yet another newbie asking broad questions
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yet another newbie asking broad questions
is there a particular year or model of rotary that is considered the best starting point?
Can you shoot me a link if there is already an old thread on this or if I overlooked a FAQ for the basics?
I am hungry for info and not afraid to read, just not sure what will provide the good hits on search.
TIA
Can you shoot me a link if there is already an old thread on this or if I overlooked a FAQ for the basics?
I am hungry for info and not afraid to read, just not sure what will provide the good hits on search.
TIA
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Basically for those not TOO familiar or experience with rotaries, it's better to start off with an NA model (non-turbo) Second Generation RX-7. This means 1986-1991 years. This is arguably the most reliable RX-7 made... I've seen some run over 300,000 miles, but that is rare.
The turbo models are complicated compared to the NA models, and can be a headache if you aren't sure what you are doing and that will lead to them blowing up prematurly.
Here are a couple sites:
www.howstuffworks.com
www.rotaryengineillustrated.com
www.fc3s.org
www.fc3s-pro.com
The turbo models are complicated compared to the NA models, and can be a headache if you aren't sure what you are doing and that will lead to them blowing up prematurly.
Here are a couple sites:
www.howstuffworks.com
www.rotaryengineillustrated.com
www.fc3s.org
www.fc3s-pro.com
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I am more interested in finding which one has the either the most parts to making big power, or the least to throw away(having trouble wording that thought hmmm).
A turbo is planned
A turbo is planned
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thank you for replies.
I am planning to swap a rotary into another brand of car,
emmisions rules may dictate a 92 model engine, if I am forced to follow them.
'3rd gen' means nothing to me as I am Mazda illiterate.
reading on fc site there are many 13b variations.
will have to research a ton
I am planning to swap a rotary into another brand of car,
emmisions rules may dictate a 92 model engine, if I am forced to follow them.
'3rd gen' means nothing to me as I am Mazda illiterate.
reading on fc site there are many 13b variations.
will have to research a ton
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A "3rd gen" is a 3rd generation RX-7 ('93-'95). The power plant is called the 13B-REW. All 3rd gens come with twin sequentially operated Hitachi HT-12 turbochargers. 255 fly wheel HP. You will also read people using the term "FD" to refer to a 3rd gen.
FD = 3rd gen
FC = 2nd gen
FB and SA = 1st gen
FD = 3rd gen
FC = 2nd gen
FB and SA = 1st gen
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