So after a couple calls to some rotary performance shops and a little critical thinking I decided to order 3 new side seals as well.
I figured since I am putting a brand new iron on there is no reason to use the old side seals and prolong the break in time. The new seals will not have near as many imperfections and will break in the new iron faster.
I am still in the air over how long I should break in the new iron/seals. I am awaiting word from Kevin BUT I think I am gonna play it safe and go 1500 miles.
That is a shit load of city driving but it beats rushing it and popping the motor. At least I have the engine tuned for the most part and will only need to add a little more fuel on the top just for added safety until I see what this new port on the rear iron flows like.
Speaking of the port, I am going to send the bad iron and the new iron to Rotary Performance in Texas to match port since they were the orignal builders/porters of this motor.
I am a little reluctant leaving the engine torn apart for that time frame BUT I will have that SOB safety wired snug. I bet I use a whole spool of that shit.
I REALLY wish I could just send the new iron to Chris and have him do a "standard" street port but unfortunately they built this motor so long ago who knows if the port template has changed. It just isn't worth the risk of the new iron having a larger OR smaller port then the rest of the engine and risking a different AFR per rotor chamber because of air flow differences.
Pics up soon as soon as I move into my new house next weekend. It is amazing how much crap can pile up in your garage over time when building these cars. I am HORRIBLE at saving shit.