I'm looking to purchase a 1986 RX7. It has power everything, but needs an engine rebuild. I can get one done for 450 american. Is it worth my time?



A few more Questions....



Do Rx7's have redlines? If not, when do they stop pulling?

Whats the top speed for a stock 5 speed 86 rx7 (naturaully aspired)

Do Rx7's have posi's/lsd's (limited slip differentials)



and finally, what cars can they hang with stock?

 

if you can a rebuild for $450 that is VERY cheap....



rotaries have redlines. they are clearance only so far...... if you rev a stock engine to 20k rpm the rotors will start hitting the housings, etc ,etc



a 5 speed n/a can go about 135-140mph top speed



certain models came with LSD . are you in canada. if so its a little different.



N/A's are not fast by any means.... they handle well, stop well, a hooked up civic could beat a N/A rx7. if your looking for speed go for a Turbo II...

 

yeah a slightly modified TII is a real fast car

 

how many RPM's can you take a stock RX7?

 

depends on which engine it is. older ones have 7000rpm factory redline, newer ones have 8000rpm redline

 

I like my N/A, tach goes to 9000, never been above 84-8500, I like to baby the car =)

 

rev limiter is 8400-8500 rpm i believe. i have hit it more than one occasion on my old GTU.... just wanted to keep going

 

I would be skeptical of any rebuild costing only $450.00



Welcome aboard

 

Isn't that whudda-whudda-whudda feeling great when the ignition cuts out at 8500? Its like, SHIFT NOW BEEOTCH!#%