considering buying an FC

**rmeyer114** · 06-13-2010, 03:18 PM

well lookin into maybe getting into the rotarys but just wanted to get a little bit of feedback on them just wondering how much of a pain in the ass they are and if the average joe can work on it i tend to do all my own work as long as i got a general idea of what it is im doing i can do it so just wanting some things to look for when buying an fc thanks.

**kain** · 06-18-2010, 11:23 PM

its ok. youll be fine.

the thing you have to realise is how much of the emissions equipment you wanna keep. the more you keep, the more complex it will be to work on the engine.

when you buy it, join rx7 club and just read up everything.

they are great cars.

**rmeyer114** · 06-20-2010, 01:26 PM

emissions shouldn't be a problem i know a guy in dekalb that can help me pass or if my sister gets the house shes lookin at in walton ill be able to register it there, know where i could find a Turbo II been lookin hard on craigslist and the 2 i found i called on and they were sold already

**Batlground** · 06-21-2010, 10:12 AM

The best advice I can give is to get another motor and start building it. That way when your seals fail your car wont be down for too long. Rotaries are great and I am sure you will enjoy the high rpms.

Dan

**kain** · 06-21-2010, 12:46 PM

the best advice is right there. dont buy a t2. build it yourself. that way, you get a fresh car to play around with, rather than one thats been raped its whole life.

**rmeyer114** · 07-17-2010, 12:00 PM

ended up buying a 88 NA gonna buy a motor and build it for boost myself

**kain** · 07-18-2010, 08:09 AM

did this car happen to be a white one?

**JITB** · 07-18-2010, 08:18 AM

I was scared about buying one myself. But I got very lucky and bought a perfectly runnin, NA s4, but I know and have learned you have to be smart about checking your fluids. Which goes for any car, one thing I read from a new owner advice is too keep oil and coolant with you at all times. I love my fc tho good decision, def a special car!

**rmeyer114** · 07-25-2010, 01:21 PM

yeah its white actually...most fcs i see are white...but this one runs pretty straight so far needs a throttle position sensor heres some pics

**quickdodge®** · 07-25-2010, 01:58 PM

Very cool car. I had a white 1988 model about 10 years ago. Later, QD.

**JITB** · 07-25-2010, 02:01 PM

niec pickup, it seems we share the same dent on the rear quarter panel..lol

**quickdodge®** · 07-25-2010, 02:07 PM

My FC. Later, QD.

**rmeyer114** · 07-25-2010, 02:16 PM

yeah its coincidental that my 240 had same dent location as well

and QD lovin the fc what kind of springs did u have on there?

**quickdodge®** · 07-25-2010, 02:30 PM

What springs? Lolol.

And please shorten the width on your sig pic. Thanks. Later, QD.

**rmeyer114** · 07-25-2010, 03:47 PM

LOL it lookS slammed in that pic and I'll shorten it when I get back to a coMputer i'm on my iPod

**Blitanicle99** · 07-26-2010, 08:51 AM

I had an 88...

Running Tokico Springs and Shocks, 8k front, 6k rear. A GXL 4.30 LSD diff. Corksport Catback, racing beat heat, all the emissions stuff removed, removed my oil feed injectors so I had to premix, (Completely worth the power) custom mad short shifter.... Completely race gutted, 2 seats, dash and shifter.

Was a great little toy, slung sideways like a SOB... Very peppy and quick!

**kain** · 07-27-2010, 10:08 PM

OH SHIT!! you actually drove that thing home??

i worked on this very same car. you purchased this from adam. i helped him do all the work. i know this car inside and out way better than you currently do. heh. HOWS THEM APPLES???? actually, you currently have my old calipers and rims.

so far the clutch is new, omp lines are new. other than that it needs exhaust gaskets.

**rmeyer114** · 07-28-2010, 09:49 AM

Hahah so your the guy I heard all about from Adam I appreciate all the hard work y'all did for me car runs great so far still need to get a gps for it just changed all the fluids the other day sprayed I down w some purple power and pressure. Washed it and shampooed the interior but still can't seem to get that smell out of it

**rmeyer114** · 07-28-2010, 09:56 AM

And yes still needs exhaust gaskets I scoped em out the other day and they're shot to the max...know where I can get center console trim and ash tray??and another mirror

**quickdodge®** · 07-28-2010, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by rmeyer114

LOL it lookS slammed in that pic and I'll shorten it when I get back to a coMputer i'm on my iPod

It is slammed. I meant what springs as in I have no springs. I removed the coil springs in that car, lolol. Later, QD.

**collins** · 07-28-2010, 10:35 AM

when that little bitty 1.3 gives out, throw a 5.7 in that beeyotch!!!

**rmeyer114** · 07-28-2010, 10:56 AM

Damn how'd that ride

**kain** · 07-28-2010, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by rmeyer114

And yes still needs exhaust gaskets I scoped em out the other day and they're shot to the max...know where I can get center console trim and ash tray??and another mirror

i have two red FC mirrors that you can just simply HAVE. also... go to mazda for those gaskets.

everything can be had from mazda trix. also... go on RX7 club and join up and read.

**kain** · 07-28-2010, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by collins

when that little bitty 1.3 gives out, throw a 5.7 in that beeyotch!!!

like a pussy that doesnt know jack shit?

**rmeyer114** · 07-28-2010, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by kain

like a pussy that doesnt know jack shit?

i know right..id never do that shit to a rx7

hell yeah man lemme know how u wanna work out the mirror situation, and mazda trix is nuts...for the 3 interior pieces i need its over 300 bucks

**kain** · 07-28-2010, 09:52 PM

well yah. but for 300 bucks you get brand new shit. also... try looking on rx7 club. youd be surprised at the shit you can get.

btw, the series 5 radio surround is rubberized plastic.

**collins** · 07-28-2010, 10:38 PM

Originally Posted by kain

like a pussy that doesnt know jack shit?

are you kidding? ls1 rx7's are NASTY!!!! you get 350hp out of the box, 30+ mpg on the highway, and MUCH better reliability out of it... how would that be a pussy and not knowing jack shit?

you fanboys kill me!

OH YEAH! and the handling characteristics of the car arent thrown off due to the ls1 being all aluminum... soooooo whats your argument now?

**40th GT** · 07-28-2010, 11:02 PM

Yeah I'd say keep it in the family. If I wanted a LS equipped car I'd buy a GM car.
If I ever wanted to own an RX7 I'd be proud to have a rotary in it. Despite their shortcomings they have their strong points too. But that goes for any engine.

**collins** · 07-28-2010, 11:43 PM

Originally Posted by 40th GT

Yeah I'd say keep it in the family. If I wanted a LS equipped car I'd buy a GM car.
If I ever wanted to own an RX7 I'd be proud to have a rotary in it. Despite their shortcomings they have their strong points too. But that goes for any engine.

see, saying it like that is respectable... lol calling me a pussy that doesnt know shit... well thats a different story

deeez guize.... i'd still throw the lsx in it if it was mine... its an all around better motor.

**quickdodge®** · 07-29-2010, 12:42 AM

Swapping in a Chevy engine? What blaspheme that is, man. That would be the ruination of that RX. Later, QD.

**collins** · 07-29-2010, 12:53 AM

i tend to disagree after seeing a few of them run

drag strip, road course, drift, whatever you're into.

**quickdodge®** · 07-29-2010, 12:55 AM

Well I look at it from a purist's standpoint. I've always been anti-brand swapping. Later, QD.

**collins** · 07-29-2010, 01:03 AM

i used to be a purist.... then my eyes were opened to almost limitless possibilities

**quickdodge®** · 07-29-2010, 01:10 AM

Originally Posted by collins

.... then my eyes were opened

Call it what you want. Later, QD.

**rmeyer114** · 07-29-2010, 01:56 AM

Me personally If I wanted to run a shitterlet motor in my car I'd just go spend my money on a camaro but instead I'd rather have the rotary that's why I bought the rx7

**40th GT** · 07-29-2010, 08:19 AM

To each his own FTW.

**kain** · 07-29-2010, 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by collins

are you kidding? ls1 rx7's are NASTY!!!! you get 350hp out of the box, 30+ mpg on the highway, and MUCH better reliability out of it... how would that be a pussy and not knowing jack shit?

you fanboys kill me!

OH YEAH! and the handling characteristics of the car arent thrown off due to the ls1 being all aluminum... soooooo whats your argument now?

so are 13b rotaries. what you are saying is that you want to swap to another engine that is going to take up more room, be more complex to work on, and although the same weight, messes with the weight distribution. and if you want to argue horsepower... thats mute. rotaries can make 800 hp on pump gas all day.

**JITB** · 07-29-2010, 10:54 AM

i was all for piston swaps into Rx cars. but after owning my fc i dont see it happening unless i had another. being my first rotary car its a completely different world from repairing, modifying. And its crazy the amount of possibilities with the rotary..

BUT....a v8 swapped FD is just sooo right...lol

**Boosted FC** · 07-29-2010, 11:07 AM

Love my FCs. Currently on my 5th one. Luckily it is a T2. Listen to Peter (kain) he knows his stuff. Good luck with the car, & hope to see you around.

My baby......

**collins** · 07-29-2010, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by kain

so are 13b rotaries. what you are saying is that you want to swap to another engine that is going to take up more room, be more complex to work on, and although the same weight, messes with the weight distribution. and if you want to argue horsepower... thats mute. rotaries can make 800 hp on pump gas all day.

tomAto tomAHto, we simply disagree. s'all good

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