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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 08:40 AM
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two or three

i am a first time RX-7 owner/builder and was wondering if it is better two build the two or the three rotor engine.
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 09:33 PM
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Two or Three rotor engine depends completely on your situation. For one, a 3 rotor engine is not exactly cheap as it's not amazingly common, has to be imported in most cases, and requires many extras parts and configuration.

A 3 rotor will generate more power obviously than a 2 rotor, a 3 rotor will generate more torque... but will also drink a lot more fuel.

A 2 rotor is a lot easier to build as the plates are more obviosly positioned and put into place.

I wouldn't recomend you try building a 3 rotor your first time building a rotary engine.
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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 11:52 AM
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go through like 6 or 7 2 rotors before you go to a 3 rotor. a 3 rotor will run you 4 grand unless you can get it off of someone.
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 10:06 AM
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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 09:43 AM
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build a 5-rotor
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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 03:22 PM
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which Rx-7?

for building, start with whichever engine is stock in your car. makes no sense to jump into an ocean if you can't swim.
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