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Jake33 09-23-2011 06:22 PM

Wankel Rotary specific books?
 
Are there any? Searched Amazon and B&N and couldnt find any except a few history ones, but I need an introduction and a full guide that covers everything (including how to maintain, build, etc). Getting it as a birthday gift for my son

Supernaut6 09-23-2011 06:36 PM

Renesis specific ones?

Jake33 09-23-2011 06:38 PM

Yes preferably, if not then it'll work

jasonrxeight 09-23-2011 07:02 PM


Originally Posted by Jake33 (Post 4085519)
Yes preferably, if not then it'll work

for your son?
get him a real engine.:evil_laug
or even better. money.
how do you know your son's gonna have a rotary engine in his future?

Jake33 09-23-2011 07:55 PM

He makes enough money as it is! But he just bought a genII rx7 and wants to build it before he goes to grad school. He had a 8 before and loved it and now that hes getting back into the rotary scene he wants to do it right.

9krpmrx8 09-23-2011 07:57 PM

If you search by thread title here you will find several threads on books.

But here is one I enjoyed reading.

http://www.amazon.com/Street-Rotary-.../dp/1557885494

Jake33 09-23-2011 08:12 PM

Wow I mustve passed that one up. Thanks 9k, good stuff

pistonhater 09-24-2011 12:01 PM


Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8 (Post 4085558)
If you search by thread title here you will find several threads on books.

But here is one I enjoyed reading.

http://www.amazon.com/Street-Rotary-.../dp/1557885494

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OP: I have that book, and I found it to be very well written and informative. It covers a wide variety of rotary engines including the renesis.

monchie 09-25-2011 02:44 AM

A book is alright, but the internet has a wider range of informations about the rotary engines. Anyway, i wanted a book about the rotary just to own one for myself.

gwilliams6 09-25-2011 01:00 PM


Originally Posted by pistonhater (Post 4085821)
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OP: I have that book, and I found it to be very well written and informative. It covers a wide variety of rotary engines including the renesis.

I also have that book and it is very thorough. For someone who has owned seven rotaries since 1973,I find it accurate and pretty complete going back to the beginning and all the way to the present Renesis. A great book for anyone to understand the rotary and for anyone looking to understand how to modify for greater performance.

Monchie don't knock it if you haven't read it.

http://www.amazon.com/Street-Rotary-.../dp/1557885494

monchie 09-25-2011 10:57 PM


Originally Posted by gwilliams6 (Post 4086274)
Monchie don't knock it if you haven't read it.


I know, i'm just saying that a book is okay, but the internet has a wider range of informations...that's all. :dunno:

gwilliams6 09-26-2011 08:31 AM

Monchie have you read this book. I don't think so. Read it , the author has compiled a treasure trove of info from many top sources along with his own extensive experience. You might gain a lot of info that you won't easily find on the internet

pistonhater 09-26-2011 06:05 PM

One more thing about that book is that the author happens to be a mechanical engineer. I believe he says somewhere that he also owns a rotary......so the guy knows what he's talking about!

However, even though there is some theory here and there, the way he wrote the book is very easy to understand. The part about intake/exhaust is quite impressive in terms of understanding the different theories behind intake/exhaust design as it applies to the rotary.

monchie 09-26-2011 11:02 PM


Originally Posted by gwilliams6 (Post 4086821)
Monchie have you read this book. I don't think so. Read it , the author has compiled a treasure trove of info from many top sources along with his own extensive experience. You might gain a lot of info that you won't easily find on the internet


Let me check it out, thanks.

joshuatim11 09-27-2011 12:10 PM

Which one will be better to buy RX-8 or R3?

RX8Soldier 09-27-2011 12:47 PM

^:ftw:

Jake33 09-27-2011 02:11 PM

Got the book in today, read a few pages on break at work and this is exactly what I wanted. Thanks guys

monchie 09-27-2011 11:24 PM


Originally Posted by joshuatim11 (Post 4088062)
Which one will be better to buy RX-8 or R3?


:banghead:

teamflash2008 09-28-2011 12:56 AM

book> internet. i guess just having it in my hands makes me feel better idk. but they dont make a haynes manual for these cars? i have always used them, have one for every car i have owed so far. (besides my 8) HUGE help. but i would at least give the one 9k a try. sounds like its pretty good. :)


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