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Mazda Rx7 Convertible - Turbovert... Newly Rebuilt Engine/turbo! on 2040-cars

US $14,000.00
Year:1988 Mileage:141000 Color: Light Blue /
 Black
Location:

Salinas, California, United States

Salinas, California, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:5SPD MANUAL
Body Type:2DR CONV.
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:13B Turbo
Fuel Type:Premix Premium Only
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: JM1FC3518J0101096 Year: 1988
Number of Cylinders: 2RTR
Make: Mazda
Model: RX-7
Trim: Convertible
Options: Leather Seats
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Power Locks
Mileage: 141,000
Sub Model: TurboVert-RARE!
Exterior Color: Light Blue
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: N/A
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"This car is almost 30 years old, and has a few flaws, but I'll hide nothing."


I've decided to move on from the FC3S, as I may have an addition to the family soon... I've owned this car for over 3 years, and nearly every aspect of the car has been rebuilt with the exception of the bodywork, which was completed prior my purchase from a gentleman in Virginia.  The RX7 convertible was not offered with a turbocharged engine in the US, which makes this a relatively rare find.

List of mods:

Body:

Full RE-Amemiya FC2000 Bodykit, with the bumpers and sideskirts molded on.  

3000GT wing, painted to match

Offset blue 3M stripe done by EastCoastWrap in Jacksonville, Fl.

Aluminum Turbo2 hood.

Roll bar, painted to match.

Shaved door handles, antenna, and gas tank door.

S5 Taillights with diffusers removed.

Interior:

1991 (S5) black dash, carpet, and console - all in excellent condition.

Original seats recovered in black leather last year - and this car only sees the road once a month.  They're essentially brand new.  Headrest speakers fully functional.

Jensen Double Din Navigation unit (plays SD cards, accepts AUX in, etc.) Rockford fosgate speakers behind seats.

Custom triple gauge mount in place of the "idiot cluster" which currently holds two AFR gauges (Autometer narrowband, and AEM Wideband), and an Autometer Boost gauge.

Brand new shift boot.  New carpet.

New convertible top.

Momo JET Steering Wheel

Alpine 12" type R subwoofer, Alpine amplifiers as well!

Drivetrain:

1991 JDM 13BT, THIS ENGINE WAS REBUILT LESS THAN 200 MILES AGO... The Front/Center/Rear Irons have the later, thicker dowel cast area... almost brand new!

1991 JDM T2 Transmission, works perfectly, shifter bushings replaced 2 months ago.

Mazdatrix Short shifter

Megasquirt 2 Engine Managment System.  THIS STILL NEEDS TO BE TUNED - when I rebuilt the engine, I changed injector sizes to 720cc primaries, and 1000cc secondaries.

Mazda Competition engine mounts

BNR Stage 2 Turbocharger

RotaryWorks Front Mount Intercooler, with a genuine Greddy BOV.

Full Racing Beat REV TII exhaust system, from downpipe to mufflers.

Custom paint on engine, manifolds, etc.

RB Lightweight Steel Flywheel

Brand new Exedy HD clutch

Brand new clutch hydraulics

Battery relocated to the trunk.

Various Banzai Racing blockoff plates

Godspeed Aluminum Radiator with a VERY CAPABLE e-fan (controlled by the ECU)

Suspension/Wheels:

Mazdatrix Strut tower bar

KSport Kontrol Pro 32 way coilovers, with adjustable camber plates in the front.  (Adjustable ride height as well...)

Full Energy Suspension Master Kit - Urethane Bushings

League 17 inch Staggered Mesh Wheels, ET+40 offset.

Powerslot F/R Brake rotors, rear calipers freshly rebuilt.


NO LEAKS!! Whether oil, coolant, or otherwise!

The car currently runs and drives fine, I've tuned the base map to the point where it is very drivable, but is not safe to boost in until more tuning is done.

I'm sure there are some things missing here, but this car is well worth the money considering the work put into it!  I'm sad to see it go, but I hope someone will enjoy it as much as I have!

 THIS CAR TIED FOR FIRST PLACE AT SPRING BREAK NATIONALS IN DAYTONA BEACH IN THE TUNER JAM "ULTIMATE" DIVISION!

THIS CAR WON FIRST PLACE AT KMS DRIFT CAR SHOWS

Also took 2nd and 3rd in Sibling Rivalry 7 and 8 in Jacksonville.





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