Mazda Rotary Club

Cars by Model Type => 2nd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: pjd7325 on October 09, 2007, 11:59:23 AM

Title: Engine
Post by: pjd7325 on October 09, 2007, 11:59:23 AM
Hi, I have had 4 of these fc\'s. What is the best way to drive these cars? Is best drive in the higher end of the revs or drive it like you would a normal car ( change up at around 3000rpm). I know you have make sure they are warmed up before racing the engine. How long can I expect the engine to last without a re build? It\'s done 63k at the moment and has been looked after with regular oil changes every 3k. Sorry for all the questions just be good know once and for all!
Title: Engine
Post by: nikp on October 09, 2007, 12:00:46 PM
It\'s not just rotaries you have to wait till they\'re warmed up before racing them: it\'s any engine!
Title: Engine
Post by: Brett on October 09, 2007, 12:36:32 PM
When its cold drive it likes its broken.
When its warm drive it like its stolen. :Giggle

THe Egis don\'t tend to make much power until well past 6k anyway - mine were always warmed and then taken by the scruff of the neck and driven. (But don\'t hang off the limiter all the time obviously)
Title: Engine
Post by: grinder on October 09, 2007, 12:46:25 PM
you have to red line it one a drive to clear out the carbon anyways - so thats how i drove the egi :D
Title: Engine
Post by: pjd7325 on October 09, 2007, 01:04:24 PM
Thanks for that advice! I do always drive very carefully when cold (as I do with other cars!).