SilverStone05: Unless you know how to work on a rotary engine, forget about finding a mechanic. Even the Mazda dealerships weren't trained sufficiently on how to work on an RX-7.
BATMAN: You are correct here.
SilverStone05: Whoever said the Z is a pig forgot to mention that the RX-7 is so light that it feels unstable at high speeds and that the doors feel and sound like tin cans.
BATMAN: You are correct to a point. The stock FD at speeds is scary since the steering response can make u dart across 2 lanes on the freeway if u sneeze. Lower the FD and add fatter sway bars gives it a more controlled feeling.
SilverStone05: The stereo and overall handling of the RX-7 are superior to the 300ZX in stock form. I like the way the RX-7 looks better and I like its rarity.
BATMAN:You are correct
:SilverStone05: P.S. Most of the engine failures in the RX-7 are caused by the apex seals blowing. This is simply because the stock engine isn't made for much higher than stock power levels.
BATMAN: You are correct on the apex seals.
However, it's not the HP, but the detonation that kills these engines. Years ago I spoke with ABel at the Seven Stock events and he had a 800~rwhp 13B FD engine. He said that it runs 40psi. I asked if that would detonate. He said that it's running alchohol, which runs cleaner and cooler. No kaboom outta and engine that is 1.3 liters cranking more HP/liter than Honda's F1 engines.
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BATMAN: You are correct here.
SilverStone05: Whoever said the Z is a pig forgot to mention that the RX-7 is so light that it feels unstable at high speeds and that the doors feel and sound like tin cans.
BATMAN: You are correct to a point. The stock FD at speeds is scary since the steering response can make u dart across 2 lanes on the freeway if u sneeze. Lower the FD and add fatter sway bars gives it a more controlled feeling.
SilverStone05: The stereo and overall handling of the RX-7 are superior to the 300ZX in stock form. I like the way the RX-7 looks better and I like its rarity.
BATMAN:You are correct
:SilverStone05: P.S. Most of the engine failures in the RX-7 are caused by the apex seals blowing. This is simply because the stock engine isn't made for much higher than stock power levels.
BATMAN: You are correct on the apex seals.
However, it's not the HP, but the detonation that kills these engines. Years ago I spoke with ABel at the Seven Stock events and he had a 800~rwhp 13B FD engine. He said that it runs 40psi. I asked if that would detonate. He said that it's running alchohol, which runs cleaner and cooler. No kaboom outta and engine that is 1.3 liters cranking more HP/liter than Honda's F1 engines.
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