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whateverjames · 12-02-2002, 11:12 PM

thelinja · 12-03-2002, 08:26 AM

The front end of the car is OK.  But I'm a big fan of the back end, particularly the tail lights.  The 18in stock dubs are sweet too.  I'm not very familiar with all of the specs on the previous wankel engines, but do they all have a lack of torque?  At the motorsports club here at school we've rebuilt a 2nd gen 13B motor that we're planning on installing this week into a first gen, it's bridge ported and the guys are expecting it to dyno at about 200hp at the fly.  What accounts for the lack of torque?  Is it just characteristic of the rotary engine?

-E- · 12-03-2002, 09:55 AM

The rear lights remind me of an S2K for some reason

thelinja · 12-03-2002, 10:18 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (EONE914 @ Dec. 03 2002,11:55)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">The rear lights remind me of an S2K for some reason</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
In fact...now that you mention it, the whole back end looks like that of an S2000...I thought it looked familiar.

sanmiam · 12-03-2002, 11:57 AM

A 4-door sports car, bah.  As it says in the article, drop the back two doors and loose well over 300lbs.  And a 250HP car only pushing a 6.5 in 0-60?  Thats like a low to mid 15 quarter.  Not a car at the top of my list needless to say.

whateverjames · 12-03-2002, 04:53 PM

250hp, 0-60 in 6.5 seconds <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'>. they need to turbocharge it <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'> i heard the old rotary turbo had a nice power band. i sure hope they make the rx7 turbo in 2006.

Ni5mo180SX · 12-06-2002, 12:48 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (thelinja @ Dec. 02 2002,10:26)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">What accounts for the lack of torque? Is it just characteristic of the rotary engine?</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
I dont know if its so much a characteristic of the rotary as it is all 1.3 liter engines  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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Ni5mo180SX · 12-06-2002, 12:51 AM

I expect the production version to be a little quicker then what they had timed. And I wouldnt be to surprised to see it at about 300 flywheel hp with the cats replaced, cat back and intake.

Potatoskins02 · 12-06-2002, 09:03 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Ni5mo180SX @ Dec. 06 2002,01:48)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I dont know if its so much a characteristic of the rotary as it is all 1.3 liter engines <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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Rotary's as you all know work a whole lot differently which makes the size of it smaller but more efficient.... i'm saying this only because I may not have caught your sarcasm.

Ni5mo180SX · 12-08-2002, 04:33 PM

Efficient in conserving rotational energy yes, but does not display high levels of thermal efficieny. Until the RENESIS that is.

12-02-2002, 11:12 PM	#1
whateverjames Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: St. Louis Age: 41 Posts: 2,263 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	http://whateverjames.com/cars/rx8.zip __________________ 02 Blazer X - 90 240SX w/SR oh noes

12-03-2002, 11:57 AM	#5
sanmiam Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 132 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	A 4-door sports car, bah.  As it says in the article, drop the back two doors and loose well over 300lbs.  And a 250HP car only pushing a 6.5 in 0-60?  Thats like a low to mid 15 quarter.  Not a car at the top of my list needless to say. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to prosper" - Benjamin Franklin

12-03-2002, 04:53 PM	#6
whateverjames Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: St. Louis Age: 41 Posts: 2,263 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	250hp, 0-60 in 6.5 seconds <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'>. they need to turbocharge it <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'> i heard the old rotary turbo had a nice power band. i sure hope they make the rx7 turbo in 2006. __________________ 02 Blazer X - 90 240SX w/SR oh noes

12-06-2002, 12:48 AM	#7
Ni5mo180SX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Orange County Posts: 423 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (thelinja @ Dec. 02 2002,10:26)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">What accounts for the lack of torque? Is it just characteristic of the rotary engine?</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> I dont know if its so much a characteristic of the rotary as it is all 1.3 liter engines  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ Mazda RX-7 FC3S: Jspec motor, ported turbo & wastegate, JIC FLT-A2 coilovers, Mazdatrix adj. rear camber link, TB mod, Koyo 53mm Radiator, Corksport Cat back/midpipe/downipe, 3" Al TID, Apex'i air cleaner, Mazda Comp. mission/motor/differential mounts, Mazdaspeed Strut Bar(R), FD torsen differential, HKS SSQV, HKS elec. boost gauge & elec water temp, Cusco Oil catch, 680cc secondary's, Walbro 255, Banzai Racing FCD, RB DTSS Eliminator bushings, Exedy Clutch & PP, Exedy chrome moly flywheel, RB oil baffle, RB dual alt. pulley, 5 lug conversion, FC3S.org thermal bypass pellet, KVR Cross drilled rotors, complete Energy PU bushings, stainless steel brake lines/clutch line, Aerodyne shroud panel, Azenis RS, and some other stuff. A hybrid of sorts I guess

12-06-2002, 12:51 AM	#8
Ni5mo180SX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Orange County Posts: 423 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I expect the production version to be a little quicker then what they had timed. And I wouldnt be to surprised to see it at about 300 flywheel hp with the cats replaced, cat back and intake. __________________ Mazda RX-7 FC3S: Jspec motor, ported turbo & wastegate, JIC FLT-A2 coilovers, Mazdatrix adj. rear camber link, TB mod, Koyo 53mm Radiator, Corksport Cat back/midpipe/downipe, 3" Al TID, Apex'i air cleaner, Mazda Comp. mission/motor/differential mounts, Mazdaspeed Strut Bar(R), FD torsen differential, HKS SSQV, HKS elec. boost gauge & elec water temp, Cusco Oil catch, 680cc secondary's, Walbro 255, Banzai Racing FCD, RB DTSS Eliminator bushings, Exedy Clutch & PP, Exedy chrome moly flywheel, RB oil baffle, RB dual alt. pulley, 5 lug conversion, FC3S.org thermal bypass pellet, KVR Cross drilled rotors, complete Energy PU bushings, stainless steel brake lines/clutch line, Aerodyne shroud panel, Azenis RS, and some other stuff. A hybrid of sorts I guess

12-03-2002, 08:26 AM	#2
thelinja Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,466 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: thelinja Feedback Score: 3 reviews	The front end of the car is OK.  But I'm a big fan of the back end, particularly the tail lights.  The 18in stock dubs are sweet too.  I'm not very familiar with all of the specs on the previous wankel engines, but do they all have a lack of torque?  At the motorsports club here at school we've rebuilt a 2nd gen 13B motor that we're planning on installing this week into a first gen, it's bridge ported and the guys are expecting it to dyno at about 200hp at the fly.  What accounts for the lack of torque?  Is it just characteristic of the rotary engine?

12-03-2002, 09:55 AM	#3
-E- Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Florida, Americas Wang! Age: 39 Posts: 2,912 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The rear lights remind me of an S2K for some reason

12-03-2002, 10:18 AM	#4
thelinja Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,466 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: thelinja Feedback Score: 3 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (EONE914 @ Dec. 03 2002,11:55)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">The rear lights remind me of an S2K for some reason</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> In fact...now that you mention it, the whole back end looks like that of an S2000...I thought it looked familiar.

12-06-2002, 09:03 AM	#9
Potatoskins02 Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northern VA Age: 37 Posts: 247 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Ni5mo180SX @ Dec. 06 2002,01:48)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I dont know if its so much a characteristic of the rotary as it is all 1.3 liter engines <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Rotary's as you all know work a whole lot differently which makes the size of it smaller but more efficient.... i'm saying this only because I may not have caught your sarcasm. __________________ ~1993 240sx CAI, FSTB, RSTB, Zigen Fireball friend MSP owner... "I need to save my gas...... shit its beginning to boost!" shifts

12-08-2002, 04:33 PM	#10
Ni5mo180SX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Orange County Posts: 423 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Efficient in conserving rotational energy yes, but does not display high levels of thermal efficieny. Until the RENESIS that is. __________________ Mazda RX-7 FC3S: Jspec motor, ported turbo & wastegate, JIC FLT-A2 coilovers, Mazdatrix adj. rear camber link, TB mod, Koyo 53mm Radiator, Corksport Cat back/midpipe/downipe, 3" Al TID, Apex'i air cleaner, Mazda Comp. mission/motor/differential mounts, Mazdaspeed Strut Bar(R), FD torsen differential, HKS SSQV, HKS elec. boost gauge & elec water temp, Cusco Oil catch, 680cc secondary's, Walbro 255, Banzai Racing FCD, RB DTSS Eliminator bushings, Exedy Clutch & PP, Exedy chrome moly flywheel, RB oil baffle, RB dual alt. pulley, 5 lug conversion, FC3S.org thermal bypass pellet, KVR Cross drilled rotors, complete Energy PU bushings, stainless steel brake lines/clutch line, Aerodyne shroud panel, Azenis RS, and some other stuff. A hybrid of sorts I guess

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