2nd Generation Specific 1986-1992 Discussion

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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 02:26 AM
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how can i get more torque ?
Old Feb 6, 2004 | 03:26 AM
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Rotaries are torque less, get a V8 if you want torque.
Old Feb 6, 2004 | 03:48 AM
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If you have a N/A turbo it or put a supercharger on there.
Old Feb 6, 2004 | 09:10 AM
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just watch the movie, i saw it last night....it was AWESOME!
Old Feb 6, 2004 | 09:35 AM
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what are you towing?
Old Feb 6, 2004 | 10:01 AM
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keep it at mid range Rpm's all the time
Old Feb 6, 2004 | 10:17 AM
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downshift
Old Feb 6, 2004 | 10:23 AM
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Assuming your injectors are clean, you should have all the torque you need. These cars do like revs, so if you are short-shifting it will feel like a dog. Keep the revs over 4k, and you should be grinning.

If you still need more torque, go buy a Dodge diesel truck.
Old Feb 6, 2004 | 01:47 PM
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son, its wrong to ask for torque when you have an rx-7. its just like asking to be stoned to death.



like he said, put a v8 on it if you want torque. hell, im doing it to one of my rx-7, just for ***** and giggles
Old Feb 6, 2004 | 02:28 PM
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it's not that rotaries are weak in torque, it's that they aren't designed for it.



light motor + light car + high rev hp = fun sports car. If you want loads of torque in a car that you have to shift 3k rpm before redline get a mustang.



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