Hello,
My Gen1 12A needs a rebuild. I may be able to get the local Mazda guys here to do the work reasonably cheaply but I have heard that some tip seals are better than others, i.e. the mazda ones may be a bit crap.
I have heard good things about Hurley tip seals .... anyone using them ? Would you reccomend them ?
Also the tip seals from Hurleys are available in 2mm , 3mm, 3.5mm. What does this size refer to ? And what would I need to get or is it a case of strip the engine and then see what I need ?
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Funny, I heard the exact opposit: that Mazda ones are the best.
That was from Rotechnicks
I guess I\'ve been reading too much propaganda then :)
I know a guy in Australia who races RX-7s and he swears by Hurley Rotary tip seals. Then again, Rotechniks do have a good reputation also.
Anyone else have any experience with non Mazda tip seals ?
The tip size referred to is the width of it.
I\'m not sure I could think of any one who would recommend Hurley any thing over MAzda or otherwise products, I have no personal experience of their products or service however.
The fastest UK Gen 1 is a 12A turbo run by Tim at RX Motors; he only uses the stock mazda seals I believe...
Parts-wise, yes, you take it apart and see whats left to reuse :D
& while it\'s fair to say i\'m not one of Hurleys biggest fans (http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0304/lachen/laughing-smiley-006.gif) but i have heard a few of the experts saying that even their tips aint all that........
Si ("The UK\'s Leading Rotary Engine Specialists" (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v44/scooby_si/bsflag.gif)....lol)
Ok, here\'s another question I\'m sure will have many answers.
I\'m not entirely confident in the local mazda dealers ability to rebuild my engine......to be honest rx-7s are like hens teeth here in Ireland and chances are the first rotary engine they have seen was in the RX-8 they got in a couple of months ago.
Anyone think it\'s abit risky lewtting them go at it, or should I be ok?
If not, then who in the UK would you reccomend?
For a 12A turbo - Tim at RX Motors without a doubt. He\'s very well priced and probably built more engines in the UK than any one...
http://www.rxmotors.co.uk/
I would agree with Rich on that, Tim is a very good bet, just had my FC rebuilt and ported by Tim - TOP JOB and good price too!
Otherwise, Rotechnics, WGT,Carl Hayward and RE-Works are worth a look. Only apex seal option worth considering are the ianetti (speel check??) ceramic seals, but they are VERY expensive!
Thanks for the advice.
I think ceramic seals would probably be way beyond my budget and probably beyond my needs. I don\'t plan anything too drastic for my Gen 1......maybe a 12a Turbo but that would be about it.