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  • 94NDTA9 Offline
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    94NDTA
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    I've heard a lot of RX-7 owners say that, but eventually change their minds.

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    • SmitEvoS Offline
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      I am sure it all depends on if they have a show car or want to make power.

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      • RidinRailsR Offline
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        you can do both with the ls1 in it...i think the ls1 looks better in it than a rotary, and it works better too 🙂

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          KA-T_240
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          wouldnt you get more points as a show car for having a motor swap? LOL

          I would leave the rotary in a rx7..... until it blows up, and then put a ls1 in it.

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            and heres another one....FC though

            http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1302155

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              SmitEvo;176668 wrote:
              I am sure it all depends on if they have a show car or want to make power.

              Both can make power. Isn't there a decently powerful rotary on this board:icon_scratch:

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                HandoEX;176673 wrote:
                Both can make power. Isn't there a decently powerful rotary on this board:icon_scratch:

                How many times has it been rebuilt? How many more times will it be rebuilt? I am sure you know what I meant.....:icon_scratch:

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                  SmitEvo;176674 wrote:
                  How many times has it been rebuilt? How many more times will it be rebuilt? I am sure you know what I meant.....:icon_scratch:

                  Whatever. I'd throw a B18C1 in there and be done with it.

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                    there are a few around that are/will be making some power shortly. I can appreciate the idea of the ls1, and the power/torque potential, but for me to see an rx7, and then hear a v8 when it revs completely ruins it for me. part of what makes it so rare is the rotary. it's the same thing as putting an rb26dett into a mustang that so many people think is dumb as hell.

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                      MisterCMK;176646 wrote:
                      so?

                      you're retarded.

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                      • 94NDTA9 Offline
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                        btleier;176677 wrote:
                        there are a few around that are/will be making some power shortly. I can appreciate the idea of the ls1, and the power/torque potential, but for me to see an rx7, and then hear a v8 when it revs completely ruins it for me. part of what makes it so rare is the rotary. it's the same thing as putting an rb27dett into a mustang that so many people think is dumb as hell.

                        I think they rb27TT swap is dumb because it was a classic car, and the motor that comes in it would probably be cheaper to build and get the same power.

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                          I personally bought an rx7 because of the rotary engine, even tho it might not have the power a v8 has it can still hold its own and can be made to be powerful and reliable as well. As far as rebuilds go mine had about 150,000 miles on it before it was time for a rebuild. So far i've spent about 400 on it, but thats doing it myself. I would also sell mine before dropping in a v8. If i was after more power then a 20B engine (3 rotor) would be the swap i'd consider.

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                            94NDTA;176679 wrote:
                            I think they rb27TT swap is dumb because it was a classic car, and the motor that comes in it would probably be cheaper to build and get the same power.

                            and that's fine. everyone deserves their own opinion. i agree the rotary motors are not the most reliable platform, but alot of it has to do with it's owner. they can be much more reliable with the right mods, and some special attention. the rotary motor can handle alot of power, and they can be rebuilt/ported for fairly cheap, especially if you have the knowledge to do your own work. I know everyone wants to jump on the hate the rotary bandwagon, but lets be honest outside of the horror stories you've heard, there are many people out there who run their rotaries everyday just fine. it's when people jump into modifying without doing research on what is safe, and what could be handled that they get in trouble.

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                              btleier;176686 wrote:
                              .... it's when people jump into modifying without doing research on what is safe, and what could be handled that they get in trouble.

                              Which can be true with any car...

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                                I'm not saying it is **<u>the </u> mod to do, I personally would love to see a high revving Wankel RX7 over a SBC RX7, but I understand why people choose to go v8.

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                                    94NDTA;176690 wrote:
                                    Which can be true with any car...

                                    agreed.

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                                      tjamz;176693 wrote:
                                      I'm not saying it is **<u>*the *</u>**mod to do, I personally would love to see a high revving Wankel RX7 over a SBC RX7, but I understand why people choose to go v8.

                                      I second that....

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                                        LS1 is the new SR20 of the swap world. Personally I would take a rotary over an LS1 any day in an rx7 or any other import.

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                                        > Parker;299126 wrote:
                                        > blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah German cars are the best thing since sliced bread.

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                                          thurmanmerman;176700 wrote:
                                          LS1 is the new SR20 of the swap world. Personally I would take a rotary over an LS1 any day in an rx7 or any other import.

                                          SBC swaps have been really popular forever.

                                          I would say that the 2JZ swap is more popular. I've seen them in S2K's, RX7's....PROBES!!!

                                          Oh yeah LT1>LS1:stirpot:

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