What To Do With $10,000?
09-21-2003, 05:16 PM
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Well this is simple. I am new, but have had the 3rd gen been my dream car since i was about 11 years old. I'll have about 10 grand by april. I want to get a 3rd gen but be able have a nice reliable engine, but have a decent amount of mods, or whatever you suggest... Just tell me what i can with 10 grand...
09-22-2003, 06:37 PM
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No I do not have one yet. I remember seeing several FD's for about 4 grand with several mods, just no engines. With that i'm sure there's lots of options, I just don't know how often I can find one like that for 4 grand.
09-22-2003, 07:27 PM
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Give me 5k and I will help you spend the rest.
I would by a fd that is in very good condition with no engine in it. Then all you have to do is by a reman and have a port job done to it, then if you still have money witch you should you could go single. The key is to be patient, good luck.
I would by a fd that is in very good condition with no engine in it. Then all you have to do is by a reman and have a port job done to it, then if you still have money witch you should you could go single. The key is to be patient, good luck.
09-22-2003, 10:08 PM
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Yea exactly. What I need to do is get in contact with people around the Northern Virginia area and learn as much as possible. I really need to know how possible it really is to find hopefully a 93 or preferably 94 FD with some aftermarket parts (either suspension, looks or engine) in good shape all around with no engine for about 3-5 grand. Anyone around the Northern Virginia Area looking to help someone over the next 5 months would be awesome. Heres my AIM: blahblah38492 and my e-mail deviantrapture@hotmail.com
09-23-2003, 10:04 AM
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About every 100K the engine goes and about 10K to 20K later the turbos go also. try to get a low milage car around 50K to 60K.
Look for cars with a downpipe and ungraded AL radiator.
I would spend buy
lowering springs new coil overs with stiffer sway bars.
about $2K
this mod takes the rx-7 from being a great car to a race level
Anytype of larger intercooler
$1k to 1.8K
stock intercooler just way to small + extra HP + prevents detonation
Silicon hose job $500 to 900
go to rxforyour7.com for the hoses $65
prevent twin turbo trouble before it starts
HKS CDI ignition $450 to 550
pass emission without a worry + increase HP, MPG
short shifter $200
prevents 5th synchro grinding
the rest save or do what you want until the engine goes.
go to rx-7store.net they have good prices
Look for cars with a downpipe and ungraded AL radiator.
I would spend buy
lowering springs new coil overs with stiffer sway bars.
about $2K
this mod takes the rx-7 from being a great car to a race level
Anytype of larger intercooler
$1k to 1.8K
stock intercooler just way to small + extra HP + prevents detonation
Silicon hose job $500 to 900
go to rxforyour7.com for the hoses $65
prevent twin turbo trouble before it starts
HKS CDI ignition $450 to 550
pass emission without a worry + increase HP, MPG
short shifter $200
prevents 5th synchro grinding
the rest save or do what you want until the engine goes.
go to rx-7store.net they have good prices