. i'll figure out shipping when you reply and figure if i wanna get them ;p
what all does the trans come with for 300?
miles on the too appreciated. i'll figure out shipping when you reply and figure if i wanna get them ;p
Its complete from pulley's to clutch.
The trans is just the trans itself with the usual linkage on the top. I can include the axles for it if you like.
The engine and trans both have 126,xxx miles on them.
05-31-2007, 01:20 AM
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I graduated high school in 88 and I owned the 93 rx-7 TT and the 280-ZX. My 86 944 turbo blows em all in performance. At 3,000 rpm it's warp factor 8 and it's gone, the car outpaces me and it's pretty much stock. I think that the Mazda 1.3 liter roatry is underpowered and the gen 2 turbo isnt that much additional power. Forget gen 3 it will spend more time in the shop than your garage and it also underpowered, even with 2 turbos in parallel. Try to get yourself an 88 turbo S with the k-27, for around $10,000 you cant do better. Get any Porsche checked out before you buy.
05-31-2007, 03:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Naplesguy06
I graduated high school in 88 and I owned the 93 rx-7 TT and the 280-ZX. My 86 944 turbo blows em all in performance. At 3,000 rpm it's warp factor 8 and it's gone, the car outpaces me and it's pretty much stock. I think that the Mazda 1.3 liter roatry is underpowered and the gen 2 turbo isnt that much additional power. Forget gen 3 it will spend more time in the shop than your garage and it also underpowered, even with 2 turbos in parallel. Try to get yourself an 88 turbo S with the k-27, for around $10,000 you cant do better. Get any Porsche checked out before you buy.
I would love to have a 951, but I dont have the $10k to spend on one, let alone upgrade/maintain it. Plus i'll have to spend another $10k to get the 951 to my specification's for 'fast', where as I only need to spend about $5k to get the T II way beyond stock 951 power level's.
I paid $900 for the T II and will only need to put about $4k into it to make it equivelant to a 951. Upkeep of a T II is only 1/2 the price of upkeep on a 951 as well.
T II engine rebuild for parts only - $1055
951 engine rebuild for parts only- around $4k
I do my own work so I dont ever pay labor.
05-31-2007, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Apex944
My reasoning for going with the rx-7 turbo II is because of simplicity and cost.
I would love to have a 951, but I dont have the $10k to spend on one, let alone upgrade/maintain it. Plus i'll have to spend another $10k to get the 951 to my specification's for 'fast', where as I only need to spend about $5k to get the T II way beyond stock 951 power level's.
I paid $900 for the T II and will only need to put about $4k into it to make it equivelant to a 951. Upkeep of a T II is only 1/2 the price of upkeep on a 951 as well.
T II engine rebuild for parts only - $1055
951 engine rebuild for parts only- around $4k
I do my own work so I dont ever pay labor.
I would love to have a 951, but I dont have the $10k to spend on one, let alone upgrade/maintain it. Plus i'll have to spend another $10k to get the 951 to my specification's for 'fast', where as I only need to spend about $5k to get the T II way beyond stock 951 power level's.
I paid $900 for the T II and will only need to put about $4k into it to make it equivelant to a 951. Upkeep of a T II is only 1/2 the price of upkeep on a 951 as well.
T II engine rebuild for parts only - $1055
951 engine rebuild for parts only- around $4k
I do my own work so I dont ever pay labor.
Has the flow of cheap TII motors from Japan's junkyards dried up yet? A few years ago ppl were getting them for $400... for $1K+ it came attached to a front clip!
I am a big fan of Mazda for their elegantly simple engineering/design/build mindset, and I loved RX-7s for years. I had a couple FBs and one FC. My S5 GTU was amazingly quick and flexible, with the only mod a simple hi-flow cat.
Over in the Cayman section: (I added the bold highlighting)
Originally Posted by CayS
Just came back from an ad-hoc 200-mile, 4-hour ride through southern New Mexico. There is a beautiful scenic 35-mile stretch of road from Ruidoso to Cloudcroft, which runs through the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation into the Sacramento Mountains. ....
The Cayman S is absolutely unbelievable - must have been built for these roads. Suspension, steering, engine, never before was it easier - and more fun - to maneuver any of my previous cars through this terrain, with maybe the exception of my 1990 RX7! The Mazda was also outstanding on curvy roads, albeit without the solid roadfeel and the engine oomph, when desired (excellent, but totally underpowered chassis in my opinion).
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The Cayman S is absolutely unbelievable - must have been built for these roads. Suspension, steering, engine, never before was it easier - and more fun - to maneuver any of my previous cars through this terrain, with maybe the exception of my 1990 RX7! The Mazda was also outstanding on curvy roads, albeit without the solid roadfeel and the engine oomph, when desired (excellent, but totally underpowered chassis in my opinion).
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However I became disillusioned with their Wankels after losing a couple and studying engine design closely. IMO, the combustion chamber is too thin and narrow which leads to poor burning - and can lead to instant-death detonation.
But they really are great cars. The RX-7's racing pedigree is firmly established, I used to love pointing out the 5 straight years of Manufacturer's Championships sticker that the factory proudly affixed on the rear-quarter-window of my (late-build) '85.
Have fun and keep a firm control of your A/F with the high boost!
06-04-2007, 09:05 AM
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I'd be quite interested in buying the pass side fender, strut brace and front valence (if they'll fit an 85.5) and maybe hood (all these are Guard's Red, right?) if you are willing to be nice to me on prices on account of shipping to Cape Cod, MA (02556). *edit* I'm going on a short trip, today until wed. night. Just in case you PM me, that's where I am.
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