I am in a big delimma..I have a V-8 to start working on, but I love the rotary and I want to keep it..I have been torn between doing the V-8 swap or just buying a Rebuilt N/a ..I would love to find one for around 1000 dollars..I just need weblinks to people that sell them for cheap..The cheaper the better..I don't have any links to look at. Anyone know where I can get one from?? I am not sure about rebuilding mine, I would rather just buy a rebuilt one and go with it..Let me know before I make the V-8 swap a reality..

 

http://www.rotaryresurrection.com/

 

Talk to Kevin from Rotary Res.

http://www.rotaryresurrection.com/

 

oh...now u got an extra link..hehe

theres lots of other places but Kevin's are prob. the cheapest and I've heard nothing but good about his work.

 

Hey thanks guys that looks awesome..1200 for a street port..Oh yea..I couldn't build a V-8 for that price..I can probably even Drive up there and Drop the motor off and pick up..Well i know what to do now..Now which streetport?? I want to move..Stage 3 sounds good..Anyone ever bought the stage 3 upgrade?? Someone post up and tell me how it is..I am pumped..Quess I will keep the Rotary afterall..Yes..That sounds awesome..Tell me more about the streetport..Specs and all..I am very interested... I can even afford that...Thanks again

 

I hate to say it, man, but if power is what you're after, sell your car and buy a TII. This comes from one who has never owned a TII, but I do know that TII's are a much better starting point for a powerful car. I just don't care too much for the short lifespan, but you have to decide which is the lesser of the two evils, power or life...

You will also come out cheaper in the long run, and end up with a much more streetable car.

Either that, or do the V8 swap. You will probably spend about the same in mods by going either route, for the same power.

Ren

 

I think this is a BAD IDEA. well, it depends how much power you want. If you want a fast drag racer, then get a TII, or a car built for drag racing, I beleive Ford and Chevy make a few of these.
but if you want a car that can be quick in the 1/4(not real fast, but still beat local ricers) and maintain excellent handleing, keep your N/A.

I say go for the street port. just don't excpect to run 11's.


But that's just my opinion

 

I'm afraid the point ends up being what you want outta the car.

1. semi-cheap, fun, and fast car=RX7 NA or TII

2. haulin-***** drag car= highly modded TII or good ole V-8's

sounds to me like you want option 1.

the bigger the port the less low end power you will have. Is this a daily driver? I'd prolly go with a good "middle ground" port(1 or 2) so you can have some fun yet retain some reliability.

Good luck

 

cheap rebuilds...and they can do some extra HP mods as well...

http://www.rotaryengine.com/

best prices I've found...

 

I had mine rebuilt by them. If you don't want 3mm apex seals, then don't go with them because they are standard. They also put 89-91 rotor housings on the s4 cars. (turbo's at least)

After shipping and such, they cost about as much as atkins.

 

why wouldnt you want 3mm apex seals? im not being an ***, is just that i really dont know

 

not exactly...I could get an N/A rebuilt with them and have it shipped for $17-$1800 (I live near Amarillo, BTW)...also (I think, it's been a while since I talked to them so don't take offense) I think they only use the 3mm if you request it. I was getting the 3mm seals and the engine street ported and having it shipped for $2100. Well...I guess that is close to Atkins...unless you wanna drive to Calgary...

 

Some people don't like 3mm apex seals. It puts more wear on the housings I guess. Me personally I like the detonation protection.

 

The added detonation protection isn't really necessary on an NA like it is on a TII. Plus, if you break the 2mm seals, you may still be able to use the same rotors for 3mm seals.

Ren

 

I just want to retain the Rx-7 nostalgia. I know I won't be running 12's or anything, but I will have the only Streetported Rx-7 in my area. I love the power and drivability of the Rotory..I always have. I had an 90 model and I like my 86 as much or more. I wasn't into the tuning scene when I had the 90 model..Had the old lady thing going and she hated the car..I loved it..Got rid of her and got into the tuning thing..You figure at least 500 for the install kit on the V-8 and then figure in the Parts for the V-8 and I am already looking at 1500 or more..I have a 327 and a 305..I am going to sell them and live up to my tag...NOPSTNS....Rotory is the way to go..I have to talk to Kevin and Decide which streetport. I think I would like to say I have a streetported motor..It gives me a good feeling knowing all I have to do is pull the motor, take it to him..Get it back then break it in..Not to mention the New clutch I will have to buy to hold the extra hp's from putting a new motor in..I think it is well worth the 1200 dollars I will spend getting it done..It should raise my Rev limit right..I will have to find away to get around the fuel cut at 7200 rpms, but I am sure I can find that somewhere..Turboren, you have tooooo manny Rx-7's why don't you ship me one of those TII's..I really just want to restore mine..I love it and am dedicated to it..It is a one of a kind where I am from. Nobody has any..I am probably the only one around..There may be a couple of beaters around somewhere but none like mine..Vert wheels, S5 tails. And a big ole Apex-i Dunk muffler, soon to be Duals..Hey I love my car what can I say..Well any suggestions on that fuel cut, let me know..Thanks...

 

Sorry, they are all NA's. Two of them were TII lookalikes, though. I now have but two of the original 7 I had, and a 90 GTUs I just bought.

Ren

 

I just bought a rebuilt motor from Kevin @ rotary resurrection. I have it streetported and everything for less than $1500. I'm still waiting for it to get here so I can put it in. - Steve

 

Well keep me informed on how it runs and how you like it..I am going to be getting him to build me one in the next months or so...Keep me informed..I gotta have that silver and black color scheme..Same color as my car..