186 HP TurboII vs. 200 HP TurboII
01-04-2002, 03:45 AM
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So I have found a '87 Turbo II with 55k on the clock going for $5k. I consider this to be VERY reasonable, and I 'd really like to the buy the car, however, I would first like to know the differences between the two versions of the TurboII. Specifically, which parts will be completely different, and which will be the same? I understand that the '89-'91 TurboIIs had a computer controlled waste gate, along with a completely different turbo design, and some cosmetic differences, but what else is different? If the technology put into the car makes that much of a difference, I will pass up this car in favor of a '89-'91. I should note that I am planning to swap out the turbo, replace the waste gate, yada yada yada, down the line(2-3 years from now). Thanks guys, this forum has been great!
01-04-2002, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by vosko' date='Jan. 04 2002,11:36
slightly different interior design too. very minor differences. i would rather have 89-91 but if you found a mint 87.... all up to what you are looking for 
01-04-2002, 11:52 AM
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You got to remember the 87-88 TII are lighter vs the 89-91 versions. pre 88 have lower compression rotor which makes them more safer for more boost. 89+ have lighter but highr compression which bumps up redline and torque but are a little more prone to detonation.
89+ TII are hard to find. I would get an 89+ because of the updated styling.
C
89+ TII are hard to find. I would get an 89+ because of the updated styling.
C
01-04-2002, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by turborotor' date='Jan. 04 2002,12:52
You got to remember the 87-88 TII are lighter vs the 89-91 versions. pre 88 have lower compression rotor which makes them more safer for more boost. 89+ have lighter but highr compression which bumps up redline and torque but are a little more prone to detonation.
89+ TII are hard to find. I would get an 89+ because of the updated styling.
C
89+ TII are hard to find. I would get an 89+ because of the updated styling.
C
01-04-2002, 08:26 PM
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I'm driven a 91 Turbo II right now and personally I think its the best car I've ever hit 240 kmph in. Shined up with Enkei 19s chicks think its a Ferrari 
I'd suggest goen with one.. but then again I've never driven a pre-89 model.
I'd suggest goen with one.. but then again I've never driven a pre-89 model.
01-04-2002, 08:31 PM
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Just a word of warning...
when you're looken at a used rx7, make sure to take a close look at the previous owner..
if they look like they drove it like a 90 year old I wouldnt buy it.
I made the mistake of buying one like that, and due to mass carbon build-up my compresion disappeared after it sat a week and it needs a rebuild... (just found this out today, and yes I'm gonna get real drunk tonight
)
when you're looken at a used rx7, make sure to take a close look at the previous owner..
if they look like they drove it like a 90 year old I wouldnt buy it.
I made the mistake of buying one like that, and due to mass carbon build-up my compresion disappeared after it sat a week and it needs a rebuild... (just found this out today, and yes I'm gonna get real drunk tonight
)