March 16, 2025, 02:52:20 PM

Author Topic: 1995 Chaste White RX7 w/ 32k orig miles.. LS1-T56 swap + California BAR'd (SOLD)  (Read 33153 times)

Offline perf0rmance

Title hasn't changed under my ownership, at least, not to my knowledge. I do not see why it would change but that's an interesting point.
The registration does not refer to my engine at all. The car has a BAR sticker for CARB and SMOG compliance. That's where information is detailed about the engine.

Interior is in great shape. No loose pieces that I'm aware of. Feel free to check out the car, it's much more impressive in person than most people think it would be. Weather stripping and such are in great condition and things of that nature can really only be appreciated in person.

Thank you for the answers. The reason why I asked about the title and/or registration is because:

1. I am unfamiliar with whole BAR process so I thought maybe the changes were reflected on the registration information

2. It's a long shot but I am trying to see if I can import your car to Korea, but we have emissions laws that are at least as strict as CA's. I have the funds and am seriously interested in owning another LSX FD but the only hurdle is the laws in Korea. I thought about doing the swap here in Korea but the costs to import everything add up to be much more than a well built FD. :(

By the way, did you pass the BAR exam with your current cam setup? How loud is the exhaust(I'm talking about emissions setup. If you can give me decibel numbers, that would also be very helpful in determining whether this car would pass)? Will it be able to pass the sniffer test with current map + emissions equipment only or do you have to reload the stock map?

Car passes with the cam setup. Longtube headers won't pass but the stock manifolds and cats will (included).
My exhaust system is modular so you can practically use any FD exhaust. Current exhaust is pretty docile and I believe was measured to pass CA LAWS (104db???)

Offline Rookie84

Title hasn't changed under my ownership, at least, not to my knowledge. I do not see why it would change but that's an interesting point.
The registration does not refer to my engine at all. The car has a BAR sticker for CARB and SMOG compliance. That's where information is detailed about the engine.

Interior is in great shape. No loose pieces that I'm aware of. Feel free to check out the car, it's much more impressive in person than most people think it would be. Weather stripping and such are in great condition and things of that nature can really only be appreciated in person.

Thank you for the answers. The reason why I asked about the title and/or registration is because:

1. I am unfamiliar with whole BAR process so I thought maybe the changes were reflected on the registration information

2. It's a long shot but I am trying to see if I can import your car to Korea, but we have emissions laws that are at least as strict as CA's. I have the funds and am seriously interested in owning another LSX FD but the only hurdle is the laws in Korea. I thought about doing the swap here in Korea but the costs to import everything add up to be much more than a well built FD. :(

By the way, did you pass the BAR exam with your current cam setup? How loud is the exhaust(I'm talking about emissions setup. If you can give me decibel numbers, that would also be very helpful in determining whether this car would pass)? Will it be able to pass the sniffer test with current map + emissions equipment only or do you have to reload the stock map?

Car passes with the cam setup. Longtube headers won't pass but the stock manifolds and cats will (included).
My exhaust system is modular so you can practically use any FD exhaust. Current exhaust is pretty docile and I believe was measured to pass CA LAWS (104db???)

Thank you for all the information. That was very helpful. I am going to try and see any importers here in Korea will take responsibility of getting the car here and pass the emissions. :) Wish me luck! haha.

Offline Tbkonwso

here are some update better non cell phone pictures of Joe's immaculate clean car.

IMG_2266 by tbkonwso1, on Flickr

IMG_2278 by tbkonwso1, on Flickr

IMG_2271 by tbkonwso1, on Flickr

IMG_2272 by tbkonwso1, on Flickr

IMG_2256 by tbkonwso1, on Flickr

IMG_2248 by tbkonwso1, on Flickr

IMG_2344 by tbkonwso1, on Flickr


Offline perf0rmance

Ah, thank you kind sir!

Offline digitalsolo

Wow, beautiful car.
Blake MF'ing McBride
1988 Mazda RX7 - Turbo LS1/T56/ProEFI/8.8/Not Slow...   sold.
1965 Mustang Coupe - TT Coyote, TR6060, modern brakes/suspension...
2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage - Gen V LT4/TR6060, upper/lower pullies, headers, tune.
2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance - Stock...ish.

Offline babillaracing

Very nice car sir

Offline stick

Dayum.........that looks so clean

Offline Rookie84

Damn I want this car so bad... So beautiful! Too bad that all the gray importers I spoke to said it was impossible to register this car legally in S. Korea. :(

Offline XLR8

Yeah, those pics should have been in the original ad.   ::)


Very clean car!  I hope you get your asking price!!
94 MB Base...416 LS3 Stroker......Build Thread

Offline Tbkonwso

hi guys,

i can vouch for this car, there was no short cuts done on this car.  it reliable and a perfect daily driver.

there are tons of lS swapped FD, i can honestly say 85% of them are put together roughly.  The owner build this car with long term goal of daily driving in mind. The car doesn't have a huge cam and annoying loud exhaust. suspension and interior doesn't make squeaky noise like 90% of the FD. He took the rarest color/body/combo and put the car together with the best V8 parts so someone can enjoy the best of both world.

there wont be any surprises , fixes with the purchase of this car!

hes getting married soon and honestly i hope no one buys this car because i don't want my friends to sell their FD =\.

Offline perf0rmance

Hi Everyone.... Here's a quick update regarding the car.


It's still for sale... once I receive a deposit and/or the car is sold, I'll update the thread.
I know I haven't been actively bumping it but that's because I'm not in a rush to sell it.
It seems that I'm more susceptible to lowballers by keeping my thread active.

Anyway, just so that everyone can get a better idea of the kind of thought process I have... here's how I installed the Feed Side Skirts without drilling the actually body.









Basically, I used the body plugs to hold nuts that I can bolt right into. If you wanted to remove/replace the skirts, it would be a much simpler affair. Additionally, you can replace the body plugs with fresh ones and return the car back to stock.



If you have specific questions, please feel free to PM me directly. General questions that the greater public would probably be interested in can be posted here. Please use good judgment and respect this thread.

Thank you all!  :D

Offline turbotalon1g

That is very smart. Hopefully just a small insight to all the work you have done to this gorgeous car.

Offline jblick

Hello, Is this car still available?  I am interested in seeing an potentially buying the car if I like it.  I am in Bay Area so if you could email me I would appreciate that.  Jay

Offline perf0rmance

That is very smart. Hopefully just a small insight to all the work you have done to this gorgeous car.

Thank you!


Hello, Is this car still available?  I am interested in seeing an potentially buying the car if I like it.  I am in Bay Area so if you could email me I would appreciate that.  Jay


Hi Jay, the car is still available. Feel free to stopby when you're available. I daily the car so it's typically with me.

Offline jblick

Can you give me your contact info and a good time to see it.  Im in San Jose so was hoping we can meet somewhere in the middle if your in SF? Please email me your contact info and I will be in touch!  Thanks