Re: Re: engine swaps

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Also the exhaust exits right over the right frame rail and is too close to bend 
around. The ones seen have a big chunk out of the frame and micky mouse 
patching to get the frame stiffness back.

Ron
> 
> From: Thomas - Sweden <csp311@telia.com>
> Date: 2002/05/20 Mon PM 02:01:59 EDT
> To: Jimmy Claypool <srl311vg@hotmail.com>
> CC: marcs@misresourcegroup.com,  datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: engine swaps
> 
> 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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