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Originally posted by OSU:
Originally posted by path914:
Originally posted by APT:
James, you think the 3rd gen has bland styling? I suppose without the factory body kit, but many people think the 3rd gen is the sexiest vehicle ever made.
I sure do, especially without a body kit. It's just the 13B turbo I don't really like. With an LS1 swap, it sounds just about perfect 
please never buy a rx-7.
I'm a HUGE RX-7/rotary fan, but I wouldn't hesitate to own an a LS1 powered 3rd gen. The combo of one of my favorite cars with probably my favorite engine would be hard to pass up.
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Originally posted by dnewma04:
Originally posted by OSU:
Originally posted by path914:
Originally posted by APT:
James, you think the 3rd gen has bland styling? I suppose without the factory body kit, but many people think the 3rd gen is the sexiest vehicle ever made.
I sure do, especially without a body kit. It's just the 13B turbo I don't really like. With an LS1 swap, it sounds just about perfect
please never buy a rx-7.
I'm a HUGE RX-7/rotary fan, but I wouldn't hesitate to own an a LS1 powered 3rd gen. The combo of one of my favorite cars with probably my favorite engine would be hard to pass up.
Wow, didn't mean to ruffle so many feathers. I also am a huge rotary fan, however I feel that the turbo 13B engine that Mazda put in the 3rd gen rx7 is very unrealiable in stock form. I don't think that comes as a big shock to anyone, especially those in the rotary community.
If someone had the resources, I'm sure building up a much stronger 13B could be done and would be very satisfying. I personally just think that a LS1 swap with some minor bolt-ons would be a great combination of a great looking and handling car with a great, easy to mod engine. The lower cost, maintenance and better mpg are also nice. Just my $2 
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The myth continues: the 3rd gen RX-7 had an unreliable engine.
The 13B TT was a very reliable engine. It was just not overengineered, particularly in the cooling department. This means it worked well and reliably when run as it was designed. However, too many people tried to alter the design without adding the capacity for those alterations, and the car broke.
I think most rotary enthusiasts would be very offended at the idea of taking a Mazda RX-7 and putting a piston engine in it. I am tempted to post this on rx7club.com and see the response.
If you want a V8 Mazda, take a Miata and put a Ford 302 in it. This is a popular mod which the enthusiasts insisted remain possible with the 2nd generation.
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Yeah it's reliable enough but when you start modding you gotta spend $$$ to keep it reliable, with the LS1 that's less of a factor, quite possibly making your total price stay lower especially if you keep the car for a while and have to keep it maintained. The LS1 being close to stock with a lotta power probably is easier to keep running than the rotary being made to make LS1 power.
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Originally posted by svtcarboy:
The myth continues: the 3rd gen RX-7 had an unreliable engine.
The 13B TT was a very reliable engine. It was just not overengineered, particularly in the cooling department. This means it worked well and reliably when run as it was designed. However, too many people tried to alter the design without adding the capacity for those alterations, and the car broke.
I think most rotary enthusiasts would be very offended at the idea of taking a Mazda RX-7 and putting a piston engine in it.
If you want a V8 Mazda, take a Miata and put a Ford 302 in it. This is a popular mod which the enthusiasts insisted remain possible with the 2nd generation.
I would have to disagree somewhat. Yes, many people modified the engine without taking the necessary steps to provide adequate cooling, but I know many people who went through multible engines without so much as adding an air filter to the car. The percentage of warranty claims for stock 3rd gen rx7's were some of the highest for any late model cars. Again, I like rotaries and believe that a 13B turbo can certainly be made reliable without too much effort, but I also like other options.
You're probably right about most rotary ethusiasts being offended at my suggestion, but there is also a whole community of rx7 owners who believe whole-heartedly in conversions. Just a matter of opinion, and I like any car that is fast and fun regardless of the type.
As far as the Miata, there is a company about 20 minutes from me called Monster Motorsports that does those conversions and I like them too.
Alright, I'm done... 
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