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01-02-11, 08:56 PM
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01-02-11, 09:34 PM
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And then I would have to tear it apart and semi the housing's, dowel pins, get new apex seals, closeup kits, balancing parts, etc and I'm right back at 6k or more.
So what's your point here again?
01-03-11, 12:32 AM
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i say since cars have v8s, 4 banger's,6 banger's whatever,they should move on to other threads or other forums for info, criticism and info exchange.
This is an Rx7 forum keep it Rotary powered or move it.
This is an Rx7 forum keep it Rotary powered or move it.
01-03-11, 07:02 AM
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You were saying you had to buy housings, etc. My point was its cheaper to buy a brand new motor (which Ray keeps atleast 4 on hand) and doin the semi is easy enough. Balancing is $250 at Atkins. So Again, my point is its not as expensive as you make it out to be, unless you get one pass per engine.
01-03-11, 07:50 AM
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Your right Ernie. Next time I'll just go to home depot and get a set of hole saws and do my own semi's and save some money.
I'm done arguing with you. It gets no where. Worry about getting your own car to a race track more then once a year.
I'm done arguing with you. It gets no where. Worry about getting your own car to a race track more then once a year.
01-03-11, 11:40 AM
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01-03-11, 12:10 PM
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I don't think it was an oiling problem unless he had an internal leak from the pump or pickup. Killing bearings and rotors smacking housings screams balance issues to me! Or it could also be that insane amount of timing he was running flattening the bearings.
01-03-11, 03:48 PM
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As far as me, I thought I raced at 4 different events this year, winning two of them
. They actually have a piston rx7 forum so your all set 
01-03-11, 04:47 PM
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I must be missing something. . .
Is it just me, or does it seem like people are actively trying to push away someone who has contributed to this community and continues to help members of this community, simply because he wants to push around some pistons (AND some rotors) for a while? It's unreal to me that folks could be so resentful for another person's decision that affects ONLY them. You guys treat him like he stole from you or talked badly about your mother.
Is it just me, or does it seem like people are actively trying to push away someone who has contributed to this community and continues to help members of this community, simply because he wants to push around some pistons (AND some rotors) for a while? It's unreal to me that folks could be so resentful for another person's decision that affects ONLY them. You guys treat him like he stole from you or talked badly about your mother.
01-03-11, 05:03 PM
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Enzo, as much as I'm against v8s into FD chassis (not as much FC chassis), you're still my buddy and I'll still come to you for tuning in a heartbeart. Oh, and I'll still refer all my 'special' customers to you as well 
01-03-11, 05:14 PM
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Well, when the bearings spin that causes the e shaft to move and that could also cause the rotors to touch. Seen it several times. So it could be an oil problem too. I know he is using 9.7 rotors and he told me he was using the right counterweights.
01-03-11, 05:24 PM
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Im not arguing at all. Im mearly pointing out facts, but i was wrong. A brand new engine is not $4k, its $3600. So the extra savings will pay for your balancing
As far as me, I thought I raced at 4 different events this year, winning two of them. They actually have a piston rx7 forum so your all set
As far as me, I thought I raced at 4 different events this year, winning two of them
. They actually have a piston rx7 forum so your all set Do those two events that you "won" really feel like an accomplishment when nobody shows up to your class and the ones that do run 11s lol ? Wasn't your car running consistent 14s and you had to cry to Ray about what went wrong ?
I dont understand why you keep talking about facts when all you do is listen to what others say and the BS Ray feeds you on why your motors keep breaking so you continue to pay the bills.
Just keep paying the bills, leave the facts to the people who have done it.
and is that 3600 price 5 years old ? I remember calling last year to Hempstead Mazda and was quoted 5500.00 for a real all brand new motor.. Whatever was left of the refurb ones were selling for 3600.
01-03-11, 05:34 PM
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I must be missing something. . .
Is it just me, or does it seem like people are actively trying to push away someone who has contributed to this community and continues to help members of this community, simply because he wants to push around some pistons (AND some rotors) for a while? It's unreal to me that folks could be so resentful for another person's decision that affects ONLY them. You guys treat him like he stole from you or talked badly about your mother.
Is it just me, or does it seem like people are actively trying to push away someone who has contributed to this community and continues to help members of this community, simply because he wants to push around some pistons (AND some rotors) for a while? It's unreal to me that folks could be so resentful for another person's decision that affects ONLY them. You guys treat him like he stole from you or talked badly about your mother.
01-03-11, 06:03 PM
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