Why Wankel Engine Apex Seals Are Such a Big Deal
If you've ever hung out around Mazda enthusiasts for more than five minutes, you've definitely heard people joking—or crying—about wankel engine apex seals. They're the holy grail and the boogeyman of the rotary world all rolled into one. For some, these tiny strips of material are the reason they'll never touch an RX-7 with a ten-foot pole. For others, they're just a part of the "rotary tax" you pay for owning an engine that sounds like a swarm of angry bees and revs like a turbine. ...