Re: engine swaps

[Thomas - Sweden <csp311@telia.com>]

Rotary engines run hot. You would need a muffler
filled with lava rocks to withstand the heat if you
go racing. The non-turbo's are really loud. I think
an old IMSA racing RX-7 tested 125 dB in an
Road & Track magazine.

Thomas

Jimmy Claypool wrote:

> The big issue with a rotary and especially a turbo rotary is the exhaust. It
> exits the passenger side and can reach in excess of 1500 degrees maybe more
> with a turbo. Otherwise I would be all for it. Compact design and easy ways
> to make big power. I have seen NA motors put out 250hp easy.
> If you find a way to keep from melting your passenger feet to the floor let
> me know. I am considering building an E mod autocrosser and would use a
> turbo rotary but theres no passenger seat in the plans so no worries there.
> there might be a way to make a sheild to go between the body and the
> exhaust???  Just a thought
>
> Jimmy
>
> >From: "Marc S" <marcs@misresourcegroup.com>
> >Reply-To: "Marc S" <marcs@misresourcegroup.com>
> >To: "ROADSTER" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> >Subject: engine swaps
> >Date: Mon, 20 May 2002 10:46:55 -0500
> >
> >Would any of the turbo rotary engines work
> >
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