13B-REW to LS1 Perspective

Signal 2 · 04-22-2008, 08:16 AM

Assessing the shortcomings of the 13bREW's stock cooling system and IC isn't exactly 'news'.
Comparisons per liter of displacement? Comparisons per pound of engine weight? Torque comparisons? Fuel efficiency? Engine longevity/reliability?
Defending the 13bREW on an objective basis is difficult, that's why advertising agencies come up with catchy phrases like "Fahrvergnugen" (VW) and "It just feels right" or "Zoom Zoom" for Mazda. In the end, owning a rotary, particularly a FD is not unlike Homer Simpson repeatedly touching the stove to see if it's still hot. Doh!

04-22-2008, 08:16 AM	#26
Signal 2 Viable Fossil Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mid-West Posts: 199 Rep Power: 18	Assessing the shortcomings of the 13bREW's stock cooling system and IC isn't exactly 'news'. Comparisons per liter of displacement? Comparisons per pound of engine weight? Torque comparisons? Fuel efficiency? Engine longevity/reliability? Defending the 13bREW on an objective basis is difficult, that's why advertising agencies come up with catchy phrases like "Fahrvergnugen" (VW) and "It just feels right" or "Zoom Zoom" for Mazda. In the end, owning a rotary, particularly a FD is not unlike Homer Simpson repeatedly touching the stove to see if it's still hot. Doh! __________________ Jim VR R1 FD Last edited by Signal 2; 04-22-2008 at 08:26 AM.