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355 Which car would be in your garage if not a 355?

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  1. kenneyd

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    I've always wanted to do a '69 Resto-mod camaro with an LS7
    Other cars Ive been eyeing, a 458 or 550, Even an RX7 or C8.
     
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    A 348, duh.

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    I picked that over a 355. :)
     
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    Somebody said '69 Camaro. Sorry I let this one go. My '69 Z28 with JL8 4 wheel disk brake option. One of about 205 that left the factory with it.

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    INTMD8 F1 Veteran Owner Silver Subscribed

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    I like others have a mix of vehicles, but if you meant what could replace the F355, I can't think of an equal for me, for many reasons.

    That being said, what -would- I have to replace it? Maybe a gated 360 or stick GT3 but would still rather have the 355.
     
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    You might be the only other person I know of who has an FD RX-7 and a F355 at the same time :).
     
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    Just don't do the LS swap on the Rx7.
     
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    I almost bought one this past weekend. Why lol?
    I'm intrigued by the rotary, but really miss a lopey cammed small block. Being as I already have 6 cars, I was hoping to create a combo with the next one.
     
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    I'd really like to add a 356 Speedster - not under $150K though. Also, I don't fit very well in them and I'm pretty Porsche heavy already. The other one I think about is a 328 GTS.

    But really, I'm not getting rid of the F355 so it would have to be an addition. And I have no more room for more cars so hopefully I don't do anything stupid...
     
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    I love these!
     
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    You're not thinking like a car guy. Your garage ceiling is vaulted so room for at least 2 drive on lifts. Plus you live in Cali so you can have as many cars that fit in your driveway and yard. :D
     
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    Because the car will feel like a Corvette and not an RX-7. My buddy put in about $100k into his Rx-7 with an LS3 and ended up selling the car because of the swap. His car is probably the finest example of a perfectly executed LS RX7.

    The Rotary engine is light-weight, low center of gravity, and perfectly positioned. It also sounds great in its own unique way for a Turbo car, not to mention high revving. Buy an RX7 for the Rotary experience.
     
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    Cheers to you sir! Hope yours has been reliable, mine has surprised me, it's simple to work on and since the engine rebuild, extremely reliable!

    I love the styling of both, clearly I'm a sucker for punishment, these 2 are notoriously maintenance heavy cars yet I keep them at home where as the pedestrian looking Nissans are stored elsewhere.

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    RX7 is most definitely still a rotary. Bridgeported and paired with a single Borg Warner EFR turbo. It's the quintessential rotary experience.

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    Mine has a fairly simply setup. No ports, 99 Spec twin turbos, and a custom V-mount setup. Power is limited up top, but response and torque is more than I can ask for. My motor gave due to water seals at somewhere between 85k-100k miles. A brand new Mazda crate motor from the Japanese factory can be had for $4k, which is great for a race motor. If it wasn't for the water seals, motor would probably keep going.






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    Ironically, my buddy’s LS RX-7 sold to a Ferrari executive in NJ, who grew up a rotary fanatic. He also has a 355. Although he loved the LS RX7, he sold it to build a rotary powered RX-7. Enjoy the Rotary for what it is... the good and the bad.


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    You need to get out more. I love my FD. However, my NSX is the car I won't consider parting with. It's supercharged (360 RWHP) and there is nothing left that I would do to it. 230,000 KM + and still going strong.
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    My pops had a 91 NSX which was actually the first car I learned how to drive a manual with. Superb quality build. Much better quality build than the RX-7, but there is something about the RX-7 that makes me like it just a tad more. Perhaps the shape or the smooth feel of the rotary engine or the 50/50 weight balance. Either way, they don't make cars like they do in the 90's anymore.
     
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