Questions answered in the Rotary (Engine) FAQ: 1.How does a rotary engine work? 2.What's a boinger? 3.Why does a rotary engine make as much power as a boinger...
I am offering my room at the Hilton if anybody wants to take it. I can't just cancel it because the next person would lose the $89 rate, which will become...
Autopower rollcage for 2nd gen RX-7 will fit with the interior still in the car, $400. Cage is currently still in the car. Located in Cleveland/Akron Ohio. ...
The exaust on by 1985 12a is shot. I was considering the Racing Beat complete system (header, presilencer and muffler). Has anyone had bad results with it,...
I don't personally own the system. But I have heard it is perfect for performance and sound on the FC, NA and Turbo. [Non-text portions of this message have...
Message: 1 Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2005 03:21:26 -0000 From: "awmundo" Subject: exaust The exaust on by 1985 12a is shot. I was considering the Racing Beat complete...
Racing beat stuff if expensive but is top notch. IT is not overly loud like a straight ebay muffler, but they usually have a nice tone. I am not a 1gen guy,...
As a matter of fact, they are still on the car, and still hold pressure. The outside has some rust on it, but what does one expect after that time... I'm still...
We just had a discussion about carbs over on the sa22c list, and there seems to be some interest in expanding on what we already talked about. Come on over and...
Sigh, it's never a good time for a car problem. But here we go: When I sit on the clutch pedal, like at a stop or while maneuvering for parking, the clutch...
... It is always a good idea to replace both cylinders at the same time. Since the slave is older, I'd lean toward it being at fault. It is easy to replace,...
Message: 1 Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 20:37:53 -0000 From: "wolfgang_90" Subject: Re: Racing Beat exhaust As a matter of fact, they are still on the car, and still...
Cartainly do-able on my 86. But don't do like I did. I took the oil filter off so I could get my hand in ther and see what I was doing and wouldn't you know I...
I'm having a discussion with the turbo shop that's rebuilt my '91 TII turbo. The problem is smoke after ~3 mins of idle. When they inspected it after the 1st ...
The previous recommendation to replace both at once is usually valid, but in your case, you may just have one bad part given that most are new. The way to test...
... Would not the slave piston also slide back in if clutch fluid was leaking around the seals in the master cylinder? I don't think there is anyway to tell...
John, I can't speak specifically about the FC3S stuff but aftermarket plain-bearing turbos generally have "open" plumbing. The top of the CHRA will have a...
... Yes, that was my thinking, that failed piston seals on either could cause the same symptom. ... Sweet! And on that upbeat note, I'll set fire to my head. ...
I was reading through the latest issue of Grassroots Motorsports when I came across an advertisement for a frame brace for a Miata. This device basically ...
I've been looking at roll bars lately. The kind that go inside the cabin for increasing rigidity, not anti-roll bars. I'm not interested in a cage, just the...
If you are losing fluid, then the cylinder that is wet should be replaced. If you are not losing fluid, it is usually the master that has the problem. ed...
... From: "Rob Weinstock" <weinstro@...> ... The Miata is a convertible. If your FC is a coupe, then I'd say it's probably not necessary. Now if your...
Hi rotary enthusiasts, does anyone have the oportunity to make WAV recordings of an RX7 or RX8 engine while running at different RPM's ?? (idle, 1000 RPM, and ...
Get a hose too. No need to worry about the system again for another 7-8 years or so. "Fairy tales do not tell children the dragons exist. Children already know...
Rob, the reason for banning AL tubing is not that it isn't strong enough to keep you safe, it's that it becomes another hazard in the cabin if the car flips....
... I wouldn't bother with foam unless you really know what you're doing. A friend with a performance shop and I looked into this a couple of years ago, and it...
Yes, yes, you're of course right, and I was wrong... I was very tired that night, and it seemed crystal clear to me at the time. Sorry for the bad info! Collin...
... From: "Andrew R. Ghali" <andrewg@...> ... Fortunately, it not the sheet metal that holds the car together or gives it structural rigidity. It's the...
