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Hi all, first post on this forum.
I want to buy an X. My cars always end up getting stripped and modified to go faster and handle better, so I was wondering if you all could give me some pointers on where to start. I've read the Wikipedia page and have learned a little about the variations through out the years, but I wouldn't say I know much about these. Are there any years that have certain aspects that make them more competitive for scca racing because of regulations? I plan on some light duty track use. The cap on a built 1500 is about 200hp? Both 4 and 5 speed are weak for higher power? Is the final drive ratio changeable? 1300 v 1500? carb v efi?
I'm a rotary guy. Own and race a 12a rx7 so low HP numbers on quick chassis is nothing new. It will be a dedicated race car, while the X would be a semi comfortable weekend cruiser. The weakest point in the Mazda is its awful recirculating ball steering box, its trash. Hopping the x1/9 rack is better.
Ideally i would buy a project car with a weak or non running engine to fix up and modify. Where are the common rust holes? Tips on buying an X in general would be nice. If you know of one for sale in the southeastern coast I would be interested. I live in Florida, but often travel between here and Texas.
thanks, sorry for the million questions :help:
I want to buy an X. My cars always end up getting stripped and modified to go faster and handle better, so I was wondering if you all could give me some pointers on where to start. I've read the Wikipedia page and have learned a little about the variations through out the years, but I wouldn't say I know much about these. Are there any years that have certain aspects that make them more competitive for scca racing because of regulations? I plan on some light duty track use. The cap on a built 1500 is about 200hp? Both 4 and 5 speed are weak for higher power? Is the final drive ratio changeable? 1300 v 1500? carb v efi?
I'm a rotary guy. Own and race a 12a rx7 so low HP numbers on quick chassis is nothing new. It will be a dedicated race car, while the X would be a semi comfortable weekend cruiser. The weakest point in the Mazda is its awful recirculating ball steering box, its trash. Hopping the x1/9 rack is better.
Ideally i would buy a project car with a weak or non running engine to fix up and modify. Where are the common rust holes? Tips on buying an X in general would be nice. If you know of one for sale in the southeastern coast I would be interested. I live in Florida, but often travel between here and Texas.
thanks, sorry for the million questions :help: