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25-05-2007, 07:30 PM
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Scrubber Racing Team
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Pt augusta
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there is a telstar turbo down the road with good body and a **** motor that i might be able to get on the cheap?
does anyone have any experience with them it s the tx5 one same as a mazda 626 turbo. cheers s-bruce
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25-05-2007, 11:47 PM
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Bugger! 1390mm too long!!
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Adelaide
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what year is it?
as far as i know they're pretty reliable.. I had an 88 TX5 na. It went pretty hard!
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30-05-2007, 06:33 PM
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Scrubber Racing Team
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Pt augusta
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anyone else, bits easy to get?
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www.cardomain.com/id/ssb2005 2001 TM Racing 250 2T enduro. 1992 Falcon S XR-6 161+Kw's zorst, chip, tickford engine and ecu 1984 AB GSR Cordia tidy up time. DASH is here!! future track weapon 1973 Yamaha RD 250 project cafe racer |
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30-05-2007, 07:39 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 5,810
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They torque steer like pigs !!
I had one years ago, and that's all that sticks in my memory. |
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30-05-2007, 08:59 PM
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Hello
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Mt Barker, SA
Posts: 4,300
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My Mum had a 1991 TX5 Ghia and it was a slug. Dunno about the turbos but I dont reckon Id touch something like that.... dont get an auto, if you must get one.
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30-05-2007, 10:01 PM
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It'll Buff Out.
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Newcastle NSW
Posts: 1,298
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What year model??
I have a 1985 AS Turbo
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30-05-2007, 10:49 PM
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i'm baaaack....
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: workin on something
Posts: 4,460
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good motor (as they are a mazda)
i know the TX-3Ts came in AWD and thats the model you want, FWD will be a pain in the wet you will be sliding a lot and torque steer will be an issue. still a lot of fun and they go like buggery. |
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30-05-2007, 10:54 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Canberra
Posts: 13,436
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Had an N/A TX5 Ghia and yep torque steer and wheelspin in the wet but you get used to it.
Very good car overall and it went good. Parts were never cheap though but I didn't really have too many problems. I would love to own one again one day! |
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30-05-2007, 10:55 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 69
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have got an 89 mazda MX-6 Turbo coupe with 4WS, it's done 315 000km and doesn't use much oil at all and still hammers pretty hard, torque steer is fun but it's a wicked little motor for a 2.2. 5spd man too.
As long as it has had good oil and regular 5000km service it might be ok. Car handles real nice too, 3500rpm to 4750rpm is great fun, has factory plumbed non-atmosphere exhaust BOV |
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30-05-2007, 11:00 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 241
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is there still some around? i thought they'd have al torque steered into light poles.
not sure if you'd get used to it but the torque steer was insane when i drove one hard years ago, the car i drove ended up...torque steering into a pole by its owner
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30-05-2007, 11:01 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Perth
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They were an awesome little car when new, don't know how good one would be thats about 15 years old now.
They used to really flog, 2.2 litre, only 12 valves and front wheel drive. Yes torque steer was a handful but just hang on tight. Fun in the wet, ABS and great handling. As for parts now days not sure. They were highly desirable by car thieves in their day too and the cops even had them as undercover chase cars. There weren't many around so parts might be difficult or just go non turbo,nahh go turbo.
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08-06-2007, 05:43 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jun 2007
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hey i have a 1991 TX5 turbo with a BOV and i'm lookin at getting a front mount intercooler does anyone know which one to get or any ideas please?
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08-06-2007, 08:52 PM
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Over Thinker
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Ipswich Qld
Posts: 1,351
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I dont know a heap about the turbo versions
these two sites might help http://www.mx6.com /forums http://z3.invisionfree.com/tx5/index.php? need a good oil cooled type intercoolers can be made to measure do a web search
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22-06-2007, 12:37 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: stop clicking on my avatar
Posts: 13
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We are looking at a nice nice black TX5 turbo that a friend wants to sell. Does anyone know if the new Qld P Plate laws would include these?
I can't find a list of restricted cars anywhere. Does anyone know of a link? Thanks. 
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telstar turbo's what can you tell me about them?
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