rotary engines need rebuild after so many miles like 50k i think. the apex seals go bad.

 

i so picked up a 85 MX7 cressida over the last few days. i got it for dirt cheap. running, reg'd, smog. it jus needs a new battery.




got some big plans for this baby. new tranny and 5spd swap soon.

 

niceeee bro. im diggin it!

 

Interesting..don't think I've ever really seen a modded Cressida..curious to see where this goes.

 

Also..just to clarify (I know this is old lol)

Rotary can last upwards of 200l miles if maintained properly. The misconception of only lasting 30-50k comes from the 13b rew motor in the fd (3rd gen) rx7. This is due primarily to the smaller secondary turbo. The fact that the stock is exhaust is extremely restrictive causing a lot of heating issues doesn't help either.

Also the stock water temp and boost gauges are practically useless most of the time so it's hard to tell if something is going wrong.

Rotaries are no toyota or Honda motor but they can be fairly reliable when taken care of.

Anyway I'm done..on with the Cressida lol

 

i think ken gushi has one these with a 2jz swap. i was reading an article on it and he says he uses it to cruz and drift when hes not racing the tC

 

Seems one doesn't have to do much to have fun with it.

 

Heres a pic of Kens. its actually an '89 tho. with a soarer front end conversion i think...

Check the article-
http://www.superstreetonline.com/fea...ida/index.html

 

A buddy of mine here in Houston has a pretty sweet one

http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2683929

 

There's a shop close to the border that specializes in Cressidas, they do very well in the local drift scene as well!!

http://www.serialnine.com/

 

yeup S9 is the ____.

ive got a lot of fixing up to do first. i started the car with my house key last night....yea its kinda a bucket right now

 

wow those are pretty sick haha very nice

 

http://riskydevil.blogspot.com/2009/...hoto-mx83.html

 

yah Cressidas rule, they are staying to get big around here. Goke186 on here has a PRISTINE x8 that we might be taking from stock to awesome...crossing fingers...

 

heres a to do list:

-ignition lock cylinder
-5spd swap
-1jz
-S9 shock tubes
-RCAs
-sways
-hub, QR, wheel

next pay check =)

 

^There are a lot of engine importers that will sell the while front clip instead of just the engine &/or just transmission. Usually, if at all, its not much more and you can usually get an intact engine wiring harness! Foreign Engines, up here in WA, sells a full front clip including engine, 5speed trans, wiring harness, and ecu for under $1500!!!

 

i need to go to WA real quick

 

new parts for the cressy jus came in =)




also picked up a new radiator hose. old one was worn and super soft.

currently pulling out interior and fixing minor problems. i need to learn electrical stuff

 

sitting on some chopped springs atm. saving up for a real suspension.
unfortunately i hit a little roadblock. the stock 5m is currently suffering from a compression issue in one of the cylinders. friggen vacuum leak

 

nice nice.