Frank,
>I don't know how they work (in much detail anyway)
Having owned one for 7 years I don't really either! But they
work great..
>and I don't know how to hop 'em up.
Basically you just change the intake and exhaust.
And instead of buying expensive cam and valve hardware, you
just grind out the ports... there are many good articles available
as well as shops that do it. You can get more than 200HP for a
street motor that will last (normally aspirated).
>Finally they are built by Ford and I just can't resist
>that connection since I own a Tiger as well.
Well, Mazda is 25% owned by Ford! My new Ford Probe is all Mazda
mechanically!
>lots of power, they are VERY redily available and for
>real cheap. They are very strong and reliable motors.
ditto for Mazda rotaries.
Gary
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