How To Buy A Mazda Rx7 (Or Any Rotary Car!)

[@sharpemang]

This guy looks stressed. That's a telltale sign of a rotary engine owner lol

[@crazycompilations5214]

I'm a rotary guy and everything you said was good except after asking all those questions you will still get sold a lemon. Only way to know the TRUTH about what condition the engine is in is a compression test. I've had engines that start every time run like a dream but just don't make power due to low compression. And eventually the engine will fail to start when hot due to low compression. Rotary engines are all about compression. More compression more power. Compression compression compression And the rule is really whenever you get a new engine you rebuilt it period.

[@MephistoKei]

So..rotary cars won't work at hot places?

[@electronbeing5473]

that is correct. far better suited to cooler climates

[@LtdJorge]

@@MephistoKei huge intercooler, radiator and turbo, should help with that.

[@3a.m.284]

*lives in washington* fuck yes

[@gabrielprieto1309]

Fuck I live in Orlando Florida fuck meeeeeeee

[@larrycubes8381]

Well when I got my rx7 the guy took took me for a test drive. We went 140kmph on bald summer tires in the middle of a freezing rain/snow storm in Canada. You have to be pretty faithful in the engine to do something like that haha so now its in my garage.

[@Shinkaaaa]

How's it now?

[@Pekerz]

@@Shinkaaaadid you end up getting one?

[@idefinitelydontowncarrotwa9345]

Hey! I'm 15 years old. I have loved rotarys for as long as I can remember. I am planning on buying/rebuilding an rx7 sometime in the near future. I know I still have a TON to learn, but thanks for the informative videos. They help a lot!

[@OutrideMaro]

how much more have you learned

[@yamaha94O]

I just stumbled across your rotory videos and found alot of good tips and info! I might be checking out an s5 fc a couple states over and the guy sent me some videos of it running and going through the electronics. He offered to face time me so he can show me what I ask before I make the trip. Now I know more of what to ask. Lol

[@duffelbag5682]

“Omp pump” Oil Metering Pump Pump

[@mantasticadventures8935]

Hi I just saw your vid. Cool video. My RX7 mechanic always turned on my ac and let my rx7 idol for about 30 min to see if over heated.

[@TotoGeenen]

1st question: does it make the braaaap sound and spit flames? awnser: no me: okay bye awnser: yes me: I'll buy it

[@skipingstones]

Toto Geenen I agree 100%

[@TotoGeenen]

Alex DeRosso :D

[@fukkinkana]

I don't trust other people's work. So I'd prefer to buy stock.

[@edsuh5546]

you can bridge port it

[@guitariste47]

How do you know if the oil pump is functionning properly ?

[@retrotellephone]

How do you know if the Omp pump goes bad? What are the signs the previous owner could notice?

[@marshalmcbride2753]

You really won't unless you take it apart. However, if you premix you should be fine even if it does go bad. Just premix every fill up.

[@blyndrotor]

retrotellephone Look up testing omp on rotary. That will tell you how. Fairly simple really even if you only have a basic knowledge of how to swing a spanner.

[@zeus014]

What Marshall said. No way of knowing without dis-assembling the OMP and checking the lobes for wear. But even with the pump working as designed the apex seals do not receive adequate lubrication, especially with fuel-injected Mazda rotaries. Using pre-mix in the proper ratio is really the only way to insure the apex seals get adequate and uniform lubrication. So why didn't Mazda do this in the first place, you ask? Because they knew that telling new and non-mechanically-inclined potential owners that they have to pre-mix would not only cost them sales, but in the (very likely) event that said owners would fail to follow the pre-mix directive (or mix a too-lean ratio) the engines would have the life expectancy of a Taylor Swift relationship - and that MAZDA would end up having to give negligent owners the benefit of the doubt and replace thousands of engines for free and then STILL lose a large portion of their consumer base. The metering system was a compromise, one that for the most part worked: at 80K to 120K miles before apex seal failure the rotary's lifespan was comparable to most of the competition's piston engines produced back in that era.

[@isaac4273]

can you premix even if you have a working omp?

[@bones007able]

if you have no idea on how to work on these engines walk away, because there are no mechanics and mazda dealerships themselves will not touch them anymore

[@JohnDoe-wi7eb]

bones007able How hard is it to learn though?

[@Fdot246]

@@JohnDoe-wi7eb not really that hard tbh. Just research alot and try to ask alot of questions on a rx7 forum

[@leslie7872]

i have an rx7 fc in my shopping cart and they guy told me some dude name "ROB DAHM" rebuilt the motor, should I trust him?

[@BadLuckGarage]

Used to love these cars back in the day. Brother had a 79 with a street ported 13b in it with a Holly carb. Damn thing would turn 9k no problem. Finally burnt itself up and we ended up throwing a small block chevy in it,lol.

[@JohnDoe-wi7eb]

Good idea to buy an FB when you have a mortgage on a fixer upper house? I have a daily drive already.

[@DailyModernReels]

do it. no not good idea tho

[@Ohbee_]

Can you do lubrication by using both an omp pump and premixing? Will applying both of those to my rotary engine benefit it or decrease its efficiency?

[@MephistoKei]

Buying/owning an SA22C while being a college student, good or bad idea ? I’m not planning on doing any mods on it, though.

[@ShootingCars]

I'm a second year college student with an FB. If you have the funds then theres no issue. But I do have a daily driver as well. If it's going to be your only car, I wouldn't. The simple fact is that they're 30+ years old and will need something. But if you have a daily, then by all means go for it. They're tons of fun to work on and especially drive.

[@MephistoKei]

Shooting Cars Alright got it, thanks for the reply and have a good day ahead. 👍🏼

[@joelstatosky1817]

Fb rx7 bros have alot in common with toyota century bros. We can find the oem parts to fix it, but there is no after market at all

[@curtischerneski7426]

how many miles would you say low mileage is? locally most fc's for sale are around 175,000 km to 210,000km, some with rebuilds some without, from Canada!

[@ShootingCars]

Curtis Cherneski I wouldn't really say those are low mileage. I'd say sub 100k miles or 160,000km

[@ShootingCars]

Curtis Cherneski again the lower the miles the better

[@curtischerneski7426]

Thanks man!

[@skollee]

Mint 87 turbo 2 with 45k miles for 16k, good or bad deal in 2023?

[@williamtinker4809]

I just baught a one owner 85 gsl from and old lady 100k original miles garage kept how soon should I do a rebuild as this is my new daily

[@VictorGarcia-dd5sg]

i have a 1979 Mazda rx7 and I need biger reems for the rear ...and I don't know where to get a set.. Can you help?

[@25thofbaam7]

There are two fb in my state one auto 1985 fb and the other is a 1984 stick which one to buy?

[@ShootingCars]

25th of Baam I would prefer the stick but it depends on the condition of each car

[@25thofbaam7]

if you dont mind making a video of doing a compression test on your car i decided i wanted to go with the 1984 gs rx-7 it would be helpful thank you

[@Kris-cp3tz]

How many miles on the engine do you think is too much to even bother checking the car out? I'm used to buying Honda's where that number for me is around 230,000.

[@3a.m.284]

Kris just bought a ‘79 RX-7 SA with 130k on it. About 100k is sketchy but reputable rebuild on the seals in my 12A so I’m good

[@coober0_0]

thanks for this

[@TwoForks_x]

Premix every fill up right? But if you have the pump, no need for premix? And how do you show proof of compression tests

[@TwoForks_x]

Looking to buy a rx8, i have two options listed so far. One from '05 and the other from '09

[@TwoForks_x]

largol33t1 lol emissions. Runnin a straight pipe buddy.

[@blyndrotor]

ExplicitC The benefit of premix is that you get superior lubrication over the factory setup. Plus if your omp fails you won't know until A. You test your omp. Not hard. B. The engine fails. Hard When you premix which isn't hard if you're getting fuel, you're getting lube. Just search the benefits of premix.

[@emiliocabiedes4673]

Can you mix pre mix and the pump?

[@casinc.2138]

Yes rule of thumb is with the omp 1/2 ounce per gallon Without omp 1 once per gallon Without omp and turbo 2 ounces

[@Ruluxx]

thank you

[@LuisCruz-mv7oc]

I just bought a 1981 Rx7 clean from Las Vegas on auction but is an automatic and the reverse don’t work everything is good on it it has 98 thousand miles original one owner how can I get a 5 speed transmission for it I have everything else. Where can I buy one.

[@ShootingCars]

Look on the Facebook market place and the Rx7 groups on Facebook

[@LuisCruz-mv7oc]

Shooting Cars 👍

[@danielfulop]

can you buy an FB with aircon in it?

[@ShootingCars]

Yes, mine had it factory

[@danielfulop]

seems like EDM models don't have A/C at all... I just sold my MR2 a few months ago because of that... everyone said it's practically impossible to put one into a car which never had one :(

[@toneykk]

im abut to buy a rx8 what i have to look for

[@ShootingCars]

Just ask a lot about the engine. If its been rebuilt, by who, how many miles, does he premix. you could compression test but that requires removing the driver's side wheel

[@isaac4273]

check out rx8 club forum, they got a whole thread completely dedicated for 1st time owners with tons of useful info

[@bigandrew07]

Can’t wait to get my license

[@Monstertruck-dq3sn]

What does "omp" in the Word omp pump exacly stans for?🤔

[@thisismarkrogers]

Monstertruck 3000 oil metering pump

[@blyndrotor]

Mark Rogers So it's an oil metering pump pump. I noticed that to. Just like an atm machine is an automatic teller machine machine.

[@azztheboy]

The metering pump basically draws oil out of your oil pan and squirts into the motor to lube the apex and side seals. You can disable it and use premix - add an ounce 2 stroke oil per fill. Over time the metering pump will drain your engine oil suply - worse - if its not working your seals will wear out.

[@bentauf227]

this helped

[@nickjack7500]

what about the rx8

[@olina5563]

Same thing.

[@JeremyHansenblue2kid3]

Honestly toss the idea of getting an rx8 in the trash hated that car was not an upgrade over my rx7

[@eddiespall5651]

yeah rx7s are better but rx8s are super cheap

[@bradyk2600]

Nicholas Jackson Great chassis and looks but the Renesis 13B doesn't hold up against the older variations

[@glennjunipermarshall531]

1 thing you forgot Shooting Cars, you should also know how to work on Rotaries yourself especially Rotary mechanics are too rare.

[@logizofoshizo]

Are you from Kentucky?

[@ShootingCars]

Nope, just have a really good friend who goes to UK

[@logizofoshizo]

Shooting Cars oh I was about to say we got some meets here in lexington and louisville area

[@ShootingCars]

Well I'm always down for a road trip!

[@Kaiju_Universe385]

So it’s a 2 stroke…. I’m sold

[@austinrowe4989]

I'm from Kentucky

[@geraldmiller7690]

I have a 1982 rx7 would u have a ported engine

[@denisjovanovic7781]

How to buy a 1st gen : 1. Buy car 2. Fix all the rust. 🤣

[@lukemooney8487]

i’ve been thinking about picking one up from poctra. is it a good idea to buy one as a project or do you recommend spending the money on a working one