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the rotary is a unique engine. many have tried to graft this engine into aircraft with varied success. some have even spent the dollars to certify this engine. They rev like crazy and are often described as a cross between the piston and the turbine engine as they have an almost circular motion in the rotors.
In the end all development ended with the same hurdle, BSFC. The sad fact is that the most efficient piston gasser engine will still use .5 lb/BHP/hour. The rotary uses more because the fuel/ flame front is still burning as the fuel air mixture gets pushed out the exhaust.
If you want the the horsepower in a small car go and buy a rx3/808 coupe and save yourself heaps of grief. Don't take my word for it I am extremely biased, why would you put a rotary into a subframe that will accept the most efficient engine combination there is FWD diesel? Still kicking prius arse in MPG and initial cost.
If you buy a mid 90's second hand diesel you really kick prius arse for MPG and outright cost
the rotary is a unique engine. many have tried to graft this engine into aircraft with varied success. some have even spent the dollars to certify this engine. They rev like crazy and are often described as a cross between the piston and the turbine engine as they have an almost circular motion in the rotors.
In the end all development ended with the same hurdle, BSFC. The sad fact is that the most efficient piston gasser engine will still use .5 lb/BHP/hour. The rotary uses more because the fuel/ flame front is still burning as the fuel air mixture gets pushed out the exhaust.
If you want the the horsepower in a small car go and buy a rx3/808 coupe and save yourself heaps of grief. Don't take my word for it I am extremely biased, why would you put a rotary into a subframe that will accept the most efficient engine combination there is FWD diesel? Still kicking prius arse in MPG and initial cost.
If you buy a mid 90's second hand diesel you really kick prius arse for MPG and outright cost
[QUOTE=gldgti;386769]do you own a dub????haha.
Yep, I have two!
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