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Old May 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.
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Old May 31, 2004 | 02:05 PM
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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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Old May 31, 2004 | 02:19 PM
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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.
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Old May 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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Old May 31, 2004 | 04:57 PM
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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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Old May 31, 2004 | 05:10 PM
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i believe www.canzoomer.com has manuals under their price list... correct me if im wrong
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Old Jun 1, 2004 | 04:32 AM
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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 don't see them.
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Old Jun 1, 2004 | 06:35 AM
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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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Old Jun 1, 2004 | 01:15 PM
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have you read the Yamaguchi book?
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Old Jun 1, 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??

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Old Jun 1, 2004 | 04:57 PM
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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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Old Jun 1, 2004 | 06:19 PM
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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
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Old Jun 1, 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

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Old Jun 1, 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.
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Old Jun 1, 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
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