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Engine Rebuilds | Checking for cracked Rotors

On one of our current Rx8 builds, the car came in not running, a common occurrence. Our job is to make sure that what ever caused this to not start / run properly doesn't happen again.
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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 ...
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Renesis Engine Rebuild | Part 2

Renesis Engine Rebuild Part 2 | Once we have the engined disassembled, next we head over to the Ultrasonic cleaner to remove all the carbon / grease from the engine and external components.
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Renesis Rebuild | Show the process / details Part 1

To kick off the year, we thought we would share the customer experience. What we do, and what we share with you the customer during disassembly, cleaning and the rebuild. When we take the engine ...
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Rx7 / Rx8 Upgrades | Let's talk batteries

Rotary Engine Shop Colorado | Battery Performance is something that gets left alone until something goes wrong.
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Cooling Systems Upgrade | Mazda Rx8’s in Colorado

The Mazda Rotary Engine makes a lot of power when cooling temperatures (oil and water) are in the range of 180-195, anything higher and you lose horsepower & torque. For 90% of all rotary engined ...
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Renesis Engine REbuilds | beyond price

Rebuilding the basic Rx8 engine block is all about the details, what about everything outside the engine internals? This is a discussion we have with every customer, because the details matter ...
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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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Rotary Engine Builds | quality over cheap

Building the FD Rotary Engine for track day / street performance
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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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