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Readers’ Rides:
1982 Mazda Rx-7
Added on Nov. 6 by gravityfed

This is my 1982 RX-7 project that has been in my possession twice now. Start for its first time in April (video below). I have probably over 150 hours of time into the car. Still being tuned, still being improved. Rocking Historical plates btw!

Mod list 1982 Mazda RX-7 GS Silver Exterior / Black Interior

Chassis: +ClassicDatsun.com 240z fender flares +Removed rub strips

Driveline: +S4 13B 6 port engine. 189,000 original miles +Stock 12a TransmissionDisabled MOP, Plugged Oil injector Holes +Atkins EFI/EGR block off kit +GSL-SE oil pan +12a front cover +Pineapple Racing Aux Port Sleeves +Downdraft Manifold +EFI Hardware ITBs +42lb/hr injectors +-6AN Stainless Braided Fuel Lines (engine bay) +Stainless Steel 3/8” Fuel Lines (under car) +Aeromotive 13109 FPR +Summit EFI fuel pump +Atkins Side Mount Alt. Kit +S5 alt. w/ double pulley +Summit CDI box for leading ignition(3) +Summit “LS1” type coils +Megasquirted +Racing Beat Header +E-fan +RE-Speed Oil Pedestal Gauge Block +GSL-SE Axle +4.78 Final Drive Kia Sportage 3rd member w/ GSL-SE LSD

Suspension: +Eibach Springs +Adjustable Tokicos in front +Non Adjustable Tokicos in rear +Suspension Techniques Sway bars, front and rear

Wheels and Brakes: +Sportmax 002 Wheels 16x8 0 offset. 5 lug front, 4 lug rear +Hankook Ventus RS-2 Tires, 225/45R16 rear, 215/45R16 front +RE Speed Big Brake Kit, Front +FC 4 piston Calipers +FC Slotted Rotors +Stainless Brake lines +GSL-SE Rear Brakes

Interior: Sparco Speed seat for the driver Wood Hurst shift knob (70’s vintage) Removed HVAC components Autometer Ultra-Lite 5” in dash tach (no speedo)