How Long To Rotary Motors Usually Last?

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May 27, 2003 | 04:36 AM

Paradox

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The title and description says a lot. I'm about to buy a 87 RX-7 Turbo II with 70,000 miles on it. And I want to know what you think the average lifespan of a rotary engine is. Thanks!

May 27, 2003 | 09:23 AM

1988RedT2

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My '88 TII has just over 100k on it. So much depends on how it was treated. If it runs well and doesn't smoke, I'd say go for it. There aren't that many TII's out there with so few miles.

May 27, 2003 | 10:56 AM

j9fd3s

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it hard to tell with turbos, a lot of people do stupid stuff and blow them up. i know one t2 with 197k on the original engine, and turbo

mike

May 27, 2003 | 11:00 AM

Joe Flo

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Turbo engine- Not that long unless they were treated well

N/A- However I hear lasts forever

May 27, 2003 | 11:19 AM

Geoffman72

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Mine has 100k on it right now. I just give it what it needs, regular fluid changes and daily redlines.

TIIs usually last between 130k-180k though providing nothing stupid was done to them.

May 27, 2003 | 11:30 AM

Nemesis

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My N/A has 183,000 on the original motor, still runnning strong/

The T2 has 98,000 on it and needs a new turbo, but the compression is very high.

May 27, 2003 | 11:33 AM

75 Repu

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My vert has 150k.. Still runs strong..

May 27, 2003 | 12:53 PM

CrazyAssRX7

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if your getting it from a kid and has many things done to it(mods\) just double that amount of miles

but if its from an old guy or has the stock exhaust go for it!