ASSEMBLING THE FD RX-7's 13B ROTARY ENGINE!!!!!

[@throtl]

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[@A_Brad]

throtl switched my mvmt out 🤭

[@willzjustice2714]

Hey mickey love your videos and all throtl videos your builds are #1

[@donaldmokgale3123]

awesome freaking video, very educational and informative and this makes me appreciate the rotary engine even more!

[@jblazeya2]

I don’t think you realize how much of a service you are doing the car community with documenting this process. This is a dying art and the younger generation will one day use this video to get some pointers on how to rebuild your motor 40 years from now.

[@mickeyandrade3435]

I have really enjoyed this process and capturing it for you all.

[@Memyselfandvan]

Thats an art form right there 4:39 The Wankle Engine is something that has always fascinated me, since I was a kid, and when I first heard about how the engine functioned, it blew my mind, so seeing these video series of this engine rebuild is epic!

[@MaxSpeedMike]

So now I get FD content from you, Tommy and Rob. This is badass

[@mksb1995]

Did rob found his engine?

[@Jobbazz]

Now this is Epic

[@th1d00d]

I love learning more about these rotary engines. Thanks throtl!

[@throtl]

thank YOU for supporting us and watching!

[@CarsBikesandCoffee]

Dig seeing the assembly of the engine! Awesome work!

[@mrhappy8966]

looks like those guys are pros they dont hesitate it just keeps moving forward glad to see this today

[@lunisic]

Fyi its ok to have a video longer than 15 min... we will watch it.

[@auth.garage]

I think the main reason I watch your guys channel is because you do videos like this. Way more in-depth full engine build specific videos. Everyone can push out some bolt on installs and dyno runs but this RAW and UNIQUE rotor build is super interesting to me. Also...Bolder vs MVMT? ;)

[@mabez9154]

I love these videos. You guys at are the best in the game. No one else goes in depth like y’all do. I’ve been wanting to know in an outs of a rotary for a long time now. It’s the best part of my day after work 11 hours and come home and watch what you’ll have.

[@creamfilledpickle6607]

Currently on the shitter at work just to watch this

[@throtl]

best comment so far hahahaha #keepitREAL

[@juanolvera8369]

Same

[@jimmywoo7875]

17min shit..I feel bad for your tail pipe😱

[@bringmeyourweak]

Beckerman always winning with the fresh music! Mickey - We can all see the happiness in you - watching this go down is awesome. Thanks guys.

[@mickeyandrade3435]

Glad my feelings are visible. This is a true passion project for me.

[@JLUnlimited]

Thank you greatly for not cursing and using bad language as much. My kids like to see engine building as much as I do.

[@mickeyandrade3435]

My pleasure. We understand this and try our darndest to keep it to a minimum. :-)

[@johnathancrumm]

Thanks Mickey for explaining how important ceramic apex seals differ from those E&J seals. It’s a good thing they suggested those E&J seals

[@maykolramos5202]

5:32 Yes!! Air goes in!! Also, I was wondering why the exhaust holes were not ported? Can't wait to see this monster in the dyno!!

[@mickeyandrade3435]

The exhaust holes are ported. ;-)

[@Etienne_Diecast]

Y'all more than likely not going to see this, but I've learned more on how the rotary is made/how it works than I ever known before. Awesome assembly "illustration" Great channel and vid!

[@joshreyes8504]

Never seen a rotor engine be assembled. Great content Mickey, can’t wait to hear it roar !

[@jlinares1992si]

I have to admit rotary engine is a piece of art...love this videos great job throtl

[@robertoramos291]

These video is pure poetry, seen these old timer putting everything together 💪🔥

[@frankymr2]

These engines are beautiful in and out. Wish we had more rotarys now in days.

[@BrownBear636]

I can't wait to see this FD finished dude. It's gonna be dope with the MickeySpec treatment.

[@warrendavy5705]

Hi Micky, A very long time ago (80s) i watched a gentleman build one of these engines (for an RX2) and he took to it with a dremal porting tool and removed all the ugly and lumpy casting marks witch made the final engine very unique to look at and easy to clean. But it looked really really nice. Is this not something that is done today or just not the look that your aiming for. Thank you for your effort and i really enjoy the channel.. nz kiwi.

[@mickeyandrade3435]

I really like the odd casting marks and such. I appreciate OEM parts for what they are and I just like to make them look new or nicer. Grinding off casting marks seems a lot like shaving an engine bay. Not my style.

[@DB1Journeys]

Amazing how the original designer of this rotary engine came up with this design. Amazing stuff. Enjoyed the video.

[@PS-ck5kv]

Never hit like so fast. This is what I been waiting for. Cant wait til this baby runs.

[@patricktran2747]

Thank you for documenting the engine build so well!

[@natetaylor5113]

Not even super into cars but I'm so invested in this build !

[@aizazrehman5153]

Man I gotta give this rotaries respect. So simplistic yet so sophisticated. I want one

[@lancelaprarie6128]

What was the blue stuff he was painting on the seals?

[@josebaaraujo265]

Man I wish I had a grampa like mr John with all that knowledge he has. Great job can't wait till fd hits the streets

[@Heysey45]

Hell yeah boys. Loving the build videos like this. Can’t wait to find out more of what Mickey is doing to the RX-7.

[@mikef2492]

This is the sickest video to see how the motor is put back together this is really cool stuff as always keep up the good work !

[@mickeyandrade3435]

THank you

[@rodolforos36]

Love the video! Rotaries have a special place in my heart.....but WTF Evan! Such a tease. Love this build can’t wait for the RX8 content.

[@leimuidenaar5938]

This thing is gonna brapp so nice, can’t wait to hear it. Awesome.! I drive a eg6 B16 myself, but i alway’s liked the rotary’s. I’m all about the rev’s.! My eg6 hits 10.000 rpm 😍

[@mickeyandrade3435]

Nice!

[@shanekemp4093]

Good choice on color looks fantastic I seriously cant wait to see this car complete

[@mclarenjohnf1]

DNA Garage Do a bloody good job they obviously have a reputation that people never bring an engine back as faulty because I could never see them sending out a defective unit.

[@mickeyandrade3435]

DNA stands for Do Nothing Average. There's a reason I chose them to partner with me. ;-)

[@A13tech]

just a question. I am not sure if the wavy slots in cooling chambers are so much efectives as they was mentioned. They increases surface of chambers that is true, but also they are parpendicular to water flow looks like. It causes that laminar flow from smootch chambers is changed to vortex flow. This change increases the resistance to flow and slows down speed of flow. IMHO slots parallel to flow will not disturb the flow and can by more effective. Please correct me if i am wrong. (not a english please i am not native)

[@andrewegerton4956]

Love the build I'm in shock how amazing the rotaries are I had the rx8 and it blew on me not sure what but couldn't fund the rebuild what's the difference I'm told it's the water jackets hence why the rx8 wasn't turbo'd but I'm no expert by any means just wanting answers so if I get an rx8 I want the 13b rew in it

[@hardspaghetti9989]

seeing that little dorito in the housing spin around just blows my mind, what a crazy awesome engine. I wish it was more common

[@bboieddie]

I wonder how they figure out the alignment of the rotor on the eccentric shaft. Does it just fit in one way only????

[@TheKnightOperator]

why not lighten and balance the rotors? also why not increase combustion area (dimples in the rotor)? Why are they not oiling the engine during assembly (on the rotor faces)? Why did you choose not to do a full dowel pin on the block?

[@mickeyandrade3435]

I didn't show everything brother.

[@TheKnightOperator]

@@mickeyandrade3435 Fair enough, so where those actions performed, just wondering and if not why not? What doweling did you go with if you did, partial or full?. I enjoyed the theory put forth on the apex seals. Though i still did not see any material missing on the rotors, or dowels, or assembly oil on the rotor faces. Ive seen many rotor assemblies and these steps seem commonplace during a performance build.

[@erickreyes8339]

Wow... insane .. how much power after the rebuild do you think it will make now with these upgrades ??

[@robertoarieljimenez8290]

Good Luck with your project, I'm from Dominican Republic and i'm your fan Mickey

[@fnxtugboat3541]

This video makes me more and more want to just sell off my project and start with a rotary. Awesome work dudez!

[@reelizt]

Im rebuilding my EJ25 and its a breeze compared to what this looks like. Jeeze man. Thats crazy to watch.

[@steveguest8028]

Won’t the small section of the 2 piece apex seal drop into the port ?

[@harrisric128]

Was going to wait to watch them all at once, but couldn't do it. Nice work buddy!

[@carlosvega280]

That rotor engine looks beautyful

[@gavnott4563]

Good ol hylomar blue.i always use it on intake so you get no boost leaks at all

[@clintrussell]

Did you stud the engine? or use the stock tensioning bolts

[@mickeyandrade3435]

We did initial assembly with the stock tensioning bolts and will install studs prior to completion. You can simply swap out the bolts one at a time and re-torque. :-)

[@suleiman3811]

Movement Vs Boulder 😂🤔

[@throtl]

😜

[@BuzZedJustNotDizzy]

This video was super awesome. I love seeing the technical aspect of building a car! ❤️

[@S-Kidz]

What about goopy seals? I've heard those are good.

[@BIGEUROtv]

Watching the mastery of motor building, puzzle builder =) Going to need a ride Mickey! 1.3L of fury!

[@mickeyandrade3435]

You got it brother!

[@jaredloomis4559]

I NEED MOAR! love the content guys. Very Impressive.

[@hampshirestag2216]

Class is in session. Too much great knowledge!

[@JavierHernandez-ih5zr]

What’s the instrumental name @14:10?

[@billyjackson5799]

white lithium grease is best for engine assembly it provides better lubrication and last longer the conventional assembly lube

[@viewfinderthis]

This is HEAVEN !!!! Thank you for sharing !!!

[@DoctaMarcos]

FTB For the boys! Late comment, but it was so cool meeting you Mickey in Hawaii. Youll remember me because we joked about looking like twins. Haha Rx7 coming along!!

[@shawnbhattrealtor2281]

I dont think I have ever clicked this fast on a link that popped up lol

[@miketammie]

why not machined fit studs to hold the 13b together? cost, not enough power to worry about it overkill just curious thanks

[@mickeyandrade3435]

You answered your own question: Cost. Not enough BOOST to worry about it. Overkill

[@miketammie]

okay thought so thanks for the answer don't know enough about rotor engines so i had to ask love the build learning a lot

[@alexvalenzuela9036]

man this video was so awesome and educational cant wait to hear it fire right up and on the road

[@aaronberez2257]

This is true art. Such a beautiful process

[@ieebz824]

Every time I see a rotor move in it's housing it satisfies me

[@dirkdiggler4860]

I always wondered how rotary engines worked . Never looked up how they did. Now what little japanese guy thought this up now? Pretty neat stuff! Keep up the good work guys!!

[@CHUDHUCKER]

Brucio Wilbur look up Felix Wankel. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felix_Wankel

[@dirkdiggler4860]

German really thats neat

[@jasonmeulendyk6771]

what kind of turbo are you going to run with your fresh motor build i know your stocks were leaking any ideas??

[@mickeyandrade3435]

Yup. Running a 35 trim Garrett turbski

[@jasonmeulendyk6771]

sweet man cant wait to hear her brap!

[@boostsideways8802]

Got some good tips watching this thanks keep it up can't wait to see this in the car an runing.

[@pinchenateee]

so far yet so close to finishing up , can’t wait to see the FD 😉

[@gavnott4563]

How on earth does he keep the seals in on the bottom side of the rotor as he lowers it in the housing

[@thenismoman4854]

Hey Mickey, would you ever consider a VeilSide bodykit? Like the D1-GT or the Fortune? (I like how it looks now but it’s just a question) :)

[@marlonuchiha8983]

if you sponsor him im sure he'll go for it! veilside look sick though

[@mickeyandrade3435]

LOL. The kit is 40k.

[@EdenFire155]

This video was so amazing to watch!

[@madscionistsantiago]

Love the music where did u get from?

[@throtl]

epidemicsounds

[@noahwhitney5093]

This is an absolute art form.

[@DannyFDRX7]

Awesome video!! 🙌🙌

[@mickeyandrade3435]

Thanks for all your support Danny.

[@DannyFDRX7]

Mickey Andrade no problem cant wait to see the build all finished!!! It’s going to be epic !!!

[@Patdawg172]

Great editin on the last shot

[@ItsJustFeel]

Okay I actually love you Evan. Lol the Blue's Clues won me over. +1000

[@S-Kidz]

Hmm never seen that before . I seen mainly vasoline

[@billb5553]

Mickey the videos are great always waiting for your next one.

[@jeffreyacosta26]

Rotary gods would be proud!

[@christiankelly8375]

Cant wait to see the completed rx 7 its been 2 long lol

[@mauricebao4302]

rebuilt? or is it all new parts?

[@mickeyandrade3435]

Majority new and the irons are lapped and refreshed.

[@evilbeaver267]

Ty

[@SpikedVanlife]

How do you guys wear watches? I kill my battery, only takes a few days or my magnetic or electrical in my body changes the time.. Lol

[@islerenner]

Amazing footage!

[@eggsovarice7493]

Here for my Mickey Spec fix

[@brandondorado6762]

Love TJ rx7 but damn Mickey this is going to be 🔥can’t wait to see them both

[@Yanco0O]

maybe a stupid question but why didn't you gou for a 3 rotor setup ???

[@mickeyandrade3435]

It cost roughly 50k to do a 20b conversion. Simple as that. :-)

[@AleeexWv]

This is going to make it to SEMA right?

[@throtl]

;)

[@mickeyandrade3435]

Nope. I'll leave the corner cutting for other channels.

[@DJPUSSYBANGER]

Watching this makes me happy!!!

[@duncandonovan5270]

amazing that some1 designed and build an engine like this,just look at the thing 😎

[@BjornFSE]

Dope x3 Love this video, very informative

[@mickdejager3910]

Ty for going into such detail haha, learning more each time Mickey much appreciated :-) :-)

[@1979cush]

Never seen a rotary engine being built it’s like making a dam sandwich with all the topping I give it to that dude he knows his stuff

[@RAbrams64]

We love you guys! #throtlfam

[@throtl]

RaymondPyro 64 we love you guys more ❤️🤟

[@MichaelBacon212]

I turned off TJs video for this. Lol

[@throtl]

haha

[@garystinson1060]

I'M FRIGGIN GEEKED FOR YOU MICKEY!!! I'm serious bro, I'd be sleeping on a cot next to that engine cuddling it til it was done! hahahaha

[@dakar318]

Why didn't you address the big glob of silicone or epoxy blocking off the coolant passage to the intake, which is not specific to the FD? That coolant passage is found in the FC rx7s, and not the FD. However, series 5 (89-91) housings are considered to be equal to FD housings, but you just got to plug a big hole in the housing to use it on an FD.

[@mikeanfernee2365]

That Blues Clues clip, Ahhh.... childhood.

[@poeyd9624]

Nothing better than a fresh 13b chook cooker

[@mickeyandrade3435]

Yea buddy!

[@evloftis4143]

Man I sure hope John is teaching someone his skill for when he is gone