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Old Oct 26, 2009
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badass! i love those rx7's my dad used to have an 87 turbo he'd drive on the weekends for fun. restored it to original quality. fun little car
 
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I think you should rename the title to this thread, "87 RX7 Rebuild" are you ever going to get that 2.3 Turbo done?!
 
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im not "rebuilding" it. it prob will only have carpet, custom dash and a seat lol.

lol yes just waiting on parts for the engine. work is slow
 
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so colors :) im thinking porsche green with black housings for all the lights. CF hood? idk maybe ill stick with the t2 hoods that are all alum.

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I love green and black. you get my vote
 
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would be sweet, now you get to hurry up and wait!!!
 
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i need more work hrs thats the thing.

im trying to get a second job
 
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dash is now black. carpets is on order too
 
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custom driveshaft and turbo oil lines came in today.


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Sweet . I like the color choice also..
 
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got some bearings and expansion plugs for the engine.


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sweet this is gonna be good.
 
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i hope so :)

i cant wait to autox it and hit up some mid ohio sometime
 
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if you do it like that porsche, have ranger written out on the bottom of the door in funky lettering. what about baby blue and black for the rims and lights?
 
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umm why would i write ranger on a rx7??

way to come in at the wrong time
 
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oops. your tellin me. change that to mazda or rx-7
 
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well see. itll be like 150 a quart for just top coat. then its needs body work. ill just wait, the red paint is still in nice shape so im not worried. i just want it to move lol
 
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got some rods for the engine. ams racing rods. :)

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thats a big *** turbo for such a small engine ha
 
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thats a big *** turbo for such a small engine ha


yup, itll work just fine with all the head work that will be done.
 
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I don't doubt you.. it was more of a compliment.
 
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Originally Posted by 99ranger4x4
I don't doubt you.. it was more of a compliment.
i took it that way
 
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Pretty Cool Project!
 
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thanks, im learning a ton from it. just helps i have machining tools and lifts at the school i can use
 
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