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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 10:03 PM
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Default C5 vs RX-7 rematch

Vid of me racing a friend in his RX-7. Last time he put ~1.5-2 cars on me to 150. Only thing different this time is I have an intake.

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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 10:30 PM
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Nice runs, I love rx7s.
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Old May 1, 2005 | 02:31 AM
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perty rex. but im suprised the race is that close if the rx7 has everything done except the twins. but eh, good race!
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Old May 1, 2005 | 02:49 AM
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rx-7s are pretty awesome. i almost bought one, but, "there's no replacement for displacement"
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Old May 1, 2005 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by transAm-98
rx-7s are pretty awesome. i almost bought one, but, "there's no replacement for displacement"

thats why http://www.hinsonsupercars.com/ is around.

a 3rd gen Rx7 body with a good heads/cam LS1 engine (450rwhp) will weigh 2800lbs and run low tens!
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nice vid! that guy with the RX-7 shifts really slow
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Old May 2, 2005 | 12:40 AM
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Is not the shifting.Rotary engines are hi rev engines.
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