Quote Originally Posted by rotaryx
yes it will blow yur apex seals quicker if u turbo yur s5 rx-7. listen to "BRIDGED" he really got nice advice on the set up. as for "DAVID88VERT" dude, 3rotors are way better than a v8...if u have connections it will be alot easier and cheaper..but putting a V8 on an rx-7 is really ridiculous..."PLSS TRUST ME"...if david88vert want to put a v8 on an rx7, then why dont he just get a mustang or cobra...the rotary's are made with the rx7 for a reason....."TOTAL BALANCE" and, compare a v8 300hp to 20B 300+hp (with a lighter car) who would bite the dust? exactly...sooo DAVID88VERT, i'm sorry, ur the one who keep yur advice to yur self with yur V8...go get yur self a nice muscle car with the V8 and have fun biting the dusts! :P
Have you ever driven a 3 rotor car? I sincerely doubt it. I have. I've also driven V8 swapped FCs. Have you?
I have had rotarys for my DD for the last decade, and I do own a Mustang, as well as my FD. My FD will stay rotor-powered also.
I love 3 rotors, but the cost is not practical for most FC owners. You will not be able to buy a 3 rotor and get it in a FC for under $5K period - even if you can fab up almost everything yourself. You can easily do a nice 302 or 350 for $5K. Doesn't make it the right swap though. Just cheaper.
I have more connections that 90% of rotorheads, and it still isn't cheap as a V8 swap; however, I am not condoning a V8 swap. I don't like them (personal preference), and prefer rotarys. If you want a V8, it is definately cheaper to buy a Mustang, Camaro, etc.
As for which is faster, it all depends on how you set up the car. Come to the track (Road Atlanta, or Barber - your choice), and I'll run you with either car.
I'm not saying to put a V8 in a FC, just that it is a lot cheaper than a 3 rotor for the same hp output.