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RX-7's are RWD? ( I honestly don't know)

Originally posted by ALaS@Jan 22 2006, 07:22 PM
RX-7's are RWD? ( I honestly don't know)

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they sure are.

I see..... RX-7's woudl be good to work on and learn things on.. Are they rotary also?

Yes, they are rotary.

I would say an rx7 is a bad choice because it is rotory.....

Check out an older MR2

by older mr2, do you mean the 91-93 or the OLDER ones..?

You can still learn valuble things about automobiles with a rotary engine. Justk now that it is in fact ROTARY.

Originally posted by HeyCoolGuy@Jan 22 2006, 09:35 PM
by older mr2, do you mean the 91-93 or the OLDER ones..?

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91-93

If you like replacing apex seals, buy an FC/FD Rex. They are notorious for breaking at the slightest sign of detonation, even in stock engines.

Rotaries are very cool engines, but they are very different from piston engines. If you want to be a rotorhead, rock on. Don't expect the lessons learned to be directly applicable to the piston engine world.

Rotary engines, imo, are much better for some things, like drifitng and burnouts....however lance is right, they are notorious for blowing seals all the time!

240sx's are nice. It's definitely a tuner car.

Yup. I'd get a 240 and slap an SR20-DET in it.

silva my N-word.

They are only notorious for getting blown because people don't know how to take care of them or appreciate them. True they are very high maintenance but it pays off when shes running great.

But yeah, it would be fun to work on one as a mechanics project, otherwise you'll have to learn the hard way and have lots of cash in your pocket or know some very talented friends.

Originally posted by NewBlue@Jan 23 2006, 04:53 PM
They are only notorious for getting blown because people don't know how to take care of them or appreciate them. True they are very high maintenance but it pays off when shes running great.

But yeah, it would be fun to work on one as a mechanics project, otherwise you'll have to learn the hard way and have lots of cash in your pocket or know some very talented friends.

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Umm. No. Far too many FD owners replaced stock engines on stock cars under warranty. A personal friend of mine went through three (yes, THREE) engines under warranty with ZERO mods. He went on to build the first private 900+ hp Supra in the US, he knows what he is doing.

They are fragile under boost, period. It is possible to build them strong, but you can't meet all the various requirements the Feds and the States levy on you if you are manufacturer.

If you plan to get a rotary, plan to replace the engine with a rebuilt unit with stronger apex seals. This is no mystery to rotorheads, they know what the problems are and how to solve them. Just expect it, plan for it, and when you have finished, enjoy the car. I've never driven any streetable car that was as much pure fun to drive as an FD.