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  1. staticpat

    Well I sold my 87 rx-7 to a guy I work with. I bought a 2000 vw gti for a daily driver, it will...

    Well I sold my 87 rx-7 to a guy I work with. I bought a 2000 vw gti for a daily driver, it will stay stock and be in charge of getting me to work. I started the bodywork on my 84 rx-7 this week. I'm going to try and get it painted before the end of the month. I still haven't picked a scheme...
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    Replaced cam seal, wont start now

    I'm glad you made it back fine, he made it sound like you blew up in tennessee. Get that timing right for sure, and there's new copper plugs in the console. I don't appreciate the "jew rigging" comment. Please contact me in pm if you have any concerns. If you want say things like that to mdc...
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    Replaced cam seal, wont start now

    This brings me pain to hear.
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    Replaced cam seal, wont start now

    It would have been quicker to call me, I'd be more than happy to help. Probably got the CPS off a tooth. And "pretty close" on the timing isn't close enough for that car. You're asking for trouble.
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    Can Supras Turn?

    Wow I didn't expect the "needs windshield replaced" to be that bad. Does anyone make Lexan replacements? Though an NA engine would only be $600, that shell may be too much work. I need to work a budget for my next car, and see what I can afford. A 1jz swap would be fun, but I'd rather spend my...
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    Can Supras Turn?

    WTF how did I miss that. Guess I could run NA and go 1JZ when I throw a rod. Get me some pics of your parts car, I'll trade you a composite headgasket for it.
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    Can Supras Turn?

    Well a turbo supra is out for rally. NASA adjusted displacement puts it over the legal limit for even the highest class. 3L * 1.2 (4 valves) * 1.7 (supercharged) = 6.12L. The legal maximum is 5100cm^3. Too bad.
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    Can Supras Turn?

    I don't want anything carbed, I fell in love with fuel injection. What about the supra parts car you have?
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    Can Supras Turn?

    Nah, I've only run the rx7. A ball bearing stock trim ct-26 would be worthwhile. But Chris's FD doesn't even get into the boost in the auto-x. It really doesn't seem worth it. I will see if I still have the supra at the end of the week. If I still have it, then it will become a racecar and...
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    Can Supras Turn?

    Well if I sell the supra, it may be worth getting a beat NA, and throwing all my money into the suspension. I had given up on the idea with my current car because the boost kicks on way too quick and powerful, I'd lose too much traction in turns.
  11. staticpat

    control your power steering ?? it's riddle time

    I don't know how the mkiii pps works. In my rx-7 however a stepper motor controls a valve that affects the amount of pressure. My power steering computer (controls the stepper motor) crapped out, but I was able to manually set the stepper motor to an acceptable level. I had played around with...
  12. staticpat

    OK...here's the deal...

    Like Jay I'm too busy to come down and help you out but I can offer some tips/advice. Pulling the turbo is a pain, but easier if you have the right tools and patience. I don't see anyway to get around removing the oil lines. If you get in a bind I may be able to venture down in a weekend or...
  13. staticpat

    WTF? Engine Rattling!?!?-not rod knock

    Check this as it will also effect your timing. You need it to idle correctly so you can set your base timing, or it will always be off.
  14. staticpat

    Coil Pack Relocation??????

    You will have to extend the harness to make it work in the new location. I fabbed up a bracket to mount on the firewall lip for mine.
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    Can Supras Turn?

    The reason I brought all this up is because I just got my 2nd gen rx-7 a few months ago and I started auto-xing it. That really opens your eyes to how fat the supra is.
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    Can Supras Turn?

    I don't believe it, tell me more.
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    Can Supras Turn?

    I was waiting for you to chime in, I was really looking forward to seeing you run this season. Wanna swap cars? As for the celica all-trac: If I could sell the supra for what its worth I could easily buy a car built for rally. I'd really like to run an rx-7 though personally. My quandry is that...
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    Can Supras Turn?

    Glad to hear all the positive feedback regarding handling mods. I was under the impression that it was basically a cool streetcar/boat. I knew some people tracked them, but I figured most are street or drag cars (just look at the thread list in the racing forum.) I knew the mkiv's handled...
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    Can Supras Turn?

    Alright I guess I will start looking through the classes and see where I would fit in. The rally mkiii was neat and all, but it was NA and they seemed to ditch the platform pretty quick. I don't really think its a good representation for what someone could build without sponsors either. I do...
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    Can Supras Turn?

    Wow you pose convincing arguments, I figured I would be mocked and told to buy a subaru. Some research tells me that the wheelbase on the evo is about the same as the supra, and its even wider. And my brother told me that a 3000gt won pike's peak back in the day. Those cars are even fatter than...