Apr 12, 2006

Hot Start Issue..?

Hot Start Issue..?
Everytime I take short trips in my car, it has problems starting back up. I had this problem with my last RX7, but it wasn't this bad. This car has a fuel cut switch, I am always able to get the car running reletively fast, but this shouldn't be happening on an engine with 5k!



So I took the injectors out. I had them flow tested at AZTPI.com . They were VERY knowledgeble and helpful when it came to injection systems (though the same wasn't true about rotary engines). Turns out, the injectors are fine. So it must be something with the workmanship of the engine...

Mar 29, 2006

Stay Coooo

Stay Coooo



If I lived anywhere but the desert, I'd ditch it. But since temps get to 120* out here, I'm opt'ing for the AC. and I'll tell ya, this little piece and cheap.

Mar 18, 2006

Dang, that's HOT.

Dang, that's HOT.

After a nice wax, the Wife and I took her for a ride to South Mountain and snapped some shots.

Feb 15, 2006

The One

The One

After searching the country, I found a T2 in my own backyard. This one is about 40 miles north of Phoenix in Prescott Valley. I went to go see it once, and it was pretty fast. The body is REAL straight, other than a crack in on the bottom of the front bumper. It has been repainted, and could use a light buffing. But real nice.

Interior is less than perfect, but will give me a restoration project. Normal wear on the driver seat, cracked plastic parts, and messed up carpet... but it's in tact.



Last, but definetly not least, the engine pulls strong. It has an HKS blow-off valve, KnN air Filter, 10mm wires, a fuel cut defenser, and a 3" LOUD exhaust. Not too heavily modded. The last owner rebuilt the motor about 5k ago, but it seems a little dirty for a fresh rebuild. There seems to be oil on the drivers side of the engine and the turbo inlet duct is cracked.

Overall nice find, the price was right and I am excited to own a RX-7 again. Should be a fun project, and I plan on building a stong, slick car, inside and out.

Sep 29, 2005

The First Experience

The First Experience






This is my first RX-7. She was all stock except the rims and a turbo-timer. The whole car was in emasculate condition and still pretty quick. I could beat 5.0s and Trans Ams but couldn't hang with 'vettes at all. She was great for a first turbo car and really got the fire burning for another rotary. I traded her in for a more economic/less maintenance car and always regretted it. Once I finished college, I knew I'd look for another one.