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07-03-12, 04:32 PM
#101
maybe excessive egts melted it? maybe time just let it rattle loose allowing exhaust gasses to get behind it.. maybe i had some wonky post detonation and blew it out in one throw.. no idea..
but ill be on it soon enough. in the mean time, enjoy some classy shots
but ill be on it soon enough. in the mean time, enjoy some classy shots
07-03-12, 11:33 PM
#103
the only other time i saw a sleeve come loose it was due to a poor repin on the sleeve which was semi loose when the engine went back together but the pins can wear over time as the sleeves do not actually press against anything and rely on the pins to keep tension on them.
wish there was a way to remove the sleeves without tearing the engine apart but there is no reasonable way to do it.
the sleeves are identical to cosmo 13B-RE sleeves, a D shape. with it obstructing airflow it will be harsh on that particular rotor retaining all that heat.
let me know if you want that overhaul kit and some turbo sleeves or another cosmo sleeve.
oh, and there is no more Karack..
wish there was a way to remove the sleeves without tearing the engine apart but there is no reasonable way to do it.
the sleeves are identical to cosmo 13B-RE sleeves, a D shape. with it obstructing airflow it will be harsh on that particular rotor retaining all that heat.
let me know if you want that overhaul kit and some turbo sleeves or another cosmo sleeve.
oh, and there is no more Karack..
Last edited by RotaryEvolution; 07-03-12 at 11:35 PM.
11-28-12, 03:32 PM
#111
its a really great engine but tbh it was a lot of money for what really just boils down to cool factor. i wanted this engine for a very simple reason; the sound. after i got it going however, i wanted to do something else and now im really looking forward and hoping to be able to build a 4 rotor this summer. i have no reason to, dont even have a chassis or even an idea for what id put it in. im almost to the point where id rather work on things than drive them.. as crazy as it sounds, track is frustrating and high stress whereas the garage is just music, problem solving and euphoria. although, at the track people want to talk and hang out and eat food. nobody ever stops by the garage to do these things, and people that drive seem to garner egos and respect from random facebook followers.
11-28-12, 09:44 PM
#112
its a really great engine but tbh it was a lot of money for what really just boils down to cool factor. i wanted this engine for a very simple reason; the sound. after i got it going however, i wanted to do something else and now im really looking forward and hoping to be able to build a 4 rotor this summer. i have no reason to, dont even have a chassis or even an idea for what id put it in. im almost to the point where id rather work on things than drive them.. as crazy as it sounds, track is frustrating and high stress whereas the garage is just music, problem solving and euphoria. although, at the track people want to talk and hang out and eat food. nobody ever stops by the garage to do these things, and people that drive seem to garner egos and respect from random facebook followers.
11-30-12, 12:34 AM
#113
dont get me wrong, i love the 3 rotor and it brings a smile with just a quick drive through the mountains or even around the block.
here is an engine for you to buy
https://www.rx7club.com/old-school-o...e-d599-856191/
here is an engine for you to buy
https://www.rx7club.com/old-school-o...e-d599-856191/
12-18-12, 02:00 PM
#121
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Maybe I'll come out to watch Long Beach anyways, never been to Cali before.
12-20-12, 08:41 PM
#123
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updates!
so i decided that my ball joints have pissed me off and being the king that i am, i cut decapitated them
then i felt bad so decided to make them feel a little bit better by making them taller
then welding back together.
no harm no foul right?
right?!
and then some more random stuff
only thing left that i need is a vband clamp. i broke mine. the nut seized on the bolt for some reason. the tee part of the bolt spun out of place and then after trying to be really gentle and slow and back the nut off.. it broke anyway. stupid chinese garbage.
also tried to take video of it humming along but stupid camera died as soon as i pushed record so that will have to wait till this weekend i guess.
so i decided that my ball joints have pissed me off and being the king that i am, i cut decapitated them
then i felt bad so decided to make them feel a little bit better by making them taller
then welding back together.
no harm no foul right?
right?!
and then some more random stuff
only thing left that i need is a vband clamp. i broke mine. the nut seized on the bolt for some reason. the tee part of the bolt spun out of place and then after trying to be really gentle and slow and back the nut off.. it broke anyway. stupid chinese garbage.
also tried to take video of it humming along but stupid camera died as soon as i pushed record so that will have to wait till this weekend i guess.
