starquest7 Posted April 6, 2012 Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 My StorySo I've been lurking around here for sometime. I used to me a total mazda guy. I've had more RX-7s than I can remember but I always wanted quest. Then I found one. California car, not a stich of rust, 80,000 miles. It was running off one injector (barely) and it was coughing and wheezing but I was undertered and the price was too good to pass up.http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk65/druggie54/2010-06-11171459.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starquest7 Posted April 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 It had a run in with a giant hay stack before I bought it but there was no frame damage and I knew this car needed me. This is what I got for around a grand.http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk65/druggie54/IMG_20100819_145029.jpgIt came with hardpipes and an upgraded intercooler and a few other goodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starquest7 Posted April 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 So I added some lowering springs and this beast of a turbo along with a set of upgraded injectors.http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk65/druggie54/2010-06-29133643-1.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starquest7 Posted April 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 Well that turbo quickly put the stock jet head to rest so I tore her down so I could redo it my way http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk65/druggie54/IMG_20110321_193401.jpghttp://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk65/druggie54/we.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starquest7 Posted April 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 So the quest was under the knife when I ran across thishttp://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk65/druggie54/IMG_20100907_160550.jpgAnd then this happened......http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk65/druggie54/IMG_20100907_214404.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starquest7 Posted April 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 So I cleaned it up knowing that I bought it as a parts car and it could not stayhttp://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk65/druggie54/IMG_20100912_152407-1.jpghttp://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk65/druggie54/IMG_20100912_152811.jpgI took the body parts and the mechanicals I needed and sent her off with someone who said he was gonna use it for drag racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starquest7 Posted April 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 So with the white quest gone and bouncing from job to job in this economy I've mangaed to rebuild a stock block with a non jet head.http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk65/druggie54/IMAG0109.jpghttp://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk65/druggie54/IMAG0105.jpgI'm also replacing a cracked windsheild and getting the front end back in shape and ready for paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goddard Posted April 7, 2012 Report Share Posted April 7, 2012 Great story, thanks for sharing! Loving the red on that block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonnieJ Posted April 7, 2012 Report Share Posted April 7, 2012 Nice man!!! I love white cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dred_85.5_TSI Posted April 7, 2012 Report Share Posted April 7, 2012 Where in Chicago are you located? There are a bunch of us who are local to Chicago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vnomous1 Posted April 7, 2012 Report Share Posted April 7, 2012 Great story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starquest7 Posted April 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 I am around the Oak Park area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrngwae Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 have you checked out he meet planner,,,,,,,i have a meet this month on the 14th,,,,all are welcome...with or without there starquest...... http://www.starquestclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=128249&pid=1263543&st=100entry1263543 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starquest7 Posted May 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 I've left the state and headed north to the city of St. Paul but not before this.....http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk65/druggie54/IMAG0118.jpghttp://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk65/druggie54/IMAG0119.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Venable Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 what are you coming up to the twin cities for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technology Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Did you take the car with you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starquest7 Posted May 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 I'm here to live. I already found a job at a shop. I will be transporting the car up here in a couple months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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starquest7 Posted November 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 Watch me destroy my newly restored mental health as I stuff this 2.8 liter straight six into my quest. Why? Because f*** me, that's why. And of course, it's going to have a manual transmission and of course I had to ditch the tractor style steering box in favor or a rack that will have to sit in front of the crossmember. Why? Because I love pain. I'm not sure if anyone uses this site anymore but I despise most social media so here is where I will be. So, follow along and make sure to let me know what a mess I'm making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsolete Posted November 9, 2022 Report Share Posted November 9, 2022 I like this engine swap. What's your plan for the front steer rack? Different spindles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasQuest Posted November 9, 2022 Report Share Posted November 9, 2022 Interesting. BMW engine correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tux Posted November 9, 2022 Report Share Posted November 9, 2022 I'm interested in both the engine swap and your rack conversion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starquest7 Posted November 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2022 12 hours ago, obsolete said: I like this engine swap. What's your plan for the front steer rack? Different spindles? I am considering a few different options, but they all depend on getting the drive train mounted first. So far, I have switched the steering arms, so they are facing forward to give me a better look. I want to keep this cheap as right now I have lots of time to mess around with random concepts. I'm always open to ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starquest7 Posted November 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2022 10 hours ago, TexasQuest said: Interesting. BMW engine correct? Yes. M52B28 out of an old E36. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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