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10-05-2011, 12:48 PM
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Are you keeping your NOS too, and what are you driving
Yeah there are some old threads where MM, RG, and others discuss some on it. basically colder plugs have more of a chance of fouling out. That said, many run the RX7 plugs in the leading position. I am still looking into it as of course with anything RX8 related there is conflicting info.
10-06-2011, 12:23 PM
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10-06-2011, 02:20 PM
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I was hoping you still had the NOS, might have bought it I need to find a good paint/body shop first though. I hit a blown out tire on 90 before I left for Afghanistan. Did 2,000 worth of damage to the undertray and wheel wells, but got it fixed. I just have some black marks on the front bumper, with the usual wear and tear. If you know of anybody good, let me know.
I need to find a good paint/body shop first though. I hit a blown out tire on 90 before I left for Afghanistan. Did 2,000 worth of damage to the undertray and wheel wells, but got it fixed. I just have some black marks on the front bumper, with the usual wear and tear. If you know of anybody good, let me know.
10-07-2011, 01:21 AM
#4983
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Hoss-05's car should be done tomorrow. He got a full Mazdaspeed body kit and some custom paint work done at a shop myself and a few of us have used. Overall their work is pretty damn good. They have done near perfect work on a few of my bosses cars (mercedes', Porsches, Acuras, etc.) in the past and they did some good work for SWG, 8 maniac, jcabbie, and others. There were some flaws on Hoss-05's car the first time around but they warranty their work and will fix it until you are happy.
Although with Hoss-05's car they have been taking their sweet *** time so it better be perfect.
Although with Hoss-05's car they have been taking their sweet *** time so it better be perfect.
10-07-2011, 01:36 AM
#4984
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Instead of starting new thread i am posting here.
I just read an article and i want to see if it's true.
As no, my 8 is at trans shop getting tranny rebuilt.
should have it back tomorrow.
we were able to get my engine going smooth with good compression 1 rotor,
low / medium compression 2nd rotor.
if the 2nd rotor get's worse would it be possible to stop fuel supply to that rotor
and just run on 1 rotor?
A guy in another forum said that's what he did and on 1 rotor his 8 still got up to 85mph
just basically had no power and felt like a slow 4 cylinder.
any pro's or cons about doing this?
i actually am buying a 1994 Nissan 300zx twin turbo tomorrow as well.
356 horses.
Will get 8 back from trans shop and see how well engine does.
I just read an article and i want to see if it's true.
As no, my 8 is at trans shop getting tranny rebuilt.
should have it back tomorrow.
we were able to get my engine going smooth with good compression 1 rotor,
low / medium compression 2nd rotor.
if the 2nd rotor get's worse would it be possible to stop fuel supply to that rotor
and just run on 1 rotor?
A guy in another forum said that's what he did and on 1 rotor his 8 still got up to 85mph
just basically had no power and felt like a slow 4 cylinder.
any pro's or cons about doing this?
i actually am buying a 1994 Nissan 300zx twin turbo tomorrow as well.
356 horses.
Will get 8 back from trans shop and see how well engine does.
10-07-2011, 01:38 AM
#4985
Although with Hoss-05's car they have been taking their sweet *** time so it better be perfect.
Now if only my seats and suspension would arrive I would be a happy man... O yeah my second set of spacers shipped out as well.
10-07-2011, 01:42 AM
#4986
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Instead of starting new thread i am posting here.
I just read an article and i want to see if it's true.
As no, my 8 is at trans shop getting tranny rebuilt.
should have it back tomorrow.
we were able to get my engine going smooth with good compression 1 rotor,
low / medium compression 2nd rotor.
if the 2nd rotor get's worse would it be possible to stop fuel supply to that rotor
and just run on 1 rotor?
A guy in another forum said that's what he did and on 1 rotor his 8 still got up to 85mph
just basically had no power and felt like a slow 4 cylinder.
any pro's or cons about doing this?
i actually am buying a 1994 Nissan 300zx twin turbo tomorrow as well.
356 horses.
Will get 8 back from trans shop and see how well engine does.
I just read an article and i want to see if it's true.
As no, my 8 is at trans shop getting tranny rebuilt.
should have it back tomorrow.
we were able to get my engine going smooth with good compression 1 rotor,
low / medium compression 2nd rotor.
if the 2nd rotor get's worse would it be possible to stop fuel supply to that rotor
and just run on 1 rotor?
A guy in another forum said that's what he did and on 1 rotor his 8 still got up to 85mph
just basically had no power and felt like a slow 4 cylinder.
any pro's or cons about doing this?
i actually am buying a 1994 Nissan 300zx twin turbo tomorrow as well.
356 horses.
Will get 8 back from trans shop and see how well engine does.
Possible physically? Yes. Advised? No, it will completely **** up your motor. Dude you seriously need to read up on how a Rotary engine (or any gas engine for that matter) works. Go pull a couple of plugs wires on your motorcycle and see how well it runs.
Good luck working on that VG30DETT. I hope you have tiny arms and deep pockets.
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10-07-2011, 02:02 PM
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Sweet, I'll get the details from ya when I get back in Feb. I'm still wanting the Shine Auto front bumper and sides, but we'll see. Just having the wear and tear cleaned up will be nice, but ultimately I would like to make some nice/clean mods. Sifu's was sick, and then NOS. I would be happy
Hoss-05's car should be done tomorrow. He got a full Mazdaspeed body kit and some custom paint work done at a shop myself and a few of us have used. Overall their work is pretty damn good. They have done near perfect work on a few of my bosses cars (mercedes', Porsches, Acuras, etc.) in the past and they did some good work for SWG, 8 maniac, jcabbie, and others. There were some flaws on Hoss-05's car the first time around but they warranty their work and will fix it until you are happy.
Although with Hoss-05's car they have been taking their sweet *** time so it better be perfect.
Although with Hoss-05's car they have been taking their sweet *** time so it better be perfect.
10-07-2011, 03:30 PM
#4990
Possible physically? Yes. Advised? No, it will completely **** up your motor. Dude you seriously need to read up on how a Rotary engine (or any gas engine for that matter) works. Go pull a couple of plugs wires on your motorcycle and see how well it runs.
Good luck working on that VG30DETT. I hope you have tiny arms and deep pockets.
Good luck working on that VG30DETT. I hope you have tiny arms and deep pockets.
NA is just as difficult but not as bad, took me a week to complete the 60k maintenance on that POS.
10-07-2011, 04:09 PM
#4994
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Just got word my car trans is rebuilt and drives!
they took it for a spin said it feels low on power,
i think cat is clogged.
but now they said a lot more dash lights are on.
will find out and post an update / video tomorrow.
they took it for a spin said it feels low on power,
i think cat is clogged.
but now they said a lot more dash lights are on.
will find out and post an update / video tomorrow.
10-07-2011, 04:58 PM
#4998
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lol...
I am still making out good.
only $3,200 invested so far.
and it has a freshly rebuilt trans, including torque converter,
it runs and drives and went up to 73mph today according to them.
so i am still happy with my purchase.
worst case worst i pay another $2,500 to have motor rebuilt.
then id have a perfect 8 for $5,000 total.
can't beat that seeing how i was going to finance 1 with cloth interior
for close to $13,000
I am still making out good.
only $3,200 invested so far.
and it has a freshly rebuilt trans, including torque converter,
it runs and drives and went up to 73mph today according to them.
so i am still happy with my purchase.
worst case worst i pay another $2,500 to have motor rebuilt.
then id have a perfect 8 for $5,000 total.
can't beat that seeing how i was going to finance 1 with cloth interior
for close to $13,000
10-07-2011, 05:59 PM
#4999
13k was a ripoff I'm sure and $2500 gets you a motor that MAY last. Those rebuilds are a shot in the dark and have parts that shouldn't have been reused.
I do have a pair of 10mm spacers but want another for when I run wider tires. I have 15mm in the back now and would need a pull for the tires I want.
I do have a pair of 10mm spacers but want another for when I run wider tires. I have 15mm in the back now and would need a pull for the tires I want.
10-08-2011, 10:22 AM
#5000
a reliable rebuild from a reputable builder will cost around 4-5k plus your core
plus i would never pay 13k for a used 04 auto.....
I am actually in the market to pick up another 8 within the coming months to build my track car, I am actually setting aside about 10k for the car, engine and upgrading brakes and suspension.
plus i would never pay 13k for a used 04 auto.....
I am actually in the market to pick up another 8 within the coming months to build my track car, I am actually setting aside about 10k for the car, engine and upgrading brakes and suspension.