--- title: REspeed Rotary Engine Blog | MazdaDoug (5) description: Avid SCCA race car driver, engine builder, Mazda enthusiast. (5) image: https://www.respeedshop.com/hubfs/respeed%20rotor%20logo-4.png --- # REspeed Blog This is where we share our knowledge / experience and to let you see the work we do. Enter Search Term here: ex: 'Engine Rebuilds' Enter - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ![MazdaDoug](https://www.respeedshop.com/hubfs/respeed%20rotor%20logo-2.png) ## MazdaDoug Avid SCCA race car driver, engine builder, Mazda enthusiast. ## Recent Posts ### [Mazda Rotary Engine | Oil leaks & Repairs](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/mazda-rotary-engine-oil-leaks-repairs) Oil leaks Mazda Rotary Engine | Increase Performance When you put multiple types of materials together and push oil through them, eventually it will start to leak. The Mazda rotary engine is a ... [Read full article](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/mazda-rotary-engine-oil-leaks-repairs) [   Read Article ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/mazda-rotary-engine-oil-leaks-repairs) [Colorado Rotary Engine shop](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/colorado-rotary-engine-shop) [Rotary engine repair](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/rotary-engine-repair) ### [Mazda Rotary Engine | Oil leaks & Repairs](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/mazda-rotary-engine-oil-leaks-repairs) Oil leaks Mazda Rotary Engine | Increase Performance When you put multiple types of materials together and push oil through them, eventually it will start to leak. The Mazda rotary engine is a ... [![Picture of MazdaDoug](https://www.respeedshop.com/hubfs/respeed%20rotor%20logo-2.png) MazdaDoug ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/author/mazdadoug) 4 Min Read [   Read Article ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/rotary-engined-cars-when-a-car-is-worth-saving) [rebuilds](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/rebuilds) [mazda rx7](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/mazda-rx7) ### [Rotary Engined cars | When a car is worth saving](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/rotary-engined-cars-when-a-car-is-worth-saving) From time to time we get people that want us to help resurrect their project Rx. Some cars are worth the effort, others will become a parts car. What makes a car worth saving? [![Picture of MazdaDoug](https://www.respeedshop.com/hubfs/respeed%20rotor%20logo-2.png) MazdaDoug ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/author/mazdadoug) 5 Min Read [   Read Article ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/ultrasonic-cleaning-heat-/-time-w/-the-right-solution-/-process) [Rotary Engine REbuild](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/rotary-engine-rebuild) [Ultrasonic Clean](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/ultrasonic-clean) ### [Ultrasonic cleaning | Heat / Time w/ the right solution / process](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/ultrasonic-cleaning-heat-/-time-w/-the-right-solution-/-process) Cleaning and Prepping the rotors | The most important action when rebuilding the rotary engine. Results matter. These Doritos do a lot of work. The time to get them inspected, cleaned and prepped is ... [![Picture of MazdaDoug](https://www.respeedshop.com/hubfs/respeed%20rotor%20logo-2.png) MazdaDoug ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/author/mazdadoug) 6 Min Read [   Read Article ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/rotary-engine-build-tips-using-newer-stationary-gears) [12A](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/12a) [vintage racing 12A](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/vintage-racing-12a) ### [Rotary Engine Build tips | Using newer Stationary Gears](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/rotary-engine-build-tips-using-newer-stationary-gears) With the rotary engine, there are a few things that can make or break a rebuild. Using new seals and springs is a must. Checking every set of parts with a digital vernier caliper (down to .0001) ... [![Picture of MazdaDoug](https://www.respeedshop.com/hubfs/respeed%20rotor%20logo-2.png) MazdaDoug ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/author/mazdadoug) 4 Min Read [   Read Article ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/rotor-side-housings-corrosion-and-what-to-look-for) [side housings](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/side-housings) [Coolant failures](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/coolant-failures) ### [Rotor Side Housings | Corrosion and what to look for](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/rotor-side-housings-corrosion-and-what-to-look-for) Many motors are now well into their 30's in terms of age, let's look closer at the side housings of one 13B that came into the shop for a refresh. [![Picture of MazdaDoug](https://www.respeedshop.com/hubfs/respeed%20rotor%20logo-2.png) MazdaDoug ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/author/mazdadoug) 3 Min Read [   Read Article ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/apex-seals-housings-and-rotors-heat-and-wear) [apex seals](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/apex-seals) [rotor housing failures](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/rotor-housing-failures) ### [Apex seals, Housings and Rotors | Heat and Wear](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/apex-seals-housings-and-rotors-heat-and-wear) Apex seals are the main wear item that leads to rotor housing failure. As horsepower goes up so does heat and expansion. Sure, the side seals do a lot of work, let's talk about the apex seal and how ... [![Picture of MazdaDoug](https://www.respeedshop.com/hubfs/respeed%20rotor%20logo-2.png) MazdaDoug ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/author/mazdadoug) 6 Min Read [   Read Article ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/rotary-engine-rebuilds-details-for-a-solid-build) [Colorado Rotary Engine shop](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/colorado-rotary-engine-shop) [engine rebuilds](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/engine-rebuilds) ### [Rotary Engine REbuilds | details for a solid build](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/rotary-engine-rebuilds-details-for-a-solid-build) The Rotary engine continues to be a solid performer when built properly. Assembling the motor is only one key factor of a good build. The details necessary involve more than just the individual ... [![Picture of MazdaDoug](https://www.respeedshop.com/hubfs/respeed%20rotor%20logo-2.png) MazdaDoug ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/author/mazdadoug) 5 Min Read [   Read Article ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/mazda-rotary-engine-rebuilds-outside-the-rotor-chambers) [rx8 builds](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/rx8-builds) [rx8 engine failures](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/rx8-engine-failures) ### [Mazda Rotary Engine REbuilds | Outside the rotor chambers](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/mazda-rotary-engine-rebuilds-outside-the-rotor-chambers) The primary concerns regarding the Rx8 that contribute to engine failures and their underlying causes: Ignition, grounds, oil injection, front under-tray and driving it the way it was meant to be ... [![Picture of MazdaDoug](https://www.respeedshop.com/hubfs/respeed%20rotor%20logo-2.png) MazdaDoug ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/author/mazdadoug) 5 Min Read [   Read Article ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/rotary-engine-builds-getting-it-right) [Rotary engine repair](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/rotary-engine-repair) ### [Rotary Engine Builds | Getting it right](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/rotary-engine-builds-getting-it-right) Rotary Engine Builds | If you haven't had the pleasure of going to High Plains Raceway or Pueblo Motorsports Park for a track day with your daily sports car, you are missing out. What is realistic ... [![Picture of MazdaDoug](https://www.respeedshop.com/hubfs/respeed%20rotor%20logo-2.png) MazdaDoug ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/author/mazdadoug) 3 Min Read [   Read Article ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/13b-rotary-engine-rebuild-details-matter) [Colorado Rotary Engine shop](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/colorado-rotary-engine-shop) [13b](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/13b) ### [13B rotary engine rebuild | details matter](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/13b-rotary-engine-rebuild-details-matter) Oil pumps and putting it all back together | Rotary Engine Shop Colorado After we have sanded and measured all the side seals, installed them with the springs, corner seals and made sure the apex ... 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