Supra97TT850

i have 3 questions

1. Dose anyone know if the new Rotery engine RENESIS have a turbo version in japan(because i heard from my friend that they do)

2. If there is is it Good and is it worth and Able to be droped in a FD3S?

3. IS it true that using Motorcycle oil in Rotery engine is better becuse its more pure(heard from a friend)

WVRx7

I don't think anyone outside of Mazda knows any exact details about a possible turbo version of the engine.

It stands to reason that they will either turbocharge it or possibly add a 3rd rotor so that a future Rx7 variant will have profoundly more power than an Rx8.

As for a transplant to an FD? I don't think it would be feasible, but anything can be done for a price.

The motor mounts are completely different on the Renesis but that wouldn't stop a talented fabricator.

Any engine transplant is simply a cost vs. benefit analysis and an evaluation of what you are willing to pay for. If someone with the money wants it done, it will be shortly after the first Rx8 is totalled.

KneeDragonR1

1 & 2
WVRX-7 is right

3. I would not use Motorcycle oil because it is designed to be less slick than automotive oil. Motorcycle oil goes through the engine AND the clutch. It must offer some degree of friction to make the clutch work.


KneeDragonR1

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1. Your friend doesn't know what he's talking about. The Renesis has not been released yet. Mazda has repeatedly announced that they will not turbocharge the Renesis and in fact have announced plans to increase the displacement instead to produce more power.

2. Define good. I'm sure someone will be able to perform the transplant. All it takes is money and time.

3. Don't use motorcycle oil. Just use a good quality motor oil -- 10w30 for temperate climates, 20w50 for very hot climates or racing conditions.

israel

iTrader: (3)

perhaps your friend is thinking of pre-mixing? do a search on premixing and you'll find out what i'm talking about.

PVerdieck

Turbo-charging the Renesis (in the RX-8) will not be easy. Me and other members of the Houston RX-7 club got a good look and the engine compartment and there is very little room fo extra hardware.