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Message: <blockquote data-quote="LoudTE" data-source="post: 2257066" data-attributes="member: 48209"><p>To the good folks at the RE club & csl,</p><p></p><p>I usually just lurk, but I feel like posting this time.</p><p></p><p>Based on my experience (started with 12A, 13B, then 20B), rotary engines are actually very reliable, but you must have the right tuning:</p><p></p><p>1) Air fuel is the key for this engine as we cannot afford a knock(unlike a piston engine)</p><p>-always run slightly richer</p><p>-must get an accurate a/f meter to monitor</p><p>-extra injector(s) if you are boosting </p><p></p><p>2) Rebuild</p><p>-Housings must be checked for appropriate thickness</p><p>-I was with Mazda Comp (Mazda Competition)'s racer program when I was overseas, so I had access to very valuable info and race parts, try to find out if you can join them.</p><p></p><p>3) Maintenance</p><p>-I mix motorbike 2T oil in the ratio of 1:200 when filling up to a full tank of gas for street driving</p><p>-and a ratio of 1:100 when racing on track.</p><p></p><p>The RE engine has a much better volumetric efficiency compared to piston engines, it is indeed a wonderful powerhouse to have. Too bad too many people have no idea about how to service the engine. </p><p></p><p>For example, due to harmonics, when disassembling the rotary engine, you must remove the engine bolts in SPECIFIC orders, or the housings will not be reusable.</p><p></p><p>Do not believe in all those so-called "experts" that experiment with your money, knowledge is power:</p><p></p><p>I suggest you visit:</p><p></p><p>Racing Beat: http://www.racingbeat.com</p><p></p><p>Mazda Competition: http://www.mazdamotorsports.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/FaqContact?storeId=10001</p><p></p><p>Opinions expressed are my own, based on my personal experiece. Your mileage may vary. </p><p></p><p>Last but not least, good luck!</p><p></p><p>Cheers :)</p></blockquote><p></p>

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