where to get a streetport and what size?
10-21-03, 11:22 PM
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where to get a streetport and what size?
so i want to get a streetport, but i was wondering what kind of shop to go to. should i go to one that specializes in rotaries or does it matter? and also, if i go to a shop that isnt familiar with what a streetport actually is, what is the exact size increase? thx for the help...
ive actually been in contact with atkins rotary, but they dont take engines out for you, you have to either buy an engine they are putting together or bring yours in already out of the car, so that one is out of the question
ive actually been in contact with atkins rotary, but they dont take engines out for you, you have to either buy an engine they are putting together or bring yours in already out of the car, so that one is out of the question
10-21-03, 11:57 PM
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You can buy templates from racingbeat. A local machine shop 'might' try underaking the project if you supply the templates, but you are MUCH better off, A. doing it yourself, or B. better yet taking it to a rotary guru that has done it before.
Checks Ted's site for the write up on porting. That will give you some good get started info
Checks Ted's site for the write up on porting. That will give you some good get started info
10-21-03, 11:59 PM
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You can buy porting templates, but if you are going to take it to a non-rotary shop, then you may as well buy a hand grenade instead, as it will probably do less damage than the V-8 mechanics will. 
http://www.mazdatrix.com/toolport.htm
See your regional forum for local rotary shops that can do this work.
BTW, it's more cost effective to get a street port in conjunction with a rebuild. If your engine is still OK, I recommend waiting a little longer before porting it.
http://www.mazdatrix.com/toolport.htm
See your regional forum for local rotary shops that can do this work.
BTW, it's more cost effective to get a street port in conjunction with a rebuild. If your engine is still OK, I recommend waiting a little longer before porting it.
10-22-03, 12:29 AM
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Originally posted by Evil Aviator
You can buy porting templates, but if you are going to take it to a non-rotary shop, then you may as well buy a hand grenade instead, as it will probably do less damage than the V-8 mechanics will.
http://www.mazdatrix.com/toolport.htm
You can buy porting templates, but if you are going to take it to a non-rotary shop, then you may as well buy a hand grenade instead, as it will probably do less damage than the V-8 mechanics will.
http://www.mazdatrix.com/toolport.htm
10-22-03, 05:08 PM
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Originally posted by Evil Aviator
You can buy porting templates, but if you are going to take it to a non-rotary shop, then you may as well buy a hand grenade instead, as it will probably do less damage than the V-8 mechanics will.
http://www.mazdatrix.com/toolport.htm
See your regional forum for local rotary shops that can do this work.
BTW, it's more cost effective to get a street port in conjunction with a rebuild. If your engine is still OK, I recommend waiting a little longer before porting it.
You can buy porting templates, but if you are going to take it to a non-rotary shop, then you may as well buy a hand grenade instead, as it will probably do less damage than the V-8 mechanics will.
http://www.mazdatrix.com/toolport.htm
See your regional forum for local rotary shops that can do this work.
BTW, it's more cost effective to get a street port in conjunction with a rebuild. If your engine is still OK, I recommend waiting a little longer before porting it.
well the engine has already been rebuilt about 20k miles ago, the last owner got it done but didnt get a port when he did it
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Originally posted by dDuB
well the engine has already been rebuilt about 20k miles ago, the last owner got it done but didnt get a port when he did it
well the engine has already been rebuilt about 20k miles ago, the last owner got it done but didnt get a port when he did it
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