Hello everyone. I have always been a fan of the RX-7 growing up in the 90's so now that I am a grown up and have more disposable income, I am very excited about actually owning one. However, horror stories about the rotary engine has definitely scared me... In regards to sports cars, I have owned mainly light weights like the Miata and the MR2 so moving up to a RX-7 should be interesting. I have much to learn here.

Thanks,

Simon

 

Honestly, if you treat a rotary well...it will last you a long time. I'm convinced that the horror stories were spread by people who blew their engine from cranking up boost way too high, and putting straight pipes and cat-less exhausts on their cars without a standalone EMS. It only takes one detonation to ruin a good rotor.

 

Hi nice to meet ya. You take care of your rotary it'll take care of you.

 

Wellcome and good luck with your rotary experience

 

Thanks everyone!

 

I am in the same boat.

 

Welcome, good choice getting one.

 

still a noob here, its not as daunting as it may seem. i bought my motor half assembled for my datsun thinking how the hell does something go together without cylinders?! and now that i've put everything together it was actually quite easy. i like not having to worry about valve timing or piston knock :P which leads me to a question for any not noobs... what does the knock sensor measure on this motor?!

 

I'm in the same boat as you.

 

Yeah me too i feel the same about the engine and how they have these bad rumors

 

i beat the heck out of my na cars, never a problem

 

Welcome

 

My first rotary was in a RX-8. I kept reading horrible things about them but I bought it anyway because I liked the cars. Turned out to be incredibly problem free.

 

im also new to rotory, but from what i hear as long as you maintain it well, you shouldnt have any issues. I cant wait to start my fun but expensive trial and error

 

try to learn to work on it yourself tho, would save you so much costs!

im in the process of learning myself. getting the hang of it and starting some hands on work soon.

good luck

 

welcome to the forum! i'm new to rotary's myself, but so far my FC has been good to me.

 

good luck with ur car dont be scared of rotary treat it right it will treat u the same

 

which year did you get?

 

where is it now?

 

welcome, look after it and you shouldn't have to many problems, a little TLC goes a long way!

 

i have an 89 rx7 that gives me lots of prablems :{

 

Just wondering.... is the racing beat complete exhaust system not a good idea??? As far as I can tell, it does not come with a cat.
Thanks,
Jorge

 

ima noob 2

 

me too

 

Good luck and make sure to become familar with the service manual or become very familar with swiping your credit card because of repairs!