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. |
The dealers have two manuals on the RX8, I have seen the part #'s on this board somewhere. Try a search or call a parts dept.
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The service manuals are a necessity, which I will buy.
What I am looking for right now, is the theory of operation. |
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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howstuffworks.com is a good source, but it's at "Dick and Jane" level. I'm looking for more in-depth 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 |
go to the price list, then on page 3 of 7 scroll down a little and you'll see the shop manuals
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have you read the Yamaguchi book?
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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?? |
HEY KEECH I MET THE ROTARYENGINEILLUSTRATED GUY A FEW WEEKS AGO. AT THE MEET I WENT TO IN UPSTATE WASHINGTON. COOL GUY AND REALLY KNOWS HIS ROTARY STUFF.
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zoom44: What Yamaguchi book?
wakeech: Already been there (see, people do listen to you :D). I need to check out the Resources section. Thanks |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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