How to rebuild a Cheap RX-8 for under $250

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  • Опубликовано: 8 янв 2025

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  • @briancrow4365
    @briancrow4365 3 года назад +1080

    I never plan on building a rotary, but I'm watching this like there is a test later.

    • @DamonMcLean1
      @DamonMcLean1 3 года назад +24

      I want one in the future, but I feel what you said a lot haha

    • @patriklenck1735
      @patriklenck1735 3 года назад +6

      Have an 12a in my garage.. will pull it apart this winter. Curious how much these videos will help me

    • @vipereagle7446
      @vipereagle7446 3 года назад +10

      Same here bud lol. Love these types of videos. Love learning useless information.

    • @jparreno
      @jparreno 3 года назад +3

      I found myself doing the same lol

    • @agnez______9956
      @agnez______9956 3 года назад

      AISURU.TOKYO/AGNEZ 💞
      (◍•ᴗ•◍)✧*。18 years and over
      RUclips: This is fine
      Someone: Says "heck"
      RUclips: Be gone
      #однако #я #люблю #таких #рыбаков #Интересно #забавно #девушка #смешная #垃圾

  • @SHADOWKAZB
    @SHADOWKAZB 3 года назад +593

    26:55 "Do you hear that, sounds like the valves are tapping", the most underrated line in this video.

    • @agnez______9956
      @agnez______9956 3 года назад +4

      AISURU.TOKYO/AGNEZ 💞
      (◍•ᴗ•◍)✧*。18 years and over
      RUclips: This is fine
      Someone: Says "heck"
      RUclips: Be gone
      #однако #я #люблю #таких #рыбаков #Интересно #забавно #девушка #смешная #垃圾

    • @digitalbarrito3555
      @digitalbarrito3555 3 года назад +15

      I had myself a hearty chuckle on that one

  • @GLR.VISUALS
    @GLR.VISUALS 3 года назад +1155

    Rob and Isaiah are like an old couple at this point lmao

    • @brink3942
      @brink3942 3 года назад +40

      have you not seen their only fans?

    • @blackice856
      @blackice856 3 года назад +5

      Loved that intro energy ahaha they are great together!

    • @ethanwang2800
      @ethanwang2800 3 года назад +4

      Totally agree with you.

    • @ramina6568
      @ramina6568 3 года назад +2

      Why would you say something so controversial yet so true

    • @elyasrasti8943
      @elyasrasti8943 3 года назад +6

      @@brink3942 they.... They have one?

  • @Ezthereals
    @Ezthereals 3 года назад +463

    rob says we help him with small minor details like he didn't forget to put apex seals in a motor and was only reminded because of patreon live chat

    • @RobDahm
      @RobDahm  3 года назад +231

      Extremely minor 😅😅

    • @jordanrettig9931
      @jordanrettig9931 3 года назад +88

      oof dont forget the time when we saved him at the dyno when his drive shaft bolts were loose lolol

    • @RobDahm
      @RobDahm  3 года назад +99

      Haha yeah you guys have saved my ass repeatedly and not in small ways

  • @mileycyprus7210
    @mileycyprus7210 3 года назад +470

    When Isaiah asked Rob to hook up battery and Rob responded with "I'm your electrical guy" I started busting out laughing because the wiring madness rob had laid out all over the engine bay of the 3-rotor while he had it running popped in my head, lmfao.

    • @Not_Hans
      @Not_Hans 3 года назад +17

      Ahhh the good ol Spaghetti with mustard and ketchup wiring days.

    • @mikefoster4105
      @mikefoster4105 3 года назад +4

      Rob is the flying spaghetti monster from south park!!! Lol

    • @MarkTregelt
      @MarkTregelt 3 года назад +11

      Really good, i thought about the Turbo 4-rotor sucking the sensor cable in while testing :-)

    • @Cmdrbzrd
      @Cmdrbzrd 2 года назад +2

      @@mikefoster4105 Contrary to what you've said, Pastafarianism doesn't originate from South Park.

  • @The_TIP
    @The_TIP 3 года назад +185

    "today we have a bucket from Lowe's, I like that it's blue."
    --Isaiah, 2021

  • @rickcupola6262
    @rickcupola6262 3 года назад +169

    11:12 "We're gonna lube up this surface, some oil, some spit..."
    Fabrication Father always gives the best advice.

    • @dancearoundtheworld5360
      @dancearoundtheworld5360 3 года назад +7

      Every hear those two knobs from mightycarmods, they make everything so fallic and thats always been funny

    • @kekereske
      @kekereske 3 года назад +4

      Lubrication father

  • @FabricationFather
    @FabricationFather 3 года назад +200

    Rotary Reliability is a new era to this channel

    • @farcere
      @farcere 3 года назад +1

      Yeah but parts are upsold like hell, those coolant seals probably cost 15c to make. Really ruins any want when the seals cost more than the car

    • @dboys4534
      @dboys4534 3 года назад +1

      We are building The reliable rotary
      We will be calling it
      RR21B

  • @joseacuna3239
    @joseacuna3239 3 года назад +122

    First and foremost, those guys really killed it, second, I do want to appreciate that Rob got convinced about RX8 at the end of this video, which is a lot TBH

  • @ThatDudeBlu
    @ThatDudeBlu 8 месяцев назад +5

    i watched this when it came out, bought an rx8 last august. an 09 6sp. it has been one of the most fun daily drivers. i came to rewatch this to plan a refresher build. but at 110k she runs like a dream. superior chassis gang

  • @blainecollins
    @blainecollins 3 года назад +179

    I'd watch the shit out of a Rob Dahm netflix series

    • @fernandogesteve8892
      @fernandogesteve8892 3 года назад +16

      They would ruin it bro, with scripts and killing the improvisation

  • @jamtea573
    @jamtea573 3 года назад +48

    The RX8 videos are already my favourite on the channel. Watching the crazy AWD RX7 is fine, but this is actual stuff that 99% of the rotary owning audience can actually relate to and achieve themselves!
    Personally I'd love to see a hacked together supercharger or turbo setup on this, or for Rob to get a rival RX8 to build the ultimate RX8 setup on.

    • @mungewell
      @mungewell 3 года назад +5

      Whilst I'm older and have a little experience on cars, this is the stuff I love to see. Why? Because it introduces/motivates 16..20 year olds to start working on cheap cars they can afford, and then they can go on to do awesome stuff.

  • @Trailblazerz710
    @Trailblazerz710 3 года назад +44

    I mean it is the “superior chassis” I’ve always liked the RX8. I never had a issue with it other then them not making a turbo model. The Mazdaspeed bumper and kit are all you really need to make them look amazing. I’m glad you guys did this Isaiah.

  • @themadscientest
    @themadscientest 3 года назад +39

    I'm rebuilding a small engine myself and I can attest to the importance of just taking things apart and buying twice as many seals and springs as you think you will need.

  • @digitalbarrito3555
    @digitalbarrito3555 3 года назад +21

    This series on the Rx-8 has been absolute gold. Loving it, Isaiah's cheeky transmission jacking bit caught me off guard and I LOST IT xD

  • @sanderdahl9938
    @sanderdahl9938 3 года назад +38

    was just waiting you on a interview about bachelorette from 10 years ago and dam your a different man

    • @brandonlatta7129
      @brandonlatta7129 3 года назад +1

      Same lol

    • @ProteinPounder
      @ProteinPounder 3 года назад +1

      same lmaoo

    • @rodgersb1248
      @rodgersb1248 3 года назад +2

      Nah robs always been rob he’s a great guy

    • @vipereagle7446
      @vipereagle7446 3 года назад

      The youtube algorithms must be acting up cause i did too. I had no clue he was on that show. Never seen an episode but still had no clue who rob was or how he got onto any of what he does. Been following him for two years for the rotary stuff but had no clue untill yesterday when i saw an interview with him talking about the show then one about outtakes and him wetting the bed lol

    • @agnez______9956
      @agnez______9956 3 года назад

      AISURU.TOKYO/AGNEZ 💞
      (◍•ᴗ•◍)✧*。18 years and over
      RUclips: This is fine
      Someone: Says "heck"
      RUclips: Be gone
      #однако #я #люблю #таких #рыбаков #Интересно #забавно #девушка #смешная #垃圾

  • @fildavis2024
    @fildavis2024 3 года назад +48

    I really dig the cost efficient build video! 3 and 4 rotor builds are awesome but adding this to the channel was a GREAT addition!!

  • @48thstatebornandraised44
    @48thstatebornandraised44 3 года назад +2

    I love the way you guys posted this too 2 videos that got to the point not 1st video we pull the motor 2nd we tear down the motor 3rd we rebuild 4th put motor in a start 5th test thank you guys

  • @Mario_RX7
    @Mario_RX7 3 года назад +7

    Honestly, thanks for these videos showing us, that you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to rebuild or work on a rotary engine. Something most rotary shops won’t show or tell you, just to take more money from our pockets. This really gives me a lot of confidence to be able to do it myself, if my fc RX7 decides to blow.

    • @EarrGasmm
      @EarrGasmm 3 года назад +2

      Need to remember shop labour is over $100 an hour. This is absolutely $2000+ at a shop.

    • @mikefoster4105
      @mikefoster4105 3 года назад

      If u can even find a shop that wouldn't just buy a used engine to put in (with a bad coolant seal lol)

  • @j26530102
    @j26530102 3 года назад +49

    Just a couple of Bros sitting around the table sharing a jar of Vaseline. Lmao 🤣🤣

    • @dancearoundtheworld5360
      @dancearoundtheworld5360 3 года назад

      Balls all nice and @lubed up.

    • @agnez______9956
      @agnez______9956 3 года назад

      AISURU.TOKYO/AGNEZ 💞
      (◍•ᴗ•◍)✧*。18 years and over
      RUclips: This is fine
      Someone: Says "heck"
      RUclips: Be gone
      #однако #я #люблю #таких #рыбаков #Интересно #забавно #девушка #смешная #垃圾

  • @MichaelM14
    @MichaelM14 3 года назад +17

    these videos are so perfect lately. makes me wanna grab an rx8 for like 3k lol

  • @getsum049
    @getsum049 3 года назад +9

    Seeing Rob with the cat made me so happy, he finally gained the trust of the dumpster kitty! :)

  • @ryanm7475
    @ryanm7475 3 года назад +18

    Great teamwork
    "You hear that? Sounds like the valves are tapping."

  • @cheesepizza87
    @cheesepizza87 3 года назад +2

    bros helping bros
    maybe my favourite video you've ever put out, great series and so happy for Isiah

  • @SumitD
    @SumitD 3 года назад +4

    The moment Rob takes off in the 8 was something really special. I don't know what it is, but - Universally - there's more to that connection than we realise.

  • @neitjnf
    @neitjnf 3 года назад +75

    Do a compression test! Curious to see what you get!

    • @Bluebeast2005
      @Bluebeast2005 2 года назад +2

      I second! ... that idea... you should do that lol

  • @Mallowed
    @Mallowed 3 года назад +17

    always awsome watching your guys genuine reactions to the builds, rob had a proud dad moment then when he got out the rx8

  • @malcolmnovak6181
    @malcolmnovak6181 3 года назад +6

    Awesome to see it running!!! I’m about to do the same thing with my fathers rx8 to see him happy again. Sure does miss his car, wish me luck

  • @vaerontv
    @vaerontv 3 года назад +8

    I keep coming back to the RX8. I fell in love with them driving one years back and it's on my list to buy next. I just wish I had even a regular garage to be able to do my own rebuild. Apartment life sucks for that.

    • @Token_Black_Guy
      @Token_Black_Guy 3 года назад +3

      U try rebuilding mechanical shit on a dining room table lmao its actually not bad

    • @vaerontv
      @vaerontv 3 года назад

      @@Token_Black_Guy I think the 3d printers all over my place kinda prevent me from having enough space to even do that. But my dining room table does have a built in lazy susan... so I could spin a motor around on it... don't give me ideas.

    • @JB-sv5pr
      @JB-sv5pr 3 года назад

      @@vaerontv print me some A pillars for my Ae86
      But I agree get some space first! I had a couple Rx7z and a 04 rx8
      The 8 was super fun! Had Ac and really nice suspension! You can slam the gas through any corner and plant to the ground! The throttle response was amazing
      Yeah it’s n/a and slow compared to a turbo fc or fd but man they so much fun to drive and slide around!

    • @ghouldude2
      @ghouldude2 3 года назад

      @@JB-sv5pr If you're in Dallas, I got a printer, but it won't be pretty, height is a problem with printers, so we'd need epoxy every 10" or s.

  • @Hybrid13b
    @Hybrid13b 3 года назад +1

    Hey Rob. Im an automotive high school teacher and I love teaching the kids about these engines. If u ever wanna come to NJ and bring that rx7 AWD u got. That would be nice lol

  • @ithem0nst3r
    @ithem0nst3r 3 года назад +6

    If the Rx8 had to meet the same emission standards as the rx7 it would be one of the best JDMs ever.

  • @Rennie60502
    @Rennie60502 3 года назад +1

    What I love (and people with bottomless bank accounts probably hate) is that you get to the nitty gritty. Not many are nearly as thorough as you are of showing every last detail. I’m trying to learn, andi is almost half of the community edits most of the details out, and the other almost half just pays to get it done and you get to hear a cold start (oooohh), and then there’s you and a few others. Corny maybe, but down right engine dirty..definitely. Thanks

  • @NoblePineapples
    @NoblePineapples 3 года назад +34

    So proud of Isaiah, can't wait to see how this goes!
    Also more kitty content please!

  • @jparreno
    @jparreno 3 года назад +45

    Isaiah was talking to me when saying, “some people I know can’t even replace a trans in that time!”
    🤣🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @Matty.Hill_87
      @Matty.Hill_87 3 года назад +1

      Me to dude 😂

    • @RobDahm
      @RobDahm  3 года назад +20

      Haha for some context, Joel the videographer had his civic on the lift and took more time working on his trans.

  • @johnrice6717
    @johnrice6717 3 года назад +70

    "No I don't want that!"
    "Yeah you do😘"
    "No I dont"
    "You're getting it anyway😏🥵"

  • @rockydoc413
    @rockydoc413 3 года назад

    Just bought myself an RX-8. I've been looking for two years and my time has come. I can't wait to work on it.

  • @von...
    @von... 3 года назад +42

    ***puts on my best white***
    "Gee Willikers! That sure is not going to be going anywhere, Buddy"
    ***immediately goes everywhere***

  • @CaptainRon513
    @CaptainRon513 3 года назад +2

    Love watching the interaction between Rob & Isaiah...So very happy Rob has dug in to help Isaiah...One of my most favorable channels to watch...Rotary engines forever!

  • @redsteel7292
    @redsteel7292 3 года назад +5

    Times like it's clear Isaiah is a good addition to this channel.

  • @vincediesil
    @vincediesil 3 года назад +1

    My first RX-7 was also a GXL, bought it with a blown motor for $200.
    Then found another one with an automatic transmission with a blown transmission but a Mazda Reman engine for $250. Then proceeded to swap all the best parts into the GXL and I had a running driving 5 speed car for

  • @Soravia
    @Soravia 3 года назад +24

    When my Renesis S2 was cracked opened at 48k the rotor housing chrome was pristine. three oil injectors reall do the work vs older two or one. Only thing was there was so much carbon from previous owners putting in synthetic oils during oil change.

    • @aserta
      @aserta 3 года назад +7

      Fucken' synths man.

    • @FishFind3000
      @FishFind3000 3 года назад +3

      Why would synthetic be bad of them?

    • @MrLosefireball
      @MrLosefireball 3 года назад +7

      @@FishFind3000 It doesn't burn as cleanly, not a concern for a normal motor but in these the oil is used inside the combustion chamber

    • @Soravia
      @Soravia 3 года назад +9

      @@aserta wankel by nature does not have enough time to burn all the fuel and air mixture. It also has to throw in oil for lubrication on the seals spinning along with rotors. Synthetic oils are made to resist heat and not combust like fuel. So they leave a lot of unburnt deposits inside the rotor housing, exhaust port, and on the rotor itself. They will seize the seals in place and prevent getting good compression, attract fuel to the carbon build up and have hot spot detonation, and they can build up on the side exhaust ports of Renesis, catch and break the side seals, killing the engine.

    • @agnez______9956
      @agnez______9956 3 года назад

      AISURU.TOKYO/AGNEZ 💞
      (◍•ᴗ•◍)✧*。18 years and over
      RUclips: This is fine
      Someone: Says "heck"
      RUclips: Be gone
      #однако #я #люблю #таких #рыбаков #Интересно #забавно #девушка #смешная #垃圾

  • @SlipperyGoblin
    @SlipperyGoblin 2 года назад +1

    Currently getting my Airframe and Powerplant license, I've fallen in love with the wankel engine ever since learning about it in school. I'm determined to learn how rebuild/overhaul these engines and this gives me a place to start! Thank you guys

  • @lancejade2971
    @lancejade2971 3 года назад +7

    You guys really saved me a lot of time with your videos and I would like to say thank you for the awesome vids and the good vibes

  • @robertsomerville320
    @robertsomerville320 3 года назад

    Hands down one... if not the best RUclips video every made. Rotary forever!

  • @chitlitlah
    @chitlitlah 3 года назад +4

    This is getting added to my favorites for when I need to rebuild my R3 engine. Maybe it won't be a disaster.

  • @jacobandneshannaskaggs3855
    @jacobandneshannaskaggs3855 3 года назад +1

    My first car was an 87 rx7 turbo II.I feel in love with the rotary. I wish there was youtube back then. It was a insane how much it cost to pay someone back in that day. Thank you for the videos so often. Loving all the content. Please keep it up.

  • @GLR.VISUALS
    @GLR.VISUALS 3 года назад +17

    For Rob, Rotary is life 🤣

    • @agnez______9956
      @agnez______9956 3 года назад

      AISURU.TOKYO/AGNEZ 💞
      (◍•ᴗ•◍)✧*。18 years and over
      RUclips: This is fine
      Someone: Says "heck"
      RUclips: Be gone
      #однако #я #люблю #таких #рыбаков #Интересно #забавно #девушка #смешная #垃圾

  • @ramonreyes84
    @ramonreyes84 5 месяцев назад

    I owned an RX8 beck in 2004 and I was just learning how to work on cars. I reluctantly got rid of it to get a “family car”. For the last 3 years I’ve been contemplating getting one again. I just got a 76 Spitfire and debating on throwing one of these in it.

  • @RotorKartel
    @RotorKartel 3 года назад +16

    You're meant to use 2x .1mm shim to hold the side seal forward for clearancing, the FSM are available online and worth a read

    • @dboys4534
      @dboys4534 3 года назад +3

      Thank you . This is a trademark secret open to everyone with the internet available to us

  • @tripplegracing8276
    @tripplegracing8276 3 года назад

    @robdahm you and Isiah have completely converted me from running a V8 in my drag car build into a rotary, fanatic!!! I am learning so much and want to share this knowledge again with others. Keep up the great work. Warm regards from Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

  • @newlinedetails
    @newlinedetails 3 года назад +3

    It took Mazda over 3 months to replace the motor in my 04 RX8. It only had 29,000 when the coolant seals went bad. BTW I think people would love more of this type of video from you Rob. Great job guys! I had fun watching

    • @aserta
      @aserta 3 года назад +1

      If you have the space, and can rent or borrow a car for the meanwhile. It's genuinely worth doing this yourself. I wouldn't trust non JP technicians anyways. They never get it right, because almost none of them are trained to do it. You know, when you've landed with someone who was invested into, sent by the company to JP and got educated by their techs, because the whole job takes less than eating cake.

    • @newlinedetails
      @newlinedetails 3 года назад +1

      @@aserta it's funny you mention that they never get it right. I don't own the car anymore and this was quite some time ago.. but after about 10k miles motor started failing again. I ended up buying a Mazda 3 speed.... One of the best little cars I ever owned!

  • @Adam-vc1xl
    @Adam-vc1xl 3 года назад +1

    Been enjoying this almost as much as the 4 rotor

  • @thomasrogers8239
    @thomasrogers8239 3 года назад +7

    I've been practicing saying "that's not going anywhere" whenever I use my ratchet straps.

  • @Bdub423
    @Bdub423 3 года назад

    I like the fact that Isaiah tryna keep it chill for the regular car ppl with rotaries or just getting in to them this was a pretty informative video especially about all the seals and little divets

  • @variabledust6922
    @variabledust6922 3 года назад +4

    19:28 rob was about to say “i can’t afford those things either” 🤣

  • @suhzaful
    @suhzaful 3 года назад +1

    the banter in this video is so fn funny. i swear Isaiah works as a part time comedian

  • @NotJo4Ever13
    @NotJo4Ever13 3 года назад +4

    Holy shit this video is hilarious. Mad respect boys, the talent and the ease of the back and forth volleys was epic

  • @jjalert
    @jjalert 3 года назад

    I can relate to Isaiah revving that thing up! I finished my most recent 13B-MSP rebuild and immediately threw my tools and suitcase in the car and drove it 400 miles to Tennessee for a business meeting.

  • @dannycruz9046
    @dannycruz9046 3 года назад +3

    Ah this is great, spread love for the Renesis community. We are just chillin, good vibes only

    • @mikefoster4105
      @mikefoster4105 3 года назад

      Always brap my friend!!!

    • @agnez______9956
      @agnez______9956 3 года назад

      AISURU.TOKYO/AGNEZ 💞
      (◍•ᴗ•◍)✧*。18 years and over
      RUclips: This is fine
      Someone: Says "heck"
      RUclips: Be gone
      #однако #я #люблю #таких #рыбаков #Интересно #забавно #девушка #смешная #垃圾

  • @thetrainshop
    @thetrainshop 3 года назад +1

    I think the best part of these is that, while a little complex to assemble/disassemble rotor wise, the general size/weight of the rotary makes it feasible for a dude in a not large garage to tear down and rebuild one without cramming up the space. Put it on a shop table and go to work!

  • @BenPortermike
    @BenPortermike 3 года назад +4

    "Valves tapping" you're driving me nutz! Parts tree fiddy. Robs labor: more than u can afford pal

  • @edgeofvamp
    @edgeofvamp 3 года назад

    Rob, saran wrap. Pack a side and then stretch saran wrap over it for the flip. It'll hold everything in place while you work on it. Make sure the saran wrap will be on the top when you flip it back over on install.

  • @stopthephilosophicalzombie9017
    @stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 3 года назад +39

    Does Rob have an origin story like Spiderman where he got bit by a radioactive rotary engine?

    • @aserta
      @aserta 3 года назад

      Hit. Got hit.

    • @Dart00Z
      @Dart00Z 3 года назад

      He was on the bachelorette.

    • @EarrGasmm
      @EarrGasmm 3 года назад +1

      More like got bit by rotary workshops.

    • @izzieb
      @izzieb 3 года назад +8

      His Dad accidentally dropped a rotor on his head as a child. He was never quite the same after that. They said he couldn't comprehend shapes with more than 3 sides for the first 20 years of his life.

    • @brianbeilmann2992
      @brianbeilmann2992 3 года назад

      Was on my RUclips recommended. Funny stuff .

  • @spoonsarefun
    @spoonsarefun 3 года назад

    LoL, after watching several of robs rotary and rx8 videos... I feel i could get glossy eyed and wrench on a rotary as well... Its like a two stroke motorcycle... Light weight...revs high...goes fast...requires a steady eye to make sure things stay running primo. Youve convinced me to get a rx8...dahm you Rob...

  • @AndyMac508
    @AndyMac508 3 года назад +11

    Is anyone gonna talk about how RUclips recently recommended Rob's bachelorette exploits 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @CraigWard
    @CraigWard 3 года назад +1

    This video from start to finish just felt like such good fun. Awesome job guys.

  • @nicolashoyt5341
    @nicolashoyt5341 3 года назад +10

    It's always good to see a cat find a good man servant.

  • @myheroisme09
    @myheroisme09 3 года назад

    Thats it Isaiah is the star of this channel now. I'm loving the chemistry yall have.

  • @xaytana
    @xaytana 3 года назад +3

    I want to see Isaiah's love of RX-8s to turn into Renesis builds that rival Rob's various engingines.

    • @F3Ibane
      @F3Ibane 3 года назад +1

      If this dude builds a 4-rotor renesis I may never wear clean pants again

    • @xaytana
      @xaytana 3 года назад +2

      @@F3Ibane With Rob getting into machining, and eventually doing his own billets, I think there's hope for the Renesis. Two major issues need to be solved, how the ports breathe and the cooling issue that melts seals. Rob is already messing with how ports breath on one of the other rotaries. The cooling issue would be solved with better designed parts, hence why manufacturing custom parts from billets is important here. The Renesis design has potential, but that potential isn't met due to manufacturing corner cutting from Mazda, such as not grinding out better ports for better airflow characteristics, or the cooling issue that could be fixed with a more efficient cooling design.
      If Rob, the team, and probably some helping hands that actually studied thermodynamics and engineering, can produce a modified Renesis design that fixes the issues, think about what other fringe experiments Rob could get into that're mostly untouched in the rotary world. Stuff like what Paul Lamar was into and some of the stuff like what the person who runs the Pattakon website is into. If Rob is willing to dip his feet into the waters of fringe experiments with design, things could get super interesting.

  • @laryjr1830
    @laryjr1830 8 месяцев назад

    I've been saving up for an RX8 and this video came out right when I needed it

  • @MiGujack3
    @MiGujack3 3 года назад +11

    Dang, rebuilding a renesis seems like a lot of fun, I MUST RESIST BANKRUPTCY.

    • @drkhancock14
      @drkhancock14 3 года назад

      You can pick them up all day for like $1500 or less not running lol They're cheap cheap

    • @MiGujack3
      @MiGujack3 3 года назад +1

      @@drkhancock14 I'm in the EU, cheapest is like 2500 eur without discussing the price. Body is mint too, still cheap. But I simply don't have a place to keep the car for long periods of time or the tools.

    • @NotJo4Ever13
      @NotJo4Ever13 3 года назад

      @@MiGujack3 and you will need that space :( lol. I still say if you have the money and the desire, you can always back out later and turn around and sell it. You might lose some euros but the experience will be great fun/frustration that you will never forget.

    • @MiGujack3
      @MiGujack3 3 года назад

      @@NotJo4Ever13 I would definitely sent it if I had the space because no one wants those cars.

  • @Kyle-xv5kv
    @Kyle-xv5kv 3 года назад

    Watching this has given me new courage to take apart and rebuild the spare RX8 motor my garage.

  • @versedi
    @versedi 3 года назад +3

    lmao i love the bro banter
    so Rob, when do you build your cheap rx-8 to race together against each other on track? :D

  • @michalhavlik1403
    @michalhavlik1403 3 года назад

    If it was me watching Rob´s channel for the first time, the cat food color matched to Diablo in the background would really give me confidence that they know what they are doing.

  • @atteecus
    @atteecus 3 года назад +3

    3rd day of asking rob to rebuild my 13b renesis, pretty please.

  • @ralliartfanevoix
    @ralliartfanevoix 3 года назад

    I just rebuilt my S1 RX-8, and while yes, you can build them on a bucket, the engine stand heads aren't too expensive or hard to get. I spent a little more, but that said, You got off luckier than me. My original engine had spat side seals out the exhaust, and cracked 6 corner seals, coolant seals, and all but 3 oil control ring soft seals. That engine is partly in my closet, and the e-shaft and flywheel (which are still in great nick) are now bedroom ornaments, while the rotors from the that block live on in my rebuilt engine, because I cleaned them up when I tore that engine down, and the bearings were in superb shape, unlike the rotors that came out of my replacement engine. Rotary engines are a crapshoot when it comes to used engines, but they are a fucking blast to rebuild. The original engine I have will be ported, and I'll buy new housings for it, but the plates will remain, as I can use the valve grinding paste on another plate trick to clean those up, with a streetport job. Can't wait to see more, guys.

  • @pistonsjem
    @pistonsjem 3 года назад +5

    "thats cus you sound all white like" LMFAO

  • @Nik531
    @Nik531 3 года назад +1

    It's about time we had a real How to rebuild RX8..... thanks guys..!!!

  • @robbin763
    @robbin763 3 года назад +4

    In the case of rebuilding a high mileage rotary like this why do you not replace all of the rotor seals and springs with new ones?

    • @123654789miguelmc
      @123654789miguelmc 3 года назад

      i think the idea in this case is to do it as cheaply as possible

    • @versedi
      @versedi 3 года назад

      He used a fucking auto screwer instead of proper tool to put it together and you ask about seals XD
      it's fun cheap project for them, designated to be blown up eventually

    • @Mp57navy
      @Mp57navy 3 года назад

      @@versedi The battery torque wrenches can be adjusted to a specific torque. He did that. Then tightened it again with a proper torque wrench. What are you so mad about?

  • @kendallpopham7769
    @kendallpopham7769 3 года назад

    i am rotary swapping a miata and have stopped because i thought a rebuild would cost too much. this changes everything.

  • @righteousvw
    @righteousvw 3 года назад

    So close to 1 millions subs you can do it rob it’s been a long journey together but I feel you’ll have it by years end!!!

  • @ryanhoward1391
    @ryanhoward1391 3 года назад

    The fact that you guys are able to spend all this time doing what you are passionate about is awesome. I dont even enjoy working on cars but I enjoy watching the journey all of you are on. But before I continue I want to take the time to tell you about my sponsor Keeps....

  • @iliekcars1163
    @iliekcars1163 3 года назад

    2:50 cute shade of pink on those nails rob

  • @raffaelheuer3388
    @raffaelheuer3388 10 месяцев назад +1

    13:35 one small spring said goodbye💀
    hopefully they noticed and fixed it🥲

  • @AllAxcess8427
    @AllAxcess8427 3 года назад

    I love this RX-8 video series! That's how I got my first rotary experience, unfortunately I had a bad introduction early on due to "rotary experts" not willing to answer my questions/teach me what I needed to know.
    Thankyou thankyou Isaiah for doing this I loved watching this mini series

  • @prbmax
    @prbmax 3 года назад +2

    Keep it simple, love it. Including the raw humor.

  • @le.farquad608
    @le.farquad608 3 года назад

    This RX-8 project is really fun. And being my first car that I totalled off years ago. I love seeing someone bring one back to life.

  • @wthomason
    @wthomason Год назад

    Thank you guys for putting this video together! I’m planning on picking up a cheap RX8 and this video really helped! I am mechanically inclined but rotaries are brand new to me. Excited to try them out!

  • @MrBurnacide
    @MrBurnacide 3 года назад

    i love the dynamic between those two, the funniest car guys on youtube

  • @ThEASbO
    @ThEASbO 3 года назад

    What an epic rebuild! I enjoyed it. Funny enough Car Throttle featured Robbie at SEMA once and shortly after they did a RX8 rebuild that turned out epic. I am really glad to see it run, good luck Isaiah and i hope it gets a snail attached to it soon!

  • @ericellquist7007
    @ericellquist7007 Год назад

    I just got started watching your videos, because I have been fascinated by the rotary engine for some time. Back in the eighties, I had two of them, and was blown away by the acceleration and the way that they would wind out. These cars were Arizona cars, and were faded and a bit shabby from the sun and heat. I was sitting at a stop light one afternoon waiting for it to change and a young guy with a brand new Camaro pulled up next to me. I saw him sneering at me, and decided to teach him a lesson. I guess he figured that I would just poke along. When the light changed, I left him sitting there and was gone in a cloud of smoke. The motor quit soon after. I was used to piston motors, and could work on them without too much trouble, but when my dad tore into that rotary I was amazed by the seeming complexity of the things. It took me years to understand how they even worked. They seemed to be somewhat fragile to me.
    One thing I would like to say, is that Isaiah doesn't inspire a lot of confidence with what seems like a half assed couldn't give a shit attitude, and I wouldn't be surprised if the bong was getting a bit of a workout. I don't know you guys, so I haven't decided yet, not perhaps that you should care. If you're just doing this for a hobby, I guess impressions won't matter, but if you're in this to make money you might want to tighten it up a bit; just a thought...

  • @TheRobert7878
    @TheRobert7878 3 года назад

    If I wake up and you guys have a fresh video up it's a good day.

  • @JETZcorp
    @JETZcorp Год назад +1

    I want a Renesis in an NC Miata so bad it hurts. It should be the easiest swap on Earth; idk why no one does it. So much cooler than the 2.5 Duratec paint-shaker swap.

  • @ralliartfanevoix
    @ralliartfanevoix 3 года назад

    That large ring is called a Blowby scraper ring. It helps to close off the ports to the oil control rings under it, because of the exhaust port, and the intake port shapes.

  • @TheDeathCards
    @TheDeathCards 3 года назад

    I have seen one sitting in someone's side yard for about 3 years since i started my job at the local dodge dealer. Never worked on a rotary a day in my life. But Isaiah has tempted me to make an offer on it and see whats wrong.

  • @essenceofsias
    @essenceofsias 3 года назад +1

    This whole series has been so much fun.

  • @JayCras
    @JayCras 3 года назад

    So nice to see you working on the RX-8. For me the best car I've ever driven.

  • @jediprowen
    @jediprowen 3 года назад +2

    Loving the RX-8 videos! Even though I don't have the space to work on engines

  • @RedDawnGamin
    @RedDawnGamin 3 года назад +2

    the timing! i was just about to take a shower lol now i got to watch this

  • @feenyx6394
    @feenyx6394 3 года назад +1

    This build is all sorts of inspiring, but also serious relationship goals 😊