Soon to be FC3S owner

Shadow24v · 02-13-2009, 07:26 AM

Hey all!

As the title states, im in the process of buying an 86 FC3S(4?) N/A 5 speed. One of the members on my other car forums is selling it to me for a good deal. I've always wanted a rotary, loved the concept, sound and possibilities the little 1.3L can accomplish. Not familiar with the rotary intricacies but ive been wrenching on my own cars for the last 8 years or so. My major claim to fame is my one of a kind DD: 92 Plymouth Sundance Duster 5sp with a 00-05 Mitsubishi 3.0 24v v6, Megasquirted swap.

Ideally id like to swap a Turbo-II motor or even a 13BT-REW FD3S motor, but for now, getting the 7 running is first. Thanks already for the warm welcome, posted a need yesterday and its already resolved. I got directed here from the "other site" by the rx-7 seller.

Red Dragon · 02-13-2009, 11:24 AM

welcome!

85rx-7gsl-se · 02-13-2009, 01:18 PM

Welcome. Any pics of the Duster? And BTW, go 13BT or 13B-RE in the FC, much easier than an REW.

Shadow24v · 02-13-2009, 01:42 PM

heres some pics/vids of the duster. doesnt look like much but 14.847@94.29 (not vid recorded

) on a pig rich tune isnt bad IMHO, dynoed at 189whp201tq on the same tune, im probably over 200whp now with a better tune. (btw, pics with a red nose are newest {damn truck facing the wrong way in the wrong lane around a blind corner

})

FCRotary · 02-13-2009, 03:52 PM

Yes to your question (at least I think it's a question) about your car being an s4, (series 4) were produced between 86 and 88 models years, series 5 fc's were 89-91, with the overstock verts being sold in 92.

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong on the vert thing, but I believe that's what I've read.

rotorhead87 · 02-14-2009, 07:07 PM

Welcome to RCC!!! lets see that 7 when ya get it.

Rotarydave · 02-14-2009, 10:11 PM

welcome

Shadow24v · 02-20-2009, 11:06 AM

well, first payment is mailed, 2 to go

might get it sooner if my g/f chips in (she'll probably drive it the most ATM, but at least she likes cars {and rotaries too!} and can handle a 5sp

) i hate waiting lol

Rotary#10 · 02-20-2009, 12:11 PM

mmm you my friend have a very lucky woman. Likes cars and rotaries and handles 5 speed? WOW! just be sure ya'll don't flood it.

Caim · 02-20-2009, 12:12 PM

Welcome man, and have fun with the car.

02-13-2009, 11:24 AM	#2
Red Dragon Rotary Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL iTrader: (0) Posts: 129 Rep Power: 17	welcome! __________________ N/A 1987 RX7 (restoration coming along)

02-13-2009, 03:52 PM	#5
FCRotary The Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	Yes to your question (at least I think it's a question) about your car being an s4, (series 4) were produced between 86 and 88 models years, series 5 fc's were 89-91, with the overstock verts being sold in 92. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong on the vert thing, but I believe that's what I've read. __________________ 1988 Mazda RX-7 SE \|\| HP: N/A \|\| Torque: N/A \|\| Weight: N/A Modifications: T2 Exhaust System \|\| Exedy Stage 1 Racing Clutch

02-14-2009, 07:07 PM	#6
rotorhead87 Rotors > Pistons Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida iTrader: (0) Posts: 316 Rep Power: 17	Welcome to RCC!!! lets see that 7 when ya get it. __________________ *UPDATED 06/15/2009* Check out My VMIC Turbo 13B-RE FC3S build

02-20-2009, 12:11 PM	#9
Rotary#10 Rotorhead Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: "the town " Oakland iTrader: (1) Posts: 219 Rep Power: 17	mmm you my friend have a very lucky woman. Likes cars and rotaries and handles 5 speed? WOW! just be sure ya'll don't flood it. __________________ Currently running: 90 GTUs converted to S5 TurboII. Track car. 90 N/A GTUs.. Running project car 89 N/A GTUs in Black #2 10/6/18 Blown coolant seal undergoing rebuild and restomod.

02-13-2009, 07:26 AM	#1
Shadow24v Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2009 iTrader: (0) Posts: 69 Rep Power: 16	Soon to be FC3S owner Hey all! As the title states, im in the process of buying an 86 FC3S(4?) N/A 5 speed. One of the members on my other car forums is selling it to me for a good deal. I've always wanted a rotary, loved the concept, sound and possibilities the little 1.3L can accomplish. Not familiar with the rotary intricacies but ive been wrenching on my own cars for the last 8 years or so. My major claim to fame is my one of a kind DD: 92 Plymouth Sundance Duster 5sp with a 00-05 Mitsubishi 3.0 24v v6, Megasquirted swap. Ideally id like to swap a Turbo-II motor or even a 13BT-REW FD3S motor, but for now, getting the 7 running is first. Thanks already for the warm welcome, posted a need yesterday and its already resolved. I got directed here from the "other site" by the rx-7 seller. Last edited by Shadow24v; 02-13-2009 at 10:38 AM..

02-13-2009, 01:42 PM	#4
Shadow24v Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2009 iTrader: (0) Posts: 69 Rep Power: 16	heres some pics/vids of the duster. doesnt look like much but 14.847@94.29 (not vid recorded ) on a pig rich tune isnt bad IMHO, dynoed at 189whp201tq on the same tune, im probably over 200whp now with a better tune. (btw, pics with a red nose are newest {damn truck facing the wrong way in the wrong lane around a blind corner })

02-14-2009, 10:11 PM	#7
Rotarydave Rotary Nut Case Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cibolo, TX iTrader: (0) Posts: 273 Rep Power: 17	welcome

02-20-2009, 11:06 AM	#8
Shadow24v Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2009 iTrader: (0) Posts: 69 Rep Power: 16	well, first payment is mailed, 2 to go might get it sooner if my g/f chips in (she'll probably drive it the most ATM, but at least she likes cars {and rotaries too!} and can handle a 5sp ) i hate waiting lol

02-20-2009, 12:12 PM	#10
Caim Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2009 iTrader: (0) Posts: 93 Rep Power: 16	Welcome man, and have fun with the car.