Ask your "dumb" questions about RX7's here

[FDTT]

I know there are many many thread on here that have questions that are refered to as being dumb, or stuipd, pointles ect ect.

But if you are thinking about it then im sure there is also somone else out there who has thought the same thing. So id like to head about all the questions people are affraid to ask. It can be about anything at all. Dont be affraid to ask. And please dont flame anyone because you think there question is stupid or whatever.

If you dont have anything important to contribute then dont contribute anything.

[drewdeezee]

Alright, I'll start. Does anyone here know of a good rotary engine mechanic in the Los Angeles area?

I have a 1986 base that needs a water pump and perhaps some additional grounding. Thanks in advance for any advice.
-Drew

[drftk1d]

you can do that stuff pretty easily yourself

[badassfocus1101]

ok n herres mine, why is it on all the sites i go to that have rx7 shit ALWAYS ALWAYS have a ground wire kit.. for the 86+ rx7's is the grounding kits in the from the fact. shitty or what?

[FDTT]

Well 20 year old grounding straps that are exposed to the emelents and removal and instalation over that time tend to go to crap :P I run my own grounding cables on my car. There is no need to spend $200 for a grounding kit that costs no more than $50 to custom make to your application.

[want a supra]

What dose it take to swap a 1987 turbo motor into a 1987 non turbo car?

[booricua]

I ahve a 85 RX7 GSLSE is consuming fuel more than normal . When I check the engine oil level I notice fuel is getting mixed with the oil no problems with the car it starts and run good in any weather??
I am in MD any shop close that can help

[FDTT]

Originally Posted by want a supra

What dose it take to swap a 1987 turbo motor into a 1987 non turbo car?

TII engine
TII wiring harness
TII ECU
TII hood (if running stock top mount)
TII flywheel
TII clutch
TII tranny
TII driveshaft and diff

Othere odds and ends but thats the just of it.

[FDTT]

Originally Posted by booricua

I ahve a 85 RX7 GSLSE is consuming fuel more than normal . When I check the engine oil level I notice fuel is getting mixed with the oil no problems with the car it starts and run good in any weather??
I am in MD any shop close that can help

Have this looked at ASAP. Fuel in the oil means that the rotors housings are getting washed out, meaning very little proper lubrication and possily a dead engine if not adressed soon. My guess is a stuck injector as it is an SE and has a 13B in it.

[drftk1d]

Originally Posted by FDTT

TII engine
TII wiring harness
TII ECU
TII hood (if running stock top mount)
TII flywheel
TII clutch
TII tranny
TII driveshaft and diff

Othere odds and ends but thats the just of it.

dont forget the starter and knock sensor.

[RevvRX-7]

Why do rotaries backfire so much?

[FDTT]

All a backfire is unburnt fuel igniting in the exhaust.
The reason its so common on RX7's is because they run rich and hot. Those combined will give you a backfire and possibly the fireball everyone loves :P

[RotorBalls]

How many pistons does an rx7 have?

[RotorBalls]

ok on a serious note, anyone have a good link to a write up on how to remove the vac rack from an NA engine? I've seen brando's thread on teamfc3s but I don't know how it applies to the NA motor as his is turboed. I've been at a stand still for a couple months on my engine assembly because of this. That and I'm just lazy

[drftk1d]

i thought you just take it off and cap the holes (wrong term i know)