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

How many Original Engines are still going

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-01-06, 02:22 PM
  #26  
RotaryOnly

 
juliankirk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: PENNSYLVANIA
Posts: 90
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Had an 84 gsl with 270,000k - but then it puked.
Old 04-01-06, 02:26 PM
  #27  
Terrified.

 
Naegleria_Fowleri's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Muncie, IN
Posts: 3,463
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
116,000 miles on my '84 without leaks, never had a carb rebuild, had the clutch replaced at least once. My '83 had 130,000 miles on it before I pulled the engine, but it sat for four years straight before I bought it and developed oil leaks from the housing to iron cracks. Now its getting a street port, and possibly a turbo if I can scrounge up the money now that I've lost my job.
Old 04-01-06, 03:07 PM
  #28  
under construction

 
dayton's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: savannah
Posts: 1,112
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
85 gsl original 12a w/ 189,000 odo still runs strong!!!
Old 04-01-06, 03:12 PM
  #29  
voo doo witchdoctor

 
rOtAryIsbEttEr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Texarkana, Arkansas
Posts: 365
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
84gs 184044 and still running
but for the moment it is undergoing a tranny/clutch replacement and a carb rebuild
Old 04-01-06, 03:40 PM
  #30  
seniorchief


 
Seniorchief's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 395
Received 190 Likes on 89 Posts
Cool

85 GSL-SE. 2nd owner. 129,883 miles. Zero leaks. Uses between 1/2 to 1 quart of oil every 2500-3000 miles which is when I change the oil.
Old 04-01-06, 03:51 PM
  #31  
CARBURETOR HATER

 
oldsk00l's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Augusta Ga
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I've have a 83 with 56,000 miles on it. it runs like a champ
Old 04-01-06, 04:00 PM
  #32  
Senior Member

iTrader: (1)
 
ratboy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 509
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
original 13b -149k miles. Runs like a champ...
Old 04-01-06, 04:30 PM
  #33  
Administrator

iTrader: (8)
 
mar3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 1998
Location: So. Arlington, TX!!!
Posts: 12,974
Likes: 0
Received 59 Likes on 36 Posts
1983 GS with 178,000 miles, runs like the World Champ, so it must be getting ready to blow...

Old 04-01-06, 04:42 PM
  #34  
Rotary Enthusiast

iTrader: (1)
 
Nicholas P.'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 1,415
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
mi jealous
Old 04-01-06, 11:34 PM
  #35  
Senior Member

 
Arockrx7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Boone, NC
Posts: 620
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
84 GSLSE with 104,800 miles and I think it is the originals. runs strong.
Old 04-02-06, 01:48 AM
  #36  
love the braaaap

 
85rotarypower's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Bognor, Ontario
Posts: 3,771
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
I believe the engine in my 82 was original when it went at 275K KM. Thats about 190K miles. Had about 90psi front and rear, and that was with a slow starter. It would start right up on the first try every time. I'm still not totally sure what made that apex seal shatter, but I'm guessing detonation as I did drive the car hard and it seemed to have a popping sound in the engine, but I dismissed it as the steadily stretching belt I used from the main pulley to the water pump flapping around. Guess I was wrong. BTW, I'm the 7th owner of this car I believe.
Old 04-02-06, 03:28 AM
  #37  
Full Member

 
t3hranger's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Woodstock GA
Posts: 74
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I got a 12a in a 1984 gsl w/ 43k on it just rebuilt the stock carb and new spark plugs.
the car sat for years before i got it. mostly things had just rotted out.
it runs great . The 7 can't lose
Old 04-02-06, 04:43 AM
  #38  
---

 
inuissus_cendi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posts: 568
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
83 with about 67,XXX on it. Runs like new. I love it.
Old 04-02-06, 10:10 AM
  #39  
On the prowl for an FB

iTrader: (1)
 
$100T2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Surrounded by Sebey parts, Rhode Island
Posts: 2,932
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 4 Posts
Original 12A, 165,000 miles.
Old 04-02-06, 12:57 PM
  #40  
wheres the water goin?

iTrader: (9)
 
3rd and final 7's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Nor Cal
Posts: 1,586
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
i had 148000 on my eng b4 it overheated and blew a water jacket seal. and the eng i have in her no i have no clue
Old 04-02-06, 01:09 PM
  #41  
Eats, Sleeps, Dreams Rotary

iTrader: (10)
 
RCCAZ 1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 3,358
Received 76 Likes on 44 Posts
... not my car, but a good friend of mine. 7K original miles on the factory 10A and still running strong.
Attached Thumbnails How many Original Engines are still going-126-2628_img.jpg   How many Original Engines are still going-126-2626_img.jpg  
Old 04-02-06, 02:11 PM
  #42  
Duct-tape fixes all

 
no_name's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Toronto, Canada
Posts: 1,000
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
3rd 200 000kms
Old 04-02-06, 02:28 PM
  #43  
84SE-EGI helpy-helperton

 
LongDuck's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 3,314
Received 359 Likes on 250 Posts
193,000 on original 13b - these engines have well-deserved reputation for longevity given their 3mm apex seals, location of the sealing 'rubbers', and for intake systems that complemented wringing them out (and keeping them carbon-cleared).

Still running strong, and got 29.73 MPG on the highway this morning! (Wondering if my '6'-ports are still working right!?!)
Old 04-02-06, 02:55 PM
  #44  
Full Member

 
wisconsinrx7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 81
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
1985 Rx7 GSL 172,000. 10,000+ last april-october.
Old 04-02-06, 03:05 PM
  #45  
Roll to Heaven in a RX-7

 
rxtory's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: New Westminster, B.C - Canada
Posts: 790
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
i beleive mine is still original 209 XXX km
Old 04-02-06, 05:53 PM
  #46  
Junior Member

 
texalmighty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
83 gs think i'm like the 7th owner original engine, trans, and rear. ran strong when i parked it 3yrs ago. 130k
Old 04-02-06, 07:54 PM
  #47  
Passing life by

 
iceblue's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Scotland, USA
Posts: 4,028
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
2nd owner all original SA 71k and going strong at 90ish PSI on all faces.

FB dunno what owner still going at 206k dunno compression numbers but sounds strong out the spark plug holes.
Old 04-02-06, 08:04 PM
  #48  
I aint there yet

 
busterz's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: PA
Posts: 154
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
3rd owner - all orig 67000 mi
Old 04-02-06, 08:14 PM
  #49  
Rotary Enthusiast

 
rbf41182gt's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Richmond, VA
Posts: 1,081
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
3rd owner

130,000 or so

rebuild coming soon----


~b.k.
Old 04-02-06, 08:56 PM
  #50  
Senior Member

 
drunkclever's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: massachusetts
Posts: 697
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
82 gsl - 77000 original miles... was told by the privious owner he only had the car for a week. He gave me the registration as proof, He owned the car on the road for about 4 days. Anyone know what color title was out in '82? I was told the color to the title that they gave him was blue. I know now that we got tan and brown titles. Anyone with info please let me know. I know I should just do a carfax but.. I am just So lazy!


'85 gs. rust bucket. RIP.. engine pulled its got 126,000 running strong. some parts for sale.

(if you can carfax it for me i'll get the number)


Quick Reply: How many Original Engines are still going



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:26 AM.