Hey guys. I am really interested in picking up this 1990 RX7. It has a BAR legal V8 swap from a 96 Mustang GT.

Heres the link
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/794098079.html

Problems are:
-Power steering went out, and no assisted brakes
-Grinds 2nd gear at high RPM
-CEL light for EGR comes up occasionally (He says its a leaking vacuum hose somewhere)

He is asking 4K OBO any of you guys think this is a good deal? How much more money would I be dumping in the car to fix everything? I know almost nothing about muscle cars.

Any opinions and input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

heres pics from the ad for the lazy people.

 

that car has been on and off craigslist for months, one of my buddies took a look at it a while back and said it needs a lot of work but if you have cash go for it

 

i picked up a 98 gsr mint condition 4k

rx7 with a v8 is diffrent but is sounds like a pain the *** already

 

Thought it was going to be a 3rd gen.

I'd be skeptical of a ford v8. Hope you're good with a wrench.

 

Since you said u barely know ne thing about muscles cars (like me), I wouldn't get it. Sounds like it needs some wrench time.

 

find out who did the swap. if its a reputable shop, i.e. Shock Drift Racing in SJ, go for it. otherwise, i would be skeptical

 

I've seen better examples of a FC V8.... maybe hold off and keep your eyes peeled for a better one.

 

Don't do it, thats a horrible v8 to put in there. I use to own a ford and never have had a chevy myself, but I would def swap the chevy engine in DEFINITELY

 

That's a lot of trouble waiting to happen. I'd skip on it unless you have a nice garage and a lot of time.

 

matter of fact, hit up Shock Drift racing. i know they have a bunch of Corvette-powered FC's for sale

 

V8'ing an RX7 is like slapping God in the face

 

i wouldn't unless you know how to wrench...

WAAAAY too much headache for me...

 

Thanks everyone for all your advice.

I am now leaning towards not getting the car, but we will see how desparate he is to get rid of it.

I would ultimately love to have a LS1 powered FC, but I don't think I can afford one at the moment, thats why this Ford powered one caught my eye. (cuz its selling for so cheap)

Does anyone know if Shock Drift racing has a website? I tried to google them, but got nothing.

 

Hahah.

My lil brother feels the exact same way. He has a FD and refuses to even think about dropping a LS1 into it.