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Rx-7Blazin 07-05-03 02:02 AM

what is the cheepest rebuild kit??
 
i was wondering who has the cheepest rebuild kit?? i saw the rebuild kit on mazdatrix and that was a hell of alot. besides why would it be so expensive to rebuild a rotory it has less parts in it im going to rebuilf my 93 jimmy and its gonna cost $140 for the whole kit and if i want new pistions it would be $350. when i rebuild an rx-7 i would like to put 3mm apex seals on it so does anyone know where you can get the a rebuild kit with3mm apex seals??

fastrotaries 07-05-03 02:37 AM

yeah you'll have to mill the rotors for 3mm, and that's about $150 a rotor. for just the gaskets try www.atkinsrotary.com it'll be about $1k for a good kit. good luck, and if you wanted cheap, get a tempo.

Rx-7Blazin 07-05-03 04:16 PM

haha i still dont get why rebuild kits are so much its like nothing to rebuild a piston

AreExSeven 07-05-03 04:20 PM


Originally posted by Rx-7Blazin
haha i still dont get why rebuild kits are so much its like nothing to rebuild a piston
Because the parts are not as widely used. GMC uses the same rings and seals in all of its engines, as well as any other GM car. The kits are massed produced and cost alot less to manufacture. The rotary kits are only made for 1 engine and are not in such high demand, so the production drops and costs go up.

Icemark 07-05-03 04:30 PM

rotaryaviation will have the cheapest kit with seals

ERAUMAZDA 07-05-03 04:31 PM

I recommend that you get 2 piece 2 mm apex seals unless the gap is beyond factory specs.

CrackHeadMel 07-05-03 05:49 PM

i agree with icemark. There kits seem very inexpensive, less than any other online store i can find

Rx-7Blazin 07-05-03 06:35 PM

i would have it milled to a 3mm setting

Rx-7Blazin 07-05-03 06:43 PM

wow those are very inexpensive you we should let that sight get around mabe they will go cheeper if they have a mass amout of people going for them
http://www.rotaryaviation.com/overhaul_kits.htm
is that all you need and could you get buy with the basic kit or would you need a master kit???

Mr. Gadget 07-05-03 09:00 PM


Originally posted by Rx-7Blazin
wow those are very inexpensive you we should let that sight get around mabe they will go cheeper if they have a mass amout of people going for them
http://www.rotaryaviation.com/overhaul_kits.htm
is that all you need and could you get buy with the basic kit or would you need a master kit???

The best thing to do is tear down first and check your clearances as required. Some engines will reqiure the master because more parts are shot. Its really a case by case basis. This way you can buy what you need.

Dvst8 07-05-03 09:12 PM

i ordered from rotaryaviation, they've got the lowest prices around...i got the basic kit, so i reused my side seals, corner seals etc..also ordered an gasket kit and oil pump chain for 26US. They shipped via UPS.

CrackHeadMel 07-05-03 09:54 PM

Where are the parts good? How was it working with them? friendly bunch?

fastrotaries 07-05-03 10:05 PM

I've never dealt with them, but heard good things about them at the "Sun & Fun" fly in.

My88Se 07-05-03 11:25 PM

I keep hearing good things about rotary aviation and am going to get my rebuild kit from them.I am also going to get their rebuild video. I heard its the same one as atkins.

Rx-7Blazin 07-06-03 12:15 AM

i think i may get the O-ring kit for $153 and the 13b rotary installation gasket kit for $45.25 and buy the 3mm apex seals somewhere else. so where can i get some cheep 3mm apex seals?
also what type of material is the best when running it on a street ported dayly driver?

Infini IV 07-06-03 05:22 AM

I got my "Basic" kit from RotaryAviation.com also... Very neatly packaged, and very good to do business with.

Rx-7Blazin 07-08-03 12:16 AM

cool, but anyone know the best material to use for apex seals?? i want them to make the engine last the longest

ERAUMAZDA 07-08-03 12:21 AM

huh

ERAUMAZDA 07-08-03 12:22 AM

mazda apex seals

Rx-7Blazin 07-08-03 12:30 AM

im gonna try and go 3mm and you can get diff materials like carbon and steel.

ERAUMAZDA 07-08-03 12:32 AM

why?

CrackHeadMel 07-08-03 09:55 AM

im pretty sure carbon seals are the soft seals that shatter into little soft non-abrasive pieces that dont damage your housings as much or at all compared to stock mazda seals. However i also belive they break much easier

Rx-7Blazin 07-08-03 06:12 PM

eraumazda im going to go with 3mm because they hold up better under more stress. i like your responses huh?, mazda apex seals, why. crackheadme yea i think thats the diff really i think carbon seals seal better and dont wear the housing as much but break easer so dont last as long.

ERAUMAZDA 07-08-03 06:21 PM

well when you said material I wasn't sure what you ment. Go with Mazda 2mm.

Mr. Gadget 07-08-03 06:28 PM

erau - so you prefer 3 piece vs. 2 piece as well?


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