The guy at the exhaust shop said from the underside alone he would have guessed I paid $18k+. He said anyone can paint a car, but underneath is where the real workmanship shows up....and he sees a lot of nice looking cars roll onto the lift...but not many that look as nice once the lift is raised.
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Torque wasn't really an issue with the 4-port 13B back in the day. Most of its 4-cylinder competitors had 15-20 less ft-lbs of torque.
1974 Mazda 13B: 117ft-lb@3500
1974 Nissan L18: 100ft-lb@3600
1974 Toyota 18R: 107ft-lb@3600
1974 Ford 1.8L: 97ft-lb@3500
The 4-cylinder mini-truck engines wouldn't reach Mazda's torque and HP numbers for another 5-7 years. However, they did much better when it came to fuel efficiency so in 1978 Mazda settled with only 109ft-lbs from Ford's 2.0L boinger. Of course, if you're comparing numbers to a V8, well then the 13B numbers are laughable.
If anyone is in the market for an RX-8, check out this one...
http://nh.craigslist.org/mob/3003389038.html
Ryan, the owner, is friends with me on FB. I think I met him at one of the meets. Nice guy looking for extra cash to pay for HVAC training.
http://nh.craigslist.org/mob/3003389038.html
Ryan, the owner, is friends with me on FB. I think I met him at one of the meets. Nice guy looking for extra cash to pay for HVAC training.
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So it actually was rather competitive in the small truck market.. huh.. ya learn stuff
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cool facts chris!
That looks beautiful under there. Nice and clean. Good work.
Thats where Im beginning. I have a 14 piece turbo back "straight pipe" hahahah GGGGGARBAGE. Im thinking 2.5" double resonated no muffler SRT4 style from LOUS CUSTOM... I SWEAR!!! They are the ONLY exhaust shop in the world hahahah
The only problem is that most people that wanted performance weren't going to buy a truck, and by 1978 the 13B just wasn't doing well with the EPA's tests.So it actually was rather competitive in the small truck market.. huh.. ya learn stuff
I found this today: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/epadata/78guide.txt
A few stats:
1978 EPA Combined MPG ratings
Mazda RX-4 13B (127hp): 22 mpg (for comparison)
Mazda B1800 1.8L (110hp): 33 mpg
Datsun 620 (119hp): 27 mpg
Toyota Hilix (134hp): 26 mpg
Ford Courier 1.8L (110hp): 33 mpg (same as B1800)
Ford Courier 2.3L (140hp): 29 mpg
So looking at those numbers, it is pretty obvious why they killed the REPU. The lighter and more aerodynamic RX-4 could only manage 22 mixed (27 hwy) while Ford's 1.8L could pull off 33 mixed (37 hwy). Plus, if you wanted more power, you could step up to a 2.3L and have more power and still better fuel mileage compared to the rotary. What was originally a pretty good engine in 1974 simply didn't keep pace with the technology. ...but those boingers just aren't the same when you put the pedal to the metal!
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just checking in...morning
I don't know why but today I woke up determined to take over the world!! HAHAH Or just get on studying for my ASE CERTIFICATION lol
No but seriously, I've been looking for a 2nd job JUST FOR THE MSP. Patience is fine and dandy but why not earn TWICE AS FAST! HAHAHA
No but seriously, I've been looking for a 2nd job JUST FOR THE MSP. Patience is fine and dandy but why not earn TWICE AS FAST! HAHAHA
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I need to see that truck in person.
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rock on buddy. work hard play hard
Morning all. Been busy the past 2 weeks. Moved out of the apt, moved my daughter out of hers, picked up the RV and hauled the 3 of us to Nova Scotia where my daughter will live. The RV has been a blast, back from NS and we have moved into the RV park.
Here's a pic of my daughter threatening to jump after being with us for 2 days. I finally talked her down after waiting an hour with beer and oreo's.
Here's a pic of my daughter threatening to jump after being with us for 2 days. I finally talked her down after waiting an hour with beer and oreo's.
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Why did I think you were in law school? Or am I thinking of someone else on this board?
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I also just noticed on facebook that you know my friend Frank P. How the hell do you know that guy? lol
My wife just took my MSP to drop off the girls at school. Shes never really driven my cars. And informed me I am not allowed to get rid of this one. HAHAHAH
I think a lot of you married men will agree, lifes a lot easier when you got the BOSS' approval.....
That RV looks awesome!! My GF's parents had one in high school, we went EEEVERY WHERE in that thing. Theres def some good fun to be had in an RV.
I think a lot of you married men will agree, lifes a lot easier when you got the BOSS' approval.....
That RV looks awesome!! My GF's parents had one in high school, we went EEEVERY WHERE in that thing. Theres def some good fun to be had in an RV.
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ah ok.. he was my student employee for a bit
