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Rx-7Doctor 08-10-08 03:00 AM

Where did you hear that nonsense from?






Originally Posted by JustinStrife (Post 8451962)
One thing is true, the rotary engine requires quite a bit more maintenance and care over a regular piston engine.


KeloidJonesJr. 08-10-08 03:18 AM

"That is some wierd technology you got there under yore hood. Them Japanese people are sure wacky"

Battle Cat 08-10-08 12:06 PM

I heard, that the first gen is better at turns then 2nd gen and 3rd.?

JustinStrife 08-10-08 04:00 PM


Originally Posted by Rx-7Doctor (Post 8453961)
Where did you hear that nonsense from?

Nonsense? How many RX-7s' are on their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th engines? Go thumb through an autotrader, ebay, craigslist, etc and see how many are still on their original engine?

Outside of changing the oil every 3k miles on your average piston engine, you're good to go for many thousands of miles.

Rx-7Doctor 08-10-08 07:16 PM

How old are the Rx-7's and how many miles on them?

Your looking at vehicles that are from 16-29 years old.

Maintenance is maintenance.

What excess maintenance does a Rotary engine need?

The scheduled maintenance for a "Rotary" powered and a "Piston" engine are the same.

There are a lot more "Piston" engines in production than "Rotary" engines, so how can you even compare the percentages?





Originally Posted by JustinStrife (Post 8454876)
Nonsense? How many RX-7s' are on their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th engines? Go thumb through an autotrader, ebay, craigslist, etc and see how many are still on their original engine?

Outside of changing the oil every 3k miles on your average piston engine, you're good to go for many thousands of miles.


Battle Cat 08-10-08 08:19 PM

ROTARY FOR LIFE... i seen rotarys go up to 3k and still push..

my friend beats the shit of his car. and she keeps going.!

finishline 08-10-08 08:20 PM


Originally Posted by zerox7 (Post 8455528)
my friend beats the shit of his meat. and it keeps going.!


wait, what?

Battle Cat 08-10-08 08:23 PM

wow kent is that all you think of......! gay!

finishline 08-10-08 08:24 PM

:icon16: shaddop

Battle Cat 08-10-08 08:29 PM

you know its tru!

Rx-7Doctor 08-10-08 10:13 PM

What does this statement mean?:Wconfused



[quote=zerox7;8455528]ROTARY FOR LIFE... i seen rotarys go up to 3k and still push..

1st7 08-10-08 10:18 PM


Originally Posted by zerox7 (Post 8455528)
ROTARY FOR LIFE... i seen rotarys go up to 3k and still push..

my friend beats the shit of his car. and she keeps going.!

3K.................
3000 RPMs?
3000 miles??~~~~~~~~~~~~ theres no point here!!!:hahaha: :hahaha:

HOZZMANRX7 08-10-08 10:34 PM

Me thinks he's speaking of 300k on the engine? Just a thought.

I've seen 400k (gsl-se) and still going strong.

One thing I will concede to. A rotary is not as forgiving as to overheating abuse as a piston. But, if you keep on top of the cooling system and keep regular oil changes, I suggest they'll last just as long as a comparable piston set up (turbo vs turbo, N/A vs N/A)

white_charisma 08-10-08 10:40 PM

someone should make it a goal to reach the 1 million mile rotary powered vehicle, like those saabs, tight sauce

iLikeEatPoo 08-10-08 10:59 PM

face sauce.

Battle Cat 08-10-08 11:48 PM

yea i meant 300k my bad! lol iwas watching the dark knight while i post that fail! right there!

iLikeEatPoo 08-11-08 12:18 AM

epic fail like my rear end plate haha

Battle Cat 08-11-08 12:20 AM

no your just an epic fail period!

UNDISPUTED_FB 08-11-08 02:08 PM

here is a quick one, what is the normal operating temp for a 13b, i got my 4 to 212 this weekend, what is max if anyone know, much appreciated

finishline 08-11-08 02:49 PM

max? when you start burning coolant. :rofl:

white_charisma 08-11-08 02:56 PM

i heard a pretty good one the other day. "i hear rotary drivers are all dark, like kent" :lol:

finishline 08-11-08 03:05 PM

here's another one for ya.

i heard that 99% FC owners are assholes... RICARDO!

UNDISPUTED_FB 08-11-08 03:14 PM

thanks asshole, no seriously what i thoght it would be normal between 180 and 210, or am i shooting high?

Andrew. 08-11-08 03:14 PM


Originally Posted by UNDISPUTED_FB (Post 8457377)
here is a quick one, what is the normal operating temp for a 13b, i got my 4 to 212 this weekend, what is max if anyone know, much appreciated

Normal should be about ~180* F

I would start backing off at about 215-220* to be safe, although I've seen people go higher.

UNDISPUTED_FB 08-11-08 03:35 PM

thanks anjew ya the needle rose just above 210, but the temp guage in the car read half. wierd. thats good to know tho


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