Dispelling Myths: Using RX-8 internals in a 13B-REW - Page 2

TRISPEEDFD3S · 04-04-2008, 09:44 PM

Dan you build motors for the public? HAHA!

Chadwick · 04-04-2008, 11:15 PM

Actually we do, but we don’t advertise for it as we are typically filled up with enough work on our own cars to keep us busy.

Dan

Nopis1O · 04-09-2008, 04:01 PM

very good write up. still looking into lightweight rotors if possible.

Boostmaniac · 04-25-2008, 11:33 AM

That was an excellent write up.

Well done good sir.... well done.

My5ABaby · 04-25-2008, 12:30 PM

Excellent information. If anyone knows, does this also apply to FC's?

neit_jnf · 07-26-2008, 07:33 PM

how about the seals?

I've read elsewhere that:

-rx-8 apex seals can't stand a peripheral exhaust port and warp/wear down; also read that they eat up the non-rx-8 rotor housing chrome
-corner seals with metal plugs eat up non-rx-8 side plates

anyone here with some insight?

MAZMART · 02-04-2009, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neit_jnf

how about the seals?

I've read elsewhere that:

-rx-8 apex seals can't stand a peripheral exhaust port and warp/wear down; also read that they eat up the non-rx-8 rotor housing chrome
-corner seals with metal plugs eat up non-rx-8 side plates

anyone here with some insight?

It's far from ideal to have stock renesis apex seals travel over peripheral ports. The metal plugs shouldn't touch the irons.

You also would want to avoid putting non-renesis rotors into a renesis due to seal vs port locations.

All the above have been done but are not smart or suggested.

Paul.

Phoenix7 · 07-26-2008, 08:37 PM

Very good info. I never thought about looking up new RX8 parts as replacements for older models.

lt1_fd3s · 08-12-2008, 01:21 PM

i'll have an RX-8 E-shaft in my REW when I get it back within the next few weeks...

PortedRotorTuner · 09-23-2008, 09:22 AM

Nice write up.

WE3RX7 · 09-23-2008, 09:48 AM

I planned on using these parts for the 13B RE build in my FC. Mainly because the 13B RE from the cosmo stationary gears don't support more than 6500RPM (seeing as how they were built for an automatic luxury car) and the price of the MSP gears and e-shaft are much less than that of an REW. I do still plan to keep the RE rotors though.

Very nice write-up! Its nice to have the actual specs now....

Oh - side note. This SHOULD apply to FC 13B engines as well. I don't see why you couldn't use the MSP e-shaft and stat gears in earlier 13Bs... so long as you balance it all accordingly.

jamespond24 · 04-14-2009, 12:06 AM

[QUOTE=WE3RX7;47141]I planned on using these parts for the 13B RE build in my FC. Mainly because the 13B RE from the cosmo stationary gears don't support more than 6500RPM (seeing as how they were built for an automatic luxury car) and the price of the MSP gears and e-shaft are much less than that of an REW.

You have any facts to back your statement?

jamespond24 · 04-14-2009, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WE3RX7

I planned on using these parts for the 13B RE build in my FC. Mainly because the 13B RE from the cosmo stationary gears don't support more than 6500RPM (seeing as how they were built for an automatic luxury car) and the price of the MSP gears and e-shaft are much less than that of an REW.

You have any facts to back your statement? Good write up

Monkman33 · 11-13-2009, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamespond24

You have any facts to back your statement? Good write up

The msp e-shaft is less than $200. The REW e-shaft is closer to $500 if I recall correctly.

prrex4ever · 01-05-2009, 10:34 PM

This is great info, thanks.

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Boostmaniac Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 182 Rep Power: 0	That was an excellent write up. Well done good sir.... well done.

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neit_jnf Boricua! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 99 Rep Power: 18	how about the seals? I've read elsewhere that: -rx-8 apex seals can't stand a peripheral exhaust port and warp/wear down; also read that they eat up the non-rx-8 rotor housing chrome -corner seals with metal plugs eat up non-rx-8 side plates anyone here with some insight?

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PortedRotorTuner レーサー Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 190 Rep Power: 17	Nice write up.

09-23-2008, 09:48 AM	#11
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	I planned on using these parts for the 13B RE build in my FC. Mainly because the 13B RE from the cosmo stationary gears don't support more than 6500RPM (seeing as how they were built for an automatic luxury car) and the price of the MSP gears and e-shaft are much less than that of an REW. I do still plan to keep the RE rotors though. Very nice write-up! Its nice to have the actual specs now.... Oh - side note. This SHOULD apply to FC 13B engines as well. I don't see why you couldn't use the MSP e-shaft and stat gears in earlier 13Bs... so long as you balance it all accordingly.

04-14-2009, 12:06 AM	#12
jamespond24 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 157 Rep Power: 18	[QUOTE=WE3RX7;47141]I planned on using these parts for the 13B RE build in my FC. Mainly because the 13B RE from the cosmo stationary gears don't support more than 6500RPM (seeing as how they were built for an automatic luxury car) and the price of the MSP gears and e-shaft are much less than that of an REW. You have any facts to back your statement?

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prrex4ever Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 274 Rep Power: 17	This is great info, thanks.