I don't doubt you there, they are similar complexity to a 2-stroke motor,
but because there's no pistons changing direction all the time, they wind up
a lot better, etc etc.. I agree the principle is great, and there's plenty
of power available if done right..
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Zac Campbell
> Sent: Wednesday, 27 September 2000 12:37 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: She's a Go'er
>
>
> What is this rotarties aren't reliable stuff? Old wives tale if
> you ask me.
> You can get an import S4/5 13B and it will be just as reliable as your
> SR20DET. The thing about rotaries is that they need regular oil changes
> (cheaper than a new engine) and need to be warmed up before driven hard.
> This is because they have difference metals inside that expand at
> different
> rates. My friend has a stock Rx7 12A and it has done 170k kms and at last
> service they said it has another 100k kms left in it. This motor has been
> religiously serviced and warmed up before usage, as all engines should be!
> With only seven major moving parts there is a shitload LESS to go
> wrong with
> them compared to piston engines.
>
> don't worry guys I still love my datto :)
>
> zac
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Geordie Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2000 12:32 PM
> Subject: RE: She's a Go'er
>
>
> > I'd say that j port would be ok provided the noise was kept legal.
> Anything
> > wilder than J port is getting a bit on the hmmm side... Go the rotor...
> Buy
> > two engines while your at it... One for re-building, and one for blowing
> up.
> > That way, you can swap em every weekend... :)
> >
> > Go the mighty SR20 for reliability..
> >
> > Mine started coughing and spluttering and having a shit this
> morning when
> it
> > was pissing down rain.. I was cursing and swearing and going
> "aarrggghhh,
> > bloody import engine crap.." Then I realised that if I put PETROL in it
> from
> > time to time, it would drive fine.. :) Ended up rolling about 1 km
> donwhill
> > to the petrol station... :) Just lucky..phew.. :)
> >
> >
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of
> Melissa Harris
> > > Sent: Wednesday, 27 September 2000 10:48 AM
> > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > Subject: Re: She's a Go'er
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > > not sure what engine i want yet
> > >
> > > this isn't exactly going to be an everyday driving car so i was really
> > > thinking of going a 13B rotary just to be different. Has it been done
> > > before?? I'm sure i've heard of a 12a Turbo in a 1600.
> > >
> > > Anyone know about the legalities envolved in a 13b J Port
> conversion is
> > > QLD??
> > >
> > > you all probably think i'd be mad to do it - alot of people don't like
> the
> > > idea of 'crossbreeding' car engines. Tough! I dare to be different!!!
> > >
> > > haha
> > > Mel
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: nat P. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2000 1:13 AM
> > > Subject: Re: She's a Go'er
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Congrates!!!!!!! Now this is the fun bit where you
> > > > spend about 10-15 grand doing it up, and we call it
> > > > just a minor upgrade!!! HE HE HE E
> > > > Good Luck and Welcome to the club!!
> > > > Cheers NAT
> > > >
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