Unleashing the Rotary Revolution with Rich Gorena | The Car Guys Be Like Podcast
Ever wondered why rotary engines are the Doritos of the car world? Join the Car Guys Be Like crew, led by infamous host Chad B, as they dive into everything rotary with special guest Rich Corina, a Puerto Rican car enthusiast and experienced mechanic. From understanding the mysterious workings of a rotary engine to debunking the myths about their reliability, this episode covers it all. Rich shares his journey, insights into Puerto Rico's unique car culture, and even talks about his own projects like putting a rotary in a 1980 Mazda B2000. Plus, we explore iconic JDM cars, mods, and whether the Mark V A90 Supra deserves its name. Buckle up and get ready for some serious car talk! Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and check out our merch at www.skunkworksprojects.com. Oh, and someone please defend scat packs!
00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
00:36 Meet the Crew and Special Guest
02:35 Rotary Engine Talk Begins
03:49 Richard's Car Journey
05:30 Building and Fixing Cars
20:06 Understanding Rotary Engines
32:55 Fuel Rail Fiasco
33:30 Dorito Talk
33:45 RX-8 Mods and Swaps
34:54 RX-8 Generations and Issues
38:36 Rotary Engine Mods
43:43 Premix and Lubrication
45:36 Rotary Do's and Don'ts
50:12 Puerto Rican Rotary Culture
54:36 Future of Rotary Engines
01:04:33 Rapid Fire Questions
01:06:50 Iconic Cars and Their Legacy
01:07:59 RB vs. 2JZ: The Great Debate
01:11:29 FC vs. FD RX-7: A Tough Choice
01:13:09 Overrated and Underrated JDM Cars
01:15:16 Racing vs. Wrenching: The Passion Dilemma
01:19:21 Is the Mark V Supra Really a Supra?
01:25:00 Hidden Engine Gems
01:26:50 Wrapping Up and Shoutouts