Originally posted by sk8fool:
rice grinder I'd imagine you would probably want to find a rx7 or old mazda truck for parts(tranny and what not) The engine you would want brand new, I;ve heard rotary's have small engine lifes if they;re rebuilt. The rx8 is suposed to come out sometime so that'll probably bring a some cool aftermarket parts around. Go by some mazda dealers and start talking to there parts guys to get an overpriced estimate on parts and then surf around for some forums online. then once you're all done you can say Vin Diesel bite my ***. j/k xXx was awesome
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Most likely EVERYTHING you have heard about the rotory, is wrong.
There are several dozen "rebuilt" engines flying in experimental aircraft. Many of these have close to 1000 hours on them. None have had any (major) problems.
One of those two engines is a 900 hp three rotor going in a twin ducted fan aircraft. The other is the 4 rotor 690 hp La Man winning engine.
As far as the Mazda engine is concerned, it is one of the most reliable there is. It is THE ONLY engine to come out of Japan to finish (and win) at Le Man. It's also the only auto engine I'd put in an airplane.
But, I don't think I'd want a rotary in a Focus, or any other car, 'cept for racing.
[ 03-01-2003, 02:05 PM: Message edited by: Phillip ]