Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
Originally posted by cthomp21:
IMO, FC's are one of the best sportscar bargains out there.
Yes, if you can keep them (modified) running.
NA rotaries are very reliable (FB's and FC's). T2's (turbo FC's) are also reliable cars although the addition of a turbo does increase wear/tear and ramps up maintenance intervals. It's nothing the average shade-tree mechanic can't handle.
FD's are not reliable cars. They are hampered by an inadequate cooling system, which is very bad in a twin turbo rotary (heat, heat, and more heat). Boost problems can be tough to track down due to miles of vacuum lines to control the twins. There's also a problematic O-ring in the water jacket that tends to fail. A complete rebuild is the only way to fix it. With religious maintenance, reliability modifications, and preventative maintenance an FD can pull itself up to "average" in reliability. Modding without knowledge and inadequate maintenance will lead to a quick engine death.
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