turbo_stu : rx7

Re: turbo_stu : rx7 dave_g #258746 19th Sep 2008 6:54pm
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,992 1313 Mockingbird Lane, I live ... jonah Forum Guardian
jonah Forum Guardian Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,992 1313 Mockingbird Lane, I live ...	yeh is right.. i love them ! http://www.myspace.com/jonah1974 [email protected] "WELL MY NUTS ARE HALFWAY UP MY ASS, BUT OTHER THAN THAT I'M PERFECT.....! "

Re: turbo_stu : rx7 jonah #258789 19th Sep 2008 10:08pm
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 665 my head turbo_stu OP Smartchild
OP turbo_stu Smartchild Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 665 my head	yes it is the 1.3 rotary. the power is thanks to the complex twin turbo system which although has masses of vaccum tubing and is a nightmare to work on, is rather superb. rotary engines can last easily above 100000k if looked after properly. regular oil changes of around 3000miles help this. what you may be getting confused with is what the dvla have done to stop the loopole in the tax system. basically they change it to show it as 2.6, even though in piston terms the actual cc is 1.3. there are still some cars out there with the 1.3 log book, which means cheaper tax. and thankfully i have one! always looking for those bigger bunches of bananas!

Re: turbo_stu : rx7 jonah #258797 19th Sep 2008 10:44pm
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,367 Prenton MrPhil Forum Master
MrPhil Forum Master Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,367 Prenton	Originally Posted by jonah no, no other engine size, they are top engines, but fragile due to size/power, my dad was a mechanic and said they had to be rebuilt every 30,000 miles to keep them on top form... 60k is when they say a rebuild is in need. Suppose dependant on servicing, way you use the car etc will change that mileage.