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Part 2 12A Engine Rebuild before it tears itself up

Part 2 Rebuilding the Rx7 12A with performance gains and reliability Once we got the motor apart, remember this motor was running fine, drove nice and started hot and cold. The fact that I did not ...
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Rotary Engine Builds | Oil Pump and why

We enjoy constructing rotary engines and take great pride in ensuring every detail is meticulously handled.. On our motor builds, one thing that makes a difference is oiling system upgrades. On our ...
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Ultrasonic cleaning | Heat / Time w/ the right solution / process

Cleaning and Prepping the rotors | The most important action when rebuilding the rotary engine. Results matter. These Doritos do a lot of work. The time to get them inspected, cleaned and prepped is ...
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Rotary engine porting | Bigger does not = better - Why it matters

The rotary engine has changed the porting over the years, improving performance and reducing emissions. Intake porting: This is where a lot of gains can be made, on the other side, also a lot of ...
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Rx8 rotary engine teardown | Overheated Rotor housings

We have a deep admiration for our rotary engines as they possess a remarkable ability to rev high, produce pleasing sounds, and harmonize perfectly with the well-balanced chassis of the Rx8. Our ...
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GSL-SE proper diagnosis / repair | Mazda Rx7 engine rebuild or ?

Rotary Engine Shop | Filling out one of our forms connects you to our team and starts a conversation about your Rx. We received a form regarding a rare GSL-SE that requires some TLC and an engine ...
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Rotary Engine Builds | quality over cheap

Building the FD Rotary Engine for track day / street performance
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REbuilds & Pricing | start a conversation

REbuilds and Pricing | Getting the details upfront and right
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FD RX7 engine rebuild | Details.

The twin turbo Mazda Rx7 put the world on notice when launched back in 1993. Sexy and capable, I was lucky to be able to drive the first one in the state as knowing the right people does come in ...
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Rx8 Engine builds | end play - why this matters

Rx8 Engine Builds | Understanding eccentric shaft end play / cooling factors and why it matters, especially here at altitude. Mazda has a solid car with the Rx8, it handles well, excellent brakes and ...
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