Here is a FD that I'm thinking about buying. I've talked to the guy a couple of times and seems good to go. I've also seen the carfax report and its clean. Just wanted some input from someone more experienced than me to see if it was a good deal. Hes asking $14000. Thanx for helping
Has 97k miles on the chassis and 11k on the new motor. Turbos were also changed the same time. He says the clutch is slipping a little in first. But he says that its actually a heat shield on the downpipe that is rubbing against the firewall going uphill and on turns heres some pics http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/img_popup.js...p;isStock=false http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/img_popup.js...p;isStock=false http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/img_popup.js...p;isStock=false http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/img_popup.js...p;isStock=false http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/img_popup.js...p;isStock=false from him... and here is a full mods list, a lot of these parts are one of a kind or discontinued that you will never find elsewhere: Engine: Rotorsports Stage2 streetport / Atkins 3mm seals + Rebuild kit Non-seq (with block off plates) rebuilt and balanced twins HKS SSQV welded Rotary Performance downpipe, midpipe, + exhaust K&N custom intake Unorthodox underdrive, waterpump, alternator pulley set M2 Large SMIC Turbonetics Couplers Silicone Racing Hump Couplers Koyo Radiator Polished GReddy elbow, UIM, and intake pipes MSD Ignition Wires NGK 9s all around RC cleaned and calibrated stock primaries RC 1250cc Secondary Injectors Walbroh 255lph fuel pump APEX'i PFC w. basemap by google.com GReddy Profec B Spec2 tuned by visionspeedfactory.com HKS turbo timer ACT Flywheel Centerforce Clutch Battery relocated to hatch Interior: Corbeau A4 Microseude racing seat Corbeau 3 point racing harness Autometer Dual A-Pillar gauge pod Autometer Boost Gauge + Autometer Ultralite A/F gauge Gotham Racing PFC holder Carbon fiber arm rests Custom RX-7 floor mats Custom Hollandia glass moonroof Valentine V1 Momo Phantom CF Shift knob JDM aluminum door sills JDM short throw shifter JDM shifter boot JDM e-brake boot JDM ash tray 94 Window switch Alpine headunit Piano Black center console Exterior: Stock Bumper w. Matte Black Mesh R1 Lip Veilside Sideskirts Veilside Rear valence molded Racing Beat Type 2 wing with Porsche Black Centerpiece GP Sports Hatch spoiler in Porsche Black CF Door molding Slight tint CF Gas door C-West vented Headlight cover 6K HiD Helios lights Smoked side markers, rear markers, front markers RX7.com upgraded smoked turn lamps JDM Efini Black emblem Titanium Grey Metallic paint w/ Metallic black door jambs CF Karbonlite Vented Hood in Porsche Black CF Karbonlite Hood pins Wheels + Suspension: Toora 16x8 One-Lugnut Racing Wheels w. Custom 2 stage Black + Silver vein Powedercoat (with clear) w. Falken FK451 Tein S-Tech Lowering Springs R1 Shocks TCS Toe links CP Racing 4 Point Strut Bar --- Car has only a few problems: 1. Starter is weak, sometimes takes a few tries2. Passenger door grip is loose3. Still running on a very safe and rich tune by rx7store But otherwise it has no problems on cold/hot starts (except the starter but thats not engine related), no burning oil or coolant, no smoke, and clean title never been wrecked. |
by the way its a 93
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If the car appeals to you, and you can verify ALL claims, it's probably worth it. But he should have receipts for the engine and turbos are difficult to "rebuild"...even professionally. I'd also have a compression check done.
The two things that would reduce value to me personally are the body kit and change of color. Regardless, don't rely on CARFAX and remember the car is now 16 years old. Check it VERY closely for any rust or signs of heavy collision repair. Look beyond that body kit. |
Why would the heat shield hit the car when going up hills or during turns? Does he have a broken engine mount? Where is the car located? And 14K for a 93 is kinda steep , especially since most of the mods on it are kinda ricey. Did the car originally have a sunroof or is this "custom" moonroof cut in? I would be extremely cautious about that one...
As far as finding out about the engine work... just call Bryan at Rotorsports and ask him. 704-933-6222 PS.. those rims are hideous. |
what do you mean basemap buy google.com is that safe?
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the moonroof is custom. i still have some questions to ask him. car is located in pa
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ok got some answers to some questions i asked.
The turbos are non-sequential so there is no 10-8-10 pattern. Full boost by 4500 rpms but the car has a 9000 rpm redline.The conversion was done legit with block-off plates and solenoid removal. The car pulls great vacuum around -400mm hg at 950 rpm idle (You can set the idle lower easily, but with such an aggressive streetport it will not be a comfortable idle cold starting anything lower than 800rpm). The car is rust free and never winter driven so no salt damage either. He said that the noise wasnt the clutch, it was the downpipe rubbing against the heatshield on uphill turns from a stop(i can fix that) The interior passengerdoor handle is fixed also. capable of 400 hp |
the heatshield still shouldn't be hitting the car during turns unless he has a broken motor mount or something else broken.
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