Just joined the list, so here is my intro. I bought my RX-7 in September of '78 on Oahu, HI, USA. It is a 5-speed (GS) with the original alloy wheels. It was...
Richard Tengdin
Richard.Tengdin@xxxxx...
Feb 5, 1999 11:41 pm
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Hi, I am the creator of this list and would like to welcome you. There really isn't much traffic yet, but there are about 60 members. I sadly killed my RX7...
Keith Foster
fostk@xxxxxx.xxxx
Feb 6, 1999 5:42 am
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I've just bought a '91 convertible, and really love it, except for the serious lack of power (mostly owned V8 cars before, the RX replaces a Mustang 5.0)....
Carlos A. Alvarez
carlos@xxxxxxxx.xxxx
Feb 21, 1999 5:24 am
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The beautiful thing about rotary motors is that you can eat 5.0's for breakfast for very little money invested. A K&N filter, good NGK's, a set of splitfire...
Keith Foster
fuqdic@xxxxx.xxxx
Feb 21, 1999 6:20 pm
10
... Sorry, having both cars to compare I can tell there is no way the RX is going to come close to the Mustang unless I do something pretty major. I've added...
Carlos A. Alvarez
carlos@xxxxxxxx.xxxx
Feb 21, 1999 8:48 pm
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I had a 1980 RX7 running at 224 HP and weighing in at just over 2k Lbs. The only 5.0 that could beat me was supercharged. I don't know if they didn't know...
Keith Foster
fuqdic@xxxxx.xxxx
Feb 22, 1999 4:08 am
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... I have no doubt that this car can produce a lot of power. What I'd like to know is how to get there. It isn't going to be a tuneup and adjustment! The...
Carlos A. Alvarez
carlos@xxxxxxxx.xxxx
Feb 22, 1999 5:07 pm
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... Supercharging is a good way to go, just make sure your compression in right on because adding that much power can damage the apex seals requiring a new...
Keith Foster
fuqdic@xxxxx.xxxx
Feb 23, 1999 12:59 am
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... Yes, that's one of my concerns. That's why I'm looking for people with practical experience on doing this. Since mine is the standard 9.5:1 compression...
Carlos A. Alvarez
carlos@xxxxxxxx.xxxx
Feb 23, 1999 6:39 am
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I found the easiest way of getting power out of the rotary is turbocharging. If you have the money to buy a rebuilt turbocharged engine and electronics, there...
GreenUDT@...
Feb 23, 1999 4:35 pm
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... turbocharging. I thought turbos were easier than blowers, but after looking at the options, it seems like more work. Especially since you have to also...
Carlos A. Alvarez
carlos@xxxxxxxx.xxxx
Feb 24, 1999 7:41 am
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Yes, Mazda does make the 3 rotor engine (20B), which comes in the Cosmo. You basically have to buy a used one and rebuild it. Nothing sounds as good as a 3...
GreenUDT@xxx.xxx
Feb 24, 1999 5:30 pm
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... You ... as a ... as ... gen. Wow, that sounds like a great way to go. Is it a straight equation on the horsepower (240HP)? What is the overall cost of...
Carlos A. Alvarez
carlos@xxxxxxxx.xxxx
Feb 26, 1999 4:25 pm
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Hello Fellow Rotary Fans, Greetings from the Beautiful Pacific Northwest. I came across this list while searching through Onelist's center. I've got a nice, ...
Vern Stark
vs4949@xxxxx.xxxx
Feb 27, 1999 5:03 am
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have rx- 7..... parting out...car complete, just has a locked/siezed motor..every thing else is good, car is brown send needs via e=mail directly to me richard...
richard
juju34@xxxxxx.xxxx
Feb 27, 1999 3:02 pm
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Keith Foster
fuqdic@xxxxx.xxxx
Apr 2, 1999 6:53 am
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I like the idea, since price is certainly determined by supply/demand for this product. I'm not so sure that buying ahead a day or waiting a day to buy will...
Devan Mann
van3@xxxx.xxxx
Apr 2, 1999 8:32 pm
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I've been putting off doing something about my 91 RX's bad handling, until I got sideways a few times losing a cop a few days ago. Nothing like a full-lock...
Carlos A. Alvarez
carlos@xxxxxxxx.xxxx
May 3, 1999 11:41 pm
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Hey Ya'll, Saw the list, subscribed, figured I'd introduce myself. I have two 7's currently - an 86 GXL and a 93 Touring, used to have an 88 SE a while ago....
radman@...
May 28, 1999 3:48 am
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As far as I can tell the list is not alive. :} I wish it were more alive, but as of now, I have to make do with the other rotary resources... Rotary only...
William T Wilson
fluffy@xxxxxxx.xxxx
May 28, 1999 5:17 am
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... From: William T Wilson <fluffy@...> Date: Fri, 28 May 1999 01:17:59 -0400 (EDT) To: rotarylovers@onelist.com Subject: Re: [rotarylovers] My Intro -...
Kenneth Preuss
supermr2@xxxxxxxx.xxxx
May 28, 1999 6:02 am
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... Hello guys, I subscribed to this list about a month ago and your posts are the first I've seen here. I guess it is alive but in a very inactive state....
Shannon DeWolfe
sdewolfe@xxxxxxx.xxxx
May 28, 1999 9:13 am
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Hello guys, I subscribed to this list about a month ago and your posts are the first I've seen here. I guess it is alive but in a very inactive state. I've...
Conrad J. Koch
radman@...
May 28, 1999 12:48 pm
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... Is the 88 MR2 the older body style (more square edged)? I've always liked those cars, but they're a little too small for me. Reminds me of a Fiero... ... I...
Conrad J. Koch
radman@...
May 28, 1999 12:58 pm
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... You mean 5. There were about 10,000 3rd generation RX-7s sold in the USA, although counting all three RX-7 incarnations there were many more than that....
William T Wilson
fluffy@...
May 28, 1999 5:32 pm
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I have an '82 that I am using for parts, I bought it for $80 and was told that it should run but I found about 1lb of sand poured around the Carb. The Master...
Brian Huntzinger
bkh@...
May 28, 1999 5:35 pm
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That is an '82 GSL ... From: "Brian Huntzinger" <bkh@...> I have an '82 that I am using for parts, I bought it for $80 and was told that it should run...
Brian Huntzinger
bkh@...
May 28, 1999 5:41 pm
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... Yup, that's me. I erase at least half of the messages on that list, if not more. I'm only interested on technical information on the rotary engine and...
William T Wilson
fluffy@...
May 28, 1999 5:43 pm
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... That's why I'm here too. I'm just an enthusiast and if you post anything remotely non-race, non-Supra or non-non-RX7 content, forget about it. I've been...
Conrad J. Koch
radman@...
May 28, 1999 5:56 pm
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how many list members have rebuilt there own rotary engine??? i like to have an idea what i'm getting into before i attempt something, and the rotary is very...
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