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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 ...
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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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Porting & Assembling the 6 port 13B | Flow & power

Exploring the realm of social media platforms, one can easily spot discussions and articles on achieving substantial power gains with the 13B rotary engine. Easy, right? Not so fast. Every online ...
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Rotary engine porting | Bigger does not = better - Why it matters

The rotary engine has changed the porting over the years, improving performance and reducing emissions. Intake porting: This is where a lot of gains can be made, on the other side, also a lot of ...
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Rotary Engine REbuild / refresh 12A vintage racecar

Rotary Engine Shop in Colorado | We have customers that still run the 12A engine in their vintage race cars. Why? Because these smaller motors are tough. Do the right maintenance, use the proper ...
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Rx8 rotary engine teardown | Overheated Rotor housings

We have a deep admiration for our rotary engines as they possess a remarkable ability to rev high, produce pleasing sounds, and harmonize perfectly with the well-balanced chassis of the Rx8. Our ...
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GSL-SE proper diagnosis / repair | Mazda Rx7 engine rebuild or ?

Rotary Engine Shop | Filling out one of our forms connects you to our team and starts a conversation about your Rx. We received a form regarding a rare GSL-SE that requires some TLC and an engine ...
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Rotary Engine Builds | quality over cheap

Building the FD Rotary Engine for track day / street performance
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REbuilds & Pricing | start a conversation

REbuilds and Pricing | Getting the details upfront and right
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Renesis Engine Rebuilds | How did the motor fail, what to look for.

As an engine builder, taking the engine apart is one of the most overlooked actions. How the engine comes apart will tell you a lot about the engine and how it was driven.
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