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[tre2k]

22RE Goodness

1985 Toyota Celica-GTS
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1985 Toyota Pickup
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[DVSRX-7]

i love your pickup!!!!! gimme gimme!!

[RUFFIAN]

Here's mine. I own and love a 88 Merkur XR4TI. I love this platform because they are Very fun to drive. They handle like they are on rails, RWD and come stock with a Garrett T3. and the biggest thing is they are very rare but inexpensive to buy and tune.

[EP3sAreFun]

Here's mine. I own and love a 88 Merkur XR4TI. I love this platform because they are Very fun to drive. They handle like they are on rails, RWD and come stock with a Garrett T3. and the biggest thing is they are very rare but inexpensive to buy and tune.

i fawking love the Merkur. awsome!

[tre2k]

83: xD ty ty. she is a beaut aint she?

[SKarpenz]

Merkurs kick ass. I'd love to score one sometime if I ran across one for the low.

As an update to the RX7. I started smelling fuel inside the car and under the hood and after some research realized that my fuel system dampener is fucked up and leaking gasoline onto my engine and hot exhaust. Nice eh? So instead of paying 140$ for a new one, I ordered a banjo bolt from Earl's for like 18$ shipped. So my RX7 is gonna be parked until that thing comes in. Boo. At least the car didn't go up in flames on me. Lawlz @ crappy Mazda parts.

[DVSRX-7]

Merkurs kick ass. I'd love to score one sometime if I ran across one for the low.

As an update to the RX7. I started smelling fuel inside the car and under the hood and after some research realized that my fuel system dampener is fucked up and leaking gasoline onto my engine and hot exhaust. Nice eh? So instead of paying 140$ for a new one, I ordered a banjo bolt from Earl's for like 18$ shipped. So my RX7 is gonna be parked until that thing comes in. Boo. At least the car didn't go up in flames on me. Lawlz @ crappy Mazda parts.

oh shnap you would have been one toasted RX7 owner lol. but glad ur getting it fixed..


dont know if your interested in this but i am doing my 5lug swap pretty soon and just wanted to see if u wanted to swap over all 4 lug piston and calipers over to the 2nd gen ones? and have u done a 2nd gen alternator swap? i have a extra alternator sitting around ill let it go for 40 bux pm me if interested in anything

[Thighs]

i really really want an fb now.

[SKarpenz]

i really really want an fb now.

Get one, I have the only one around here. I always see a bunch for sale where I live but none ever modded and almost none on the road, haha.

[DVSRX-7]

FB,FC body RX7s are becoming very popular now.. Thighs try looking on craigslist.com or rx7club.com for some FB's

[SKarpenz]

I've got a full brake system and wheels for my 4x110 lugs so I'm good on that. I might get the alternator if you still have it when I go to Newnan the next time. I will let you know soon mang.

[DVSRX-7]

oh ok.. and i live in Lilburn so i dont know how far that is from Newnan but yea i do still have the alternator.. just shoot me a pm when u going to be up in Newnan, we can try to meet up somewhere

[Glides]

Ok. Time to post some of my Old Old Schoolers.



Vector Mk II Baby. Skyway Tuff IIs. Vector Bars. Tuff stuff.





My brothers old 510. Brought it from a guy named Wyvern. Smoothass 510 man.











My 260. All steel body mods. No fiberglass anywhere. RB25 swap, open downpipe aimed at the ground. Loud as fook.




56 Pymouth Rat Beater. LOVED that car.




50 Pontiac Fastback. Caddy V8 clipped, slammed suspension and a Butterfly hood that wasn't latched in the front. When you got on the highway it would start flapping and talking to you.





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My 85 Toyota Corolla. 4AGZ converted to Turbo, stand-alone, grip of (Shudder to even say it) JDM parts. Gona but never forgotten.






And my not really an Old SChool but can still park in the Old School section of the meets (YEA QD....*grins*) M30. RB20 swapped. Yummy pimpness.

Thats part of my history.. Wish I had photos of my 4 510s, 2 240Zs, 3 FB s. RX4 with 13b swap (Rock on Durwood Simpson) and the many many others i've owned in my 20 years of driving.

Enjoy.

[Catnip]

Almost how low it will sit once I have drop spindles and the motor/tranny is in...


Right now I'm getting everything ready for the motor/tranny to be dropped in. I still have to buy a fuel cell, fuel lines, finish putting the traction bars on, wire the MSD, get a battery, etc...

[DVSRX-7]

Glides... sick cars bro.. if u find pics of the other cars post them.. i wana see some rotary power as well!! and are you going to be at the next OSJM??

[Machado]

more fb's

1985


1984 auto cross car




and our 82 with 7k original miles . hasn't been driven since 1987

[chava_rx7]

[QUOTE=Machado]more fb's

1985


1984 auto cross car




and our 82 with 7k original miles . hasn't been driven since 1987


[/QUO
TE]

Damn!!! That is sick!!!! The 7k fb!!!! Im a fb fan an dat is crazy, not a lot of people realize the value of and rareness of the car man but that is amazing!! Props man!!!

[Glides]

Glides... sick cars bro.. if u find pics of the other cars post them.. i wana see some rotary power as well!! and are you going to be at the next OSJM??

Yea, i'll be there.

[quickdodge®]

Yea, i'll be there.

What are you bringing? Later, QD.

[Glides]

What are you bringing? Later, QD.

Hell I don't know QD. I change cars like ost folks change underwears. At this point in time, i'll bring my RB Swapped M30 unless i've traded it for something else. Who knows.

[quickdodge®]

Hell I don't know QD. I change cars like ost folks change underwears. At this point in time, i'll bring my RB Swapped M30 unless i've traded it for something else. Who knows.

Was that you at the meet that I asked to move?

Do what you want man. Don't let any of us more or less make your mind up for you.

Thanks Glides. Later, QD.

[DVSRX-7]

Yea, i'll be there.

what u gona drive there this time?

[SKarpenz]

How much would you guys hate me if I swapped a 302 into my FB? Don't reply to this post unless you have considered all bonuses of a 302 swap (gas mileage, power, reliability, maintenance).

[quickdodge®]

Don't reply to this post unless you have considered all bonuses of a 302 swap

There are no bonuses. That's a pay cut. I won't hate you, but I'll hate your car. Later, QD.

[SKarpenz]

There are no bonuses. That's a pay cut. I won't hate you, but I'll hate your car. Later, QD.

I dunno man. I love the FB for its styling 1st. The performance and efficiency/reliability is questionable.

I have a question though for anyone who automatically shuns the 302 or any V8 swap in an RX7. Why? Just because its a Ford engine in an import? I just don't see why its such a big deal to so many people. I won't even THINK of posting this kind of stuff on RX7club, I'd get banned, rofl.

[quickdodge®]

I dunno man. I love the FB for its styling 1st. The performance and efficiency/reliability is questionable.

I have a question though for anyone who automatically shuns the 302 or any V8 swap in an RX7. Why? Just because its a Ford engine in an import? I just don't see why its such a big deal to so many people. I won't even THINK of posting this kind of stuff on RX7club, I'd get banned, rofl.

Because true classic import enthusiasts don't go against the grain like that. I've NEVER been a fan of brand-swapping. People putting Chevy engines in Porsches and shit like that? Hardcore classic Japanese car fans have no room for that. You have a Mazda so it should be a Mazda engine under the hood. It just takes away from the nostalgia of the car. You want a Chevy engine, buy a Chevy. That's the way it is viewed. Later, QD.

[DVSRX-7]

There are no bonuses. That's a pay cut. I won't hate you, but I'll hate your car. Later, QD.

lol funny.. but yo QD y havent u posted a pic of your blue civic? and i might be going on a trip this summer.. somewhere that you havent been in a while.. LA wana join me? im going to pick up parts for my 7 and maybe another 7 let me know

[quickdodge®]

but yo QD y havent u posted a pic of your blue civic?

You mean in this thread? Later, QD.

[DVSRX-7]

You mean in this thread? Later, QD.

yea.. or have u already? let me check first

[Glides]

How much would you guys hate me if I swapped a 302 into my FB? Don't reply to this post unless you have considered all bonuses of a 302 swap (gas mileage, power, reliability, maintenance).

Ok. Well first off. You will need to figure out your ignition. The problem with putting an old 302 or any with a distributor is that Fords are in the front of the motor...therefore you will have a nice fat boy distributor poking from your hood.

I had an FB with a 400 Small Block in it. WORST driving car I ever set foot in. The hood latch had to be cut out for the Chevy dist which is in the back of the motor. The carb with breather on it, even with a low rise intake was JUST flush with the hood. Meaning, there was still a hole in the hood but the only thing you realy saw sticking up over the sail line was the bolt and wingnut of the carb. Had a Checellve rear end under it, cut down and a turbo 350 trans.
Also had cinder blocks wired into the rear end to make it get traction. Drove like 4 fat bitches in a Hyundai. If you were going in a straight line, it was the Batmobile....soon as you hit your first turn, either you were under 30 mph or you were in the trees.

Unless you got a good bit of money to throw at it to do it right. Don't bother wasting your time.

[DVSRX-7]

How much would you guys hate me if I swapped a 302 into my FB? Don't reply to this post unless you have considered all bonuses of a 302 swap (gas mileage, power, reliability, maintenance).

ummm bro i wouldnt hate u at all, but i will consider the fact that u will be destroying a car by putting in a 302.. the car's power to weight ratio will change and thats what RX7s are best known for, other than the rotary engine its powered by..

Seriously you should build yourself a 13T (turbo II) motor and swap that in, it'll be more fun and of course it'll be all Mazda.. just how Jay Leno swapped a bridge-ported 12A motor and tranny into his R-100.. please to keep it true, from heart and soul.

Then again i cant argue with your decision to swap in a 302 motor.. it is your car and your money, so do what u want. I will respect your you either way but not your car, even though i would love to see it lol!!

SKarpenz i will say this though.. if you swap it... swap it right.. dont just throw shit together and make it look like shit because RX7's are not shit.. on your project and go ahed with your future project

[SKarpenz]

Well thats just stupid. I think I'm going to put a Ford motor in my Mazda then. I'm not going to care if I don't look hardcore running 12's, or getting over 20mpg in my RX7. As stated, I love these cars because of the aesthetics, not because of the 'superior' drivetrains. Thanks for your opinion though, you helped me make my decision. More or less.

[quickdodge®]

Well thats just stupid.

You're an idiot by trade, aren't you?

I think I'm going to put a Ford motor in my Mazda then. I'm not going to care if I don't look hardcore running 12's, or getting over 20mpg in my RX7. As stated, I love these cars because of the aesthetics, not because of the 'superior' drivetrains.

Wow. Take offense much? Lose the cockiness, moron, and come back down to Earth. It's your car so do what you want with it. You asked me a fucking question and I answered it. Sorry, I hurt your feelings with it. Get over it. Ooops, I just realized. I'm not sorry.

Thanks for your opinion though, you helped me make my decision. More or less.

It wasn't my opinion. It's just reality. Later, QD.

[SKarpenz]

Damn QD, you sure are a dick about almost nothing. I wasn't taking offense to anything you posted. It seems as though you were taking offense to me NOT taking offense, haha. Calm down dude, no need to insult me because I want a V8 in my Mazda. Whats that all about anyway? If you really think I'm that cocky and that big of a moron, why don't you have a gander in the mirror.

As far as the swap itself, I've driven ONE FC with a 302 and it was actually a pretty tame car. Extremely quick when you wanted it to be, but no worse driving than my FB is now for DD. I also will not need to cut up anything to get the motor into my car. There are many people running the Grannys mount kit and the engine fits perfectly with all stock sheet metal. The stock GSL-SE rear end can hold the power of a lightly modded 5.0 so I don't see the need in upgrading that aspect.

Anyone else have an opinion that can be reasonable and level-headed? I really am open to hear it unless you are just going to be silly like QD.

[quickdodge®]

Damn QD, you sure are a dick about almost nothing. I wasn't taking offense to anything you posted. It seems as though you were taking offense to me NOT taking offense, haha. Calm down dude, no need to insult me because I want a V8 in my Mazda. [/quote]

I'm not taking offense to anything. You want to throw out name calling, I'll definitely one up on it. You get cocky with me and I return the favor. Two-fold. You want to have a legitimate, adult discussion, we can definitely have that. But don't come in here with the "stupid" shit and expect not get back what you put in.

Anyone else have an opinion that can be reasonable and level-headed? I really am open to hear it unless you are just going to be silly like QD.

I started off "level-headed." You brought it further with your remarks. Later, QD.

[SKarpenz]

Thanks Ruffian.

[Glides]

Damn QD, you sure are a dick about almost nothing. I wasn't taking offense to anything you posted. It seems as though you were taking offense to me NOT taking offense, haha. Calm down dude, no need to insult me because I want a V8 in my Mazda. Whats that all about anyway? If you really think I'm that cocky and that big of a moron, why don't you have a gander in the mirror.

As far as the swap itself, I've driven ONE FC with a 302 and it was actually a pretty tame car. Extremely quick when you wanted it to be, but no worse driving than my FB is now for DD. I also will not need to cut up anything to get the motor into my car. There are many people running the Grannys mount kit and the engine fits perfectly with all stock sheet metal. The stock GSL-SE rear end can hold the power of a lightly modded 5.0 so I don't see the need in upgrading that aspect.

Anyone else have an opinion that can be reasonable and level-headed? I really am open to hear it unless you are just going to be silly like QD.

Hmm. Mine was done in like 87 so hell if I know on mount kits these days.

Sounds to me though like your minds made up. What you asking us for? You ask a question and then whenever anyone answers it with their opinion, you give out a rebuttal to it. If your mind is so made up, why you asking us? Sounds like you wanted a fight.

Shrugs. I say go for it. Do what you want man. Don't let any of us more or less make your mind up for you.

[mike's02ls1]

Hmm. Mine was done in like 87 so hell if I know on mount kits these days.

Sounds to me though like your minds made up. What you asking us for? You ask a question and then whenever anyone answers it with their opinion, you give out a rebuttal to it. If your mind is so made up, why you asking us? Sounds like you wanted a fight.

Shrugs. I say go for it. Do what you want man. Don't let any of us more or less make your mind up for you.

I just now notice you love posing in front of Buddie's Tires....lol

[Jaimecbr900]

I'll have something for you QD.....it's not JDM, but it is all matching numbers.....

Just started working on it a bit....

[RUFFIAN]

Its kinda hard to be a "brand Nazi" now a days because most car companies blend chassis' and motors all the time. (honda 3.2 in the saturn vue, ford and mazda are joined at the hip also.) I'd compare most of us to the guys who used to build hot rods back in the 40's 50's on down. the routinely put whatever motors and parts in their rides to get the job done (chevy v8 in a 32 ford, caddie big block in a drag setup etc.etc.etc) and if it looked good to them. they swapped different bumpers, tail lights and fenders to achieve the ideal look. My personal opinion is this "scene" is always supposed to be about individual expression with a shared love of cars as a whole.