New Member w/89 FC

gp99 · 01-20-2010, 08:37 AM

Just got back into the rotary world. Purchased a 89 GTU from a friend that I found the car for 11 years ago. Since that time he has gone through and updated the suspension and had an IT (Improved Touring) engine installed by ISC. The car has been autocrossed and done track day events and that's the same reason I went in with a friend and bought it for. Previously, I have had a 73 RX3 that I autocrossed and then turned into a ITA Road Racer. After selling that, I purchased a 85 RX7 GSL-SE that I had always wanted, but didn't really like after I had purchased it. My other Mazda's are a 2010 Mazda3 sport hatchback, wife's car and my DD is a 99 Miata w. Flyin Miata stage 2 suspension. Needless to say, I like cars that handle well!

Regards, Garry

calicrewchief · 01-20-2010, 11:50 AM

Whats an IT engine?

gp99 · 01-20-2010, 01:47 PM

IT or Improved Touring is a racing class in the SCCA (Sports Car Club Of America) The RX-7 is a very popular car in the ITS class. The engines are built for endurance w/upgraded cooling and better apex seals along with little things that make more power. Hope this helps. Garry

calicrewchief · 01-20-2010, 03:07 PM

So its an engine built to the specs of the class. I see. Thank you Garry. Welcome.

Viperx7 · 01-20-2010, 05:43 PM

Welcome to the Club.

01-20-2010, 08:37 AM	#1
gp99 The Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Melbourne, Fl Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	New Member w/89 FC Just got back into the rotary world. Purchased a 89 GTU from a friend that I found the car for 11 years ago. Since that time he has gone through and updated the suspension and had an IT (Improved Touring) engine installed by ISC. The car has been autocrossed and done track day events and that's the same reason I went in with a friend and bought it for. Previously, I have had a 73 RX3 that I autocrossed and then turned into a ITA Road Racer. After selling that, I purchased a 85 RX7 GSL-SE that I had always wanted, but didn't really like after I had purchased it. My other Mazda's are a 2010 Mazda3 sport hatchback, wife's car and my DD is a 99 Miata w. Flyin Miata stage 2 suspension. Needless to say, I like cars that handle well! Regards, Garry

01-20-2010, 01:47 PM	#3
gp99 The Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Melbourne, Fl Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	IT Engine IT or Improved Touring is a racing class in the SCCA (Sports Car Club Of America) The RX-7 is a very popular car in the ITS class. The engines are built for endurance w/upgraded cooling and better apex seals along with little things that make more power. Hope this helps. Garry

01-20-2010, 05:43 PM	#5
Viperx7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 322 Rep Power: 18	Welcome to the Club. __________________ Mike Chrisman 83 Rx7 Turbo 85 Rx7 GS 89 Rx7 GTU http://www.cardomain.com/ride/409797 "Don't apoligize for being Patriotic, F**k 'em. TK"

01-20-2010, 11:50 AM	#2
calicrewchief Rotary Tuner in Training Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 69 Rep Power: 17	Whats an IT engine?

01-20-2010, 03:07 PM	#4
calicrewchief Rotary Tuner in Training Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 69 Rep Power: 17	So its an engine built to the specs of the class. I see. Thank you Garry. Welcome.