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Member ID: ssglopezvm

Location: Queens, NY

Vehicle Info

1984 Mazda RX-7

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed0mph
  • HP236
  • Weight2100lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

Modifications

Performance Parts

Exterior Styling

  • Brainstorm Lighting 
  • Falken Tires 

Car Audio & Video

Ratings

    • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.1/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Nov 17, 2009

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Victor’s Mazda RX-7
“RXTASY”

  • Currently 3.52 /5 Stars.
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** CURRENTLY DEPLOYED IN AFGHANISTAN till JAN 2009 **
VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING SOLD... MAKE REASONABLE OFFER!!! EMAIL : ssglopezvm2002@yahoo.com

ssglopezvm's 1984 Mazda RX-7

ssglopezvm's 1984 Mazda RX-7


Vehicle Facts

Name: "RXTASY",
Make Model: 1984 Mazda RX7 GSL
MODS: Turbo, Street Port/Polished
Ownership: 11 Years
Project duration: 30 Months
Project Cost: $12,278
See DEC 04 "feature ride" rxtuner.com.
http://www.rxtuner.com/articles/Turbo84GSL.pdf

Awards:
1st Place at 2004 Rotorfest
1st Place at The 2004 Pan-American Nationals (Auto Show)
2nd Place at The 2004 E-Town Summer Sport Compact Slam (Auto Show)
2nd Place at The 2004 Aggressive Entertainment Import Craze

The Mods:
*New 12A Motor/Street ported & polished
*1991 Transmission
*Racing Clutch & Pressure plate
*600 CFM Holley Carb w/ Racing Beat intake manifold/polished
*T4E Garrett Turbo/ P-trim .60 Compressor, .69 Turbine
*Custom fabrication of Turbo manifold and 3" exhaust downpipe
*Turbonetics Boost controler, Carburetor cover and Wastegate
*TurboX Blow-off Valve
*Custom Intercooler w pipes
*Custom paint and mods(ROTARY shape vent and Turbo II Hood)
*New interior with 1991 leather seats
*GSL-SE 4.10 Gears, rims, brakes/disks and suspension
*Custom Head Lights
*RX8 Shift Knob
*MSD Igniters & Coils
*Custom Cluster Odometer
*Racing Beat Lowering Springs
*Tokico Struts & Shocks
*Mazda Racing double belt pulley & 100 Amp Crome Alternator
*Optima battery with relocation kit
*Bosch fuel pump with regulator
*Electric Twin Cooling Fan
*Pioneer/MP3 music system with Kicker Woofers
LAST UPDATE April 2008.

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ROTORFEST 2004

Won 1st place (79-85 RX7)

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SEE ENTIRE EVENT ON PAGE 2

ssglopezvm's 1984 Mazda RX-7 Pan American Nationals (Auto Show) 1st place. Aggressive Entertainment Import Craze 2nd Place. E-Town Summer Sport Compact Slam 2nd Place.

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BEFORE
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AT THE SHOP... TAKING THE ENGINE APART... NO EASY TASK... BUT FUN TO DO... NOTICE HOW MUCH WEAR & TEAR THE ROTOR HOUSINGS HAVE... TIME FOR A NEW ENGINE.

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TWO WEEKS LATER.... I TOOK A FEW PICTURES BEFORE THE PAINT WORK. AS YOU CAN SEE... A FEW DENTS AND A BAD PAINT JOB FROM MACCO A FEW YEARS AGO.

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AT PAINT SHOP...

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A FEW MODIFICATIONS..... A ROTOR SHAPE "AIR VENT" ON HEADLIGHT....

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READY FOR "V3 TENDER BLUE" PAINT

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THE "ARTIST"... DOING HIS THING

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PRODUCT... NOT QUITE FINISHED YET!... CHECK OUT THE "CLEAR" MARK LIGHTS(PARK LIGHTS) I DID NOT LIKE THE ALLUMINUM WING, SO I LATER REMOVED IT

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A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER... MORE MODS... CLEAR TAILIGHTS, FOG LIGHTS, BETTER DRESS ENGINE(MORE CHANGES TO COME)

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MODIFICATIONS CONTINUE... NEW GAUGES LOOK, REMOVED ALL TINT, & MUSIC SYSTEM.

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MUSIC SYSTEM

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MORE PICTURES....

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MAJOR UPGRADE.... EARLY THIS YEAR, I BOUGHT AN 85 RX7(GSL-SE)WITH BAD MOTOR FOR ITS RIMS AND BRAKE SYSTEM(BETTER ROTORS). I ALSO GOT A 1991 RX7 TRANSMISION.... LOOK FURTHER FOR ENGINE UPGRADE

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ENGINE UPGRADE... HOLLEY 600, RACING BEAT INTAKE MANIFOLD AND AIR CLEANER... BETTER LOOKING ENGINE BAY.... ALSO NOTICE THE HOOD SCOOP... KEEPS THE ENGINE COOL

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OTHER UPGRADES...HOOD SCOOP.... AND NOTICE THAT I REMOVED THE WING, BETTER! RIGHT?

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FINAL UPGRADES... AS OF NOV 4, 2003.... RACING BEAT SPRINGS(LOWER VEH ABOUT 1-2 INCHES, BETTER HANDLING), HEADLIGHT CONVERSION KIT ("LOW PROFILE" HEADLIGHTS) BEATS "BARN" LOOKING HEADLIGHTS. Website: http://www.miata.net/garage/bsplow/ NEXT UPGRADE: TURBO!!! STAY TUNED

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December 20th 2003.... Here you see the engine after removal being ported for the Turbo upgrade.

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Engine set up done.... First stages on the the Turbo. In about 2 weeks I will take the car to KDROTARY.com for tuning. Later I will post final pictures and Dyno slips. I will also post interior pictures.

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Our trip to KD Rotary. We stopped and took a few pictures.

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As soon as we arrived at KD Rotary, Skip(KDR Manager) welcomed us, and gave us a tour of the shop.

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This first picture is how the interior looks. The other pictures are the seats and door panels I will soon install. The last picture is my son and I.

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THE TURBO....12A.... Finally completed.

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Interior......

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Update on engine bay (May 2004).... I replaced the intake metal pipes (1 3/4") for alluminum pipes (2 1/2") and a bigger, 24x12 intercooler. I removed the engine fan and shroud replaced it with two electrical fans. Finally, I installed a factory spoiler wing.

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On May 9, 2004 waiting at a red light to change, I was rear-ended by a chevy causing minor damage. This incident paid me $1424.85. With other plans in mind, I decided to paint my car again.

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TURBO II HOOD FABRICATION

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SANDING RIMS FOR LATER SHINE & CLEAR COAT (MAY 30, 2004)

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My Other Projects/sites:
http://www.cardomain.com/id/laatrevida
http://www.cardomain.com/id/13b_turbo
http://www.cardomain.com/id/cressida80
http://www.cardomain.com/id/12aturbo7
http://www.cardomain.com/id/redlegs

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laspiedras  

Posted by: laspiedras

08/28/2009 03:37PM

Bad Ass "RX7" boricua, luv all the hard work you done to it. especially the turbo & the headlights look hot!!! 5***** all the way. ya tu sabe "BORICUA ASTA LA MUERTE".

Ponce66  

Posted by: Ponce66

03/28/2009 12:42AM

Boricuas representando!!!!! 5***** SWEETTTTTT.ROTATIVO ES LA LEY...

jnp1402  

Posted by: jnp1402

03/05/2009 05:04PM

diablo bro esta lindo 5stars, i love the light scoop. and the chrome wheels are awesome!!

Lowass  

Posted by: Lowass

01/19/2009 09:12PM

yea sik bro

wimperisjack  

Posted by: wimperisjack

11/11/2008 05:18PM

wow thats has to be one of the best 1st gen. rx7s on line keep that shit up thats what i want mine to look like!! 10**********s check out mine!!!

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Location: Queens, NY