Intro (RX7)

**Justin51982** · 08-21-2009, 05:40 PM

Hey guys, I just wanted to come on and introduce myself. It's been a long time since I've hit the boards and probably don't know most of you.

But I just bought my second 2nd gen RX7 and thought it would be a good time to get back on here.

Basically, I had an 88 model several years ago, but sold it when a girl I was dating at the time convinced me to. Well, I'm sure most of us can relate to having a car we wish we never had gotten rid of, well mine was my RX7.

So, I recently purchashed a 1990 RX7 GXL and am going to bring it back to life with a vengence. Even though it isn't all that bad to begin with, and I am picking it up tomorrow.

As I said, it's been a long time ago since I've had a rotary, so I might hit some of y'all up for advice and suggestions.

My name is Justin, and I'm up in the Kennesaw/Acworth area, and I will talk to yall soon!

**tdurr** · 08-21-2009, 08:13 PM

nice man and welcome back! get some pics lol.

**Shadow102** · 08-23-2009, 11:10 PM

good luck hope to see another rx7 in the local area

**Justin51982** · 08-24-2009, 02:46 PM

So I picked the RX7 up this weekend. I don't know how bad or good it is. I know the body and interior are in pretty good shape, but the whole car will need a good bit of work to get back on the street.

One thing I did notice was the previous owners switched the 89-91 tail lights out with the 86-88

I'm down with anyone who wants to help with it, just hit me up.

here are some pics of it right before I loaded it on the trailer.

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**eraser4g63** · 08-24-2009, 02:49 PM

Hey i know where that car is, Welcome, And if you need anything just give a holler.

**Justin51982** · 08-24-2009, 02:55 PM

Well it's been moved since then. Now it's about 2 miles down the road. Do you live up that way?

**The Ninja** · 08-24-2009, 06:04 PM

Hey man, I know you don't know me, but if you need a hand and you're in the Acworth/Kennesaw area, I'd be willing to give you a hand. No interested in pay, just something to work on honestly, I don't have a garage nor do I have a project to work on so I find myself at home bored.

So if you need a wrencher, lmk.

BTW: the 7 looks nice, can't wait to see what you do with it. What you got in mind so far?

**Justin51982** · 08-25-2009, 01:26 PM

Hey Ninja,

I really might be interested email me at [email protected], and I'll get you my number ang get yours.

**Boosted FC** · 08-26-2009, 07:00 AM

Welcome to the Forum. Look like you have a nice project on your hands.

**Jiggity96** · 08-26-2009, 07:07 AM

hell yeah man it looks to be in great shape

**Justin51982** · 08-26-2009, 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by Jiggity96

hell yeah man it looks to be in great shape

Thanks man, it's really not too bad, cosmetically anyway. Mechanically, I have yet to determine what kinda shape it's it.

BTW, it was really nice meeting you the other day, and thanks!

**Justin51982** · 08-26-2009, 09:00 AM

I've got the car stored at my mom's house up in Gainesville for the time being. I'll try to get more pics of it up as soon as I can. Maybe in a week or two.

**eraser4g63** · 08-26-2009, 06:35 PM

If that was the one up at that closed race shop in Gainsville I work up there, I work as a paramedic for Forsyth county.

**Justin51982** · 08-26-2009, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by eraser4g63

If that was the one up at that closed race shop in Gainsville I work up there, I work as a paramedic for Forsyth county.

Yep, that's the one, he closed that shop and is renting it out, he's moved to another shop to focus more on doing cars just for himself.

I also bought a 5th gen. factory Prelude race car, needs a drivetrain, but body is complete. I also got the car hauler he had sitting out next to the RX.

**thegovanator** · 08-26-2009, 07:55 PM

Hey man the car doesn't look too bad at all.... except those swapped tails haha never heard of anyone putting s4's on an s5. Anyways it's nice to see another 7 around. If you ever need any help shoot me a pm or something and I'm more than willing to help out.

also visit www.rx7club.com for help they've hooked me up a lot and you can find a local group of 7 guys to help you and to hang out with like I did

**eraser4g63** · 08-26-2009, 11:51 PM

Originally Posted by Justin51982

Yep, that's the one, he closed that shop and is renting it out, he's moved to another shop to focus more on doing cars just for himself.

I also bought a 5th gen. factory Prelude race car, needs a drivetrain, but body is complete. I also got the car hauler he had sitting out next to the RX.

I hate you, I have been eyeballing that car for some time now i drive by it about 3-4 times a week.

**Justin51982** · 08-27-2009, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by eraser4g63

I hate you, I have been eyeballing that car for some time now i drive by it about 3-4 times a week.

I'll tell you what, any time you really miss it, you are more than welcome to come help out with it. I'm always up for getting to know other FC guys.

**eraser4g63** · 08-27-2009, 03:17 PM

Ill Take you up on that offer. What are your plans for it?

**Justin51982** · 08-27-2009, 03:27 PM

I want to get it running, and then repainted and the interior done. Depending on engine condition I would like to do a T2 swap or turbo the NA. It's taillights need to be replaced.

**eraser4g63** · 08-27-2009, 03:32 PM

Hit up MazMART and ask for Sheldon, If they don't have it he will find it. I would swap to the T2 swap ( make sure it is an s5 T2 engine)

**Justin51982** · 08-27-2009, 04:32 PM

Do I just need the ECU and engine or would I need to swap tranny too?

**eraser4g63** · 08-27-2009, 04:42 PM

You will need the whole deal. The transmissions on the NAs are notoriously weak. You could always go for the 20b swap but you will need a haltec or Mega squirt

**thegovanator** · 08-27-2009, 05:33 PM

^the problem with that is it's more $$$$

**Justin51982** · 08-27-2009, 06:15 PM

Very true

**Shadow102** · 08-27-2009, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by Justin51982

Do I just need the ECU and engine or would I need to swap tranny too?

engine, trans, flywheel, clutch, ecu, clutch slave, and either a conversion drive shaft or the TII shaft with rearend and cv axles

**Justin51982** · 08-27-2009, 08:43 PM

I might just keep in NA for now

**eraser4g63** · 08-28-2009, 12:49 PM

just build a high reving nitrous breathing na.

**Justin51982** · 08-28-2009, 01:11 PM

Now that is a great plan

**eraser4g63** · 08-28-2009, 01:25 PM

I am pondering running some Nitrous on mine once I get my BNR stage 3 just to give it a little extra umph while at the strip.

**Justin51982** · 08-28-2009, 01:52 PM

How do you think an NA rotary will hold up with say a 100 shot?

**eraser4g63** · 08-28-2009, 02:06 PM

fairly well from what i have gathered, but you better have the goodies to back it up. there is a pretty good write up on it lurking around let me see if I can find it.

Found it
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**Boosted FC** · 08-28-2009, 04:58 PM

Originally Posted by eraser4g63

just build a high reving nitrous breathing na.

Hmmm.....I wonder who had one of those???

**eraser4g63** · 08-28-2009, 06:23 PM

IDK i wonder who is about to build one of these....... hey Sheldon do you need a set of wheels for your new toy?

**Justin51982** · 08-29-2009, 10:00 AM

It's a good article, I think it will help a lot. I need to go through and see how good the engine in it is before I make any determinations of what I'm doing though.

**Justin51982** · 08-29-2009, 10:03 AM

Originally Posted by eraser4g63

IDK i wonder who is about to build one of these....... hey Sheldon do you need a set of wheels for your new toy?

what kind of wheel are you looking to get rid of?

**eraser4g63** · 08-29-2009, 10:16 AM

FS/ White 5 star 16X7 wheels universal 5 lug w/ tires.

They are OBO tires are in good shape with a good amount of tread left.

**Justin51982** · 08-29-2009, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by eraser4g63

FS/ White 5 star 16X7 wheels universal 5 lug w/ tires.

They are OBO tires are in good shape with a good amount of tread left.

I'm looking for more gunmetal on my car, but the tires are in great shape and the wheels are nice.

BUMP for a good deal!

**eraser4g63** · 08-29-2009, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by Justin51982

I'm looking for more gunmetal on my car, but the tires are in great shape and the wheels are nice.

BUMP for a good deal!

Just repaint em and they can be gun metal.

**Justin51982** · 08-30-2009, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by eraser4g63

Just repaint em and they can be gun metal.

I need to get the car running before I get wheels I guess. But if you still have them once I get to that point, that might be an idea.

**Boosted FC** · 08-31-2009, 06:57 AM

Originally Posted by eraser4g63

IDK i wonder who is about to build one of these....... hey Sheldon do you need a set of wheels for your new toy?

Thanks Tyler, but I may be going with a set of stock T2 wheels. Gotta see.

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