Anonymous

Yeah the twin turbo setup is ridiculously complex and i would have no interest in retaining it.

xr4x4rs

iTrader: (5)

whats the set up like to a gtr skyline

s i helped my mate remove his set up to go single and that was a ball ache



but what a difference it made

Anonymous

FAR FAR more cimplicated,as these arent just parellel turbos 1 per bank of 3 like on a liner

xr4x4rs

iTrader: (5)

im going to go look into this now have a word with this place who rebuilds them

always wanted one so mite aswell treat myself this year now

Anonymous

Thats JUST the vacuum hoses, not the complete system

Anonymous

My mate Karl's one after he replaced them all.

Fook that, should have just put a big single on it!

Stavros

Ive driven a few with 600odd bhp rated singles on them, and they have no lag and tons of low down power, the twins are pointless

matt p

Cool diagram chip learning alot from this thread

The second pic looks like it was taken from a R5gtt with
that many hoses

matt p

Yeah do it mate

http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/

Try that link mate thats the site we are on about

Anonymous

Here is a REALLY good write up on there and good pictures etc


http://auto.howstuffworks.com/rotary-engine.htm

(its lots of pages, just keep clicking "next page")

Im DEFINAETLY going for a rx7 next, it was a choice between that and an evo, but this is all fascinating stuff and i really want to learn about the rotary engines so I will try and find an engine cheap somewhere to pull apart i reckon

Steve, when it comes to a rebuild, obviously the entre outer housing is effectively the bore walls in terms of needing to seal against the rings (well rotor tips).

If there is where on this wall, i dont see how its possible to rebuild it then, as you arent going to be able to machine it out to the next size and fit a larger rotor, or a longer rotor tip.

So once they have scored the housing, or worn it, i assume you have to just throw it away and buy a new housing?

Or is it a cause of that typically the housing wears so little compared to the rotor tips that it is effectively good for endless use, ie it will last 10 times as long as the rotors or something so good for ten rebuilds?

Anonymous

Didnt realise how much they have come down in price too, you can get an early single turbo one for 4K now it would appear

matt p

There is a lad on on the mazda forum who is selling
a fully rebuilt one for 5k inc warrenty

Definatly worth a look.

Anonymous

Not got the space at the moment, so wont be able to get that one, i nreally need to sort out my current set of cars before getting any more. Im going to sell 4 or 5 of my other cars first, get rid of some of the car storage i rent currently and get another useable workshop as mine got tore down to build trendy flats

matt p

4 or 5 cars blimey you have some toys mate

That car is a ball park car as 18 months ago they were 6k+
for even high milage cars. Plus a lot of people are importing
them to so the prices are gonna fall

Anonymous

I just keep buying more cars without getting rid of the old ones.

for example my mini convertable, i spent thousands of pounds and a massive amount of time doing a total nut and bolt rebuild on the engine to a very high standard, and then drove it for 1500 miles, got bored cause nothing needed doing on it, parked it in storage and ive been paying 20 quid a month for it ever since, despite having not even seen it for over 3 years

I really REALLY need to sort stuff like that out and get it sold and gone before i start aquiring any more toys.

aduz

rx7's are just so sexy to look at....ive been put off in the past about the day to day shit of running one though

Anonymous

I do 1000 miles a week.

I absolutely HAVE to have an old snotter for that really, so i wouldnt ever want the rx7 for daily use, i have my mondeo LPG for that sort of thing!

ON-UJAH

They are so cheap in Japan - like the Mk4 3i of the Japanese boy-racer scene

Are you sure you will fit into it Chip? Get an 8 at least you can open both doors so you can get in and out!

Or are they crap to tune against the 7?

aduz

know what ur saying but i dont think i could be that strict with myself as they are mint to drive

Stavros

No they not

They no cheaper than any other sports car of its age over there.

And they still competitive in track attack events.

They made em until 2001 as well.

And yes, 8s are n/a so crap to tune.

And turst me, if AJ who runs Sterte Garage can fit in one (hes got a mental one) then Chip can, as AJ is huuuge.

aduz

yeah ant looks like sheady plus about 10 stone

Rhys

I like the RX7's though i dont think i could live withone, the driving position just not much cuppa tea and the pedals are to close and ofset. But maybe that just me with my lanky legs

Anonymous

PMSL

Its wet this week, im in the beamer, lots of fun tight bends between where i stay and where i work, so i admit the occasional "lapse" myself too

Anonymous

I dont think fitting in one is a problem, im used to minis and novas!

Stavros

You actually driven one?

Ive got big wide boats for feet and i dont have a problem with the pedals. Have trouble with Saxos tho with my feet
RX7 pedals are a bit offset which takes a lil bit of getting used to, well, i just make sure my feet are on the right pedals before i set off

You sit how you should on an RX7, low, on the floor, in the seat not on it, like a proper sports car, which it is.

Rhys

LOL, yeah i think if u dont mind the type of driving postion etc they are great cars! Just not my cuppa tea, give me a big fat comfoy car lol

(im getting old)

Rhys

Yeah Steve driven one and that it with the pedals, though my drive wasnt that far so didnt really get time to get used to it.

I know how you sit in them, its cool for fun car but! But i could live with it all the time etc. Just my opinion, as you prob think there perfect. Dont get me wrong not taking anything away from the car though as they are very cool, and love the way they look when slighly moded

BlueSmoke

I really like these but I think my next car is gonna be a pre 96 Scooby Sti.

JRST

check this out. Its impressive the times and the terminals

http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forum...ead.php?t=5399

Anonymous

Good cars, they get labelled as chavvy motors as there are so many about, but that doesnt actually detract from the handling etc IMHO

I would be reluctant to tune one far though due to gearbox issues, much like i would feel with an escos really.