SKarpenz
06-17-2006, 09:31 PM
I have two of these and I was going to rip this one apart for parting purposes, but I can't do it. I love the car too much to tear it to pieces. I'd rather sell it whole and get what I can/cut my losses. Anyway:
Red 1990 Mazda MX6 GT Turbo
5-speed
148,xxx miles
NO RUST OR BODY DAMAGE!
3" cat back
Clutchmasters Stage 2 clutch
TurboXS Manual boost controller
"Autogage" Boost guage
Indiglo white face gauges
Recently replaced shifter/tranny bushings
All maintenance is up to date
Recently replaced exh mani gasket
VIN upon request. I have a carfax if you want it as well. It has a clean title.
The interior on this car is pretty immaculate. The stock seats are some of the most comfortable seats you will ever sit in. They are very supportive. I hear they are actually Recaro's, but I can't confirm that.
Original F2T motor and tranny are both in GREAT shape, there was no valve tick or anything when I parked it, so I would assume that once you replaced a few parts it would be a fine running car.
The reason I stopped driving it was because it leaks alot from somewhere around the sunroof/windshield/top of door area on the driver side, I never had the time to diagnose where it was coming from, so I'm not sure what the problem is. It also began shuddering sometimes under boost. I attributed this to the ECU maybe getting wet or even a bad turbo. Like I said, I don't have the time to play with it, since I'm rebuilding a 2nd one already.
At worst, the turbo is blown and you will need to buy a replacement stock turbo for around 100 dollars on ebay or the junkyard. Or if you wanted to make this a SICK little sleeper get a custom manifold made for it and put a t3/t4 turbo on it. It already flies with the stock pea shooter turbo, with a turbo upgrade you could run a easy high 13 second 1/4 mile.
The engine is a 2.2L I4 12v SOHC. From the factory it made 130HP and 190TQ. The car is a torque monster. My current MX6 ran a 14.6 at only 10psi with open downpipe, spinning through 1st, 2nd, and barking 3rd. On slicks it would have done much better. But the car was stock, why bother with expensive tires.
I explain all this to tell you that you could have a nice, fast, unsuspecting car with only a minimal amount of time and effort/money. I want to get back into the Honda scene as soon as I finish my current MX6 GT project, so I would be willing to trade this MX6 for a civic shell. Not too picky on the year I guess, Just has to be in good shape.
I'm located in the southern part of GA, but will be willing to deliver for a minimal fee. Also, if you want to trade me a shell, I will deliver for free, as I will have to tow the new shell home.
Here is a pic of it sitting next to my project GT. Its under the tarp so the inside doesnt get ruined from rain:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/skarpenz/1991%20MX6%20GT/100_1235.jpg
Pics: These pics are from about 2 months ago when I still drove it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/skarpenz/1990%20MX6%20GT/100_1192.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/skarpenz/1990%20MX6%20GT/100_1194.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/skarpenz/1990%20MX6%20GT/100_1189.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/skarpenz/1990%20MX6%20GT/100_1191.jpg
Here is a link to a vid of when it ran. The squealing noise I was trying to diagnose was the exhaust manifold gasket. Its a pretty common problem among the turbo MX6s, so I replaced it and no more squealing noise. :) You can see how easily it started and how well it ran.
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v617/skarpenz/1990%20MX6%20GT/?action=view¤t=100_1188.flv
Here is my photobucket with ALL my MX6 pics on it:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v617/skarpenz/1990%20MX6%20GT/
I'm asking $750obo or trade for a civic shell.
If you have questions, please ask me. :) This is one of the most fun cars I have ever owned.
BTW, if I'm mising anything, please let me know. I'm trying to be thorough. :)
-Tom
Red 1990 Mazda MX6 GT Turbo
5-speed
148,xxx miles
NO RUST OR BODY DAMAGE!
3" cat back
Clutchmasters Stage 2 clutch
TurboXS Manual boost controller
"Autogage" Boost guage
Indiglo white face gauges
Recently replaced shifter/tranny bushings
All maintenance is up to date
Recently replaced exh mani gasket
VIN upon request. I have a carfax if you want it as well. It has a clean title.
The interior on this car is pretty immaculate. The stock seats are some of the most comfortable seats you will ever sit in. They are very supportive. I hear they are actually Recaro's, but I can't confirm that.
Original F2T motor and tranny are both in GREAT shape, there was no valve tick or anything when I parked it, so I would assume that once you replaced a few parts it would be a fine running car.
The reason I stopped driving it was because it leaks alot from somewhere around the sunroof/windshield/top of door area on the driver side, I never had the time to diagnose where it was coming from, so I'm not sure what the problem is. It also began shuddering sometimes under boost. I attributed this to the ECU maybe getting wet or even a bad turbo. Like I said, I don't have the time to play with it, since I'm rebuilding a 2nd one already.
At worst, the turbo is blown and you will need to buy a replacement stock turbo for around 100 dollars on ebay or the junkyard. Or if you wanted to make this a SICK little sleeper get a custom manifold made for it and put a t3/t4 turbo on it. It already flies with the stock pea shooter turbo, with a turbo upgrade you could run a easy high 13 second 1/4 mile.
The engine is a 2.2L I4 12v SOHC. From the factory it made 130HP and 190TQ. The car is a torque monster. My current MX6 ran a 14.6 at only 10psi with open downpipe, spinning through 1st, 2nd, and barking 3rd. On slicks it would have done much better. But the car was stock, why bother with expensive tires.
I explain all this to tell you that you could have a nice, fast, unsuspecting car with only a minimal amount of time and effort/money. I want to get back into the Honda scene as soon as I finish my current MX6 GT project, so I would be willing to trade this MX6 for a civic shell. Not too picky on the year I guess, Just has to be in good shape.
I'm located in the southern part of GA, but will be willing to deliver for a minimal fee. Also, if you want to trade me a shell, I will deliver for free, as I will have to tow the new shell home.
Here is a pic of it sitting next to my project GT. Its under the tarp so the inside doesnt get ruined from rain:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/skarpenz/1991%20MX6%20GT/100_1235.jpg
Pics: These pics are from about 2 months ago when I still drove it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/skarpenz/1990%20MX6%20GT/100_1192.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/skarpenz/1990%20MX6%20GT/100_1194.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/skarpenz/1990%20MX6%20GT/100_1189.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/skarpenz/1990%20MX6%20GT/100_1191.jpg
Here is a link to a vid of when it ran. The squealing noise I was trying to diagnose was the exhaust manifold gasket. Its a pretty common problem among the turbo MX6s, so I replaced it and no more squealing noise. :) You can see how easily it started and how well it ran.
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v617/skarpenz/1990%20MX6%20GT/?action=view¤t=100_1188.flv
Here is my photobucket with ALL my MX6 pics on it:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v617/skarpenz/1990%20MX6%20GT/
I'm asking $750obo or trade for a civic shell.
If you have questions, please ask me. :) This is one of the most fun cars I have ever owned.
BTW, if I'm mising anything, please let me know. I'm trying to be thorough. :)
-Tom