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Old 02-01-2010, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by inverterman
The whole Mazda thing sucks. I was looking forward to a Porsche sweep. That rotary is a work of genius. At 250 pounds it would be a good conversion motor. Still don't "really" like it.
Except they make no TQ at any reasonable rpm range that you'd use on a street driven car.

On a dedicated track car it's fine though.


But this is where the V8 shines.... power ever where... and lots of it.

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Old 02-01-2010, 02:43 PM
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Not to mention the horrible gas mileage, the noise, the reliability issues... There's a good reason all the rotary mazda owners have put LS*'s into their cars!

I also think it would make for a tail-heavy 944...no fun.
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Old 02-01-2010, 05:17 PM
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Oh... and God forbid you have a hint of detonation.... boom


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Originally Posted by LS1Porch
Not to mention the horrible gas mileage, the noise, the reliability issues... There's a good reason all the rotary mazda owners have put LS*'s into their cars!

I also think it would make for a tail-heavy 944...no fun.
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Old 02-01-2010, 05:26 PM
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Is the super touring class going to be a big change in the level of prep/$$$ involved from the GTS class? Is that the only class that allows full engine swaps? Just curious, thanks!
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Old 02-01-2010, 05:28 PM
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How did the manual brakes hold up? Is there a write up? I want to boost mine, have read so many horror stories.
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Old 02-02-2010, 12:32 AM
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My brakes were ok but, I do want more brake pedal pressure. I will be upgrading to a new system soon ill let you know how it goes. I was able to run with the manual system its not ideal I really wanted my boost assist back.
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Old 02-02-2010, 12:00 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_cI3PjDIKA

Some highlights from the weekend.
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Old 02-02-2010, 12:20 PM
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needs moar powa.
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Old 02-02-2010, 12:48 PM
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Nice work! Man, you were up against some tough cars.
How's everything? Steering, brakes?
Mine was a mess the first year i raced it...p/s would come and go, brakes kinda sucked... It'll take you some time to get it sorted and get used to driving it.

What cam did you put in it?
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Old 02-02-2010, 01:30 PM
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Nice finish against the M3!


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Old 02-03-2010, 12:27 AM
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Looks like a real tough group of cars there.
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Awesome video!
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Old 02-03-2010, 12:55 PM
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Great control for a strong finish. Just doesn't sound right for a 951, though.
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Just wait until you get the car dialed in. It will be so much faster...

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That was good to watch.
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