2nd Generation Specific 1986-1992 Discussion

87 Restore

Old Sep 22, 2003 | 09:33 PM
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My FC (87 NA) has been sitting for a few years, needs a rebuild. I'm making it my winter project, need some help in a few areas.



Rebuild or Buy new (motor)?



What else do i need to replace? I already plan to replace the radiator and your basic hoses, alternator, battery, belts, the tires. What else mechanically should i be looking at?



What cat back should i look into thats not incredibly pricey? I plan to port and polish the stock manifolds.



Injectors?



I'm new to RX7's in the sense of actually working on one, any suggestions would be awsome.
Old Sep 22, 2003 | 09:34 PM
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Just for background to my budget, im only making 7.50/h at Advance Auto at around 30hrs a week.
Old Sep 22, 2003 | 09:42 PM
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Hey I have a Racing Beat header thats used if you want.

Im also parting out a 88 convertible if you need any parts.
Old Sep 22, 2003 | 09:45 PM
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o man you must be say... my age... lol i want to do a rebuild of some sort my self but parts might cost you a grand or so.... I dont really know just a blunt guess (i make 8/hour at bed bath and beyond)
Old Sep 22, 2003 | 09:46 PM
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Clean the injectors are RC engineering, no need to upgrade unless you have a BP or PP in mind. Replace the fuel filter, check lines/fuel pump too. Replace all the fluids in the car, diff/tranny ect. Replace the bushings/shocks/struts..
Old Sep 22, 2003 | 09:47 PM
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im pretty new to 7's my self but your project car just might be flooded how many miles?? If your run a search on unflooding you will find a ton of info on how to get your car running.



p.s. do a compression on your motor anything lower than (im not sure) 100psi should you look in to a rebuild
Old Sep 22, 2003 | 09:50 PM
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We had been doing the "pull the fuse fix the flood" trick for a few months, tried atf, etc, its shot.



I'm 18. Not looking to buy the headers yet, gotta bring her to life first. I have tried till im blue in the face to find a company to let me finance a motor but i cant find one.



I also have NO credit history, but im trying to get a credit card for parts lol.
Old Sep 22, 2003 | 09:51 PM
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um actualy its pretty simple to unflood all you do is pull the egi computer fues out of the engine compartment on the drivers side.... i crank it of three times for a good two seconds each... then i put the fuse back in and it starts right over... so easy so nice.... but flooding may not be the problem... you may not be getting fuel... when i got my car it didn't run and i went through a gas tank... fuel filter and lots of starting fluid to finaly get mine to run.... mine actualy sat for about 6 to 7 years though good luck
Old Sep 22, 2003 | 09:54 PM
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The car was my dads, he hasnt had time/money to fix it. The apex seals are gone, i can get away with a rebuild but i dont know each part i actually need and where to get the whole kit at the best price.
Old Sep 22, 2003 | 09:57 PM
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Nopistons Store sells rebuild kits cheap. Give your parents the cash and have them use their credit card. Or have a friend charge it and give them the cash

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