Thinkin about pickin up this V8 RX7

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08-13-2008, 03:40 PM

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Thinkin about pickin up this V8 RX7

Hey guys. I am really interested in picking up this 1990 RX7. It has a BAR legal V8 swap from a 96 Mustang GT.

Heres the link
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/794098079.html

Problems are:
-Power steering went out, and no assisted brakes
-Grinds 2nd gear at high RPM
-CEL light for EGR comes up occasionally (He says its a leaking vacuum hose somewhere)

He is asking 4K OBO any of you guys think this is a good deal? How much more money would I be dumping in the car to fix everything? I know almost nothing about muscle cars.

Any opinions and input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

08-13-2008, 03:42 PM

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heres pics from the ad for the lazy people.

08-13-2008, 03:52 PM

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that car has been on and off craigslist for months, one of my buddies took a look at it a while back and said it needs a lot of work but if you have cash go for it

08-13-2008, 03:55 PM

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i picked up a 98 gsr mint condition 4k

rx7 with a v8 is diffrent but is sounds like a pain the *** already

08-13-2008, 04:04 PM

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Thought it was going to be a 3rd gen.

I'd be skeptical of a ford v8. Hope you're good with a wrench.

08-13-2008, 04:16 PM

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Since you said u barely know ne thing about muscles cars (like me), I wouldn't get it. Sounds like it needs some wrench time.

08-13-2008, 04:42 PM

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find out who did the swap. if its a reputable shop, i.e. Shock Drift Racing in SJ, go for it. otherwise, i would be skeptical

08-13-2008, 04:45 PM

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I've seen better examples of a FC V8.... maybe hold off and keep your eyes peeled for a better one.

08-13-2008, 05:27 PM

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Don't do it, thats a horrible v8 to put in there. I use to own a ford and never have had a chevy myself, but I would def swap the chevy engine in DEFINITELY

08-13-2008, 05:34 PM

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That's a lot of trouble waiting to happen. I'd skip on it unless you have a nice garage and a lot of time.

08-13-2008, 05:42 PM

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matter of fact, hit up Shock Drift racing. i know they have a bunch of Corvette-powered FC's for sale

08-13-2008, 06:57 PM

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V8'ing an RX7 is like slapping God in the face

08-13-2008, 07:29 PM

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i wouldn't unless you know how to wrench...

WAAAAY too much headache for me...

08-13-2008, 07:29 PM

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Thanks everyone for all your advice.

I am now leaning towards not getting the car, but we will see how desparate he is to get rid of it.

I would ultimately love to have a LS1 powered FC, but I don't think I can afford one at the moment, thats why this Ford powered one caught my eye. (cuz its selling for so cheap)

Does anyone know if Shock Drift racing has a website? I tried to google them, but got nothing.