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Got a new toy :D:D:D:D (1980's RX-7 5 Spd turbo)
Posted: February 16th, 2008, 3:16 am
by Dark_Rider2k3
i am so excited!!!
It needs a new carburetor, but that's it.
Only 1 rust spot and it's tiny
Now I just need to look up stuff on it so I can hopefully get it ready so I can eventually race her!
Also wanted to say hey to everyone. I haven't been on here in some time (girlfriend keeps me busy).
I was going to get the whole cat-back exhaust off an mX3'er on the forums, but I ran into serious transmission problems. Luckally my dad helped me out, but no, I didn't do the swap yet (he said if he was going to help me get it fixed he wanted an auto, and it wasn't my money soo.. i took any help i could cuz I needed her running).
Other then that nothing else has been done to the car except for a cool "mazdaspeed" sticker I put on the front windshield.
Oh, and if your reading this (about the cat-back), I still want it (but if you sold it i understand cuz well.. i haven't been quick to buy)
Well just saying hey

Re: Got a new toy :D:D:D:D (1980's RX-7 5 Spd turbo)
Posted: February 16th, 2008, 3:47 am
by cabriolet
nice
FC3S my next craving

Re: Got a new toy :D:D:D:D (1980's RX-7 5 Spd turbo)
Posted: February 16th, 2008, 4:45 am
by TREVO123
cabriolet wrote:nice
FC3S my next craving

+1 To that!
Re: Got a new toy :D:D:D:D (1980's RX-7 5 Spd turbo)
Posted: February 17th, 2008, 5:32 am
by fowljesse
Congratulations! I had a Gen II in Hawai'i. Did lots of drifting... not on purpose. I think drifting is silly, but the roads were very windy, and wet, and I drive fast. Great balanced car!
Re: Got a new toy :D:D:D:D (1980's RX-7 5 Spd turbo)
Posted: February 17th, 2008, 2:29 pm
by 2RotorsNaDream
Good pickup but is it an FB or FC? If its carbureted its gotta be an FB but its turbo?? Must be a beast. Good luck, I got an FD and I love her.
Re: Got a new toy :D:D:D:D (1980's RX-7 5 Spd turbo)
Posted: February 18th, 2008, 9:29 pm
by Dark_Rider2k3
ok the downfall is it is not turbo'ed.. the guy who gave me and my dad it was wrong.
and yeah it's FB.
here are pics:

Re: Got a new toy :D:D:D:D (1980's RX-7 5 Spd turbo)
Posted: February 18th, 2008, 9:51 pm
by Flyer
Dark_Rider2k3 wrote:ok the downfall is it is not turbo'ed.. the guy who gave me and my dad it was wrong.
Sounds to me like Mr. Crowbar needs to have a little chat with said guy >_>

Re: Got a new toy :D:D:D:D (1980's RX-7 5 Spd turbo)
Posted: February 18th, 2008, 10:03 pm
by Dark_Rider2k3
Flyer wrote:Dark_Rider2k3 wrote:ok the downfall is it is not turbo'ed.. the guy who gave me and my dad it was wrong.
Sounds to me like Mr. Crowbar needs to have a little chat with said guy >_>

normally i'd say yes, but..
get this..
it's a FREE car..
no.. i'm not lying or bs'ing.. I am freaking lucky as hell..
and get THIS!!!
it only has 67,000 miles on the engine!!!!!!
Re: Got a new toy :D:D:D:D (1980's RX-7 5 Spd turbo)
Posted: February 19th, 2008, 4:46 am
by TREVO123
Nice! Now slap a 13BTT in there and your ready to rock and roll!
Re: Got a new toy :D:D:D:D (1980's RX-7 5 Spd turbo)
Posted: February 19th, 2008, 5:42 am
by hotsiit
Nice find, and for the best price

...I picked my 83 up for $500. Good luck with it!

Re: Got a new toy :D:D:D:D (1980's RX-7 5 Spd turbo)
Posted: February 20th, 2008, 10:43 am
by Mooneggs
Dark_Rider2k3 wrote:it only has 67,000 miles on the engine!!!!!!
but it looks like the engine is trashed lol
Re: Got a new toy :D:D:D:D (1980's RX-7 5 Spd turbo)
Posted: February 20th, 2008, 11:45 am
by Volones
You sure that 67,000 is miles and not gallons of rust enhancer dumped in the engine bay?
Nice deal, but you have some work to do there! Good luck and have fun!
Vol
Re: Got a new toy :D:D:D:D (1980's RX-7 5 Spd turbo)
Posted: February 24th, 2008, 3:32 pm
by mx3autozam
sewing macine motor..lol
Looks good man, all that oil and rust inhibitor is definitly doing something good!
Re: Got a new toy :D:D:D:D (1980's RX-7 5 Spd turbo)
Posted: September 5th, 2008, 11:24 pm
by Dark_Rider2k3
Well the project took a big dump....
it seemed great, but I don't really know now if I want to sink money into it.. and I'm finding a lot of RX-7's in great condition for less then 3,000 dollars.
So yeah.. I may just sell it for parts..
Re: Got a new toy :D:D:D:D (1980's RX-7 5 Spd turbo)
Posted: September 5th, 2008, 11:29 pm
by Ryan
I know this really annoying guy who has that gen of Rx7 (non turbo) and its a peice of s---, I'm sure he could use lots of your parts

He thinks its the bomb, and my mx is gay, but at least my car doesn't backfire loud enough to wake the dead, have a shot tranny, engine, and entire suspension system....
But hey, its a rotary. and RWD.