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Old Feb 24, 2005 | 06:38 AM
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well, im pretty much interested in either a 2nd gen (turbo II) or fd and im wondering if there are any good shops or individuals in this area???
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There's a shop in Manassas called Peter Ferrell or something like that. They deal mainly with rotaries.

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Default Re: any local rotary tuners???

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There's a shop in Manassas called Peter Ferrell or something like that. They deal mainly with rotaries.

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at the moment im still doing some research on rotary engines and trying to figure if they are good reliable motors and for the most part they are, because

A: compared to piston engies they have (3rotor)4 moving parts:~45(piston)
B: everything flows smoothly in one direction whereas in piston engines the connecting rods are being forced up and down violently
C:rotary engines are also internally balanced with counter-weights to reduce vibration
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The rotary engine is definitely one of a kind. Unfortunately, the apex seals get worn out easy. Your right though, less moving parts and counter wieghts are an advantage. I saw a couple 2nd gens for sale in the vehicle for sale section. Good luck!
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Default Re: any local rotary tuners???

Peter Ferrell is the guy to go to with rotaries
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Default Re: any local rotary tuners???

Peter Farrell is okay, but he's a dick, and he's moving his shop right now anyways... My two recommendations locally are:

RP Performance, in Manassas... The owner's name is Bret, and he works on RX-7s, Miatas, and anything else Mazda... He's the guy I go to if I don't do the work myself...

Performance Buyer's Club, in Chantilly...

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Default Re: any local rotary tuners???

i appreciate ur input fellas....by any chance would u guys have their phone #'s just to see how much they charge for installations and tuning??
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Listen to Dan, he knows his rotaries.
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theres a couple good shops for rotaries in the 757 if u feel like coming that far...
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Default Re: any local rotary tuners???

Originally Posted by Qwiksillva
theres a couple good shops for rotaries in the 757 if u feel like coming that far...
Lou's Auto
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hey im curious to much power ur putting down with the street port...and wat kind of times u run???



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