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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 05:14 PM
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 02:03 AM
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im still stuck in a refinishing stage!
should get the bottom coated with rubberized undercoat then the inside and engine bay painted by friday.. ill post pics of the car then

ive been refinishing all the accessories so they look good when theyre inside..
has anybody had luck with the stock rx7 clutch MC?
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 09:21 AM
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I would try out the turbo II rear ends. They are strong for the money and should hold up to a good bit of abuse. I know the 2nd gen turbo II rear end was a little bit stronger then the 3rd gen rear that can support over 400 to the wheels on street cars. A lot has to do with what the car is going to be used for. A street car with mild bolt ons and street tires is going to put a lot less strees on the rear end than a big cam, big converter, nitrous, drag car on slicks.

If its going to be a street car and weekend racer i think the turbo II rear our of the FC would hold up just fine. If your going more to the track side of things then might want to think about a Ford 8.8.

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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 05:12 PM
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Im doing the same build only im going 5.3. Just got my tax return so im in the market for a t56. Also Using Pez mounts. Id say im 45% there. Just about to get dirty with it. I picked upa T2 rear end but it cost me close to 400 bucks and i had to go pick it up but for what im doing it should work just fine. Norotors will be your best friend
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 07:18 PM
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Great forum over there with a bunch of cool guys. I think the Turbo II rears are 4.10s if i am not mistaken as well. there may also be a 3.73 option but i am not sure.
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