Hi, i am getting a third gen RX7 type R imported from japan, and for peace of mind i have been thinking is it possible to change any of the seals for new ones without needing to take whole engine apart like coolant seals etc.. so coolant won't get in and need a full rebuild ?

Also if it needs a rebuild i was thinking of putting it in my mates big garage and a few of us rebuilding ourselves with all info we can get off net / advice etc.. and possibly a rebuild video from www.atkinsrotary.com, it seems in theory simpler then a piston engine as it has less moving parts! but i am new to the whole rotary experience. any advice etc..?

Now, intercoolers what are advantages of a SMIC and a FMIC, surely the FMIC are better because they are at the front and so can get more air? or does it make no difference from the SMIC and FMIC ? Can the FMIC's get damaged because of stones etc.. if they at the front ? what performance gains will be achieved from either ? i'm not going to go for HUGE hp as i don't have that muhmoney for tuning but want to get it cooled down etc.. any advice on this aswell!

Just from reading info, looks like the engine isnt reliable at all, with seals always going, engine not lasting long at all always needing rebuilds etc.. as that's what everyone talks about! i know obviously when it's running sweet it is a superb car, but is it worth it due to all engine probs ? or does it really not need rebuilds like every 5k miles as that's what it seems like!

Thanks alot and sorry for the long message
thanks for all your help in advance.

Matt

 

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to the search function...

 

tried it
anyone ?

 

please...
try it again. here is the answers to the FIMC vs SMIC

https://www.rx7club.com/forum/search...der=descending
you try it. not once... try a few different combos of words. and rebuilds are not 3rd gen specific...

 

If you want/need to replace the seals (coolant or apex), it's a rebuild, period.

https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...hreadid=159761

https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...hreadid=121155

https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...hreadid=117451

Use the search function for "FMIC SMIC", there are more threads.

As with any car you modify, if you don't do it right, the engine is gone. Check the following thread:

https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...threadid=55664