1st Generation Specific (1979-1985) 1979-1985 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections

Engine rebuild.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-11-02, 06:10 AM
  #1  
The Rotorheaded Geek

Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
OtakuRX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: exit 8 in Manchester, NH
Posts: 920
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Engine rebuild.

Ok I have begun saving up for an engine rebuild. My big question is, who is better Atkins Rotary or Pineapple Racing?? Their prices are a bit different.

Here is what I am planning on:
Small street port,
Possible oil system rework
and the longest lasting rebuild.
Old 04-11-02, 08:25 AM
  #2  
Full Member

 
1Bad85Rex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Posts: 66
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Both these places are run and operated by people who really know what they're doing when it comes to rotary engine work. I would imagine the quality of the rebuild would be about the same. How long it lasts depends more on how long you allow it to last. Break it in right and don't redline through every gear ten times a day and either should last you many, many miles. Don't forget to take it real easy for the first thousand or so miles. Basically, don't drop the engine in and go looking for a race in the same week and you'll be fine.
Old 04-11-02, 10:20 AM
  #3  
Rotary Freak

 
hanman's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Peoria, IL
Posts: 1,779
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I have heard very good things about Pineapple, but I have first hand knowledge of Atkins. I put an Atkins rebuild in my 90 vert. Very happy so far. They shipped quickly, no hidden surprises etc. I only have 1K on the engine so keep that in mind. The thing I liked about Atkins was the 2 year warranty.
hanman
Old 04-12-02, 10:43 AM
  #5  
The Rotorheaded Geek

Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
OtakuRX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: exit 8 in Manchester, NH
Posts: 920
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Hmm. Ya I had talked to the Atkins' guys but wasn't sure if Pineapple was any better. esp. since I have been hearing that name alot on the forum.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
trickster
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
25
07-01-23 04:40 PM
stickmantijuana
Microtech
30
04-23-16 06:37 PM
ncds_fc
New Member RX-7 Technical
1
08-15-15 10:06 AM



Quick Reply: Engine rebuild.



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:54 PM.