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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 01:08 PM
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new, and have a couple questions

well i have a couple question about my car. its a 95 rx7 and its been running fine but i had one encounter with it not starting on the frist turn over. It was after drving on the freeway for about 10 or 15 min. i turned it off, came back and tried to turn it on, turned over fine but didnt start up, tried it again and statred right up. its only happened once but i read somewhere that it might be a sign of low compression?

also i found a place where they sell 100 and 110 octane at the pump (hear in california what a miracle) my question was if 110 would be over kill on a nearly stock engine i just have apex'i intakes a down pipe and exhaust.

thank you so much for taking the time to read this
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 02:20 PM
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110 or even 100 is overkill on a stock engine absolutely.

Seems like it is starting to flood out. There are a variety of reasons for this and yes low compression is one of them. If you are worried just take it in and get a compression test done.
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 03:02 PM
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First thing you should do whenever you buy a turbo rotary is get a compression test. How much vacuum does the car show at idle?

One lone event shouldn't get you paranoid.

Are there any good rotary shops near you?

Spend some time reading the 3rd gen FAQ thread sticky:
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/faq-3rd-gen-other-useful-links-68640/
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