Knee-deep in my current build
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So due to a leaking oil pan and leaking front cover my motor is coming out......has about six years use and just under 20k miles on the build. Still makes pretty good compression.....it really doesn't HAVE to come out :)
(note that 6 years ago I used a paper front cover gasket and didn't reseal the oil pan with all the tricks I've learned over the years) Buuuut---I decided to go with a brand new mazda japan oem motor about a year ago. Ray had been holding one for me since then, and about a week ago he shipped it to IRP in central NJ. I have no pics yet, but the motor is torn down and I've spent the last few nights after work porting it. Here's a complete list of the changes/additions to my current setup: *New mazda zero mile engine *IRP Stage 3 aggressive streetport *Oil passage porting *Coolant passage modification *port match intake runner inlet/GZ LIM/UIM *Pineapple heavy duty coolant o-rings *Rotary Aviation 2mm super seals *mazdacomp metal front cover gasket *3600 degree cerama-black coating on tubular exhaust manifold and 4 inch downpipe *1200 degree cerama-chrome on compressor housing *polish misc intercooler piping I'll also be installing an RE-Speed oil filler neck and Exedy cerametallic twin disc clutch (very excited about this last addition). I *may* be moving to a billet turbo but we'll see about that last one. I'm actually very happy with my 500R, it's been 100% bulletproof and once I started running 20 psi it really came into it's own :D P.S. Pics sometime soon ;) |
I bet those RA seals are nice, but you know you wanna get you some ceramics Rich lol :)
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Originally Posted by Uncle Hungry
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I bet those RA seals are nice, but you know you wanna get you some ceramics Rich lol :)
Get your hooptie running and bring her by the shop sometime soon :) |
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get the Super Seals, they're really tough. And it's not like you put a ton of miles on your motor anyway... the best part about them is that they reduce the chance of your housing and turbo eating a seal if something goes wrong
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Good luck with your build Rich.
thewird |
I would of thought you would have opted for MFR rotor bearings and oil pump.
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What ya doing with the old motor, Rich? *wink wink* ;)
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Rich, Did you read the post from Glen on the other forum about the RX8's e-shaft? Might want to check it out.
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
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Yeah but clearancing the motor for the ceramics is such a PITA chris :lol:
Get your hooptie running and bring her by the shop sometime soon :) |
Only a rotary guy would be so proud of a 4" pipe that hangs down.
In any case you'll have fun. :o) |
Rich, I've read a lot of mixed reviews about the "Rotary Aviation 2mm super seals" and was curious as to why you choose them. Albeit that most of the bad reviews of excessive wear on the rotor housing from the RA seals was back in 05. Are they using some new material now? Also, how do you feel about the ALS seals?
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sooo when your done, want to send me this fully built motor? Much appreciated :)
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RICH what time you gonna be over thre on sat? i'm driving my dirty ass car over.
you should see the back bumper from the drive up...it went from silver to yellow/brown-ish hahahaha running a lil rich i think... |
Originally Posted by theorie
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RICH what time you gonna be over thre on sat? i'm driving my dirty ass car over.
you should see the back bumper from the drive up...it went from silver to yellow/brown-ish hahahaha running a lil rich i think... |
Originally Posted by purerx7
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What mods are you running to make 380whp at 1bar on the stock twins? That is an impressive number.
rich, why are you going with the stock seals (or 2mm av seals) instead of something else? |
Hey Rich,
Give us some updates on the build man. I'm really curious about those seals and that 8 e-shaft sounds interesting. What are the advantages? |
What are the benefits of the Rx8 e shaft?
edit - nevermind, I searched: https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ight=rx8+shaft |
Rich I will call you back in a couple hours, sorry I missed the call. Have to be careful when I am on the phone at the new day job :)
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Originally Posted by Prometheus
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I would of thought you would have opted for MFR rotor bearings and oil pump.
Originally Posted by mrb63083
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What ya doing with the old motor, Rich? *wink wink* ;)
Originally Posted by gracer7-rx7
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Rich, Did you read the post from Glen on the other forum about the RX8's e-shaft? Might want to check it out.
Originally Posted by MotoTek
(Post 9285369)
Rich, I've read a lot of mixed reviews about the "Rotary Aviation 2mm super seals" and was curious as to why you choose them. Albeit that most of the bad reviews of excessive wear on the rotor housing from the RA seals was back in 05. Are they using some new material now? Also, how do you feel about the ALS seals?
Originally Posted by theorie
(Post 9285415)
RICH what time you gonna be over thre on sat? i'm driving my dirty ass car over.
Originally Posted by Supernaut
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Hey Rich,
Give us some updates on the build man. I'm really curious about those seals and that 8 e-shaft sounds interesting. What are the advantages? |
MFR: Mazda Factory Racing
Higher output oil pump Windowed rotor bearings |
Originally Posted by Prometheus
(Post 9285872)
MFR: Mazda Factory Racing
Higher output oil pump Windowed rotor bearings As far as the oil pump is concered, I hadn't really considered it. I don't think I'm past the limits of the stock pump based on my oil pressure and temp. It's worth thinking about though, thanks :) |
Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
(Post 9286124)
As far as the oil pump is concered, I hadn't really considered it. I don't think I'm past the limits of the stock pump based on my oil pressure and temp. It's worth thinking about though, thanks :)
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RX8 eshaft is about .4 lbs lighter. Doesn't seem like a lot but it makes a difference. It is also about half the price of a new fd shaft. Certain bearings/oil mods are only suited for race cars that spend most of their time at high rpm. Rich is going to be doing our IRP oil passage mods which will be more than enough for any street car.
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Originally Posted by Rotary Experiment Seven
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Rich is going to be doing our IRP oil passage mods which will be more than enough for any street car.
????????? more info please + pics |
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