Rotary engine
10-03-2007, 10:25 PM
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idiots.. A rotary is no more difficult or expensive to rebuild than a regular piston engine. You need a person who knows how to rebuild them is all. If you get a rubild by someone who has no experience with a rotary they will probably botch it. I currently have my second rx7 and picking up my third. Sold the first one running strong at 235xxxkm. Second one is running great with 150xxxkm. These were both naturally aspirated cars and they are not overly expensive to maintain. I do not recommend a rotary as a first and primary car, since they are hard on gas and kind of rust prone. If its a summer fun car, go for it! I love mine. I bought it dirt cheap, put breaks, fuel lines and a MOP and it passed safety and e-test. Loads of fun. If you're handy around a car I can't think of a more fun easy to drive sports car for the money.
10-04-2007, 05:37 AM
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Rep Power: 608 idiots.. A rotary is no more difficult or expensive to rebuild than a regular piston engine. You need a person who knows how to rebuild them is all. If you get a rubild by someone who has no experience with a rotary they will probably botch it. I currently have my second rx7 and picking up my third. Sold the first one running strong at 235xxxkm. Second one is running great with 150xxxkm. These were both naturally aspirated cars and they are not overly expensive to maintain. I do not recommend a rotary as a first and primary car, since they are hard on gas and kind of rust prone. If its a summer fun car, go for it! I love mine. I bought it dirt cheap, put breaks, fuel lines and a MOP and it passed safety and e-test. Loads of fun. If you're handy around a car I can't think of a more fun easy to drive sports car for the money.
how hard is the rx7 on gas? cause it'll be my primary car actually.
10-05-2007, 04:21 AM
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I had an RX-7 years ago and it was awesome on gas, even when I beat on it. 25-30L lasted me a week almost (M-F driving). I hated the choke, esp in winter. If ya didnt get mine just right the first time and it stalled before being warmed up - yer fukked for the day. That was my biggest issue with that toaster sized aluminum motor, it took forever to warm up and give out heat. I was usually at my destination just as the cab was getting warm. But I fukken loved that car, just dont over push in the corner (like any car)
10-09-2007, 02:07 PM
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Its not terrible. With a good tune up and all regular maintenance done, i get an average of 620km to about 60L. I can get more on the highway, but way less stop and go with a heavy foot. You drive like a granny its easy to get decent mileage, drive it like a sports car, it goes down quick.
12-02-2007, 02:05 PM
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TURBO rotaries will not last as long as an N/A.....but if you take care of it it will treat you well. Sometimes the key is to do a rebuilt before your seals let go. Recommendationof re-building after 120,000 km is a good benchmark to go by.....provided you havent beaten it, or done a bad tune.
You run too lean on the rotary, and kill it.......and it wont last you 10km..LOL.
You run too lean on the rotary, and kill it.......and it wont last you 10km..LOL.
idiots.. A rotary is no more difficult or expensive to rebuild than a regular piston engine. You need a person who knows how to rebuild them is all. If you get a rubild by someone who has no experience with a rotary they will probably botch it. I currently have my second rx7 and picking up my third. Sold the first one running strong at 235xxxkm. Second one is running great with 150xxxkm. These were both naturally aspirated cars and they are not overly expensive to maintain. I do not recommend a rotary as a first and primary car, since they are hard on gas and kind of rust prone. If its a summer fun car, go for it! I love mine. I bought it dirt cheap, put breaks, fuel lines and a MOP and it passed safety and e-test. Loads of fun. If you're handy around a car I can't think of a more fun easy to drive sports car for the money.
12-02-2007, 02:07 PM
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Gas is not great on the 3rd gen.........but that is not what you bought the car for.
I take very good care of my car, and don't beat the crap out of her......compare it burning fuel to that of a V8.
I take very good care of my car, and don't beat the crap out of her......compare it burning fuel to that of a V8.
12-13-2007, 07:26 PM
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There are two good shops in Ontario that come to mind,
Jim at Rotary dynamics
Rotary Dynamics Remanufactured Rotary Engines
And Joe at RPM
RPM Motorsports - Import Performance Specialists
Jim at Rotary dynamics
Rotary Dynamics Remanufactured Rotary Engines
And Joe at RPM
RPM Motorsports - Import Performance Specialists
1985 Rx7
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