Someone buy this RX7

[.RJ]

would an FD really be that hard to maintain for track use?

Aside from the engine components, no. There are some things you can do to increase reliability, the factory cooling systems are insufficient even at stock power levels and the stock ECU does not handle any additional power very well. But thats like playing russian roulette with a 12-chamber gun instead of a 6.

sure, it might be wise to upgrade the apex seals.

Which would require an engine tear-down.... not what i'd like to do.

[ScottyB]

sure, it might be wise to upgrade the apex seals.

Which would require an engine tear-down.... not what i'd like to do.

true, true. i guess rotary specialists aren't at every street corner either.

[.RJ]

Nope.

A reman engine is $4-$5K installed. Rebuilding/refreshing a good running engine isnt much less, but should last just as long. A bone stock engine can go anywhere from 30-100k, I have no idea what an engine with "reliability mods" (downpipe, no cat, exhaust, better cooling systems (both IC and Rad), better tuning, silicon hoses (see: rats nest), etc, etc) at stock boost levels will last. Maybe Jack can chime in on that.

They are like hot, high maintenance girlfriends. Great to look at, a blast to ride, but a pain in the ass to put up with.

[JackoliciousLegs]

an FD will cost a LOT more to track than an ITR. You have to modify that before you track it... period. after the initial investment, it will still be more of a hassle. I would save a lot of money before tracking an FD.

I'd also do a full exhaust, intake, radiator, make sure it has 2 oil coolers... after all that, it would still not be nearly as reliable on track as an ITR.

[JackoliciousLegs]

PS... rats nest. ewwwww...

[.RJ]

But how long is a modified (for reliability) engine good for? Mostly street use.... is it going to outlast a bone-stock engine? Or just less hassle.