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09-22-2019, 02:15 PM

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Low compression

Can a low compression rx8 build 10k rpms?

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09-22-2019, 02:51 PM

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I'm not sure what exactly you are asking.

Any wankel engine with a low compression is not good. Maybe it can rev up to the limit,
that does not mean it is alright to run or use that engine.

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Yes it can. Compression increases with engine speed so most problems are at idle, not at the top

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Do you know of any manuals for rebuilding the motor?

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