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Rotary Mechanics Around Houston?
I'm looking into getting my engine rebuilt and ported and was just wondering if there were any reasonable price mechanics around that can help me out.
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Brian Cain, BDCmotorsports.com
He ported and built my motor...The only thing is that Brian is up north, Dallas area... If you do some research you see the majority of the Rotary tuner shops are up north or west in S.A. here is a recent video of my car...Brian does great work!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQZMNpkhu1s |
Why such a high idle and the sputtering??? :scratch:
Maybe the bridge port, but not for the cyclical sputtering. |
Contact RX7_Nut13B.
Houston Area. He has ported and assembled many engines including the bridgeport in my FD and the one that was in our Lemons car (high compression FD bridgeport engine that is for sale BTW :) ) |
Originally Posted by RedBaronII
(Post 10677801)
Why such a high idle and the sputtering??? :scratch:
Maybe the bridge port, but not for the cyclical sputtering. The "cyclical sputtering" is the coolest part of the idle. :icon_tup: Mine sounds the same way - except my exhaust note is deeper and way cooler. ;) |
Originally Posted by 7dust
(Post 10677815)
Contact RX7_Nut13B.
Houston Area. He has ported and assembled many engines including the bridgeport in my FD and the one that was in our Lemons car (high compression FD bridgeport engine that is for sale BTW :) ) |
Its a Half bridge motor, so a higher idle is required.. i did drop the idle abit more after i made that video..
Originally Posted by RedBaronII
(Post 10677801)
Why such a high idle and the sputtering??? :scratch:
Maybe the bridge port, but not for the cyclical sputtering. |
Originally Posted by 7dust
(Post 10677831)
Thats what bridgeports do mang. Brap Brap Brap "cyclical sputter" "cyclical sputter".
The "cyclical sputtering" is the coolest part of the idle. :icon_tup: Mine sounds the same way - except my exhaust note is deeper and way cooler. ;) what exhaust do you have? I have the GReddy Racing TI Exhaust.. we will have to meet up one day,id like to check out your car.. How much boost/HP you running? |
Originally Posted by Rtrinh001
(Post 10677936)
is working from a shop or from his house?
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Originally Posted by Hotwheelz
(Post 10678215)
last time i saw him (4-5months ago) he was opening a new shop....not at his house lol
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Originally Posted by Jose93RX7
(Post 10677771)
Brian Cain, BDCmotorsports.com
He ported and built my motor...The only thing is that Brian is up north, Dallas area... If you do some research you see the majority of the Rotary tuner shops are up north or west in S.A. here is a recent video of my car...Brian does great work!!! Your engine just sounds mean... congrats. |
Originally Posted by chiefboon
(Post 10679148)
What are the specs of your build -- engine, turbo, fuel, etc.? Do you have power numbers? Did BDC do the tuning as well?
Your engine just sounds mean... congrats. Brian will be coming down to tune it. Im still missing my alky kit will need that before i tune.. BDC half bridge port 3mm apex seals with all new gaskets ect... t70 turbo hks mani tial 44mm wg 3" full exhuast tial bov custom v mount (made by me) koyo rad. godspeed large I.C. walbro pump (will be adding surge tank and will add 2 044 bosch pumps) 850/1680 reg. -6 s.s. hoses port matched lim,uim,throttle body & greddy elbow (done by me) msd dig 6 box... pfc with commander theres other little stuff i missed but the main parts are listed... |
Rotary Mechanic
The best man in the nation is out of Memphis at ANYTHINGMAZDA .COM/Mike Wiggins
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Originally Posted by rx7 rambo
(Post 10679620)
The best man in the nation is out of Memphis at ANYTHINGMAZDA .COM/Mike Wiggins
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I am the south texas rotary builder, I am working on building a shop but as of now i am still working from my house.
I have built alot of engines from stock to the 500+hp range so you dont have to worry about the quality of my rebuilds. A test of the true reliability of my motors has been are 2 lemons race cars, these engines get abused for 16+ hours per race and haven't ever failed. I will build the motor to your liking, tell you what parts can and can not be reused. Just ask around if you want to find out about me! |
Whats the highest dynoed hp you've pulled so far Chuck?
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Personally I haven't done allot of dyno time on my own motors (In cars I own or share)
But most of my engine go off and I just get emails saying how everything is going, the highest rwhp anyone has contacted me about was just above 560. My FD with the previous turbo setup was approx over 500, just because of the power it had, i never put it on a dyno, it was all street tuning. |
^^^ Butt Dyno Tuna :D
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Originally Posted by Hotwheelz
(Post 10678215)
last time i saw him (4-5months ago) he was opening a new shop....not at his house lol
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Originally Posted by Rx7_Nut13B
(Post 10681260)
My FD with the previous turbo setup was approx over 500, just because of the power it had, i never put it on a dyno, it was all street tuning.
Thats strange...here on youtube you said you dynoed 706rwhp at 25psi. "Done with the race gas dyno runs, stopped at 25psi because didnt like where the intercooler temp was heading. Best Run 706hp @ 25psi Rx7Nut 9 months ago " Heres the link. http://youtu.be/-ufvA7m6PYs Its the second comment from the top. So 706 is your highest hp? Or 560? |
^^ Damn, Dom's going balls deep with that one.
Well regardless of the actual numbers, Chuck built a motor for me that I abused and did unspeakable things to... and it never let me down. And speaking of numbers, I'd actually be more worried about compression numbers if I was paying someone to build me a motor. Mine were over 110psi with used housings, so I have reason to beleive that if my turbo setup and stadalone wern't entirely ghetto it would have done well. |
Originally Posted by bigdv519
(Post 10681505)
Thats strange...here on youtube you said you dynoed 706rwhp at 25psi.
"Done with the race gas dyno runs, stopped at 25psi because didnt like where the intercooler temp was heading. Best Run 706hp @ 25psi Rx7Nut 9 months ago " Heres the link. http://youtu.be/-ufvA7m6PYs Its the second comment from the top. So 706 is your highest hp? Or 560? HOLD up You are taking the above comment and there is one other "I bet if I could get some more cooling for the intercooler I could break 750" <---- I was talking about the above post. out of context, I never said that was my car I was talking about, the guy that I was directing that comment to found my name on Youtube after I contacted him on RCC. This guy was supposedly talking alot of trash to someone that PM'ed me on RCC, I sent him a message trying to smooth out what the other guy said. This was not one of my motors but I helped with the dyno tuning of it. So yes the highest any of my motors have been confirmed to put out was just above 560 Why do you think he started with this comment "i really doubt you will increase 250 more horsepower with 7-11psi more i would say 100-150 more maybe but doubt 250" This was something we where talking about in private. If you see one of my other comments "That is correct, I added alot of fuel to the map to keep the AFR's really low while I was breaking everything in. The car is now tuned on pump really well to 18psi. This is producing around 550hp, the next step is race gas and 25-29psi to see if I can break 800 or the motor, witch ever comes first :)" I have never done the race gas part It is amazing how just a few comments can change the perception of stuff. |
Originally Posted by philiptompkins
(Post 10681629)
^^ Damn, Dom's going balls deep with that one.
Well regardless of the actual numbers, Chuck built a motor for me that I abused and did unspeakable things to... and it never let me down. And speaking of numbers, I'd actually be more worried about compression numbers if I was paying someone to build me a motor. Mine were over 110psi with used housings, so I have reason to beleive that if my turbo setup and stadalone wern't entirely ghetto it would have done well. |
Originally Posted by Rx7_Nut13B
(Post 10681759)
HOLD up
You are taking the above comment and there is one other "I bet if I could get some more cooling for the intercooler I could break 750" <---- I was talking about the above post. out of context, I never said that was my car I was talking about, the guy that I was directing that comment to found my name on Youtube after I contacted him on RCC. This guy was supposedly talking alot of trash to someone that PM'ed me on RCC, I sent him a message trying to smooth out what the other guy said. This was not one of my motors but I helped with the dyno tuning of it. So yes the highest any of my motors have been confirmed to put out was just above 560 Why do you think he started with this comment "i really doubt you will increase 250 more horsepower with 7-11psi more i would say 100-150 more maybe but doubt 250" This was something we where talking about in private. If you see one of my other comments "That is correct, I added alot of fuel to the map to keep the AFR's really low while I was breaking everything in. The car is now tuned on pump really well to 18psi. This is producing around 550hp, the next step is race gas and 25-29psi to see if I can break 800 or the motor, witch ever comes first :)" I have never done the race gas part It is amazing how just a few comments can change the perception of stuff. From reading this, I understood that you dynoed 706 hp. No where did you say this wasnt your car, and when the person you were replying to congratulated you on joining the "700hp club", you didnt correct him. You continued on as normal..accepting his praise. If I am misunderstanding your statement, like others are, I apologize. But I dont think I am. I'd love to see the 560hp dyno graph...I dont doubt it possible, but you've made some hysterical horsepower claims in the past and still to this day...all unproven. I dont doubt you build a good engine for the Lemons car, but the constant claims that you've produced a 500+ hp engine with ZERO dyno time are slightly annoying. Its similiar to the guy that says he drives an 11 sec vette, but has never been to the track. Its 11 seconds when it runs 11 seconds...and no time sooner. So in your case, you constantly claim 500hp plus hp in your 3rd gen yet there hasnt been any dyno graphs posted, nor track times of said 500hp. Butt dyno is worth .02 cents. |
Originally Posted by bigdv519
(Post 10682197)
You said "Done with the race gas dyno runs, stopped at 25psi because didnt like where the intercooler temp was heading. Best Run 706hp @ 25psi"
From reading this, I understood that you dynoed 706 hp. No where did you say this wasnt your car, and when the person you were replying to congratulated you on joining the "700hp club", you didnt correct him. You continued on as normal..accepting his praise. Yes I did, is there a problem with that. If I am misunderstanding your statement, like others are, I apologize. But I dont think I am. You are but that isnt a problem because it doesn't bother me and that is your right I'd love to see the 560hp dyno graph...I dont doubt it possible, but you've made some hysterical horsepower claims in the past and still to this day...all unproven. Email to said person found... Email sent for graph. I have posted on numbers that I have gotten from people that I have built there engine, I cant say one way or another if they are legit but if I get told ___ number why would i care about if it was correct or not, I am just glad that my motor is doing what I built it to do. I dont doubt you build a good engine for the Lemons car, but the constant claims that you've produced a 500+ hp engine with ZERO dyno time are slightly annoying. Its similiar to the guy that says he drives an 11 sec vette, but has never been to the track. Its 11 seconds when it runs 11 seconds...and no time sooner. So in your case, you constantly claim 500hp plus hp in your 3rd gen yet there hasnt been any dyno graphs posted, nor track times of said 500hp. Butt dyno is worth .02 cents. Well that is what I got on my FD, so if that doesn't make you happy then I guess you are not going to be happy I am pretty much done with this whole pissing match, it really isnt me, people think what they want and people have that right to. People still come to me to get engines because of my track record. |
My whole point is, you steadily claim that you've achieved something that you havent achieved. If your starting a shop, godspeed to you, but dont false advertise your achievements. You've never run anything at the track close to what a 500hp RX-7 runs nor have you ever dynoed your car so why go out and claim it makes 500hp when you and me both know it doesnt?
I ignored it for a while but after seeing your 706 hp claim on youtube, I had to call you out on it. |
My car has never been to the dyno for tuning.
I think my car makes somewhere between 70 and 700 hp. Not really sure. :scratch: I say we let Chuck finish Butt Dyno Tuning my car and we run it against Dom's car??? :icon_tup: Lets go from a dig or from a roll or at the track. I think even Chuck would be in for that kind of pissing match. When we're finished maybe we can all giggle at each other in the back of a patrol car or something. :D |
Originally Posted by 7dust
(Post 10682691)
My car has never been to the dyno for tuning.
I think my car makes somewhere between 70 and 700 hp. Not really sure. :scratch: I say we let Chuck finish Butt Dyno Tuning my car and we run it against Dom's car??? :icon_tup: Lets go from a dig or from a roll or at the track. I think even Chuck would be in for that kind of pissing match. When we're finished maybe we can all giggle at each other in the back of a patrol car or something. :D |
Originally Posted by 7dust
(Post 10682691)
My car has never been to the dyno for tuning.
I think my car makes somewhere between 70 and 700 hp. Not really sure. :scratch: I say we let Chuck finish Butt Dyno Tuning my car and we run it against Dom's car??? :icon_tup: Lets go from a dig or from a roll or at the track. I think even Chuck would be in for that kind of pissing match. When we're finished maybe we can all giggle at each other in the back of a patrol car or something. :D You know, I've been in the backseat heading straight to jail for racing, and I actually got the oinker laughing with me and he actually turned around, took me home, wrote me a ticket, and let me go. Sometimes it works. |
A true 500rwhp will put a fc or fd with descent traction into the 10s in the quarter mile, The key is to make a steady power curve NOT a spike to 500HP or any other big number.
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Wow, someone having the task to straighten out the world is a B.
If I were to call out every insignificant thing I read or see, I would have no time to have fun and enjoy life. BTW, agree with rotorholic. |
Originally Posted by bigdv519
(Post 10682683)
My whole point is, you steadily claim that you've achieved something that you havent achieved. If your starting a shop, godspeed to you, but dont false advertise your achievements. You've never run anything at the track close to what a 500hp RX-7 runs nor have you ever dynoed your car so why go out and claim it makes 500hp when you and me both know it doesnt?
I ignored it for a while but after seeing your 706 hp claim on youtube, I had to call you out on it. Correct me if im wrong but cant you calculate whp based on the torque curve from the datalogit? |
Chucks reputation speaks for itself. He's a professional and an all around great guy. He can also build some seriously stout engines. None of that is debatable.
The next time I need porting or a rebuild I'll be going to Chuck. -John |
^^^+1
shake the haters off chuck! |
As most people know, this kind of stuff doesn't bother me all that much.
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Originally Posted by Hotwheelz
(Post 10684436)
Correct me if im wrong but cant you calculate whp based on the torque curve from the datalogit?
But, you can calculate hp once you have torque. HP = (torque * RPM)/5250 (or 5252, can't remember). Close estimate. Dyno numbers are the best estimates you can make. |
Originally Posted by RedBaronII
(Post 10684348)
Wow, someone having the task to straighten out the world is a B.
If I were to call out every insignificant thing I read or see, I would have no time to have fun and enjoy life. BTW, agree with rotorholic.
Originally Posted by Hotwheelz
(Post 10684436)
Correct me if im wrong but cant you calculate whp based on the torque curve from the datalogit?
Originally Posted by TwistedRotors
(Post 10685503)
Chucks reputation speaks for itself. He's a professional and an all around great guy. He can also build some seriously stout engines. None of that is debatable.
The next time I need porting or a rebuild I'll be going to Chuck. -John Ask the people that know...ask the people that have seen the car run...everyone with "some" knowlegde or experience will tell you that its far from 500hp...much less 706hp. Since were still holding our breathe on that "560hp email"...how about we get a 500hp timeslip? The car has been to the track but I doubt we will see that either. |
Originally Posted by bigdv519
(Post 10692179)
I'm not trying to straighten out the world...just trying to give Chuck an oppourtunity to defend his 500hp (or youtube 706hp) claims. Its a local guy with local baseless claims.
No. Thanks Enthalpy I agree, hes a good guy, but his unproven claims here and on youtube lead people to believe that he is something more that what he actually is. Thats not fair to the people that have actually made the power but can back it up. Ask the people that know...ask the people that have seen the car run...everyone with "some" knowlegde or experience will tell you that its far from 500hp...much less 706hp. Since were still holding our breathe on that "560hp email"...how about we get a 500hp timeslip? The car has been to the track but I doubt we will see that either. I don't see you calling out other builders here in Texas. He will have to face his customers, if false claims, not you. So what is your gain here or trying to achieve? For the record, I don't even know, talked to or have ever done any business with Chuck. |
!! Again I am not in this pissing match that Dom has tried to start !!
Let me get a few "Facts" out there Last time that Dom has seen me or even my FD has been 3+ years maybe more can remember My FD has been on the drag strip (with non-stock setup) for 5ish runs EVER, 3 of these was 3-5 years ago @ Houston (these are the one that Dom is talking about), and 2 was @ No Problem Raceway. I don't drag-race, I don't street-race, I road-race (MSR,ECR,No Problem) There is no need for me to "Defend" anything, my clam is to build a dependable, long lasting engine that fits there budget, and that my customers are happy about, and my track record is the only thing that matters in this department. And for the record, I have NEVER had one person not happy... No reply in the email department, so i guess you will be holding your breath longer Thanks "RedBaronII" I don't know what person pulled his chain either, until this started I haven't even seen/heard from him in 3+ years. Once Again, Not in this Pissing Match, it really isn't my style! |
Originally Posted by RedBaronII
(Post 10692345)
Again, who are you to call this out?
I don't see you calling out other builders here in Texas. He will have to face his customers, if false claims, not you. So what is your gain here or trying to achieve? For the record, I don't even know, talked to or have ever done any business with Chuck. I dont call out other builders in Texas because I dont see other builders in TX making false claims. I gain nothing by calling out his claims...I guess I'm just trying to make the local area a little more truthful. Truth doesnt hurt right? |
^^^ We all like you too Dom. :)
Your "Kill" thread with vids still makes me giggle because you're so proud of it. All I see is you getting stomped and then a quick ricer fly-by by you. I'm not saying your car isn't faster - I'm saying your own thread makes you look like a douche. I have no doubt your car is quick - but post some videos from a dig. That honking shit isn't workin to your advantage. :lol: |
It's OK Dom, we all know yours is bigger and I'm not going to be the one to ask for proof.
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Originally Posted by 7dust
(Post 10692428)
^^^ We all like you too Dom. :)
Your "Kill" thread with vids still makes me giggle because you're so proud of it. All I see is you getting stomped and then a quick ricer fly-by by you. I'm not saying your car isn't faster - I'm saying your own thread makes you look like a douche. I have no doubt your car is quick - but post some videos from a dig. That honking shit isn't workin to your advantage. :lol: I mean...at least I have video of it. ;) |
Ispector Crussou
Riddle me this why did you post this on a forum post that had nothing to do with the topic? couldn't a simple PM suffice?
Did chuck ever step on your cats tail or something? lol i dont feel anyone has shit to prove to anyone then alone some guy nobody's heard from in years. if you have no stock in his "CLAIMS", such as you say, and you CANT prove his numbers aren't accurate then whats really here to prove? the question here was WHERES A GOOD ROTARY MECHANIC NEAR HOUSTON? The answer is chuck is a good guy and does great work i recommend him. THE END MISSION ACCOMPLISHED we found the weapons of mass destruction. lol :nod: |
!!!!!!!!!!stay on topic!!!!!!!!
This isnt just aimed at Dom, its everyone that has nothing positive to add to the question the original poster had to ask. all other issue need to posted in their according section. and if you look closely there isnt a section for BULLSHIT. so take it somewhere else. :bsmeter:
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Chuck, who are some members on here for which you have previously rebuilt engines that could be used as references for potential customers?
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Originally Posted by Rotor_Venom08
(Post 10692613)
Riddle me this why did you post this on a forum post that had nothing to do with the topic? couldn't a simple PM suffice?
Did chuck ever step on your cats tail or something? lol i dont feel anyone has shit to prove to anyone then alone some guy nobody's heard from in years. if you have no stock in his "CLAIMS", such as you say, and you CANT prove his numbers aren't accurate then whats really here to prove? the question here was WHERES A GOOD ROTARY MECHANIC NEAR HOUSTON? The answer is chuck is a good guy and does great work i recommend him. THE END MISSION ACCOMPLISHED we found the weapons of mass destruction. lol :nod: Chuck has personally never done anything wrong to me. And my answer to the original question is: There are a bunch of guys that can build a good engine in Houston...Fred, Pat, Chuck, CWestbrook, Alan, me, etc...but the closest people with reputable historys and dyno proven (if thats what you want) would be BDC, Kan, and rx7.com. |
Originally Posted by bigdv519
(Post 10692730)
I posted it in here because, in here, Chuck said he is "the" south texas rotary builder...and he has "built alot of engines from stock to the 500+hp range"...which is dishonest to someone looking to get a motor built by a reputable builder.
Chuck has personally never done anything wrong to me. And my answer to the original question is: There are a bunch of guys that can build a good engine in Houston...Fred, Pat, Chuck, CWestbrook, Alan, me, etc...but the closest people with reputable historys and dyno proven (if thats what you want) would be BDC, Kan, and rx7.com. I knew there had to be a reason for "The Defender for Rotary Truth" to call out his local competition. Your tune: "it's not for me, blah, blah, but others, he is a cool guy, blah, blah..." Do us a favor and spare the adults from your childish quest. As far as recommendation for a good rotary builder, I'll say everyone but YOU and Gabriel Gonzalez. |
Originally Posted by chiefboon
(Post 10692699)
Chuck, who are some members on here for which you have previously rebuilt engines that could be used as references for potential customers?
Rebuild Engines 7Dust (13B-REW Turbo HBP) 7Dust/Myself (13B-REW NA HBP) (Lemons Motor 5 races @ 17-24hours racing) 7Dust/Myself (13B TII Stock Port) (Lemons Motor 4 races @ 17-24hours racing) 7Dust/Myself (13B TII Stock Port) (Lemons Motor In progress of tuning) Philiptompkins (13B Turbo 6-Port 5th/6th Port BP S5 internals) (What can I say abused because of a crappy EFI system) fd93texas (13B-REW Streetport) Gremlin (13B NA S5 Streeport) (Feedback Link) Austin TX fc3schick87 (13B TII Streeport??) San Antonio TX Damion/Scott <-- Cant find either of there usernames (12A Stock) Charlie Vehle <-- Does Not have a username (13B-GSL-SE) (In progress waiting on parts) Ray <-- Does Not have a username (13B TII S5 HBP) Not Engine Builds but other work Rotor_Venom08 ( Rebuild Nikki Carb for FB) Landon <-- Cant find his username, Woodlands area, Drove down to my place NA did a entire TII Swap and he drove back a TII, In less then 15 hours, by myself That is a list, there is more but I think you have a good list to start with |
Originally Posted by Rotor_Venom08
(Post 10692629)
This isnt just aimed at Dom, its everyone that has nothing positive to add to the question the original poster had to ask. all other issue need to posted in their according section. and if you look closely there isnt a section for BULLSHIT. so take it somewhere else.
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