"Casper" (casperiv)
10/04/2013 at 17:01 • Filed to: None
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"Casper" (casperiv)
10/04/2013 at 17:01 • Filed to: None | 2
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I was doing my routine Craigslist hunting for MR2s, RX-7s, Z cars, etc and found this gem. I knew the ad was going to be amazing for one reason or another the second I saw "MR2 twinturbo" in the title.
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/407667…
the car is not in perfect condition but starts and runs. This twin turbo and performance exhaust, great tuner car for someone who knows about race car, I just don't have the time. car need works, I know the car is worth at a minimum $4,000 but don't want to put the work into it, perfect for somebody who likes to work on sport cars that why i am asking a generous price, 250,000 miles on the car, engine is from the Japanese market, usually referred to as a JDM engine swap. This is a highly desirable engine swap, JDM engines are a brand of engines that come directly from Japan. These engines are very popular for putting in high performance vehicles as they are known for being some of the best performers in the business
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This one caught my attention as well. Don't worry, only two cylinders of the rotary are not working...
Clean Title
116k mile
Needs radaitor
2 cylinders of the engine not working
04sneaky - Boxers. Blowers. Bikes. And bitches.
> Casper
10/04/2013 at 17:24 |
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NP. For sure. Would be an easy fix up and a nice DD at the least.
But shame on him for leaving that exhaust like that.....
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Casper
> 04sneaky - Boxers. Blowers. Bikes. And bitches.
10/04/2013 at 17:29 |
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Yeah I was torn if it was worth looking into or if he even knew what he was talking about enough for it to be fixable.
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04sneaky - Boxers. Blowers. Bikes. And bitches.
> Casper
10/04/2013 at 17:33 |
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I'd definitely be taking a heavy look at it before purchasing regardless. But from what it looks like to me, it looks like the owner just didn't know HOW to take care of it, but luckily its not too far gone yet. Just needs some TLC
desertdog5051
> Casper
10/04/2013 at 17:35 |
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Wonder how the Mazda owner figured out 2 cylinders were not working.
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Casper
> desertdog5051
10/04/2013 at 17:37 |
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I'm wondering why they thought they had any cylinders at all.
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desertdog5051
> Casper
10/04/2013 at 17:39 |
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Some know nothing who thinks they know cars.
MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig
> Casper
10/04/2013 at 17:50 |
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Common mistake. There is a plaque on the intake manifold that says "twin entry turbo" because the MR2 has a twin-scroll turbo design. One turbo, two inlet ports for better response.
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Casper
> MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig
10/04/2013 at 17:52 |
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This is a common mistake? I know some owners who didn't realize they were twin-scroll, but I have never met someone who through it was twin turbo. Where do they think the other turbo is hidden?
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MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig
> Casper
10/04/2013 at 17:55 |
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It is among people that don't know what the hell they are talking about.
NipperDawg
> desertdog5051
10/04/2013 at 18:01 |
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We laugh at those same people who say his Subaru has a V-4
EL_ULY
> Casper
10/04/2013 at 18:03 |
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lol RX8 2 cyl not working. Good find buddy. Hey, if they'll take $2,000 cash, i'd buy it and build one dirty track slut.
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Casper
> EL_ULY
10/04/2013 at 18:05 |
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I was thinking it would be a good 20b or 13b-t candidate if the rest of the car was nice.
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EL_ULY
> Casper
10/04/2013 at 18:18 |
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if its not so far and still available, go check it out dude, wouldn't hurt. Work on it a bit at a time.
Takuro Spirit
> EL_ULY
10/04/2013 at 18:21 |
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I'd run away. 16" wheels means it's an automatic, has the floppy standard suspension, and smaller brakes.
Squid
> Casper
10/04/2013 at 18:26 |
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So this JDM brand comes from Japan? You don't say.
Is this a specific JDM brand motor?
Why is the JDM brand motor a better performer in the "business"?
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Casper
> Squid
10/04/2013 at 19:11 |
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How dare you question him... even though he doubled the number of turbos on the vehicle and declared that a regional market equipment acronym is a manufacturer brand. Sounds completely legit to me ;)
roflcopter
> Takuro Spirit
10/04/2013 at 20:11 |
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Automatic 4-port engine means boost friendly though... just needs a new transmission... and I'm sure you can find the sport suspension/brakes off of a wrecked 6 speed, hell probably the transmission too.
For the right price, it'd be a great candidate.