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Old 08-09-01, 11:41 AM
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factory engine apex question

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Quick question, im gonna be getting a new engine from the Mazda dealership, i was wondering how thick are the seals on a brand new mazda factory rotary engine.. are they 1 or 3mm? and also if they are 1 can they handle the rb turbo back exhaust and intake? of course with larger injectors and fuel pump, also an afc and msd ignitoon..

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I think that the stock seal size is 2mm

I think that the stock seal size is 2mm
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yea, 2mm is the stock size...

Do they make 1mm? That would be scary...
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do i need to worry with the mods i have? meaning reliability wise? is there a big diffrence with 2 and 3mm? im not planning to run any more boost then 10 lbs anyways. i like my car how it is. most im gonna do is rebuild the turbo and maybe port out the wastegate.

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Originally posted by DyNaMiTe KiD
do i need to worry with the mods i have? meaning reliability wise? is there a big diffrence with 2 and 3mm? im not planning to run any more boost then 10 lbs anyways. i like my car how it is. most im gonna do is rebuild the turbo and maybe port out the wastegate.

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2mm will be fine.
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THanks for the info guyz...

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2mm will hold just as much boost and power as a 3mm, as well as give you more lower end power since 2mm seal better. 3mm just lets you make a mistake or 2 while tuning. or use out of spec rotors machined bigger to fit the 3mm.
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hogging out rotors and putting in 3mm apex seals is huge rig in my book. Putting in 3mm apex seals is a small bandaid for a bigger problem. If your running the proper fuel you dont need the extra "cushion" that the 3mm are suppose to bring.




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