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Old 06-03-10 | 07:54 PM
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Why are turbos good with rotary engines?

I read somewhere that turbos are very efficient with rotary engines vs. piston engines, is this true? And why?
Old 06-03-10 | 11:41 PM
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http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/rotary/story/p6.html

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The rotary engine is naturally suited for use with turbochargers thanks to characteristics that include a stronger exhaust pulse caused by the near-instantaneous opening of the exhaust ports, and a short and smooth exhaust manifold.
Another article about rotary exhaust systems:http://www.racingbeat.com/Tech/Tech.Exhaust.1.htm




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