How Much Does It Cost to Build a Spec RX-7?

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Race Car Budget SRX7
All prices are estimates and may vary
updated as of 3/8/01
prepared by Tom "Sanford" Sweeten
Base Car	High	Low	Average
1981 - 1985 RX-7 S, GS, GSL	$900	$500	$700
Sub-Total	$900	$500	$700
Car Safety Items (Required)	High	Low	Average
Roll Bar	$579	$579	$525
Roll Bar  Labor	$200	$0	$100
Roll Bar Padding	$60	$20	$40
Seat Brace	$150	$20	$85
Window Net & Kit	$75	$55	$65
Fire Extinguisher	$150	$30	$90
Remove Ignition Lock	$25	$5	$15
5 Point Harness	$200	$75	$138
Sub-Total	$1,410	$705	$1,058
Car Performance Items (Required)	High	Low	Average
Kuhmo Tires Shaved, Mounted and Balanced	$480	$448	$464
Sub-Total	$480	$448	$464
Car Safety Items (Optional)	High	Low	Average
Kill Switch	$150	$75	$113
Sub-Total	$150	$75	$113
Car Performance Items (Recommended)	High	Low	Average
Front Sway Bar	$150	$129	$140
Front Shocks	$150	$150	$150
Front Springs	$90	$70	$80
Front Suspension Bushings	$55	$35	$45
Front Brake Pads	$84	$84	$73
Rear Sway Bar (Most Cars Do Not Use a Rear Bar)	$150	$0	$75
Rear Shocks	$120	$90	$105
Rear Springs	$90	$70	$80
Rear Brake Pads	$70	$52	$61
K&N Air Filter	$55	$0	$28
Exhaust System Cat. Back (including Cat)	$500	$295	$398
Racing Brake Fluid	$45	$20	$33
Sub-Total	$1,550	$981	$1,266
Other Required Items	High	Low	Average
Car Numbers, SCCA Decal, MARRS Decal	$150	$50	$100
Sub-Total	$150	$50	$100
Miscellaneous Preparation Items	High	Low	Average
Tape Lights	$20	$3	$12
1.5" Negative Chamber Alignment	$75	$50	$63
Sub-Total	$95	$53	$74
Miscellaneous Preparation Items (Optional)	High	Low	Average
Rebuild Engine Parts and Labor	$2,000	$1,550	$1,775
Oil and oil filter	$15	$15	$15
Fuel Pump & Filter	$125	$75	$100
Wheels 13" x 7"	$650	$240	$325
Sub-Total	$2,790	$1,640	$2,215
Total	High	Low	Average
return to top	$7,525	$4,452	$5,989

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