(rx7) [all] 2 rotors vs. 4 rings

[Dale Thomas]

Richard Miller wrote:

> Hello Listers,
>
>     I am in the need of opinions, I curently Have an 81 Mazda RX-7 gs
> project car. The idea is to put a 13B T or  Single turbo a 13B-REW. Possibly
> using a 89-91 turbo if this will work. I am looking to make 300 hp. I have
> done nothing except picked up an 85 LSD out of an GSL. I also have 15x7's on
> my 83 RX-7. I have spent the last three years on the RX-7 list gaining
> knowledge. I hope to get 0-60 times in the 5-6 second range and 13-14 second
> quarters. anything times faster of course would be better.
>
>     I have also fallen victim to Audis. I have an 85 5000 Turbo that tears
> up my 83 RX-7. Very strong KH engine. New head and injectors, hoses ect. The
> tranny is needing replacement. Can we say manual conversion? I was kicking
> around the idea of buying a 4000 Quattro and doing the turbo swap. I already
> have an excellent engine in a car that needs everything done. tranny,
> suspension, exhaust.... So for the most part I have a doner car for an
> engine for a 4000 turbo quattro just no car.
>
> the opposite is true for the Mazda. I have the car but no engine.
>
> This is what I have came up with.
>
> 1.Rotary has no timing belt to break anf F' up the valves. the reason for
> the new head in the Audi.
> 2. The Audi has no Apex seals and seams less prone to blow up under boost.
> 3. RX-7 = rear wheel drive with live axle and ball type steering.
> 4. 4000 = all wheel drive with independent supspension and rack and pinion.
> 5. The RX-7 has no real brake upgrades. I could go SE but I mean 12 or 13
> inch disks
> 6. I believe I can get Big brakes for the Audi
> 7. the 7 could not be driven in the winter,
> 8 . the Audi could.
> 9. The RX-7 would provide a " Holy S*it !!! experience that could bring you
> closer to God.
> 10. The Quattro and bigger brakes may save you from having to meet Him.
>
> A closing thought. Can a Audi KH engine make 300 horses reliably? I am
> prepared to do away with the CIS for a tunable aftermarket system. Both cars
> I would expect would need such an upgrade. And has anyone pulled simular
> performance times with an 4000 as my projected 7 times?
>
> I love both cars and this is like tring to decide between two lovers.

So drive the turbo RX-7 in the summer and drive 4000 quatro in the winter.
Problem solved, NEXT! :-)

               Dale

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> Richard Miller
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