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Old 07-10-2008, 02:58 PM
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OK working at picking up a VW bug that is rotary powered. Has a 12A with bridgeport porting and running a 48ida. I'm looking at bumping fuel economy up to the 20mpg range with this setup. power will still be more than a VW powerplant but need 20mpg to make the cost justification. Park my diesel and run the rotary bug.

Is 20mpg possible for this motor if I change carbies or is the porting what is killing me?



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Old 07-10-2008, 11:41 PM
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if you want fuel economy the rotary is NOT for you im affraid. we where at something like 10mph on the racer with just a standard street port na. sorry dude, but then agian there may be a few out there who say other wise. cool sounding little car though
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Old 07-11-2008, 03:45 AM
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rx8's dont even get 20mpg in stock form.



from what you wrote, you'll get around 9-10mpg running lean...
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still better then my car LOL
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well crap thanks for the info...I love having different stuff.
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Keep the diesel, run the rotary bug on weekends!
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