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Old 09-25-01, 01:00 PM
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Top end Rebuild???

I have really got myself into it this time....

I need to know if anyone has rebuilt the top of their Rx before, this is my first time and I need HELP!!!!

I need to know what I have to get as far as, parts for this project...
  • 10th Ann. Fc3s
  • K&N Intake
  • Magnecor Wires
  • 3" Es Design Downpipe
  • Dynomax High-Flo Cat
  • Tokico Shocks
  • Eibach Springs
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I have always heard the term top end re-build used for rebuilding the valve train on an OHC or DOHC engine.

No valves or camshaft on a rotary
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As Mark said a top end rebuild refers to a piston engines' valvetrain being rebuilt. Since a rotary doesn't have a valvetrain it can't be rebuilt.
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Re: Top end Rebuild???

Originally posted by affinitee
I have really got myself into it this time....

I need to know if anyone has rebuilt the top of their Rx before, this is my first time and I need HELP!!!!

I need to know what I have to get as far as, parts for this project...
  • 10th Ann. Fc3s
  • K&N Intake
  • Magnecor Wires
  • 3" Es Design Downpipe
  • Dynomax High-Flo Cat
  • Tokico Shocks
  • Eibach Springs
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