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Old May 29, 2006 | 10:56 PM
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Okay I just bought a 88 RX-7 GXL (non-turbo) with 98,000 miles on it, and there is a few things i would like to now.
If anybody noes the what size cc Fuel Injectors I should be running.

Also when I start it up it takes like 5 seconds for it to start. It doesn't start up right away like a normal car does is that right?
And last how reliable are these engines like how long do they last and what are to most common things to wrong with them. And what are some easy mods to do to them!!!!!
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Old May 29, 2006 | 11:23 PM
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A n/a will out last a turbo and have less problems but every car/motor has it personalities.

first off if the car was driven right and the oil was changed at the right time and taken car of then you can expect up to 200k miles. the motor in my gxl before it had a 13bt put in itwas at 210k miles then parted out.

first things to do it change all the fluids and check lines for leaks and all that stuff.

first mod for most people is a exahst system and/or intake.

welcome and drive hard, remember rotors are made to hit 7k rpms in daily driving and it keeps your secondaries working right.
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Old May 30, 2006 | 12:03 AM
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Treat the car well, and it will do the same.
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Old May 30, 2006 | 12:05 AM
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Also dont forget to change spark plug and spark wires too.
For injectors just leave it stock and have them clean.
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Old May 30, 2006 | 04:34 PM
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I don't think the stock ones are in there that is why i am wonderin what cc they need to be
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Old May 30, 2006 | 05:25 PM
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rotors have plugs made for rotors
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Old May 30, 2006 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Th3Tun4
I don't think the stock ones are in there that is why i am wonderin what cc they need to be
460cc
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Old May 30, 2006 | 06:28 PM
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welcome to the world of rotaries. one thing you should remember is dont flood it.
ive gone through the whole "i need to move my car" in the morning and next thing i know its flooded.
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Old May 30, 2006 | 09:55 PM
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its fuelinjected how can you flood it
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Old May 30, 2006 | 10:03 PM
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its fuelinjected how can you flood it
running the car and turning it off before i fully warms up and letting it cool off can flood a rotor
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Old May 30, 2006 | 10:16 PM
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also keep an eye on oil and coolant. know what your pressure should read, voltage etc etc. check for vac leaks. replace parts if you need to. little things here and there you do for the car will really help in the long run. you cant just drive for 5k then decide you want to check stuff. im in my engine bay probably once or twice a week looking around.
thats my .02
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Old May 31, 2006 | 03:55 PM
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What are some good ways to get some horspower and torque out of rotaries. I already have borla cat back on it.
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Old May 31, 2006 | 04:00 PM
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If the car is in poor tune, it will flood. Generally this is due to leaking injectors or low compression. First, do a full and complete tuneup. Procedures for this are found in the Factory Service Manual (see FAQ).

For modifications, there is a thread in the Archives called "how to make a beefy n/a" which can get you started.
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Old May 31, 2006 | 04:07 PM
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