Stupid V-8
12-19-2002, 03:51 PM
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Well first off i spent a little over 6 grand restoreing a 90 convertable rx7 to original condition...the only difference though is a new memphis sound system. I get complimented on looks alot because the paintjob turned out great....but power is a different story...the engine is original with 130k miles and the transmission is an automatic which sometimes stops working in reverce....i would like some advice on the cheapest route i could take to atleast geat this car competeing with the camaros mustangs and firebirds at my school...also..about how much life is left in my engine..ive heard rumors that an rx-7 engine non turbo has a life of 100k-150k miles... 
12-19-2002, 03:57 PM
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i just noticed that some other guy has had the same problem......there are no turbo's in the area..in fact i think that i have the only rx-7 around....and i put so much heart in it....i just dont want to sell it for less then what i put into it
12-19-2002, 03:59 PM
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the thing is i was given 6 grand..and i spent it all on getting the thing to run and to run good..it also has redone interior and a dentless body....i just want something that can run with a z28 or a mustang.....shift kits maybe?
12-19-2002, 04:03 PM
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the engine life depends on how the engine was treated (i.e. good = long life) my engine has 160k and i deliver pizzas 4 days a week. (91 N/A) as for more power most people will say do a turbo swap. this is costly and time consuming but probably well worth it. how fast you want to go depends on how much you want to spend. a good way for some quick power, though, is a less restrictive exhaust and a better air filter or intake. also you might want to upgrade to some turbo drivetrain parts. good luck
