FC3S Murray's never ending build. - Page 33

FC3S Murray · 05-31-2010, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WE3RX7

I just get saddened when RE guys are so quick to jump ship. .

Are you shitting me dude?! I have stayed loyal for 7 years with 6 motors in that time frame. I should get a fucking medal or something

Like I stated earlier....at this point in my life I dont care whats under the hood......I just want to enjoy the FC.

project86 · 05-31-2010, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FC3S Murray

Are you shitting me dude?! I have stayed loyal for 7 years with 6 motors in that time frame. I should get a fucking medal or something

Like I stated earlier....at this point in my life I dont care whats under the hood......I just want to enjoy the FC.

im gonna keep saying it..... you deserve some fun. and you have definitely put in some quality and frustrating time in the RE. I have to say that i have never been the biggest fan of the v8 swap but thats because most ppl that do it that i know of dont even know what the rotary engine is. It seems like its alway muscle car guys that think displacement is everything. you've thoroughly experience the rotary so thats not the case with you.

also, bottom line........

Your car, your choice. Nuff said

RXTASY · 03-07-2011, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FC3S Murray

Are you shitting me dude?! I have stayed loyal for 7 years with 6 motors in that time frame. I should get a fucking medal or something

Like I stated earlier....at this point in my life I dont care whats under the hood......I just want to enjoy the FC.

I got you beat! I think I have had my engine out over 15 times in the last 10 years.
Have contemplated a V8 especially after seeing this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNel5E2pLX0

djmtsu · 05-31-2010, 05:47 PM

Sucks that the engine popped so soon. Look at mine. I had maybe 6 or 8 thousand miles on mine and it destroyed the front rotor bearing. For no good reason.

So I parted it out. (still have your SSR's though

)

I tinkered with the idea that if I keep the RX-8 longer, and it pops, I would love to put an LSx in it. Problem is, the damn car is CAN, so I would have to re-do EVERYTHING.

Not as fun as an FC/FD swap.

MaczPayne · 05-31-2010, 07:46 PM

Damn, I'm speechless!

FC3S Murray · 05-31-2010, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaczPayne

Damn, I'm speechless!

Yeah so was I the first 15 minutes after we pulled the car over.

It sucked balls for sure.................

WE3RX7 · 06-01-2010, 08:09 PM

Not trying to shit you

And by no means am I trying to insult you... I'm just saying 7 years and 6 motors might be some really crap luck. I've had 4 engines (only popped one, two were crap and one was fine, I just sold it) in 10 years and after the last build I learned what to do better on the next one (thus the RE cosmo engine). I think you've got a great setup there and if you rebuild the motor one more time, either stud or pin it.. there is an obvious weak point.

With the experience you've gained in all the RE engines, you should be able to pull that engine out and tear it down pretty quick... give it one more shot

You can have a solid RE engine much sooner then a V8. Sorry if I'm a hater... but I've always been a purist.

And for the record, I love V8s. In a truck. Or a boat.

Good luck on whatever direction you take man....

Whizbang · 06-01-2010, 08:52 PM

turbos are bad mmkay

project86 · 06-01-2010, 10:58 PM

the day she cracked on us was the day my NA idea finalized in my head.......mmkkkaayy

chibikougan · 06-01-2010, 11:05 PM

I wanna buy them Kidneys MmmKay....

Whizbang · 06-01-2010, 11:09 PM

i like my NA rotaries.

but we have this GXL shell that would be a primo LS swap. after owning about 16 rotaries, damn it i feel like i can see whats the hoopla is about.

project86 · 06-02-2010, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chibikougan

I wanna buy them Kidneys MmmKay....

i really dont want to part with them but it seems like the only option... or going on who wants to be a millionare\

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gravity Fed

i like my NA rotaries.

but we have this GXL shell that would be a primo LS swap. after owning about 16 rotaries, damn it i feel like i can see whats the hoopla is about.

I think you are gonna LOVE my NA build

FC3S Murray · 06-02-2010, 10:11 PM

Whizbang · 06-02-2010, 10:41 PM

i can haz?

***TitaniumTT*** · 06-03-2010, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gravity Fed

i can haz?

No

-Brian

05-31-2010, 05:47 PM	#4
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	Sucks that the engine popped so soon. Look at mine. I had maybe 6 or 8 thousand miles on mine and it destroyed the front rotor bearing. For no good reason. So I parted it out. (still have your SSR's though ) I tinkered with the idea that if I keep the RX-8 longer, and it pops, I would love to put an LSx in it. Problem is, the damn car is CAN, so I would have to re-do EVERYTHING. Not as fun as an FC/FD swap. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

05-31-2010, 07:46 PM	#5
MaczPayne Bah! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Riverside, SoCal Posts: 442 Rep Power: 18	Damn, I'm speechless! __________________ Johnson TA FC in the works!

06-01-2010, 08:52 PM	#8
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	turbos are bad mmkay __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

06-01-2010, 10:58 PM	#9
project86 Can't.Make.Up.My.Mind. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 1,377 Rep Power: 18	the day she cracked on us was the day my NA idea finalized in my head.......mmkkkaayy __________________ '90 GTUs Stay up to date with my photography '06 Toyota Highlander Hybrid '10 Toyota Prius "Initial Success or Total Failure"

06-01-2010, 11:09 PM	#11
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	i like my NA rotaries. but we have this GXL shell that would be a primo LS swap. after owning about 16 rotaries, damn it i feel like i can see whats the hoopla is about. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

06-01-2010, 08:09 PM	#7
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	Not trying to shit you And by no means am I trying to insult you... I'm just saying 7 years and 6 motors might be some really crap luck. I've had 4 engines (only popped one, two were crap and one was fine, I just sold it) in 10 years and after the last build I learned what to do better on the next one (thus the RE cosmo engine). I think you've got a great setup there and if you rebuild the motor one more time, either stud or pin it.. there is an obvious weak point. With the experience you've gained in all the RE engines, you should be able to pull that engine out and tear it down pretty quick... give it one more shot You can have a solid RE engine much sooner then a V8. Sorry if I'm a hater... but I've always been a purist. And for the record, I love V8s. In a truck. Or a boat. Good luck on whatever direction you take man....

06-01-2010, 11:05 PM	#10
chibikougan ⊙⊙ Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Great Falls Posts: 1,258 Rep Power: 17	I wanna buy them Kidneys MmmKay....

06-02-2010, 10:11 PM	#13
FC3S Murray frustrated! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montana Posts: 611 Rep Power: 17	__________________ Same pig, new soul

06-02-2010, 10:41 PM	#14
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	i can haz? __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook