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Old Apr 22, 2006 | 12:29 AM
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2mm seals VS. 3mm seals? OEM or Afftermarket?

Im rebulding my 93 FD and now im to the point to where i have to choose which apex seals to go with. Ive heard that there is no diffrence between 2mm & 3mm
and since this is my first rotary i wanted some more feedback. Im planing on boosting about 15psi on a single turbo with a big street port and a power FC for engine management. I still dont know yet if its going to be my daily driver.
So whats your take 2mm seals VS. 3mm seals? OEM or Afftermarket?
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Old Apr 22, 2006 | 12:34 AM
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you are going to get yelled at for not searching, there was a couple of threads on this earlier in the week

OEM 3 mm 2-piece for max durability
Old Apr 22, 2006 | 12:54 AM
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thanx i looked but couldnt find any thing.
Old Apr 22, 2006 | 12:56 AM
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There are alot of thoughts on which is better between 2mm and 3mm. I personally like OEM Mazda 2mm.
Old Apr 22, 2006 | 12:59 AM
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you didn't search too hard!

https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/3mm-apex-seal-question-512943/
Old Apr 22, 2006 | 12:59 AM
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Another thing (I thought), was the clearances in the "rotor tips" you might need a wider apex seal to make up for the wear incured.

..normally it's for people looking to make power.
Old Apr 22, 2006 | 01:48 AM
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Oem 2mm or 3mm all the way unless u can afford ceramic
Old Apr 22, 2006 | 01:51 AM
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was looking in the range of 450whp would i be safe with say rotory sports double spring 2mm seal
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Originally Posted by Seven!!
was looking in the range of 450whp would i be safe with say rotory sports double spring 2mm seal
Just use OEM seals. Good luck making 450rwhp at only 15psi on 91 octane....

Thread closed, there are a billion 2mm vs 3mm seal threads.
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