Just got a call from the rest of my Chumpcar guys

"Flyboy is FAA certified insane" (flyboy396) 01/06/2017 at 21:19 • Filed to: None

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They’re going to look at this on Monday. Blown engine, but for $600 it can’t be worse than the 300zx

XJDano > Flyboy is FAA certified insane 01/06/2017 at 21:23

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http://stlouis.craigslist.org/pts/5931186495.html

InFierority Complex > Flyboy is FAA certified insane 01/06/2017 at 21:28

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So, do you turn it into a 2+2 Miata then?

Flyboy is FAA certified insane > XJDano 01/06/2017 at 21:28

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Wow, actually thanks haha.

We might need that

LongbowMkII > InFierority Complex 01/06/2017 at 21:30

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LongbowMkII > Flyboy is FAA certified insane 01/06/2017 at 21:30

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$600, NP

XJDano > Flyboy is FAA certified insane 01/06/2017 at 21:35

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Well it’s right by my house, I’ve sourced a rotary for another Oppo before.

LongbowMkII > XJDano 01/06/2017 at 21:47

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Wouldn’t you want something dead simple cheap and reliable for chumpcar? Like a carbed 4.3.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > LongbowMkII 01/06/2017 at 22:09

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Actually a rotary is fairly reliable for track purposes. They need to be revved out for longevity, so as long as it’s warm before they thrash it and they add oil, it should be fine. On top of that, it’s about 10x more difficult to swap in another engine.

Also, the 4.3 makes a terrible engine on the track. That is an excellent way to throw a rod. The 4.3 is a decent engine, so long as you just leave it where it is happy. It’s not happy above 3500rpm. I drive one nearly every day, it sucks. It won’t die, but it’s a souless, awful sounding engine.

mycarneverruns87 > Flyboy is FAA certified insane 01/06/2017 at 22:12

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I have wanted to do both chump car and lemons for years now and will eventually get to do so hopefully. Realistically would a team of say 5 guys each putting in a max of $1500 be a decent budget for a car, saftey equipment, modifications, race fees and such?

LongbowMkII > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 01/06/2017 at 22:16

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A rebuilt one sure, but God knows what’s actually wrong with a $100 CL renesis.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > LongbowMkII 01/06/2017 at 22:18

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Rebuilding a Renesis can be done by an amateur. There are less than 20 parts inside of it. The fact that it is already removed makes it easier. It also sounds like it’s just lost compression, so a rebuild should fix it right up. That would cost less than everything needed to swap an engine.

XJDano > LongbowMkII 01/06/2017 at 22:19

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Not it...

unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins) > LongbowMkII 01/06/2017 at 22:37

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It has to be a 4.3 with the balance shaft unless he wants to locktite every bolt.

LongbowMkII > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 01/06/2017 at 22:41

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Have you priced out the parts for a rotary rebuild including apex seals? They’re not cheap.

Flyboy is FAA certified insane > LongbowMkII 01/06/2017 at 22:44

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We have a chevy 305 block. Lol

Flyboy is FAA certified insane > mycarneverruns87 01/06/2017 at 22:46

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So far, if you’ve bought a car that doesn’t need extensive repairs, you could have a track ready car for about $2000

LongbowMkII > unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins) 01/06/2017 at 22:47

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Where’s your sense of adventure? If you still have fillings, you’re not racing! I suggest the 4.3 in 90% jest. I mean it would be very cheap and moderately reliable, but obviously there would be better choices for a track day.

Like an Iron Duke!

LongbowMkII > Flyboy is FAA certified insane 01/06/2017 at 22:49

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That works, I just figured the 4.3 would be slightly easier to package, but that’s why God invented sawzalls :P

*Cue montage music*

Flyboy is FAA certified insane > LongbowMkII 01/06/2017 at 22:54

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It’s going to happen.

unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins) > LongbowMkII 01/06/2017 at 22:59

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No cavities get on my dental care level!

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > LongbowMkII 01/06/2017 at 23:36

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MUCH Cheaper than new wiring, new trans, new ignition system, new mounts, new cooling, a junkyard engine, and all the hundreds of other little things you would need for a swap.

LongbowMkII > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 01/06/2017 at 23:46

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How much wiring do you think a carbed 4.3 requires? You are overthinking this swap.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > LongbowMkII 01/07/2017 at 09:37

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I believe you and most of Oppo really under think engine swaps.

LongbowMkII > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 01/07/2017 at 09:55

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If you don’t need accessories, inspections, aesthetics or worry about NVH, it’s a simple thing. Been part of a couple.