Im starting my SR FC soon, gathering parts now. Why? because I know Nissan motors and dont care to know rotaries. I also love the way FC's look so I bought one. Sue me...

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Why is there such a problem with the SR? I'm not understanding the maximum power argument. How many 13B's run around with 400whp reliably? How many people actually build their 13B's with 400+whp?

"Unlike piston engines, it's incredibly difficult to induce catastrophic failure in a rotary engine. They don't "pop," they degrade performance until eventually you just get no power out of them, or it just refuses to start. ... (It'll still probably need a rebuild though)"


Seems contradictory. What is the difference between losing various seals in a rotary and a piston engine? Both are screwed.

Needing a rebuild IS a catastrophic failure as far as I'm concerned. Since when is pulling an engine apart and rebuilding it a simple process that most people can handle or are willing to do themselves? Which engine can be taken to just about ANY competent mechanic to be fixed?

An LSx is a good choice, but everyone has different tastes. I also doubt everyone that swaps in an LSx goes for 1000+whp, so why is it necessary? I'm sure most people do it for the sound and feel of the monster torque and don't actually modify it for insane power.

So where is the argument? The guy wants a small turbo I4, and I think he should go for it. My 180SX feels so similar to my FC Turbo that I can't even think of anything that's different. The only thing I can think of is that I can beat on my 180 without thinking twice about knocking or overheating...

 

Hi all... everyone is looking at swapping in non mazda engines, how about swapping in a mazda mzr turbo??? Would that work, and has anyone tried?

 

hey SkillZilla, let us know what your doing becuase i want to do the exact same thing to my next n/a fc.

and sr parts are more common than even honda parts in my area lol