Street Rotary: How to Build Maximum Horsepower & Reliability into Mazda
 

Anybody read this? Publishing date - May 2009! Haven't picked this up yet, don't know how much new content there is, but it is good to see a newly published book on Rotary Engines.

Available at BarnesandNoble.com for $17.56

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Str...7885494/?itm=2

Synopsis
The ultimate performance guide to the rotary engines built by Mazda from 1978 to the present. Includes: Engine history and identification • Rotary engine fundamentals • Component selection and modifications • Housings and porting • Rotors, seals, and internals • Intake and fuel systems • Exhaust Systems • Engine management and ignition • Oil and lubrication systems • Forced induction • Nitrous, water and alcohol injection
Biography
Mark Warner is a mechanical engineer who has worked on many complex engineering projects. A lifelong automotive "nut," he has also written technical articles for a variety of automotive publications.

Could be interesting, might have to pick that up.

One of the guys on the forum wrote it I believe.. There is a thread discussing it. I've been keeping an eye out for it locally, but might have to just order it.

"Maximum Power" and "Reliability" are diametrically opposed goals. You can find a happy medium, but maximizing one invariably impacts the other.

yeah, I think RotaryGod here had a lot to do with the material.

On power+reliability topic, here's a nice thread from the 3rd Gen Section

I got one for Fathers day and its a really well written book with lots of good pictures and diagrams. I "know" alot about rotarys but this has done alot for my actual understanding.

great book loved every page of it. tons of info you probably didn't know!

Depends on if you meaure reliability in operational hours in races, or in years over the road, I guess.

That's all the validation I needed before ordering. Thanks!

Found it on Amazon for less = $14.93

http://www.amazon.com/Street-Rotary-...5818192&sr=8-1

really seems like a good read. thanks for sharing Mike!

Got mine today. Haven't had a chance to read it yet.

why are you criticising the title of the book just for the sake of criticising? Do you have anything to say about the actual book?

Great find Mike - thanks...
on the Xmas wish-list

Stu Aull
80GS
Alaska

Why are you criticizing the content of my post just for the sake of criticizing? Do you have anything to say about the actual concept? :rolleyes:

I haven't commented at all on the book, as I haven't had the privilege of reading it yet. I expect to; I've ordered a copy already.

I pointed out an engineering maxim that the book's title apparently contradicts. J_tso directed me to a thread on the subject, which I read, and then came back and commented on.

PS: Who appointed you Ayahtollah of the thread, anyway?

Lighten up, Francis.

Hey stop horsing around in this thread!

Can't we all just get along? ;)

Gunga la gunga!

:iwstupid: Pulu see bagumba!

I just ordered this from Amazon. Can't wait to read it.

Tim, can I borrow your copy when you're done reading it?

OK, OK I'll get my own copy.

i got to leaf thru a friends copy, and i was impressed, it actually looks really accurate and informative.

plus they have AZRR pics, from when peepers was there

I got it and it was a worthwhile read though in all fairness it was very FC-centric

just ordered my copy a couple of days ago, waiting on it to arrive lol.

I got my copy from Amazon for about $15.00. Here's my review to offer for all to read.

Overall, I enjoyed the book. It is a nice addition to my collection and does offer some good history, principles, and performance concepts for the rotary. It has plenty of black and white photos and diagrams demonstrating the various systems and processes of the rotary, in addition to offering some pictures of modified engines and bays. The author does a great job of citing references to reputable companies without advertising for them, and also suggests a few knowledgeable websites (including this one) for readers to visit.

However, it's not all great. It seems that the book is very general; as in, in order to discuss the different generations of rotary engines and their applications, without writing a very, very thick book, it remains vague when discussing modifications. It barely even mentions superchargers, and completely (and admittedly) avoids discussing carburetor applications due to "fuel injection being the future." While I understand the reasoning, I feel that the many years of carbed rotaries should not have been overlooked in this field. Turbochargers are discussed, as well as the concept of converting from n/a to turbo, though no specific information is offered on how to perform the conversion. Again, I understand that there are many varied rotary engines and applications, but I would have gladly paid more for a book that was more thorough and offered more specific details for each and all applications. The vague approach left me feeling like I was learning "what"a rotary can have modified, but not "how" to perform such mods.

Again, in the end, it's a good book and definitely worth its price. It offers plenty of valuable information to rookies and veterans alike, and helps guide the reader with concepts and ideas on how to modify the rotary engine. However, if you're looking for details on modifying specific components/systems, you may find the book lacking.

Price (from Amazon): 5/5
Content: 3/5
Illustrations: 4/5
Overall: 4/5

awsome book i recomend to all

I've got 4 of my photos in there :D ... i do recommend that book :)

2 of the pictures are of the ITB's, and the other 2 are of the fuel system. Name under the picture says "Sam Hammoudeh" ;)