View Poll Results: RX7 or Third gen?
RX7 FC non-turbo 5-speed
1
6.25%
'83 Z/28 355ci 700r4/t56 swap?
2
12.50%
Rx7 FC Alum LSx t56
8
50.00%
'83 Z/28 lq4 t56
5
31.25%
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Autocross Rx7 or 3rd gen Camaro
12-20-2010, 05:02 PM
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Autocross Rx7 or 3rd gen Camaro Would a stock non turbo rx7 fc 5-speed or an '83 Z28 camaro with a mild 355/700r5 be better for autocross?
Also which would have more potential with an LQ4 into the camaro with t56 and suspension mods, or the RX7 with an aluminum sbc and t56 end up being superior?
You can vote twice to pick one of the first two, and pick one of the last two.
Also which would have more potential with an LQ4 into the camaro with t56 and suspension mods, or the RX7 with an aluminum sbc and t56 end up being superior?
You can vote twice to pick one of the first two, and pick one of the last two.
12-20-2010, 06:36 PM
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I see your DD is your autocross car, how much does the autocross suspension affect your driving on the roads? Or it should be just new and improved shouldn't it?
Also, are you on TGO?
Also, are you on TGO?
12-23-2010, 04:21 PM
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The RX-7 has won numerous IMSA SCCA road racing championships from the 70's thru the 90's. If that doesn't tell you something... I don't know what to say.
The RX-7 is physically smaller and lighter. It can gobble up any SBC with ease with no mods to the engine bay aside from new motor mounts. One of the best handling cars from the factory period.
You can fit 235's up front and 275's out back within stock wheel wells. There are also options to fit 315's up front and 335's out back with affordable fender flares.
I had an FD with 285/30/18's all the way around on Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires, cheap coilovers, corner weighted alignment that pulled 1.13g's with an LS1/T56 combo. A handful of road racing events, some drag racing fun, but mainly I daily drove this car to work (on these tires) for 20K miles in 1 year. It made for a very exciting car. Topping out 5th gear one morning super early at 7,000rpm was eye opening.
The FC with similar size tire could do very close.
The RX-7 is physically smaller and lighter. It can gobble up any SBC with ease with no mods to the engine bay aside from new motor mounts. One of the best handling cars from the factory period.
You can fit 235's up front and 275's out back within stock wheel wells. There are also options to fit 315's up front and 335's out back with affordable fender flares.
I had an FD with 285/30/18's all the way around on Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires, cheap coilovers, corner weighted alignment that pulled 1.13g's with an LS1/T56 combo. A handful of road racing events, some drag racing fun, but mainly I daily drove this car to work (on these tires) for 20K miles in 1 year. It made for a very exciting car. Topping out 5th gear one morning super early at 7,000rpm was eye opening.
The FC with similar size tire could do very close.
12-23-2010, 04:28 PM
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I say go for the FC. Like it was stated before they are one of the best handling cars from the factory already. Good luck trying to find one without some serious frame rot. I looked at one last year and it had a hole in the frame the size of my fist. My buddy is crazy about rx7's though he has owned about ten or so over the years. They are good cars, but like I said tough to find in good shape.
12-27-2010, 02:52 PM
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What class do you plan on running? How much AutoX have you done?
If you're new, I'd recommend starting with the RX-7 and running a stock class for a bit. It might be a little less competitive depending on your local area. Running the LSx RX-7 is going to put you in XP, and the beefed up Camaro will have you in CP if I'm not mistaken. Somebody please correct me if I'm wrong on that.
That's not to say that you can't step it up later, but not going ***** up right out of the gate would probably be a wise choice. The class you'd be running would be the biggest thing to consider in my opinion. You're going to have a blast regardless. Last season my TA was running STU due to the Volant intake and the 275's on the car. I really hate getting my back side kicked in by Evo's and STi's. As a result I'll be running ESP next season trying to keep up with the old guys that have been doing this for 10+ years already.
A good friend of mine always says "It's more fun to drive a slow car really really fast than it is to drive a fast car slow."
Good luck.
If you're new, I'd recommend starting with the RX-7 and running a stock class for a bit. It might be a little less competitive depending on your local area. Running the LSx RX-7 is going to put you in XP, and the beefed up Camaro will have you in CP if I'm not mistaken. Somebody please correct me if I'm wrong on that.
That's not to say that you can't step it up later, but not going ***** up right out of the gate would probably be a wise choice. The class you'd be running would be the biggest thing to consider in my opinion. You're going to have a blast regardless. Last season my TA was running STU due to the Volant intake and the 275's on the car. I really hate getting my back side kicked in by Evo's and STi's. As a result I'll be running ESP next season trying to keep up with the old guys that have been doing this for 10+ years already.
A good friend of mine always says "It's more fun to drive a slow car really really fast than it is to drive a fast car slow."Good luck.
