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05-31-2004, 01:56 PM
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General Tech Info?
I am looking for technical books about the RX-8, the rotary engine and other car topics. I have virtually no background here. The most complicated task that I've done is an oil change.
Enter the RX-8. I now have the desire to do more. I would like to have some knowledge before I get my '8.
I've worked on most types of Army helicopters, so I know my way around a toolbox. I just need info specific to cars.
Enter the RX-8. I now have the desire to do more. I would like to have some knowledge before I get my '8.
I've worked on most types of Army helicopters, so I know my way around a toolbox. I just need info specific to cars.
05-31-2004, 04:14 PM
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I have a technical background also, so I know this might be a useless suggestion. Anyway, the "howstuffworks.com" has a pretty good article on the Rotary. At least as a primer until you find some actual useful info.
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i believe www.canzoomer.com has manuals under their price list... correct me if im wrong
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Originally posted by Todd Green
i believe www.canzoomer.com has manuals under their price list... correct me if im wrong
i believe www.canzoomer.com has manuals under their price list... correct me if im wrong
06-01-2004, 01:49 PM
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www.rotaryengineillustrated.com
...why does everyone insist upon being ignorant of my sig?? (oh, not trying to be demeaning... i just know that absolutely no one actually reads what's written there)
do i need fancy graphics or something??
...why does everyone insist upon being ignorant of my sig?? (oh, not trying to be demeaning... i just know that absolutely no one actually reads what's written there)
do i need fancy graphics or something??
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06-01-2004, 06:29 PM
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well the Yamagughi book is the book all pre-order customers received as a gift. it's basically a history of the developement from concept to launch. not extremely technical but a good base.
oh and if you haven't look thru the entire press package from the launch last year. you can find the link to it here
oh and if you haven't look thru the entire press package from the launch last year. you can find the link to it here
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06-01-2004, 07:25 PM
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Already seen the press package, it's exquesite.
I know the basic theory of rotary engines. I mean, we all learned about them in high school. Although it's been a few years, so the refreshers listed above were helpful.
Looking thru the New Posts, there are quite a few things that I don't know a lot about.
1. catbacks
2. spring install
3. aluminum flywheel
Just a few examples.
I know the basic theory of rotary engines. I mean, we all learned about them in high school. Although it's been a few years, so the refreshers listed above were helpful.
Looking thru the New Posts, there are quite a few things that I don't know a lot about.
1. catbacks
2. spring install
3. aluminum flywheel
Just a few examples.
06-01-2004, 08:36 PM
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Technical Documents:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...threadid=28125
http://asmic.com/collect/rotary1999/rotary_e.pdf
The Yamaguchi Book:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...threadid=28170
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...threadid=28125
http://asmic.com/collect/rotary1999/rotary_e.pdf
The Yamaguchi Book:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...threadid=28170
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