Originally Posted by HOZZMANRX7
(Post 9800362)
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Actually, I have it on reliable source that GM intended on Wankeling the Vette a long time ago. GM just couldn't figure out how to get the Wankle right so they went with second best.:lol::lol: are you really going to try to compare the success of the small block chevy to the wankel? |
Originally Posted by frijolee
(Post 9800841)
So there were two different concepts produced, the 2 rotor and the 4 rotor versions. The 4 rotor was nearly 9.5 liters and made 370hp and was built on a Porsche 914/6 chassis. Man this story is nothing short of amazing! http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/...3dc1fce4_b.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2614/...2d1d4256_b.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/...5c2000bb_b.jpg (If the above link to the pictures ever die, PM me for the original pictures - I have them saved on my hard drive.) |
The rotary has been tried by a few manufacturers. GM & Mercedes spent alot of money into research, but the fuel crissis killed them. As far as piston swapped RX7's I wouldn't do it any of my 7's, but there's nothing wrong with one. I have personally drove an LS1/FD, a SR20DET/FD, a 383 stroker/FC, a 347/FB & have seen run a Buick 3.8 turbo/FD, a 4G63/FD & FC. They all had their good points, but along with good there's the bad. Just my opinion I am content with my rotary, if I want to build one of those motors I'll buy the associated vehicle.
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I'd only heard about the story woulda shoulda coulda Vette. Thanks for posting. And yes, I would compare to a small block V8. Please don't try and use the how many Camaros were built comparison like another Oxy-RX7 fan did.:lol::lol:
Bottom line, to borrow a pun, different strokes for different folks. :nod: And I still want Brismo to give me back my hat. :) One more thing (note the specific comparisons to GM products): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNQfX...aynext_from=PL and if you boingers have any more questions (this is for OldSchoolMel): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHzeG...aynext_from=PL
Originally Posted by TheAbsence
(Post 9800981)
THANK YOU!
So there were two different concepts produced, the 2 rotor and the 4 rotor versions. The 4 rotor was nearly 9.5 liters and made 370hp and was built on a Porsche 914/6 chassis. Man this story is nothing short of amazing! http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/...3dc1fce4_b.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2614/...2d1d4256_b.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/...5c2000bb_b.jpg (If the above link to the pictures ever die, PM me for the original pictures - I have them saved on my hard drive.) |
what am I missing with that Corvette? That is not the wankel prototype, same body but that one was always a V8
my argument was not going to be Camaros, it was going to be how many small block engines are out there period, from trucks to cars, boats, etc. |
Originally Posted by Rob XX 7
(Post 9802479)
what am I missing with that Corvette? That is not the wankel prototype, same body but that one was always a V8
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it would have been cooler to have gotten a picture of the car with its rotary engine still in it, does one exist?
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I've yet to find one with the GMRCE in it
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I have the 4 rotor engine that was in the vette
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Post it up!
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im messing with you, sorry about that, lol
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Awwww haha
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Originally Posted by Rob XX 7
(Post 9793823)
that car is still bad ass
its clean under the hood, but the rest of the car is like a C new wheels that actually fit the car, clean up the interior? it would be pretty sweet. |
Mazda engineers designed the car to have a 50/50 weight distribution for better handling. The car is still weighted out to around 2300-2800 pounds. |
Originally Posted by j9fd3s
(Post 9804383)
really? goofy wheels, crap blue interior.
its clean under the hood, but the rest of the car is like a C new wheels that actually fit the car, clean up the interior? it would be pretty sweet. yes because ALL fcs have nice wheels, and lovely interiors, especially the brown interiors! |
$8,300 final bid: reserve not met.
Good time to buy some toys. Terrible time to need to sell them. |
Wow $8,300 for any FC in todays world is a great deal for the seller. Might be different when the worlds economics rights itself.
Until then, I hope he views marketing his Oxy-FC with his reserve as an ongoing hobby. With time, maybe his marketing skills might graduate beyond trying to kid a kidder. |
Originally Posted by TheAbsence
(Post 9804490)
Niiiice degree of certainty.
IMO to hit the reserve some things need to be changed & I agree bad time for the sale. |
Originally Posted by FC_EDDIE
(Post 9797661)
Do it... its so much fun! You'll want SOMETHING with a V8 hahaha Maybe in a few years. |
Originally Posted by Rob XX 7
(Post 9804584)
yes because ALL fcs have nice wheels, and lovely interiors, especially the brown interiors!
The way the current trends are in the car scene, he'd be lucky to get $4500 for that car. It's mullet approved. |
Bear in mind that the pullout alone is worth ~$8,500...
Shell minus motor/trans should be $3-4000 given the parts. If you could pick this up for $12k and put another $2-3k fixing the wheels/interior to your personal taste you'd have one hell of a ride for less than the price of a new Civic. |
Originally Posted by frijolee
(Post 9818679)
Bear in mind that the pullout alone is worth ~$8,500...
Shell minus motor/trans should be $3-4000 given the parts. If you could pick this up for $12k and put another $2-3k fixing the wheels/interior to your personal taste you'd have one hell of a ride for less than the price of a new Civic. |
Everyone's favorite love it/ hate it FC is back up. The descriptions keep getting more absurd.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RX-7-...item35a9b35f50 No one bid anything close to reasonable the last couple times this car was listed. Still if you were looking to do a swap this would be killer place to start. Ditch the stripes, get a couple racing buckets and some decent wheels and you'd have quite the ride. If I were starting out I'd offer the owner 12k and see what happened. My 0.02 -Joel |
and so the madness starts... again...
i agree love the swap, hate the wheels, kit doesnt match at all, the stripes are ricey and alot of bs on the description. w/e i admire just because its an fc and appreciate how much work has gone into that car. there's my love it/hate it comment. |
LOL there's a reason why it's for sale & a reason why it hasn't sold yet! Bring the cost down & maybe. The work can be appreciated, but it's overshadowed by some poor judgement in exterior modding.
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