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Desolation Angel
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Everyone I know pretty much believe the rotary is the way to go on a sportscar. Supposedly, there's nothing like it. Gas mileage is a bit poor and it uses more oil than the old timey piston engines. I gotta drive an RX-8 someday and find out for myself.
I never heard much good about the Suzuki, but it was cool looking in my opinion. I'd take one.
I never heard much good about the Suzuki, but it was cool looking in my opinion. I'd take one.
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txironhead
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Now THAT'S a bike for speed. Not sure I'd ride it through the twisties, but I'd definitely like to try it on the quarter, provided there was a LONG overrun. I do think that they need to re-evaluate the brakes on it, though. Looks a bit puny for that engine. And, um, can we put a heat shield between the rider and the glowing-red parts? Asbestos underpants tend to itch.......
I'm going to semi-hijack my own thread here. In the movie Torque (good movie, if a bit unrealistic) the turbine bike (yes, it exists, Jay Leno has one) was awesome. Anyone know where to get more info on it? Also, does anyone know of any homebrew versions? My brother (aircraft mechanic) has a timed-out 90hp turbine he wants to put on a bike and I thought I'd do some research for him. Maybe if I do he'll let me ride it when it's done. I kinda picture that ride like the first scenes of Masters of Menace. If that's so, I probably won't be posting here anymore.......I have to remind him to put brakes on it....GOOD ones.
BTW, anyone know if that movie (Masters of Menace) is coming out on DVD?
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Albert257
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I just sold my rebuilt 1991 Mazda RX7 non-turbo so that I could buy a 1979 GS750. Rotaries are totally different to work on, and sound totally different and even smell different when they run. They might not be the best on gas mileage but as far as the power to weight ratio they destroy the 4 cyl piston engine and plus, the rotary has a grand total of 3 moving parts in the engine, 2 rotars and 1 eccentric shaft. A piston engine has what, 100+ moving parts?? I looked for a RE5 for a while but decided to stick with a basic GS. But alas, I miss my rotary....
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Hap Call
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They are built from old helo turbines that are no longer certified for use in an airframe. The company that builds the bike is out of southern Louisiana. They do a lot of repair of helos that are used in the offshore drilling business.
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solo 2
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As someone who has owned and raced RX-7's for the last 16 years I would love to get hold of one of these in good condition. The rotary technology back then wasn't so great, but in general they are almost impossible to destroy. Only high milage or long periods of sitting really harm them. It would be interesting to see if you could port one of those, get some big power out of it.
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Can_O_Tuna
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I built a 12A Mazda rotory engine a few years ago - ported the intakes (similar to a two stroke), and installed an aftermarket intake/exhaust. Engine could be picked up and carried around the garage in my arms. Had it dynoed at 130+ HP and still climbing at the rear wheels when the dyno guy shut it down. Driveability was flawless, everybit as good as stock. Downside to me was that the emissions were VERY dirty - stunk up the road and made me feel guilty. Some day I'm going to build another and figure out some way to run cats out back to clean it up a little (mostly to make myself feel better). Perfect engine to slam into an old MG or Triumph (car that is). Good stuff.
