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240fluke · 12-09-2002, 02:24 AM

I would say drive both cars and figure out which one suits you more.  But the arguement that rotary engines break every 60-80K is pretty bullshit though.  Part of the reason the engines break is because of the owners LACK OF KNOWLEDGE about the car they are driving.  My buddy has a '90 RX-7 with over 160K on the ORIGINAL engine.  He takes damn good care of his car and has done his homework on the engine.  The Rotary engine has FAR FEWER moving parts than an Internal Combustion Engine has.  That means, less to go wrong on the car.  Whether you get either car, I would recommend doing some general maintenance on the car and make sure everything is running up to par.  

On the rotary, main problem with those cars typically is the Apex Seals.  When those go bad, that is usually what causes the engine to go bye-bye.  Upgrade that and make sure to do routine maintenance on the engine and do research about that engine and you will be fine.  I would highly recommend going to an RX7 forum (such as RX-7.com or Rx7Club.com) and start reading about the car.

Either car can cause problems if not properly maintained.  240's are pretty fun to drive, but lack in power (KA does drive like a baby V8 though).  RX-7 has a nice high redline and loves to wind out (even in the NA form).

There was a guy that came into my shop that owns both an FC Turbo II and a FD RX-7 (that car is badass, yellow and highly modded).  On the FC by just adding exhaust he increased HP by a shit load because he was able to effectively double the boost from 3.5 to 7 psi IIRC.  I have also heard of underdrive pullies on those cars increasing power by a lot as well.  Those engines just respond VERY WELL to mods.  I would love to own an RX-7.  Oh and if you do get the rotary, DO NOT turn the car on and turn it back off, let it go through its warm up cycle or else you will be sorry you didn't.

240's have a very strong community as well.  Have an ever increasing aftermarket and are fun to drive.  I love my S14 and never plan on selling the car, eventually it will probably become a pure track car.

Tim '95 SE

12-09-2002, 02:24 AM	#31
240fluke Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: San Ramon, CA Age: 45 Posts: 185 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would say drive both cars and figure out which one suits you more.  But the arguement that rotary engines break every 60-80K is pretty bullshit though.  Part of the reason the engines break is because of the owners LACK OF KNOWLEDGE about the car they are driving.  My buddy has a '90 RX-7 with over 160K on the ORIGINAL engine.  He takes damn good care of his car and has done his homework on the engine.  The Rotary engine has FAR FEWER moving parts than an Internal Combustion Engine has.  That means, less to go wrong on the car.  Whether you get either car, I would recommend doing some general maintenance on the car and make sure everything is running up to par.   On the rotary, main problem with those cars typically is the Apex Seals.  When those go bad, that is usually what causes the engine to go bye-bye.  Upgrade that and make sure to do routine maintenance on the engine and do research about that engine and you will be fine.  I would highly recommend going to an RX7 forum (such as RX-7.com or Rx7Club.com) and start reading about the car. Either car can cause problems if not properly maintained.  240's are pretty fun to drive, but lack in power (KA does drive like a baby V8 though).  RX-7 has a nice high redline and loves to wind out (even in the NA form). There was a guy that came into my shop that owns both an FC Turbo II and a FD RX-7 (that car is badass, yellow and highly modded).  On the FC by just adding exhaust he increased HP by a shit load because he was able to effectively double the boost from 3.5 to 7 psi IIRC.  I have also heard of underdrive pullies on those cars increasing power by a lot as well.  Those engines just respond VERY WELL to mods.  I would love to own an RX-7.  Oh and if you do get the rotary, DO NOT turn the car on and turn it back off, let it go through its warm up cycle or else you will be sorry you didn't. 240's have a very strong community as well.  Have an ever increasing aftermarket and are fun to drive.  I love my S14 and never plan on selling the car, eventually it will probably become a pure track car. Tim '95 SE