P71's Mazda RX-7 GSL: Readers Rides: Grassroots Motorsports Magazine

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Readers’ Rides:
1983 Mazda RX-7 GSL
Added on May 19 by P71

Info:

Year: 1983

Make: Mazda

Model: RX-7

Trim: GSL

Specs:

Engine: 1.1L 12A Wankel Rotary w/ 4Bbl Nikki carburetor

Trans: 5-Speed Overdrive Manual

Rear Axle: 3.94 w/ factory craptastic LSD

Brakes: 4-Wheel Power Discs

Factory Extras: Glass and metal removable sunroofs, power options (though manual steering), 4-spoke sport steering wheel, A/C.

Other Extras: Older re-paint, #15 vinyls on the doors, GRM stickers! One dented/smashed door fixed with GRM sticker.

Mods:

Engine: Racing Beat Streetport 12A Header, custom 2.5” collector, mandrel-bent 2.5” single exhaust, Dynomax Race Bullet resonator, Summit welded race muffler, dual stainless steel tip, NGK plugs, Magnecor KV85 Competition Wires, Racing beat double pulley drive.

Drivetrain: RP 75W90 in rear axle and transmission, SA driveshaft/yoke/flange with larger heavy duty Spicer u-joints, Exedy clutch kit (OEM).

Brakes: Performance Friction front pads, DOT4 fluid flush.

Suspension: None (yet)

Tires/Wheels: 195/60/14 Falken Azenis Rt-615’s mounted on hand polished/painted “LE” mesh wheels.

Other: Red suede racing buckets, black interior conversion in progress, new wiring here and there, restored battery box with custom mount and new battery.

Performance:

1/4 Mile: 16.05@85, 40+ runs

Autocross: 150+ runs!!!

Road Course/HPDE: None (yet)

History:

Traded a running EFI 87 Ford 5.0 (complete with harness, etc) for it! Has 234K miles on it and I am the third owner (second owner was nephew of the first and never titled it). My dedicated competition car. Original engine and transmission, never rebuilt!

Cost:

Traded for the initial vehicle purchase, figure FMV of about $2500-$3000 for a similar shape GSL in my area. Less then $1500 total investment at the moment.

Future:

Undergoing bodywork in prep for a new paintjob. Also a black interior is going in.

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Greg Voth:: Nice FB. I've got two and might end up with a third.
May 20, 2008 10:03 a.m.
P71:: Hey thanks! I'd love to get another, but this one will do for now ;)
May 23, 2008 6:32 p.m.
P71:: Hey thanks! I try to keep it clean. I'd love to get another (GSL-SE) someday, but this one will do for now.
May 23, 2008 6:34 p.m.
DirtyBird222:: sweet ride man! always loved the rotary cars and you don't see too many of these around!
Jun 4, 2008 10:27 a.m.
P71:: It's the only running RX-7 in my town! Every once in awhile I'll see another one, but it's never the same one and always heading the other direction. Thanks for the feedback!
Jun 5, 2008 12:15 a.m.
stereoking15:: like the car and the vintage enkei style wheels!!, good race number too very nice.
Feb 14, 2009 1:17 a.m.
aussiesmg:: Nice ride, keep up the good work, gotta spread the 1st gen love
Aug 7, 2009 7:23 p.m.
DIASISS:: i want your rims!
Sep 15, 2009 11:09 p.m.