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Jul 22, 2005 16:22:37 GMT
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Hi there Ive been offered this rotary engine for free, its a shall and has no rotors but it looks kinda strange as the normal inlet ports are blocked off. It says 13B on the housings.  Any ideas?? Cheers J |
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Jul 22, 2005 16:55:48 GMT
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thats a peripheral ported engine .i.e a race engine. If its any good it could be worth a fair old whack. if theres no eccentric shaft and rotors pull all the plates appart and check the rotor housings have no damage to the chrome. lots of info to be found on www.mazdarotaryclub.com |
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Jul 22, 2005 16:56:47 GMT
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p.s If its free have it !
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Jul 22, 2005 17:01:41 GMT
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ooohhhhh cooool! Ill have a check on the insides
cheers
J
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Jul 22, 2005 17:07:26 GMT
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13B is the engine used in the Mazda RX-7. All Mk1, 2 and 3 cars had 13B engines, although more than likely there were changes and modifications along the way. The engine in the RX-8 is an evolution of this unit... I found this out here: www.rx7uknet.dircon.co.uk/main.htmlRather a nifty site, if not very techy. Try here for assistance: www.mazdarotaryclub.com/ |
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Jul 22, 2005 17:42:04 GMT
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Non of the series one Rx7's got a 13b in the UK, they were all 12a engined.
I'd guess this one is an early 13B out of a pre rx7 rotary, did it have MAZDA written on the housings or just 13B ?
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Last Edit: Jul 22, 2005 17:42:30 GMT by mikelmr
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Jul 22, 2005 17:45:37 GMT
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It had mazda too, it was in the lola that we are restoring at work. its got a fresh engine in it now, and this one was just sitting in it when it arrived.
cheers
J
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Jul 22, 2005 17:47:12 GMT
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Do you think that the rotor housings have been modified or do you think they were manufactured this way?
J
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Jul 22, 2005 17:50:05 GMT
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Jul 22, 2005 17:52:13 GMT
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thats cool, NSU engines were a bit poor, eating tip seals quite quickly. I recon that pic has gotta be photoshopped and fast!
J
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Jul 22, 2005 17:52:43 GMT
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what is the the number of the Lola ? it could well be a proper Mazda built race engine as several Lola's ran at Lemans with factory backing. (there were two at goodwood this year) if you have ANY info please post it up on the Mazdarotaryclub.com forum as numerous people will be very interested. I guess if it has got a new engine in it the housings would be scrap  they make an ace book end though (if your a rotor fan I suppose) |
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Jul 22, 2005 17:56:21 GMT
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I saw that NSU at the brooklands rotary show earlier this year.
They are ace cars, very odd too, inboard front brakes, inline front wheel drive, very off power steering and the oddest carb setup that I have ever seen !
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Jul 22, 2005 17:58:45 GMT
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Ill speak to my boss about the acr, see if ne minds me posting some pictures.
J
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Jul 22, 2005 17:59:45 GMT
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I saw that NSU at the brooklands rotary show earlier this year. They are ace cars, very odd too, inboard front brakes, inline front wheel drive, very off power steering and the oddest carb setup that I have ever seen ! maybe thats why I like them, they've been in my top 10 list of automotive heros for years and at £410 the temptation is painful. |
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Jul 22, 2005 18:05:01 GMT
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Ill speak to my boss about the acr, see if ne minds me posting some pictures. J That'd be great if you could  |
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Jul 22, 2005 19:24:30 GMT
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Hi J,
I know alot about these engines as it is my business.
If you would like to know more then you can email me at haywardrotary@yahoo.com
Regards
Carl
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Jul 22, 2005 19:34:16 GMT
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cheers carl, i shall be intouch probably if they are in good shape. I am unsure what to do with them tho, i could make up an engine, or i could sell them, dunno!
cheers
J
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Two words: adapter and plate.
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Race-spec rotary-powered imp?
;D
*n
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Top grammar tips!
Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated
Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum
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"He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy!"
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they make an ace book end though (if your a rotor fan I suppose)
