Marks RX7 - lets break a rotary.

[Mark Davis]

Why do I have an Eyes Wide Shut style mask as my profile pic ?

 

[Mark Davis]

Just the hot side to do, also waiting on turbo oil return and some welding to fix a crack in intercooler bracket.

Probably a first start mid week.

 

[YamYamRob]

Good and bad news regarding my first experience of RX7s and rotary engine.

My first two subtle modifications have been replacing the horrendous Momo wheel with a nicer looking and slightly larger Sparco wheel. Plus the fitment of a turbo blanket to keep engine temps down a tad.

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The bad news is on my first outing yesterday pushing the car hard I’ve damaged the engine. People were not kidding when they said rotaries don’t like det. Long story short the map was complete shite, partly my own fault as I should of had it checked on rollers etc first. Anyway time for a mental rebuild, after only 250 miles I’m addicted lol.

I’m certain that has to be some kind of rotary record In terms of buying car to blowing it up.

Watch this space.

What brand turbo blanket did you go for?

 

[Mark Davis]

What brand turbo blanket did you go for?

DEI

 

[Mark Davis]

Ready to rock - first start coming soon, let’s pray to baby Jesus that all goes smoothly. (Bumper isn’t fixed on yet )

 

[Adey]

looking forward to the braps

 

[Mark Davis]

Fired right up!

 

[Steve Swan]

Start your Engines...

 

[clarky_gtt]

Fired right up!

Good work!

now out she comes again, time for another rebuild

hopefully get some enjoyment out of it this year

 

[Mark Davis]

Good work!

now out she comes again, time for another rebuild

hopefully get some enjoyment out of it this year

I do hope so mate. I’m going to have to drive it like Miss Daisy.

 

[Adey]

 

[Mark Davis]

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It’s my birthday this weekend so booked Friday and Monday off for a bit of peace. Planning to get some miles done, will be boring footage sadly but hoping for mapping in March.

Took delivery of a new snazzy short shift kit, it’s supposed to be the shit but can’t fit yet, awaiting a few more parts. It’s from GRacing in US.

 

[Mark Davis]

Fitted the GRacing shifter yesterday, looks promising. Feels very precise.

 

[DaveL485]

Thats a REALLY short throw!

 

[andybond]

Thats a REALLY short throw!

for really revvy engines.

 

[Big Steve - Raider]

Omg, you’ve only got a hairs thickness between 4th and 2nd there…. Hope you don’t have a wrong gear Mishap..!?

 

[Mark Davis]

Omg, you’ve only got a hairs thickness between 4th and 2nd there…. Hope you don’t have a wrong gear Mishap..!?

Will have a detonating exploding engine before that happens

 

[Big Steve - Raider]

Will have a detonating exploding engine before that happens

Or... I'm guessing at right at the exact time!!

 

[Mark Davis]

Passed MOT today - i managed just 684 miles last year so anything beyond that is a bonus in 2022.

No advisories - just a small leak from turbo oil return which has always been an issue so bought a few new flanges and awaiting some fittings and hose to make a neater less leaky one.

Car also needs lowering a tad, especially at the front.

 

[Adey]

good stuff, how long till the engines run in and stuff?