foreveryonetosee

my fd has probably one of the worst oil leaks ive ever had. the car leaks from all gaskets oil pan,oil return from the turbos,etc. and now im getting a coolent leak. for the past 2 weeks we have worked on her and ive replaced all gaskets and we thought we fixed the coolent problem. My friend/maintenance guy and i think maybe my block is cracked. so im considering just rebuilding the engine. i dont have the money and wont any time soon to do so but i would like to start looking into it. anyone know of any really good sites or places i can look for a stage2 or stage3 rotary engine to replace my rebuilt one??? thx for your time

Taylor

rynberg

Since there really isn't a "block" per se, how knowledgable is your friend with RX-7s?

Why don't you take it over to Rotary Performance in Garland?

iceman4357

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RotaryResurrection

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Your block is not cracked, I can assure you. Your oil leak is likely coming from the oilpan or the turbo oil drain tubes. IF your compression is up to par and there are no coolant loss or excessive oil burning issues then leave the engine alone.

foreveryonetosee

my friend owns 5 fc's and works with fd's no problem. so i would say VARY. and the oil pan gasket has just been replaced not one week ago as well as the oil return we pray its the front gasket. me and Dave AKA Dirty are going to pull off the pulley's,intercooler, etc. to see if its the front gasket needing to be replaced. and the only reason we say its possible for my "block" engine w/e u want to call it to leak is because my RX-7 i use for drifting. and it gets ragged on.....but in a way i take care of it at the same time. while we were fixing the last oil leak (oil pan, oil return) there was no leakige .....even after we turned the car on and let it sit for 15 min. however when we drove her the next day it started leaking from the front.......by the front gasket so like i said we are hoping its just the gasket. but if the engine is cracked.......id like to know where i can get one. but a stage 2 or 3. and by the way i know almost everyone that works at RP and so does dave...we also are pretty good friends with everyone at Marvel speed who just got done making my custom motor mounts

RotaryResurrection

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I'm curious, so let me ask you. When you guys talk about a 'stage 2" motor, or whatever, what exactly are you expecting? Where is the dictionary for "stages" of modification? What sets a stage 2 apart from a stage 4, and how do you know a stage 3 is any different from stock? I fail to understand why people go around asking for 'stage" this and that, turbos, engines, suspension, what the hell ever...without ever offering any specs for such a setup.

Example:

"Dude, is that turbo a stage 2 or 3?"

"Uhm, neither, it's called a t04S."

"oh, stage 4? the intercooler looks like a stage 3, you sure you should mix those up like that?"



The reason I ask is that it seems to be commom speak in the import world, yet I've never really seen a legitimate performance part or package advertised as such. The only time I see it is with some builders streetports. Even then, one guy's "stage 3" might be the same as another guy's "stage 2", etc., so why do people talk about this?

IF somebody comes up to me and asks for a 'stage 3" engine build, I'm probably going to brush them off as a person that I dont want to deal with, because it's probably just going to be a bunch of trouble from day one. Whereas if someone walks up and asks for a moderate streetport with 3mm RA seals and solid cornerseals then I know it's a worthwhile prospect, somebody that knows what's what, and how to take care of an engine.

foreveryonetosee

ok here is the difference. a stage 1 is just a rebuild of the intire factor engine. stage 2 is up graded with new 3 mm seels and gets a check over if anything is leaking or such and that is fixed. stage 3 is a stage 2 but with completly new rotarys and they do something special so the engine dosn't get as hot. stage 4 comes single tubo with usually a t-78 greddy turbo and a stage 5 they use for drag racing and usually becomes a 20b single turbo with a t-04 or 5.....or a t-88 and the engine heat usually gets as hot as any honda. but blows vary easily because of the oil presser and or seals will break

z4csl428

HAHAHAHAHAHA.....

some of this is explained here http://www.reubengathright.com/jpg/r...riousComic.htm

"why not"
"because i have that...."
"stupid ricer"
"ahhh....yes....that ****"

z4csl428

yea those Honda RX7s have trouble staying cool....
they must use that coolant stuff or something like that on that stage 3!

Sacker90

Man if I was you I'd stand back becuz yous bout ta be...

GoodfellaFD3S

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It appears that you are living in.......a video game. I have seen my little brother play Street Racing Syndicate on his PS2, and this is basically what you are describing.

I think it's sad to use a limited production, rare car for drifting.....you'll eventually just destroy the poor FD

GoodfellaFD3S

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Welcome to the underground world of street racing in Street Racing Syndicate! Win races, gain status and eventually become a street legend! Customize your vehicle on the outside and under the hood. Upgrade for maximum boost with suspension, stage 3 rotorys, tires, turbo and NOS, and anything else you can buy or win. But choose your races carefully your opponent could have more under the hood than it seems. And watch out for the cops, they'll be looking to break up the races, and even impound your car or throw you in jail!

RotaryResurrection

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ON a related note, I had a guy follow me out of the store the other day asking me if my car was dual stage or single stage turbo. I just looked at him, and he looked at me. And then he clarified "the turbo, dual or single turbo" to which I replied single. He then acted disappointed, as if one was insufficient compared to two. I got in the car, and left.

RX7Wishing

i understand your point.. But why is it that you always rag on people? seriously. Just about every time i see you post your raggin on someone. This isnt ment as a flame.....just trying to understand if you were picked on alot as a kid


Instead of making this guy feel like ****. You could of just been like....

"The reason I ask is that it seems to be commom speak in the import world, yet I've never really seen a legitimate performance part or package advertised as such. The only time I see it is with some builders streetports. Even then, one guy's "stage 3" might be the same as another guy's "stage 2", etc., so why do people talk about this?" instead of writing a book. lol

rx7n3wb

hahaha.. which reminds me of a guy that got a new evo 8.. and went on and on about my car has this, my car has that. then brags about having twin turbo. which he assumed was his twin scroll turbo

quicksilver_rx7

Got a twin-chamber B.O.V. Yo!

FD337

RotaryResurrection

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IF people refrain from saying dumb ****, they wont have to worry about receiving comments and scrutiny from me