OK so here is my crazy RX-7 project. May have to read twice, I am sure it will get confusing. Just take your time...
Fist off, a little backgound:
85 GS (will be buying soon yay) Built engine, tranny. Buying from BinaryRotary. See thread in this section
84 GSL interior = crap Body = OK Motor = Unknown miles/runs ok though
83 GS interior = worse than crap body = Very good (overall) motor = 25K (roughly) tranny = OK
85 GS interior = good body = crap motor/tranny/exhaust = real good
"the project"
-85 hood and "grill" (thing between headlights, yes I know its not a grill but not sure what to call it) -> 84
-85 the ENTIRE interior -> 84 This includes dash, still figuring it out.
-85 motor/tranny/exhaust -> 83
-83 motor/tranny/some of the exhaust -> 84
-84 motor/tranny -> selling (???)
-84 rear end (limited slip diff, axle, disc brakes) -> 83
-83 rear end (no lsd, axle, drum brakes) -> 84
-85 headlight -> 83
-85 taillights -> 84
What I did there was basically converted a 83 gs to gsl and 84 gsl to gs. I sold the 84 to my little bro and since his engine is stock, then he doesnt need the nicer rear end. BUT, in a trade for performance, he gets the looks (interior). Seems fair enough to me since the interior in the 83 is toasted. Also will take off all emissions crap that weigh down car and make engine look "cluttered" off of the 84.
The 85 was bought specifically for the engine/tranny but when I saw interior I couldnt pass that up. I honestly dont have that much money into this project. If you think about it, its 3 cars! Wont say price because then ppl may get jealous lol. Maybe not, who knows.
Anyways, so what do you think? I figure if I keep the lower mileage engines I "should" have less problems and have been thinking of not selling the other engine just in case I need parts or something. Let me know, all opinions (even "dude, you are the biggest idiot I know") are appreciated.
Mine will be fast, brother's will look good. Good combo if you ask me...
~Ian
Hey Ben, see ya sunday!!!
Fist off, a little backgound:
85 GS (will be buying soon yay) Built engine, tranny. Buying from BinaryRotary. See thread in this section
84 GSL interior = crap Body = OK Motor = Unknown miles/runs ok though
83 GS interior = worse than crap body = Very good (overall) motor = 25K (roughly) tranny = OK
85 GS interior = good body = crap motor/tranny/exhaust = real good
"the project"
-85 hood and "grill" (thing between headlights, yes I know its not a grill but not sure what to call it) -> 84
-85 the ENTIRE interior -> 84 This includes dash, still figuring it out.
-85 motor/tranny/exhaust -> 83
-83 motor/tranny/some of the exhaust -> 84
-84 motor/tranny -> selling (???)
-84 rear end (limited slip diff, axle, disc brakes) -> 83
-83 rear end (no lsd, axle, drum brakes) -> 84
-85 headlight -> 83
-85 taillights -> 84
What I did there was basically converted a 83 gs to gsl and 84 gsl to gs. I sold the 84 to my little bro and since his engine is stock, then he doesnt need the nicer rear end. BUT, in a trade for performance, he gets the looks (interior). Seems fair enough to me since the interior in the 83 is toasted. Also will take off all emissions crap that weigh down car and make engine look "cluttered" off of the 84.
The 85 was bought specifically for the engine/tranny but when I saw interior I couldnt pass that up. I honestly dont have that much money into this project. If you think about it, its 3 cars! Wont say price because then ppl may get jealous lol. Maybe not, who knows.
Anyways, so what do you think? I figure if I keep the lower mileage engines I "should" have less problems and have been thinking of not selling the other engine just in case I need parts or something. Let me know, all opinions (even "dude, you are the biggest idiot I know") are appreciated.
Mine will be fast, brother's will look good. Good combo if you ask me...
~Ian
Hey Ben, see ya sunday!!!
