FWD rotary?
#12
I'm hoping I can squeeze one into a Daihatsu Mira. There's quite a scene in SE Asia and Japan with modifying Kei class cars, but afaik no one has fitted a rotary in one. And with the small displacement engines that are used, people are quite limited with the power available, maxing out at around 200-FWHP. There are also AWD versions of the Mira released, which could make for even more fun.
#14
Originally Posted by inanimate_object' post='781960' date='Nov 28 2005, 06:06 PM
The reason FWD cars max out at around 200bhp is not because of engines capabilities, it's because after that FWD is basically horrible to drive, you get all kinds of traction and torque-steer issues.
Mark
FWD LADA rotary engine
254bhp
1\4mile=12.6
#16
#17
Originally Posted by inanimate_object' post='782085' date='Nov 29 2005, 01:04 AM
With no disrespect intended, if your drag racing you don't need a car that handles. FWD is still a handicap but for different reasons - ie. weight distribution.
Mark
We go across Moscow every day on FWD with a rotor, I assure you that it very quickly, weight distribution at such machine excellent, however as well as controllability!
#18
Originally Posted by bill shurvinton' post='782103' date='Nov 28 2005, 10:34 PM
Mark
#19
Another reason I am choosing the Mira, is because they also released a model with AWD. Mind you, whilst standard it was only intended for better traction in the snow etc, but people have converted it to 50:50 FW/RWD with great success.
#20
i can't remember the site but one of my buddies is into VW bugs and he found a transmisison plate that allows a 13b to be mounted to a VW transmission. i'm giving him my old 13b n/a to try it on. so we'll see how that goes ha.