3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002) 1993-2002 Discussion including performance modifications and Technical Support Sections.
Sponsored by:

2 or 3 rotors

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-06-02, 05:20 PM
  #1  
Newbie
Thread Starter
 
Vandetta's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: oregon
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Question 2 or 3 rotors

Hi, just a quick question... does the 93-95 rx-7 have 2 or 3 rotors and how about any rx-7s after that. Also, does anyone know where I can buy 3 rotor engines? thanks.
Old 01-06-02, 05:27 PM
  #2  
Rotary Freak

 
c00lduke's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Overland Park, KS
Posts: 2,360
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
93-95 have 2 rotor and any place you can buy a 2 rotor you can more then likly buy a 3.

I think www.pettitracing.com sells them


~Luke
Old 01-06-02, 05:33 PM
  #3  
Lurking..................

 
black99's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: PA
Posts: 2,220
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
www.rotaryextreme.com has a 3 rotor motor for sale right now.. check it out..
Old 01-06-02, 07:10 PM
  #4  
5yr member, joined 2001

 
JONSKI's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Marco Island, FL
Posts: 908
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
What are the pros and cons of going three rotors? e.g. Obviously there are more horsies, but how many?
Old 01-06-02, 07:18 PM
  #5  
OG

 
Johnny's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Pleasanton,California
Posts: 1,291
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
OK damn it...if you have to ask how hard it is to go to a 3rotor


well I'm sorry but you aint got what it takes ! PERIOD !
Hate to be blunt...but that is frecken truth
Old 01-06-02, 07:38 PM
  #6  
The Dude Abides

 
neevosh's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: san jose, ca
Posts: 601
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
To get a 3rotor, you'd have to import it from Japan. The obvious pros would be more HP and torque. It's not that hard to get 500HP out of one. Cons would be price to install(20-30K depending on labor and parts), finding an engine management system to run it, and tuning. It takes a lot of work to put one in an FD. It'd be much easier to build up a 13B than install a 20B which is why you don't see many around.
Old 01-06-02, 07:50 PM
  #7  
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
 
JoeD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Bay Area, CA
Posts: 2,158
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
if you have to ask where to get it, it is obvious that you know nothing about the conversion.

be happy with your 13B.
Old 01-06-02, 07:53 PM
  #8  
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
 
JoeD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Bay Area, CA
Posts: 2,158
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Originally posted by JONSKI
Obviously there are more horsies, but how many?
anywhere from 200-1200.

thats just like asking: "how much horsepower does a V8 have?"

Old 01-06-02, 07:54 PM
  #9  
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
 
JoeD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Bay Area, CA
Posts: 2,158
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Originally posted by JONSKI
What are the pros and cons of going three rotors?
pros: your car is MUCH faster since your wallet is now $35K lighter!
Old 01-07-02, 08:53 AM
  #10  
Senior Member

 
mmaragos's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Windsor, CA
Posts: 597
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
JoeD is on a roll. LOL, stop it your killing me. :p

Most of the three rotor stuff has been covered at one time or another. If you really want more info, start by searching the forum, then the web. There is a lot out there now. Enough info to help you figure out if you really want (and can afford) a 20B or not.

I'd love to have one, but my pocket book says no. Maybe someday, but for now it is just easier to drop cash into the 13B. Not only that, but it is a less expensive platform to learn those costly mistakes on.
Old 01-07-02, 09:23 AM
  #11  
Senior Member

 
rx7eaven's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Marietta, Ga, USA
Posts: 491
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Pros: Much faster, more hp and tq
Cons: Expensive, gas guzzling machine, takes a lot of work to put one in (transmission must be pushed back), tuning, etc.

Put a single turbo in a 13B and u will have more power than you know what to do with.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
jase03
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
26
09-29-15 10:36 AM
stickmantijuana
20B Forum
9
09-22-15 07:39 PM
ZacMan
Build Threads
4
09-19-15 09:20 PM
Ian_D
New Member RX-7 Technical
6
09-06-15 10:38 PM



Quick Reply: 2 or 3 rotors



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:09 PM.