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spcmafia · 12-20-2021, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by x808drifter

You need to run 2-stroke AKA Premix if you remove the oil metering system from the car.

The stock motors squirt very small amounts of oil into the housings to keep the apex seals lubed.
Most people who remove that when they upgrade or rebuild the motor.
Less gunk/carbon buildup in the long run using premix.

Gotcha, I would've never thought that something like that would be done. But you learn something new every day.

gen3v8 · 12-20-2021, 04:05 PM

The rotaries smell quite good(Depending on oil type) Tones of old school speedway smells

soundman98 · 12-20-2021, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by spcmafia

TIL that in order to maintain reliability on a rotary engine, in some cases, it is recommended to mix 2-Stroke oil with the fuel. What amazed me even more is that some people run 20w-50 oil.

I guess people do not joke when they say that owning a rotary takes some serious commitment. I would still take one in a heartbeat if I could.

you also can't just 'start it and move it real quick' gotta let it warm up, or the whole thing floods...

NoHaveMSG · 12-21-2021, 12:09 AM

TIL a Finnish solider fighting the Russians during WW2 accidentally took way too much Pervitan(meth), and got separated from his unit and was lost for two weeks. He traveled around 400km.

x808drifter · 12-21-2021, 12:18 AM

Once it's outta cold start high rev it's fine.
But yeah let it run for a min or two.

Captain Snooze · 12-21-2021, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by gen3v8

The rotaries smell quite good(Depending on oil type)

Sesame oil?

x808drifter · 12-21-2021, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

Sesame oil?

White FC's adn Yellow FD's smell best with Extra Virgin.

7 skulls · 12-21-2021, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by gen3v8

The rotaries smell quite good(Depending on oil type) Tones of old school speedway smells

Two stroke snowmobiles still run an oil injection system (along with direct injection and oiled crank bearings on some models). Ipone used to make scented oils. Remember being miles deep in the back country, riding along and suddenly smelling cherries. The scent trail would last for 1/2 a mile.

spcmafia · 12-21-2021, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by soundman98

you also can't just 'start it and move it real quick' gotta let it warm up, or the whole thing floods...

I would imagine because of how thhhiccccc some of the oils people use are. I do that with the BRZ anyways too haha. Makes it easier to shift in the cold mornings

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I really want an RX-7/8

gen3v8 · 12-21-2021, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

Sesame oil?

Castor oil in methanol was the Speedway smell.

NoHaveMSG · 12-21-2021, 12:03 PM

The MX track was usually Maxima Castor 927.

JD001 · 12-21-2021, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

TIL a Finnish solider fighting the Russians during WW2 accidentally took way too much Pervitan(meth), and got separated from his unit and was lost for two weeks. He traveled around 400km.

Today I learned that Finns like their pizza like this.... Possibly made by a chef who took too much Pervitan...

Stephen W. · 12-21-2021, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JD001

Today I learned that Finns like their pizza like this.... Possibly made by a chef who took too much Pervitan...

Adding French Fries to the top of a Pizza isn't the same as actual Pizza Fries. Think Italian version of Poutine. Mmmmmm...

JD001 · 12-21-2021, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen W.

Adding French Fries to the top of a Pizza isn't the same as actual Pizza Fries. Think Italian version of Poutine. Mmmmmm...

Fries or as we like to call them 'chips' great!! But I'm a bit worried about what is lurking under the layer of chips ..

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