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