Thanks for a great post. This is the first time I have seen the
REAL (measured) weight of the RX8 rotor. I have seen 8.2 and 8.7 lbs in
print several times - proves you can't believe everything you read!
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Rusty,
Here's some very accurate weights for your
records-
Apex corner seals x6 = 19grams
Apex corner seal springs x 6 = 1
gram
Side seal springs x6 =1 gram
Side seals x6 = 25grams
Oil seal springs x4 = 10 grams
Oil seal retainers( metal) x4 = 92
grams
Oil 'O' rings x4 = 16 grams
Total of 164 grams ( 5.784936 oz)
Weighed all together 164 grams ( as a check for
accuracy)
RX8 Rotor 9.3346lbs( 4243 grams)
I just can't see how you get 10 lb 9 oz rotor
weight comparing these weights, even though the RX7 rotors are a tad
heavier!
BTW Tracy's apex seals are 30
grams.
George ( down
under)