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    How bad is your rotary addiction? 56K no way.

    Nope....Washington State
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    How bad is your rotary addiction? 56K no way.

    Listen to Dunc, hes right. But if you still want the SE, I have a couple I'll sell, minus the omp.
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    Need Input! Rotary Budget Build!

    Well its very hard to find housings in great shape for a rebuild, they are the items that I would buy new. The cast irons are usually the most reusable part, depending on the stepwear. I prefer carbon apex seals myself, being that if you use these, they wont destroy your housings should they...
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    Need Input! Rotary Budget Build!

    Well 'New' means 'New' and like new is very good used parts that have been cleaned, inspected, and tolerances checked to be within Mazdas rebuild specs. Having your ass'y balanced is cheap, $190 plus shipping.
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    Need Input! Rotary Budget Build!

    Yep...you want both done Cap. It costs more in the begining to build the motor right, using new or near new parts, but its worth it in the long run. If you're building a motor, I'd recommend sending your rotating ass'y to be balanced at Mazdatrix also. This will help with the H.P. and give...
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    1st gen owners?

    Hey all...I have a couple of them...an 82 that I just recently finished, and more projects on the way. Here is a site I am starting for my projects...only a few pics up there now, but still worth a look. http://rotaryrocket.maclem.com/
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    Need Input! Rotary Budget Build!

    Completely true....the transmission is the weakest point in an Rx-7. But the stock tranny will handle a peri port 12A (approx 275 H.P.). Dont get me wrong, it will have to come apart often for repair, but if it can last an 8 hr. enduro (thats 8 hrs. @ 6000-10000 RPM) I wouldnt really worry too...
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    Need Input! Rotary Budget Build!

    Hey Cap. I was referring to a Formula Mazda open wheel race car, because of the weight you mentioned. Being that if you stripped a first gen and caged it the lightest you'd probably get would be 2100 lbs. with driver. So simply put I was being sarcastic, and meant no disrespect. Also, I have...
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    Need Input! Rotary Budget Build!

    1900lbs really? is that a Formula Mazda?
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