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Renesis Conversion, Would I? Should I? Could I? |
The Kelzer |
Nov 8 2004, 06:28 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: 8-November 04 From: Waikoloa Hawaii Member No.: 3,077 |
OK here goes....I got this idea. V8 conversions are great, I drove one and liked the power, didn't like the added weight or the required tranny work and the un-exoticness of it all.....did LOVE the sound though.
Now having owned several RX-7's I LOVE that rotary engine and have had over 200K miles on each with NO problems whatsoever. The new RX8 "Renesis" 13B puts out wonderfully SMOOTH horsepower and torque that are well within the apparent tollerances of the stock 901 tranny. Not to mention it's a VERY light motor that loves to rev and is more powerfull than a well built 2.0 4cyl. Has anyone done a rotary (12A or 13B) conversion? Does anyone know where to get a tranny adaptor plate? I tried contacting Racing Beat who are the rotary guru's but they have nothing yet. So basically I'm starting from scratch and any info would be GREATLY appreciated. Aloha, Kelly |
soloracer |
Nov 9 2004, 03:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 793 Joined: 7-April 03 From: Calgary Member No.: 538 |
You disagree with what? I never mentioned anything about using a 6 port engine. I just stated that you could build a streetported 13b that would make 200 hp that would be reliable and cost less than what it would cost to buy a Renesis engine. As far as parts goes I just bought a 13bt core engine with transmission for $400. I can buy S5 n/a rotors for $125 each. A rebuild kit would be around $1000. Add in a street port and labour and you aren't too far from the $2000 estimate - if you do it yourself. How much is a Renesis motor (if you can get one that is)? $4000? $5000? $6000?
As for longevity on bridgeport or partial bridgeport motors it depends upon who you talk to. BDC has been getting some good results with his partial bridgeports. I know of a person who runs a full on bridgeport making 280 flywheel horsepower that hasn't had a problem in over three years. But since he is only talking 200 hp a large streetport should get him there and the bridgeport reliability question is no longer an issue. Good to see another RX7 Club member here. What brings you over to this forum? Do you also own a 914? |
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