More Pictures coming tomorrow and a couple little changes, Then Ill be done with it for now , other bigger projects are coming !!

Finally painted my rims that I been dying to paint. Is Color from Porsche gt3 rims .

That's a great looking color and I like your dog, he's so photogenic .

Lol thanks bro

Well Just a Small Update , Another Oil change , Lowered car from the rear , Got to fix my Ac control , But Car has been so good never ever an issue. One day listen to music I though my car was off since it was so smooth I freaked out i was on light,.,, then I looked it was just chilling ready for the Gas lmao... it has been good to me , I need some exhaust to quiet for me,

My cat has been running really good , been to various road trips with no issues well gas stations Are been visited more than my wifes Lexus lol. Coilover kit coming soon ��

Nice bro!

Now get to work on that RX-3


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Well my has been running super good . Had to buy new fuel pump got one from BHR and great service like always and fast shipping with great prices. have been shopping for suspension and finally made up my mind. TEIN lowering springs and probably konis or beilstein shocks will see how this goes. but me a 1st gen should get next week adding another project to my list :-)

Just finished reading the thread, Great read.. Im curious, how much did the rebuild cost you, and about how long to do it yourself?.. im at about 98k on my original engine . It seems to be running fine but, im getting prepared for what lies ahead.. doesn't look like it took too long to do.. im really interested in cost, so I can start saving now. I want to clean up my entire engine bay and do the rebuild, thinking about boost (but thats another story) thank you for posting everything.

i am also interested to find out how much was the rebuild, as far as parts go? IE: what kit did you ended up buying on the Atkins site

I been wanting to post that up for a while , I will try to get you info ASAP , is in my garage in a bin , I saved every receipt so it should be easy. It added up more for me since I bought. ACT clutch kit , BHR with Spark pLug Kit that added a good amount on build . But is been running good now and what helped me with all this was Rotary Ressurection and info guys here helped me with , plus I have some knowledge of rotary , plus my cousin and good friend they have been building RotRy Engines for over 15+ years so that helped a lot .

But I did almost everything Oem I'll post info later .

Ok is been about 2 years 20,000 + or more miles I put on my build is my daily and is great , but I've notice I may need Something for my cooling , I got a new oem thermostAt when I rebuild engine , but 20k miles lAter I think I may need a Radiator or water pump or thermostat . I am going to flush coolant and add Mazda coolant but wanted to know . What's best to replace first , I'm guessing radiator ! I've notice my needle go up a bit more Than usual in this Florida heat this summer , any info will help me lots thanks .

Or should I just replace coolant after flush and flush radiator and see if it helps ?

1) replace thermostat. i have an OEM thermostat with only 3,000 miles im going to sell in the next few days (thats right three thousand miles. just got the car and got it installed due to issues with the car running hot, but my remedy thermostat just came in the mail so i am selling my oem one that i just installed as soon as i switch them out)

2) make sure around your radiator is properly sealed. if the air is getting around instead of going through it, that could cause more issues. double check the spaces around the edges and the body of the car are sealed up.

3) replace water pump depending on mileage on your current pump. you can replace with OEM or remedy, however know the remedy is backordered currently if i remember right so it might be faster and easier to get an OEM.

3) use the mazda extended life FL-22 coolant. works great even in south florida heat.

dont just do it in steps, do all three at once. at least thats what i would do... let me know if you wanna buy my OEM thermostat (thats basically almost new)

Yea I been looking at all but dam I'm looking to finish my rx7 by sept and this but put me behind , , how much for thermostat mine only has 20k should be good . I'm going to check radiator area I just been too busy but I have to .
Thanks

$45 shipped genuine OEM lmk if you want it.

Thanks but I get whole sale price at Mazda . Is way cheaper if I go pick it up , I'm ordering water pump, coolant from Mazda . They advise me thermostat should be good , if this don't help I'll buy a new radiator I will have it to get flushed first just I case

Well it end up been my Fan , Bought a cooling sensor now both fans work, OEM cooling sensor bought radiator resoirvor cap and Mazda coolent now is perfect again,

Just and update . I sold my Rx8 to my cousin 4 years ago . Car still running perfect with 0 issues . Little maintenance here and there but over all everything engine working perfect . Miss my Rx8 but I will have another one some day . And I’ll do it all over just like i did here .
I’m still working on my Rx3 but going 3 rotor I have most of my engine and still restoring my Rx3 . I now have a GSL-Se as well 👍🏼. Rotary cars are fun

glad to see you back; what’s up with the rotor request?

Thanks

Im going 3 Rotor for my Rx3 and going NA, so I’m going to be using Rx8 Rotors machined to fit correct Apex seals for my built and balanced and clearance 🏁.

ok, best wishes on a successful outcome