2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.

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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 10:04 AM
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ok, i just bought an 88n/a, and i want to build it up right. im thinking about sending another 13b off to get it completely built from oil pan to top mount.... please if anyone has a shop in mind send me a link or phone numbr... i tried looking in the search tab but not very much help....
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 11:21 AM
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I reccomend Jesse Prather. JessePratherMotorsports.com. He's in Topeka, Kansas. Jesse is arguably one of the best rotary engine builders in the country, is honest and delivers in a timely manner. Jesse builds the motor for my SCCA E Prod 2nd gen and his work is first rate. Tell him Don Walsh sent you.
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 11:41 AM
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Let's start with your goals. Are you building for power, reliability, show? Do you have a budget? Are you staying NA? Want to do turbo? Why not buy a race engine already built if you have $$.
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 01:40 PM
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Here is a site that is really new but has a lot of info regarding shops in it.

http://www.rotaryshops.com/
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Don49
I reccomend Jesse Prather. JessePratherMotorsports.com. He's in Topeka, Kansas. Jesse is arguably one of the best rotary engine builders in the country, is honest and delivers in a timely manner. Jesse builds the motor for my SCCA E Prod 2nd gen and his work is first rate. Tell him Don Walsh sent you.
thanks bro

Originally Posted by EnjoiPugs
Let's start with your goals. Are you building for power, reliability, show? Do you have a budget? Are you staying NA? Want to do turbo? Why not buy a race engine already built if you have $$.
i want at least 400-500hp. i wnt it for power and reliability, i can spend as much as i want but not looking to get rediculous. i dnt know if i can get that much hp with na. and plus im looking to get my tranny built. its auto.
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 88project
i want at least 400-500hp. i wnt it for power and reliability, i can spend as much as i want but not looking to get rediculous. i dnt know if i can get that much hp with na. and plus im looking to get my tranny built. its auto.
No way you get a NA up to 400-500 HP.
No way, unless you're Bill Gates.

You'd be doing astoundingly well to break 300 HP and you could kiss reliability/streetability goodby.

The easiest road to +400HP lies in a V-8 swap, IMO.
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by clokker
No way you get a NA up to 400-500 HP.
No way, unless you're Bill Gates.

You'd be doing astoundingly well to break 300 HP and you could kiss reliability/streetability goodby.

The easiest road to +400HP lies in a V-8 swap, IMO.
thats a possibility.... just tryn to see how much for each idea... and i was planning on forcing it n e way...
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 05:24 PM
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easier to buy a built old motor....
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by slpin
easier to buy a built old motor....

old??? lol haha from where? how much and how reliable?? lol just wondering...
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 06:01 PM
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How much money do you plan on putting in this build?

john ny
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 06:12 PM
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How much money do you plan on putting in this engine?

john ny
ahhh idk. im not planing on putn it together too soon. its a real project for me. so it dnt really matter how much i spend
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 06:14 PM
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ahhh idk. im not planing on putn it together too soon. its a real project for me. so it dnt really matter how much i spend
If you can't devise a realistic budget, you probably can't steer the project to completion either.
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