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Old 11-23-2009, 01:49 PM   #13
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Originally Posted by NoDOHC View Post
I don't have anywhere near as much experience as rx4ur7, but I have seen several engines with failed rotors, with the cause clearly being carbon buildup from the 6PI actuators going through that rotor.

I think that the biggest problem that the weight will cause you is the speed that the actuators can open the 6PI. You may notice that your ports open at a higher RPM point than they did previously (there is really nothing wrong with this).

Revving a rotary is fun for a reason, it helps keep carbon to a minimum and it uses the 6PI system, which keeps it from seizing and beginning the carbon-buildup scenario.
Because I don't put too many miles on the vert anymore, I think that it will not be too much trouble/hassle to check the ports every 20K miles or so. If they seem sluggish or frozen, I will remove/clean/replace them.
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