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Old May 27, 2011 | 03:40 PM
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Default rx7 i just picked up
well i said goodbye to the trans am as i got a change in cars. went ahead and picked up a 93 rx7

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Old May 27, 2011 | 03:53 PM
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I was expecting a swap candidate, not already swapped haha
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Old May 27, 2011 | 03:59 PM
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needs a little work but its a fun car
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If the suspension bushings having been replaced I would put that on your list. It will make a huge difference.... it is also a job that takes many hours to complete with a press.
There are 18+ bushings (get some poly bushings $500-600) and 6 rear pillowball bushings (from Mazda $400+).
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I bet that is a fun car. How well do those rear ends hold up in those cars?
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It has an IRS rear end under it.
Good trade man. Have you considered changing the rims, only thing I dislike about it.
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Yea I knew that they are IRS but have no idea how well they hold up
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Yea I knew that they are IRS but have no idea how well they hold up
400~Rwhp or so is about what they support from what I have seen.

You can swap to a KAAZ? differential or something and it holds a substantial more amoubt of power. Don't hold me to that though.
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I know alot of people swap Otto the 8.8 rear. I don't care for the wheels either
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welcome to the v8fd club. these cars are a blast to drive and as mentioned above the bushings prob need to be tords the top of the list.... on mine it was like night and day
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welcome to the v8fd club. these cars are a blast to drive and as mentioned above the bushings prob need to be tords the top of the list.... on mine it was like night and day
mind if i see a pic of the car? and what all is done to it?
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