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



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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 ****

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

 

by the way its a 93

 

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?

 

the moonroof is custom. i still have some questions to ask him. car is located in pa

 

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.