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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 11:35 AM
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TX Who knows how to work on rotary engines in Houston?

Who knows how to work on rotary engines in Houston?

My mechanic told me to find someone who knows the engine.
I am mechanicaly challenged, somethings not right with my engine I don't know what.

Also, if I were to just buy a new engine, this one has about 77,000 miles on it.
Where is the best place to do that, now I'm getting quotes at $3,000+ is that right?
Old Apr 16, 2009 | 03:07 PM
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i don't know any in houston but if you can get it up in the dallas area.....

rotary performance
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Garland, TX 75040

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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 04:12 PM
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Nah, no need to come all the way to Dallas... there's tons of rotorheads in Houston... someone will chime in shortly...
Old Apr 16, 2009 | 05:02 PM
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 11:45 PM
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i know some guy that did my engine work almost for free and replaced the bad parts with new ones without even charging me for them.

3000$ is way too much.
Old Apr 16, 2009 | 11:50 PM
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I got your PM,

I am one of the Rotary Engine Builders in Houston.
Old Apr 17, 2009 | 08:54 AM
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I do work on third gens rx7s as does cewrx7r1, pretty much anything mechanical including motors, pretty much anything electronic, and tuning as long as it has a PFC.

We are a tight community of third gen wrench turners in Houston, we know Rx7 Nut13B and Mazmax well.
Old Apr 17, 2009 | 12:29 PM
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lol, maybe i need to get one of you guys to swing by and help figure out my electrical issues. At least you'll get beer and korean bbq
Old Apr 17, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 10:37 PM
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 10:45 PM
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Speaking of chuck

Hey dude I got the 2 front tires for my car in the right size this time. 235 40 18. Now i just need to get two new fender well liners. The others have the northside spec air ducts for the brakes going clean right thur em. Screw that 99 spec air duct. LOL Just get over sized tires and let them just eat the liners away. Just cant drive in the rain. Oh well. You cant drive the fd in the rain anyways. also have the front tires which look new that ate my well liners up for grabs who wants em?? 2 like new potenza's re 050 run flats the size is 245 35 18. I think. I love these tires cause you never need to add air to them. LOL just kidding dumb joke.


On a brighter note... I also just pick this up off of ebay.



They said it was off a late model rz I hope it does something. It went cheap 191.00 for the set. The dang shipping was almost as high. 135.00. Sweetness. Ive been trolling for something like this. I cant wait to get these on. Also I need the boots for the front ones. Maybe XL or Napa or dealer?? Anybody got some of these Bilsteins? Oh yeah if someone needs the stock struts and coils let me know front and rear.
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 10:55 PM
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lol, maybe i need to get one of you guys to swing by and help figure out my electrical issues. At least you'll get beer and korean bbq
Can we eat first. Sounds good to me. We can drink after your rollin down the street smoking them tires, Or smoking something.. LOL
Old Apr 18, 2009 | 12:29 PM
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lol..not a problem, maybe next weekend?
Old Apr 18, 2009 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by fd93texas


On a brighter note... I also just pick this up off of ebay.



They said it was off a late model rz I hope it does something. It went cheap 191.00 for the set. The dang shipping was almost as high. 135.00. Sweetness. Ive been trolling for something like this. I cant wait to get these on. Also I need the boots for the front ones. Maybe XL or Napa or dealer?? Anybody got some of these Bilsteins? Oh yeah if someone needs the stock struts and coils let me know front and rear.
I would like to point one thing out......... I AM NOT A SUSPENSION PERSON.......

I can make them go **** fast but staying on the ground is another persons problem
Old Apr 18, 2009 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Rx7_Nut13B
I would like to point one thing out......... I AM NOT A SUSPENSION PERSON.......

I can make them go **** fast but staying on the ground is another persons problem
Lol! Aaron (ajhehr here on the forums) can make cars stick to the ground like glue!
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 02:34 PM
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Thanks alot for all the help.
I've got someone coming by to look at it tomorrow.
Old Nov 17, 2011 | 12:37 AM
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What did you end up doing? I'm also looking for an engine person in Houston.
Old Nov 17, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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Kyle and I pulled the motor. He did not want to rebuild it after we pulled it apart for him to see the internals. We installed a NEW motor for him.
Old Nov 18, 2011 | 05:19 PM
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TX Chuck :P


And did a kick @$$ job to boot...

Plus, I don't know if anyone could know more about these cars :P
Old Nov 18, 2011 | 10:35 PM
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 91 rx7
i know some guy that did my engine work almost for free and replaced the bad parts with new ones without even charging me for them.

3000$ is way too much.
Who is this "some guy"
Old Feb 15, 2012 | 12:10 AM
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Good to know that there are experienced locals in the area!. Hope to run into yall guys in the soon.
Old Feb 24, 2012 | 07:23 PM
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Good to know that there are experienced locals in the area!. Hope to run into yall guys in the soon.
Try not to scratch their paint...those two guys are just a bunch of waxers. lol
Old Feb 25, 2012 | 11:27 PM
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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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Okay, Kyle did go race his car today....so I will have to remove my "waxer" comment for him.



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