Everyone's opinion on Autodemics?
PandaMania
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From: e thug
Re: Everyone's opinion on Autodemics?
i took my rotary apart today cleaned the 5th and 6th port. now it dont hold idel but does run nice. All i got to say is mazda shoulda put two motors in there one fore use and the 2nd for a back up motor. There is def enough room in there for it.
and Guru
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Re: Everyone's opinion on Autodemics?
Originally Posted by litlespic
Mazda recomends a new apexi seal at what 60k? Piston design engines do not recomend head gaskets at 60k, or 120k, or 300k for that matter.
BTW:An apex seal is more comparable to a piston ring then a head gasket.
Originally Posted by litlespic
I have yet to see a mazda make it past 200k with out internal work. I have yet to see a rx7 make good power while retaining drivability and longevity..
Originally Posted by litlespic
Also, mazda is not the only rotary engine that was produced in america. I believe it was cheby that had a rotary powered pick up before mazda had the rx7 rotary powered.
Originally Posted by litlespic
I love me to death a lima, but I know it is one of the most simple and stupid designed engines ever. And I will stick up for it whenever needed, but I know its a piece of shit, and will always be a piece of shit. Far from anything most mechanics want to look at, for many reasons.
"The Mazda 787B won overall the 59th 24 Hours of Le Mans (24 Heures du Mans) on June 22-23, 1991, at the Sarthe circuit, Le Mans, France. Mazda is the only Japanese winner of the race, and the only winner with a rotary engine."
It is also the most reliable.
"Mazda is the most reliable finisher: 67 % of the times it has entered (31 cars), the highest reliability of any maker".
North American victories...
Mazda Rotary Champions, North America
To 1991:
1975 RX-3 IMSA GT TU Manufacturer's, Mazda
1977 RX-3 SCCA National B-Sedan, Stuart Fisher
1978 RX-2 IMSA RS, Walt Bohren
1978 RX-2 IMSA RS Manufacturer's, Mazda
1979 RX-3 IMSA RS, Roger Mandeville
1979 RX-3 IMSA RS Manufacturer's, Mazda
1980 RX-7 IMSA GTU, Walt Bohren
1980 RX-7 IMSA GTU Manufacturer's, Mazda
1980 RX-3 IMSA RS Manufacturer's, Mazda
1980 RX-3SP SCCA National SSB, Ron Christensen
1981 RX-7 IMSA GTU, Lee Mueller
1981 RX-7 IMSA GTU Manufacturer's, Mazda
1981 RX-3 IMSA RS, Jim Downing
1981 RX-3 IMSA RS Manufacturer's, Mazda
1981 RX-7 SCCA National Rally, Rod Millen
1981 RX-7 SCCA National Rally Manufacturer's, Mazda
1981 RX-3 SCCA National SSB, Jim Roberts
1982 RX-7 IMSA GTU, Jim Downing
1982 RX-7 IMSA GTU Manufacturer's, Mazda
1982 RX-3 IMSA RS, Chuck Ulinski
1982 RX-7 SCCA National, C-Production, Bob Reed
1982 RX-3 SCCA National, GT-2, Christopher Dembs
1983 RX-7 IMSA GTU, Roger Mandeville
1983 RX-7 IMSA GTU Manufacturer's, Mazda
1983 RX-7 SCCA National, GT-2, Bob Reed
1984 RX-7 IMSA GTO, Roger Mandeville
1984 RX-7 IMSA GTU, Jack Baldwin
1984 RX-7 IMSA GTU Manufacturer's, Mazda
1984 RX-7 SCCA Rally, Production GT, Richard Kelsey
1984 RX-7 SCCA Rally Manufacturer's, Production GT, Mazda
1985 Mazda Argo IMSA Camel Lights, Jim Downing
1985 Mazda IMSA Camel Lights Engine Manufacturer's, Mazda
1985 RX-7 IMSA GTU, Jack Baldwin
1985 RX-7 IMSA GTU Manufacturer's, Mazda
1985 RX-7 SCCA National Rally Manufacturer's, Mazda
1985 RX-7 SCCA National, GT-2, John Hogdal
1986 Mazda Argo IMSA Camel Lights, Jim Downing
1986 Mazda IMSA Camel Lights Manufacturer's, Mazda
1986 RX-7 IMSA GTU, Tom Kendall
1986 RX-7 IMSA GTU Manufacturer's, Mazda
1987 Mazda Argo IMSA Camel Lights, Jim Downing
1987 RX-7 IMSA GTU, Tom Kendall
1987 RX-7 IMSA GTU Manufacturer's, Mazda
1991 RX-7 IMSA GTO, Pete Halsmer
1991 RX-7 IMSA GTO Manufacturer's, Mazda
http://www.mazda.com/history/rotary/r3-1.html
RS Doscientos
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Re: Everyone's opinion on Autodemics?
Originally Posted by rotary sensei
Mazda doesn't recommend any time for changing apex seals. It would be like Chevrolet recommending a certain milage for piston rings to be replaced.
BTW:An apex seal is more comparable to a piston ring then a head gasket.
I am rebuilding a 1983 motor with 258,000 miles as we speak. All original...The only maintenance was oil changes and tune ups.
Mazda is the only one to produce the engine for America. Chevrolet had the rights for a while but couldn't perfect it enough. They had designed a 4 rotor vette and the Monza was going to be rotary powered.
I disagree. It has been a very good engine and has an unbelievable race record. The Rx-7 with the rotary engine is the most winning car in IMSA/SCCA history with 111 wins, second place is the Porsche 911. Not to many "pieces of shit" win the 24 hours of Lemans...outright either.
BTW:An apex seal is more comparable to a piston ring then a head gasket.
I am rebuilding a 1983 motor with 258,000 miles as we speak. All original...The only maintenance was oil changes and tune ups.
Mazda is the only one to produce the engine for America. Chevrolet had the rights for a while but couldn't perfect it enough. They had designed a 4 rotor vette and the Monza was going to be rotary powered.
I disagree. It has been a very good engine and has an unbelievable race record. The Rx-7 with the rotary engine is the most winning car in IMSA/SCCA history with 111 wins, second place is the Porsche 911. Not to many "pieces of shit" win the 24 hours of Lemans...outright either.
If that is actual milage on the engine, congrats also. Now find a handful more and it might make me rethink myself.
Very good, you have the time in your life to do search's on google.
You're stupid as a bitch. You cant disagree and argue what I said using a completely different engine, manufactuarer, car, ect. You missed the point of that last little glisp totally.
Please try again.
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From: Windsor [/life]
Re: Everyone's opinion on Autodemics?
Originally Posted by litlespic
Congrats. You got me, have you checked out the RX-8's? Ask them what is recomended around 80k miles... it may surprise you.
They shouldnt have even attempted to "recreate" the 13B.
RS Doscientos
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Re: Everyone's opinion on Autodemics?
How should I know? How? Besides the guy that let me drive it was a complete tool and told me it likes to be in "5th gear around 80ish, you got to keep them RPM's up there bud".
WTF! ! We were at 4400rpm's! Thats why there was another gear!
Miada turbo, that shit does some wicked U-Nuts
WTF! ! We were at 4400rpm's! Thats why there was another gear!
Miada turbo, that shit does some wicked U-Nuts
Boner Jams
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From: Dirty ass kempsville
Re: Everyone's opinion on Autodemics?
Originally Posted by P-Money
RX8s are garbage Dan, you should know that.
They shouldnt have even attempted to "recreate" the 13B.
They shouldnt have even attempted to "recreate" the 13B.
i like how JIC did the 13-rew swap into their RX-8.