The other rotary issue is cooling> Most race rotaries use an oil cooler the
size of our radiators. So cooling and quiet, 2 major issues.
Just so everyone knows , My L series is in and mounted. Now just gotta add
all the ancillary parts and fab some linkage for the webers and away we go!
Topless driving soon!!!
Jimmy in Sacramento
>From: Thomas - Sweden <csp311@telia.com>
>To: fj201@cox.net
>CC: Jimmy Claypool <srl311vg@hotmail.com>, marcs@misresourcegroup.com,
>datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: engine swaps
>Date: Mon, 20 May 2002 21:03:22 +0200
>
>The RX-3 also has a narrow engine bay but they usually
>weld up their own exhaust manifold with short radius pipe
>bends. I still think a 4-cylinder is the best engine swap
>as long as the frame is not modified.
>
>Thomas
>
>
>fj201@cox.net wrote:
>
> > 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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