Hi all, I just like to introduce myself.:wiggle
Im Shane and ive been researching RX7s for a while now.:InLove. :D and still am...The reason for the title is because ive tried to join a few times with different email adds but never been able to post on any.. Admin probably never finished me off, LOL... Anyways, I want to make sure i know everything or as much as i can before i take the plunge into buying an RX7.. So far im well impressed.. The rotary is an amazing piece of work.... Ive bought books, downloaded dvds, and asked questions... And very keen to no more... Im all excited... I will be getting one as soon as ive finished my skyline project so ive plenty of time to learn..:guinness
Anyways... Heres to the search, LOL :guinness.. If i cant find anything on search i will ask so is this the right section to ask about gen 3s??
One question..
Using google, magazines and other RX7 sites it has me slightly confused on the rebuild situ.
Is it true that the engine needs rebuilding every 60k as others say yes and others say no?? even say with rx8 or apex rotors ??:Thumbs-up
Oh, and this is the beaut that made me want one even more!!!!!!
.. In the hot version 91 dvd..
YouTube - FEED RX7 FD3S Fujita Engineering (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQyEIRUyEvQ&feature=related)
(http://dakara-m.cocolog-nifty.com/photos/uncategorized/feed_07.jpg)
Thanks for your time chaps :D :3gears-rh
On a Turbo rotary 60K has been the average figure when a rebuild needs done either because the water seals go or the Apex seals need changing, this due to the heat produced because of the higher power output, there have been FDs that have not been rebuild past 100k.
Non Turbo Rotaries last much much longer
oooh nice inspiration car! Looks just like mine LOL! http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47564
With regards to rebuilds, unfortunately, its part and parcel of the rotary. Either the water seals fail after a given amount of time or the seals wear and you gradually lose compression regardless of which apex seal you use
Quote from: BlitzBoyOn a Turbo rotary 60K has been the average figure when a rebuild needs done either because the water seals go or the Apex seals need changing, this due to the heat produced because of the higher power output, there have been FDs that have not been rebuild past 100k.
Non Turbo Rotaries last much much longer
So it will need doing every 60k if i have 400bhp atws??.. That be the same price each time or will it get cheaper if the parts are good... What is the price of a rebuild for every 60k.. Thanks Mr.Blitz :cheers
Dude if you\'ve 400atws I\'d say 40-50k, bearing in mind that is still quite a lot of mileage for a car like that :)
Rebuild price depends on spec, for 400atws you would definitely be looking to get a port.
Quote from: Jitoooh nice inspiration car! Looks just like mine LOL! http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47564 (http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47564)
With regards to rebuilds, unfortunately, its part and parcel of the rotary. Either the water seals fail after a given amount of time or the seals wear and you gradually lose compression regardless of which apex seal you use
Very nice mate.... Thanks for the advice :god
Quote from: S3THDude if you\'ve 400atws I\'d say 40-50k, bearing in mind that is still quite a lot of mileage for a car like that :)
Rebuild price depends on spec, for 400atws you would definitely be looking to get a port.
Awesome!!! :D everycar has its downfalls i guess... Still isnt putting me off, Thanks for the info.... :wave
Does anyone know who is the closest reputable tuner near lancashire?? Or is it worth traveling abit further for the best?? Who is the best??
Thanks again :Thumbsup!
WGT are not too far from you if you\'re in Lancashire, and they have an excellent reputation...
http://www.wgtautodevelopments.co.uk/
Quote from: MacerWGT are not too far from you if you\'re in Lancashire, and they have an excellent reputation...
http://www.wgtautodevelopments.co.uk/ (http://www.wgtautodevelopments.co.uk/)
Thankyou macer.. :D :cheers
Plus the beauty with these motors alot of people overlook is that a rebuild doesn\'t cost anywhere near the same price as a skyline. You could get 3 rebuilds for the cost of a modded skyline engine.
Other stuff that is up in the list if you are looking at stuff that has been over here is if all the suspension bushes are ok. If you can get one that is already poly bushed then that is a bonus.
Welcome :D
Shaun
Lol, i know mate... I did think the rebuilds would be very expensive by the way everyone was saying..... I was quite impressed with the rebuild price.. LOL... Again though skyline engines are also very very easy with it being a straight six, just you get skyline tax everywhere on every single thing!!!!!!!
Thanks for the welcome mate..
impressed with the rebuild price - WOW - thats a first LOL
nice to see a new owner going in with eyes wide open
so where in lancs are you ?
Quote from: grinderimpressed with the rebuild price - WOW - thats a first LOL
nice to see a new owner going in with eyes wide open
so where in lancs are you ?
Im in blackpool grinder... Well being told the skyline would cost around £6000+ for a rebuild a rex is nearly nothing, LOL. I thought it would be more the way most people talk about it... Ive always been really keen on the fd rx7 and i think its about time to get one, so the research continues.. :D :guinness
Thankyou
blackpool - not a million miles away then !
there is sometimes a small meet in garstang - might be worth you keeping an eye out for it
Quote from: grinderblackpool - not a million miles away then !
there is sometimes a small meet in garstang - might be worth you keeping an eye out for it
awesome.. ill keep an eye out.. hope ya dont mind but ill be in an almera, lol... Skyline wont be on the road until ive finished modding her... :)
Im also the north west area rep for skylineowners.com so maybe you can come to trackdays, meets, or even a skyline vs. :D etc.. I have organised a meet for all japs if its ok to post??? The has already been a few rx7s come to it.. :)
Got a few books delivered today about the rx7... Time to read, lol.. Thanks :Thumbsup!
im sure the skyline club organise the meet that i have been to
it in a pub carpark by the river ?
i was there a few months back ( in the rover !! )
yes mate, at guys court.... On the Sun30thMarch we will have a raffle and trophies for best car and cleanest of the day :D Should be a good day all going well :)
Is it ok to post in the event section?? :)
yeah feel free - as long as RX7\'s are welcomed :D
Of course they are... :D :Thumbsup!
Quote from: grinderyeah feel free - as long as RX7\'s are welcomed :D
well that OK then :D
not sure if my car will be back in working order by then - but we will see !