How to rebuild a Cheap RX-8 for under $250
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- čas přidán 2. 09. 2021
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I never plan on building a rotary, but I'm watching this like there is a test later.
I want one in the future, but I feel what you said a lot haha
Have an 12a in my garage.. will pull it apart this winter. Curious how much these videos will help me
Same here bud lol. Love these types of videos. Love learning useless information.
I found myself doing the same lol
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Rob and Isaiah are like an old couple at this point lmao
have you not seen their only fans?
Loved that intro energy ahaha they are great together!
Totally agree with you.
Why would you say something so controversial yet so true
@@brink3942 they.... They have one?
26:55 "Do you hear that, sounds like the valves are tapping", the most underrated line in this video.
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I had myself a hearty chuckle on that one
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
Extremely minor 😅😅
oof dont forget the time when we saved him at the dyno when his drive shaft bolts were loose lolol
Haha yeah you guys have saved my ass repeatedly and not in small ways
"today we have a bucket from Lowe's, I like that it's blue."
--Isaiah, 2021
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.
Ahhh the good ol Spaghetti with mustard and ketchup wiring days.
Rob is the flying spaghetti monster from south park!!! Lol
Really good, i thought about the Turbo 4-rotor sucking the sensor cable in while testing :-)
@@mikefoster4105 Contrary to what you've said, Pastafarianism doesn't originate from South Park.
11:12 "We're gonna lube up this surface, some oil, some spit..."
Fabrication Father always gives the best advice.
Every hear those two knobs from mightycarmods, they make everything so fallic and thats always been funny
Lubrication father
Just a couple of Bros sitting around the table sharing a jar of Vaseline. Lmao 🤣🤣
Balls all nice and @lubed up.
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Rotary Reliability is a new era to this channel
whos that handsome guy building the rotary next to rob????? whats his IG????????
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
We are building The reliable rotary
We will be calling it
RR21B
I'd watch the shit out of a Rob Dahm netflix series
They would ruin it bro, with scripts and killing the improvisation
"No I don't want that!"
"Yeah you do😘"
"No I dont"
"You're getting it anyway😏🥵"
😂
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
was just waiting you on a interview about bachelorette from 10 years ago and dam your a different man
Same lol
same lmaoo
Nah robs always been rob he’s a great guy
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
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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.
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.
Isaiah was talking to me when saying, “some people I know can’t even replace a trans in that time!”
🤣🤦🏻♂️
Me to dude 😂
Haha for some context, Joel the videographer had his civic on the lift and took more time working on his trans.
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.
***puts on my best white***
"Gee Willikers! That sure is not going to be going anywhere, Buddy"
***immediately goes everywhere***
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!!
agree
Agree
Great teamwork
"You hear that? Sounds like the valves are tapping."
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.
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
Do a compression test! Curious to see what you get!
I second! ... that idea... you should do that lol
these videos are so perfect lately. makes me wanna grab an rx8 for like 3k lol
Seeing Rob with the cat made me so happy, he finally gained the trust of the dumpster kitty! :)
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.
Fucken' synths man.
Why would synthetic be bad of them?
@@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
@@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.
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Is anyone gonna talk about how CZcams recently recommended Rob's bachelorette exploits 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Why not me.......cheese and rice
Clue me in
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.
Need to remember shop labour is over $100 an hour. This is absolutely $2000+ at a shop.
If u can even find a shop that wouldn't just buy a used engine to put in (with a bad coolant seal lol)
If the Rx8 had to meet the same emission standards as the rx7 it would be one of the best JDMs ever.
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.
Times like it's clear Isaiah is a good addition to this channel.
For Rob, Rotary is life 🤣
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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
It's always good to see a cat find a good man servant.
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.
U try rebuilding mechanical shit on a dining room table lmao its actually not bad
@@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.
@@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!
@@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.
always awsome watching your guys genuine reactions to the builds, rob had a proud dad moment then when he got out the rx8
So proud of Isaiah, can't wait to see how this goes!
Also more kitty content please!
I've been practicing saying "that's not going anywhere" whenever I use my ratchet straps.
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
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
bros helping bros
maybe my favourite video you've ever put out, great series and so happy for Isiah
Does Rob have an origin story like Spiderman where he got bit by a radioactive rotary engine?
Hit. Got hit.
He was on the bachelorette.
More like got bit by rotary workshops.
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.
Was on my CZcams recommended. Funny stuff .
19:28 rob was about to say “i can’t afford those things either” 🤣
"thats cus you sound all white like" LMFAO
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!
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
Thank you . This is a trademark secret open to everyone with the internet available to us
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
@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.
Definitely appreciate this video! My first car was an rx8 and it went through 2 motors because of the coolant seals. At the time it was under warranty and I didn’t understand cars that much but recently I’ve really been daydreaming about restoring one for nostalgia. Thank you for making this video!
This is getting added to my favorites for when I need to rebuild my R3 engine. Maybe it won't be a disaster.
Dang, rebuilding a renesis seems like a lot of fun, I MUST RESIST BANKRUPTCY.
You can pick them up all day for like $1500 or less not running lol They're cheap cheap
@@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.
@@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.
@@NotJo4Ever13 I would definitely sent it if I had the space because no one wants those cars.
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
This video from start to finish just felt like such good fun. Awesome job guys.
Holy shit this video is hilarious. Mad respect boys, the talent and the ease of the back and forth volleys was epic
Ah this is great, spread love for the Renesis community. We are just chillin, good vibes only
Always brap my friend!!!
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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
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
3rd day of asking rob to rebuild my 13b renesis, pretty please.
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.
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.
I want to see Isaiah's love of RX-8s to turn into Renesis builds that rival Rob's various engingines.
If this dude builds a 4-rotor renesis I may never wear clean pants again
@@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.
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
the banter in this video is so fn funny. i swear Isaiah works as a part time comedian
the timing! i was just about to take a shower lol now i got to watch this
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?
i think the idea in this case is to do it as cheaply as possible
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
@@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?
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
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.
@@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!
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
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The rich spend less and invest more
Investing in these economic crisis will be one of the best thing to do.
You are right I think gold and crypto are the best to invest right now☺️
Gold are good but crypto is better.
I wanted to trade crypto but got confused by the fluctuations in price.
This whole series has been so much fun.
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.
I've been saving up for an RX8 and this video came out right when I needed it
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!
Keep it simple, love it. Including the raw humor.
you have to love the "Rob Dahm NO B.S" approach to the rx8 rebuild
LOL to the **A55 CLOWN** LS engine quote 🤣🤣🤣
It's about time we had a real How to rebuild RX8..... thanks guys..!!!
Please, please keep the videos coming! I love seeing Isaiah's RX-8 resurrrected; this series is just as great as the other stuff you do with the fire-breathing turbo monsters.
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
So nice to see you working on the RX-8. For me the best car I've ever driven.
Thank you for showing what no one has ever dared to!!!
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!
Awesome job!!!! Really happy for you guys, keep up the fantastic work.
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!
Rob you are absolutely awesome brother such a good friend helping him to rebuild that engine, glad it worked out guys 👍
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....
So much free knowledge on your channel, id love to build a rotary engine in the future and I feel confident about it after seeing a lot of the content you guys have made... Appreciate it
Loving the RX-8 videos! Even though I don't have the space to work on engines
If I wake up and you guys have a fresh video up it's a good day.
Yall really have a amazing work relationship, and I enjoy it!
Gotta love these two haha all other people who do rotors are so delicate and then there’s them haha 😂
Man I love these longer build videos.
Hope to see more transformations!
so amazing to see the amount of work that you put in rx7 it is mind-blowing to think of how in the world you can make it so easy to do it
"you said it all white like" killed me
Can never get enough rotary awesomeness
This build is all sorts of inspiring, but also serious relationship goals 😊
I loved the FuelTech shirt, congrats from Brazil, keep pushing this rotors to the moon
The iconic duo is back at it again
I learnt a lot about rotary engine in this video. Thanks Rob 😁
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!!!
Loving the Rx8 stuff keep it coming!!
Been enjoying this almost as much as the 4 rotor