thes14project

Hey guys,
Ok, so I'm new...let the flaming begin, I've searched some, but I can't find the threads I'm looking for. I just sold my 98' 240sx that I did an sr20det swap, and picked up a 93' Rx-7. Great car, but it consumes a quart of oil every 150-200 miles. I haven't really broken down the car yet, so before I do, I was wondering if this is a common problem and what and where I should be looking. If I can't fix it, I was wondering where I can get another engine. I know I can get some from zerolift, but I was wondering if there where some rotary only performance shops. Kinda like (Heavy Throttle) for the sr. Also, Could you guys point me to some threads of some basic engine upgrades.

Basically, I was wondering if there is an 3rd gen rx-7 guide for dummies.

I appreciate it.
Scott

croatian 3gen

welcome to the forums...My 94 fd also consumes some oil but I guess that's not that bad for a 10 year old rotary.

Use the search function...you can find a lot of good info.

Kento

Here's one...

And here's another.

If your car is consuming a quart every 150-200 miles, and you're not seeing a mosquito abatement in your rear view mirror every time you get on the throttle, you've probably got an external oil leak somewhere.

thes14project

So where should I look, is it going to be a seal, perhaps a cracked upper oilpan? I ask this because this happened on a friend's celica.
Define mosquito abatement.

Kento

Patience, my man. I know the server sometimes sucks, but if it doesn't answer you right back, just log out and log back in to see if you message went through (the triple post... ).

"Mosquito abatement"=smoke screen. If it's not burning the oil, it leaking out externally somewhere. That requires some inspection on your part. It could be any number of places.

Fatman0203

Best place for a basic Reman is Ray Crowe at Mallow Mazda

thes14project

sorry bout the triple post.

So, I'm reading these post, and it seems like the 7 is a pain in the *** all around. True?

thes14project

Or rather, what kinda budget do I need to maintain a rx-7

SpeedKing

iTrader: (4)

Haha, no. Temperamental, yes, however, it *is* a high maintenance car and needs to be taken care of accordingly.

Kento

It's no Honda or Nissan or Toyota that will tolerate ham-fisted tuning or modifications. Treated right, and it will provide incredible performance; simply neglect it, or throw various mods at it without planning it through, and it will be "a pain in the *** all around."

Kento

Spend some time and read the links I gave you. You'll find the answers to all your questions there.

thes14project

I have been reading kento, Some of the things I read though scare me...

diablone

iTrader: (2)

This is why we recommend people research before purchasing the car. Good luck.

thes14project

hahaha...yeap I figured that was comming.