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    Rotary piner thread.

    in General Car Chat

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    no, i dont agree

     

    btw, i like all rotary engines/cars :D not just one, even like piston cars too

    i own, mazda 1300 4dr wagon, rx7 series 2, series 3 x3, rx7 series 4, rx7 s5 x4, rx7 s6, rx8 s1 x3, mazda 626, mazda 2

     

    pretty logical to fix/upgrade parts you know can fix problems and stop premature wear on other parts too :P

     

    its not major things as said, just normal things youd replace after a car hits 10 years etc

     

    you dont have to, its just preventative maintenance etc

     

    shall i start on a list of the problems with FB/FC/FD then ?

    exactly the same, maybe different parts etc

     

    why fit a battery with 400cca when you can upgrade it to a 600cca ?

    save alot of problems etc

     

     

    btw, my rx8 had 60,000mls on it, version 100 ignition coils, mazda ignition leads, N3H1 starter motor, factory battery terminals, did have an upgraded battery 540cca shitte quality though,

    going well, starting well,

    im preventative maintenance person, so i fitted, upgraded, battery terminals, battery, starter motor, ignition coils version 100 B, magnecor ignition leads

    straight away, as didnt want problems or breakdowns etc

    as to me, having problems, engine lights etc, cost money every time it happens, so towing fee, cost of diagnostics, parts, labour is costly

    especially when its not fixed, just engine light dtc's erased and just got you going again etc

    so i think its better to spend money on parts to prevent these problems happening, than wasting money getting car towed and looked at everytime, because havent done the upgrades

    upgrades being done, is cheaper in short term and long term etc as you dont have to waste money on towing and engine lights, diagnostics, once there done etc

    well if you use quality parts that is  :D

     

     

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    Rotary piner thread.

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    only the series 2 has most of the upgrades from factory, they even need some upgrades too

    so its irrelevant really,

    all cars have factory problems, youd be scared at some of the things i can say about some manufacturers

     

    its just part of the series 1, do the upgrades or have an engine repair in the future :D 

    even if you repair the engine, you still need to do the upgrades, otherwise it will just happen again etc

     

    most of the upgrades are just normal parts being replaced anyways, ie battery and starter motor, most get replaced after 10 years etc anyways

    so dont see a problem there etc

     

    preventative maintenance is the key to any mechanical engine :D

    Rotary piner thread.

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    whats wrong with 2003/2004 rx8's ?

     

     

    i havent found anything wrong, except needing usual upgrades/modifications etc

    yes like anything the newer the better, but i wouldnt avoid them, yes, know you may have an engine to repair etc

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    Rotary piner thread.

    in General Car Chat

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    5 hours ago, AVENGE said:

    Getting a bit more knowledge flowing from mates who are mechanics and work on rx8s been told avoid the rx8 s1 at all costs due to poor oiling design unless it’s had a rebuild or new crate motor. S2 is apparently the model to have as the oiling was sorted. Bloody Mazda you’d think they would have their shit together 34 years deep into production rotaries. 

    Don't knock the series 1 rx8, they are fantastic, both the 4-port and 6-port

    No. You do not have to avoid the series 1, thats just shitte,

    yes there are problems, as said, they need upgrades/modifications, so does the series 2, only a couple

     

    ive done Rotorworks Automotive Garage upgrades/modifcations to my rx8,

    13B 6-port/6 speed, bosch ignition coils, (even mazda ignition coils are great, version C/D,) magnecor r100/10mm leads, decatted the mid pipe, racing beat 3" single racing rear exhaust

    goes awesome, better than any pre rx8 bridgeport etc

    4-port, is down on power of course, needs modifications to be stronger, more reliable

     

    series 1, N3H1/4-port/192PS - 5 speed manual

    series 1, N3H3/6-port/231PS - 6 speed manual

    oil injection, they both have x2 oil injectors in the rotor housing, they are at the sides instead of the middle

    (the series 2 has x3 oil injectors per rotor housing, x1 middle, x2 sides, also has increased oil pressure and different oil pump)

    it just means you add premix, (i dont in mine, then i use castrol edge 5W40 engine oil)

    or when building an engine, use series 2 rotor housings, or machine middle oil injector into series 1 rotor housing

    then link the 3rd injector to the oil lines, R.A.G mod, not perfect, works though :D i put one line to the middle injector, then split the other line to the outside injectors

     

    if your just going n/a and not porting, then go for the 6-port if you want as much power stock etc

    the 4-port is still good, not as good as the 6-port obviously etc lol

     

    series 1,

    exterior, you can get the mazda factory front spoiler/lip/air dam, half side skirts, rear bumper deflectors, front mudflaps, and they look very cool :D

    series 2, just looks awesome from factory :D

     

    ill pass on some upgrades/modifications from Rotorworks Automotive Garage :)

    firstly, only use mazda or high quality parts, otherwise, it wont fix the problems, also cause problems,

    use at least castrol magnatec 10W40 and mazda oil filter

    i use castrol edge, fully synthetic 5W40 and mazda oil filter, even in nz :P

    these are the common factory problems for series 1, some have had factory recalls etc to fix some of them, you need to check part numbers on mazda parts to know if they have been done or not

    - ignition coils, upgrade to later version mazda ignition coils, version 100 C or 100 D,

    100 B is ok too, versions 100 and 100A replace straight away, not worth hassle and problems they can cause etc

    - battery, use at least 600cca 70 ah, ive used bosch or yuasa is great, which i use now as has highest specs, have cut holes in battery cover sides to increase airflow

    as this kills batteries, ie not having airflow etc

    - starter motor, mazda part numbers,  at least N3Z1 13 tooth 2.0kw or N3R3 14 tooth 2.0kw the latest version, aftermarket cheap shitte is just that, will cause damage more than fix

    - battery terminals, replace the factory terminals with aftermarket, use quality battery terminals, will help starting, running, all sort of electrical problems

    - solid oil thermal pellet, a must, do not remove crankshaft pulley !!!! just the bolt when engine in place etc otherwise engine damage will occur

    - oil pressure upgrade, racing beat do an increased oil pressure regulator

    - catalytic convertor, faulty ignition coils will damage the cat, cause it to break, break up and block exhaust, can cause hard starting and lack of power

    - ignition leads, factory mazda leads, tend to loose tension sparkplug end, come loose, also corrode 

    - sparkplugs, in uk, the ends can come loose and fall off, dont know if same in nz

     

    recommend servicing every 6,000mls/10,000km or if high miler 3,000mls/5,000kms

     

    there are other Rotorworks Automotive Garage upgrades/modifications, above will get you started :D keep you reliable and starting well etc

     

    quickly,

    N3H1/4-port/192PS, engine

    has FC stationary gear bearings, so you need to 3 window or 7 window the bearings like FD

    stationary gear, does not have the oil groove machined into the stationary gear, so machine the groove

    or use N3H3/6-port/231PS stat gears and bearings etc

    again, use higher oil pressure regulator,

    good to go :D

    you can also use the N3H3/6-port/231PS center plate in the N3H1/4-port/192PS engine, as the 6-port has bigger inlet/exhaust ports than the 4-port :P

     

     

    2007/2008 is when mazda started doing the factory upgrades to fix previous year problems etc,

    you can still make them better :D

     

    i find mazda, genuine ignition coils, version C and D are fantastic, better than nay aftermarket ignition coil (even B are good)

    even the GM D585 aftermarket cheap coils, are crap, the genuine GM coils are good,

    id stick to mazda ones unless your going turbod etc

    i fitted bosch, as i drive mine like its been stolen lol

    beaware, there are mass amount of mazda ignition coils being sold as genuine mazda ignition coils, they are not, so becareful

    cheap is cheap for a reason, buy from a recommended dealer etc

     

     

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    Rotary piner thread.

    in General Car Chat

    Posted

    can you find any used 12AT complete engines for sale ?

     

    id be trying to buy a 12AT engine, for to use to rebuild and keep your one in the car going

    build the spare engine at your pace, or at least strip it and see what needs doing etc

     

    me, 5k, would only spend to be keeping a car/engine original etc as an investment

    then i suppose its cheap compared to some of the prices of the cars for sale lately lol

     

    what is the purpose of the car/engine ? investment or just driver or for sale etc

    Rotary piner thread.

    in General Car Chat

    Posted

    ^^^ i dont like the front guards flared either, especially when the rears arent done the same etc

     

    these high priced rx's, 

    to me, its amazing how many have alot of little things needing done to them

    ie 808 coupe, being picky for $45k ? i think not, some may :)

    no radio :) top strut mounts cracked, center console arm pad missing, heater radiator not connected

    back parcel shelf missing trim

    thats just what i can see from the pictures

    id thought for $45k it would be near 100%

     

    id love to own it, its very nice example, love the colour,  love 12A nosecone and especially the savanna front lower lip/spoiler :D ftw

     

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    Rotary piner thread.

    in General Car Chat

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    does anyone have a video of the Rotary Nationals, 1999. 2000. 2001 ?

    i would like a copy etc :D

     

    want to get some footage of mike rx3 4door green in the burnout comp and nile rx7 s1 white in burnout comp,

     

    also, anyone have footage of niles rx2 coupe, purple, had plate enile8, be mostly at mere mere

     

    thanks

     

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