Unfortunate RX7 buyer
when i see the prices people charge for complete overhauls i just laugh to myself.... $6k? $10k?!
average for a rebuild out the door for me is $3k including R+R, don't get that confused with a overhaul with new housings/bearings/lapping, that is fine but a number of buiilders(me included) agree that most of the time those are great but generally will not make the engine last much longer than it will if you use main original components in the rebuild.
debate has been beaten to death so i am just offering my comments, don't bother trying to prove me wrong with your own opinions.
an FD is a great car but if you are on a budget it can be your worst nightmare, i know you may love the car but if you are in the hole then i suggest selling it or else it will just bring you pain.
something else to think about: lubrication engine failures are the most catastrophic thing to a rotary engine, it leaves very few usable components for a rebuild so your best bet is to pick up a jspec and use it as a core engine for a rebuild. last engine i built that died from oil starvation required 80% replacement of parts.
average for a rebuild out the door for me is $3k including R+R, don't get that confused with a overhaul with new housings/bearings/lapping, that is fine but a number of buiilders(me included) agree that most of the time those are great but generally will not make the engine last much longer than it will if you use main original components in the rebuild.
debate has been beaten to death so i am just offering my comments, don't bother trying to prove me wrong with your own opinions.
an FD is a great car but if you are on a budget it can be your worst nightmare, i know you may love the car but if you are in the hole then i suggest selling it or else it will just bring you pain.
something else to think about: lubrication engine failures are the most catastrophic thing to a rotary engine, it leaves very few usable components for a rebuild so your best bet is to pick up a jspec and use it as a core engine for a rebuild. last engine i built that died from oil starvation required 80% replacement of parts.
Last edited by RotaryEvolution; Aug 21, 2006 at 01:44 PM.
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From: Southern Cali
Originally Posted by adam c
Jim at Mariah is a good guy, and does good work. However, they always seem to want to charge more than they should. Where are you in Ca? If not far from LA, you might want to try Rotary Reliability and Racing.
http://www.rotaryracing.com/rot_home.htm
http://www.rotaryracing.com/rot_home.htm
..that specifically stated that the car produced white smoke at start and certain rpms. Also, that the turbos had a leak and would need repair.
The FD and budget just don't mix....
Real sorry to hear of your situation.
-Bern
