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http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/cto/2648233113.htmlive been looking for a "project car" for some time now. and by project car i mean something to lightly mod. any one know this cars or any glaring issues from this gen? thanks
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« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2011, 09:30:16 AM » |
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Very good price for such a clean car. Glaring issue, having to rebuild the engine every ~100k? Which I heard is not too difficult.
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« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2011, 09:33:10 AM » |
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Glaring issue:
It's a rotary engine.
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« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2011, 09:37:18 AM » |
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Very good price for such a clean car. Glaring issue, having to rebuild the engine every ~100k? Which I heard is not too difficult.
id maybe put 10k on it a year maybe less. i hate the rotary, but have always loved this year. |
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« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2011, 09:39:08 AM » |
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the rebuild kit is only $950
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« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2011, 11:19:34 AM » |
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Glaring issue:
It's a rotary engine.
DAMN YOU, GET OUT OF MY BRAIN. |
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« Reply #6 on: October 17, 2011, 11:47:51 AM » |
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IMO there's not much I would do to that car other than getting period correct mags, so I could still get collector plates and cheap insurance for it.
Nothing about it says "project" to me because it's in such great, original condition - I wouldn't want to mess with it.
Since it looks like a GS, it's probably a 4x110 bolt pattern which is really hard to find.
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« Reply #7 on: October 17, 2011, 12:40:55 PM » |
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my ex-bf had an 84. It was so much fun to drive!! Don't stall it though.
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« Reply #8 on: October 17, 2011, 01:04:16 PM » |
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i just emailed atkins rotary (did the rebuild). Im getting closer.....
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« Reply #9 on: October 17, 2011, 01:19:03 PM » |
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Good luck, Todd. That's one nice looking RX7 !!
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« Reply #10 on: October 17, 2011, 01:22:36 PM » |
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Good luck, Todd. That's one nice looking RX7 !!
it looks near mint for an 81. but im always a bit skeptical. i bought an 86 prelude once in minty condition with 40K back in 99 and the engine and tranny blew at 60K, so i think they rolled the odo. atleast i know that this one has a fresh rebuild. |
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« Reply #11 on: October 17, 2011, 01:29:23 PM » |
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Did you find this on CL or revscene? Cause the guy's on there.
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« Reply #12 on: October 17, 2011, 01:36:50 PM » |
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« Reply #13 on: October 17, 2011, 03:10:33 PM » |
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i dunno bout this. may be too good to be true.
i emailed dan at atkins to see if he remembers rebuilding this car. he doesnt recall but said there would be a number on the rotoray housing they stamp on.
so just wainting for this guy to get back to me
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« Reply #14 on: October 18, 2011, 09:39:09 AM » |
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guy hasnt returned my calls or emails. fack. oh well
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« Reply #16 on: October 18, 2011, 09:22:19 PM » |
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Whether rebuilt or not - an 81 is going to be quite a bit of work people don't see on a newer car. Every body seal, rubber bushing and belt will be rotten if not replaced. I have an 86 951 as a project and although I fully rebuilt a 91 Ford Escort GT turbo, I got a little too used to the newer cars. Old cars are fun but require lots of time, patience, and money.
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« Reply #18 on: October 31, 2011, 10:07:35 AM » |
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Dunno how reliable the motor is, since IIRC the B20b motor never came with Vtec.
Looks nice though, I love 2nd get Tegs.
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« Reply #19 on: October 31, 2011, 11:01:51 AM » |
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Dunno how reliable the motor is, since IIRC the B20b motor never came with Vtec.
Looks nice though, I love 2nd get Tegs.
after some research. its looks like he did a rebuild of his b17 with a b20 block. which seems to be common with this gen. mine was just the b17vtec which was still awesome. ill email to confirm. |
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