Hi, new to RX7's here. I haven't got one myself but decided forums would be a great place to learn about them.
a few questions in mind:
Are rotaries as unreliable as people say they are?
What is the proper way to take care of your rotary motor?

thanks

 

Welcome to the club.

Rotaries are just less forgiving when it comes to inexperienced owners. Proper care, as with any engine, just involves routine maintenance.

 

Hey man welcome, welcome!
Rotaries just need a little more attention then other motors.
TLC is the key to a healthy car

 

I think those who say rotaries are unreliable most likely don't have any experience with a rotary engine first hand. You can't treat them like a piston engine, especially if they're turbo charged. It's all in the education you seek about your engine

 

cool. thanks for all the comments.

 

it was nice meeting everyone

 

quick question: can someone please explain to me the "Carbon buildup" that seldom happens with rotary engines?

 

i too am a rotary noob but im pretty sure i read that when you redline for a short bit it helps clean up the carbon that builds up

 

cool.

umm.. because of this, (also, that rotaries should be shifting at higher rpms to reduce this), what would be an ideal shift point? say i'm going on the highway, and i get to 3rd gear, should i stay cruising at a high rpm or can i shift to 4-5th and cruise at ~2k rpm?