2004 Rx-8
11-16-2002, 03:48 PM
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I guess this will be about 6.5-7.0 sec to 60mph? I could do without the suicide doors. It looks ok from some angles, but just odd from other...the front end is still not for me. This is supposed to be the new look for Mazdas, and if I'm not mistaken the next Miata will look pretty similar.
11-16-2002, 10:39 PM
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Originally posted by MunchE
Well, get more air in and out would make more power, but how to do that without FI? *shrug*
I'm sure there are some fancy pants methods, but I can't say I have more than a basic knowledge of rotary motors. I just thought the heads/cam stuff was funny in response to a rotary.
Well, get more air in and out would make more power, but how to do that without FI? *shrug*
I'm sure there are some fancy pants methods, but I can't say I have more than a basic knowledge of rotary motors. I just thought the heads/cam stuff was funny in response to a rotary.
As for the head and cam deal, I wasn't thinking about what the subject(rotary engine) as much as I was thinking N\A motors. So that was a mistake. 250 stock is ho hum for a sports car that's N\A. I don't care how it's made. I'd rather it was 225 to 250 with a turbo and a set of strong boost friendly internals. Now if it came with 325hp, cool. but 250 maybe lame if you can't improve on it.
11-17-2002, 09:18 AM
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why don't they dump that engine and put in the 222HP V6 from the lincon LS that the Mazda 6 will have. Can you imagine how much this engine will cost to repair.
better yet Ford could put in the 280HP 3.9L DOHC V8
better yet Ford could put in the 280HP 3.9L DOHC V8
11-17-2002, 01:36 PM
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Mazda knows people are going to want to mod this car so I really wouldtn worry about its upgradablity. There will be plenty of fast ones out soon enough. I'm sure just upgrading the breathing will net you an extra 20-25hp easily. I'm sure through boltons and other light mods you could get to 300hp. Add a turbo and possiblities are endless.
11-17-2002, 07:21 PM
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I hope this one isn't going to be like the previous RX-7, which is famous for going to 75,000 miles, then being in desperate need of a rebuild.
I am surprised that a rotary engine, which are generally much dirtier in emisions, was approved with the strict US emisions in place.
The back looks good, side looks good, but the front is ugly as ****. It looks like Jar-Jar Binks from Star Wars Episode I.
I am surprised that a rotary engine, which are generally much dirtier in emisions, was approved with the strict US emisions in place.
The back looks good, side looks good, but the front is ugly as ****. It looks like Jar-Jar Binks from Star Wars Episode I.
11-18-2002, 07:54 AM
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Originally posted by bigsteve7
I read in Sport Compact Car that the dispacement of a Rotary motor was only advertised as the displacment for 1 chamber, hence a 3 rotor 1.3L motor actually dispaces 3.9 liters when all is taken into consideration.
I read in Sport Compact Car that the dispacement of a Rotary motor was only advertised as the displacment for 1 chamber, hence a 3 rotor 1.3L motor actually dispaces 3.9 liters when all is taken into consideration.
Had I not been lazy, I could've gotten a rebuilt from MazdaComp for $1500, though! That's the going rate for racers.Dan Baldwin
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'71 240Z 3.1 (my FAST car)
11-18-2002, 04:02 PM
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The miata news sounds nice. Don't knock the miata if you haven't driven one yet. It's not a rocketship, but it is a fun car to drive. Plus with the turbo kits they have for them make them just that much mor efun to drive. I dare anyone to drive one. They will make you smile. Again I know it's not a HP monster, but it does have it's nice points.
11-18-2002, 05:01 PM
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I guess my expectations for today's cars are unreasonably high, because I don't just want "fun" or "fast", I want great-looking too. Way back when, we used to have cars that matched all 3 criteria. RX-8 is a grand failure in the looks dept. I honestly don't see how someone can have more passion for an RX-8 than they do for a Dodge minivan.
11-18-2002, 10:06 PM
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Originally posted by TheV6Bird
I hope this one isn't going to be like the previous RX-7, which is famous for going to 75,000 miles, then being in desperate need of a rebuild.
I am surprised that a rotary engine, which are generally much dirtier in emisions, was approved with the strict US emisions in place.
The back looks good, side looks good, but the front is ugly as ****. It looks like Jar-Jar Binks from Star Wars Episode I.
I hope this one isn't going to be like the previous RX-7, which is famous for going to 75,000 miles, then being in desperate need of a rebuild.
I am surprised that a rotary engine, which are generally much dirtier in emisions, was approved with the strict US emisions in place.
The back looks good, side looks good, but the front is ugly as ****. It looks like Jar-Jar Binks from Star Wars Episode I.
The Wankel Rotary is a great idea that was almost impossible to perfect. Mazda conquered the rotor tip wear problems long ago, but the poor fuel economy prevents the rotary from being an option in everyday cars.
I'm glad to see the RX8 coming out, but I can't imagine buying one. I can only hope that the rotary engine finally finds the right home. How about the Miata?
