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03-14-2005, 03:08 PM

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GreyGT-C

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i wanna get a Pacer and build the back into an aqarium so my fish can cruise with me....

03-14-2005, 04:53 PM

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[quote name='89 Rag' date='Mar 14 2005, 04:03 PM']I was under the impression that it was fuel consumption/lack of efficiency that kept the rotary engine out of other automobile manufacturer's projects

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I agree. Clearly, it was higher fuel consumption that killed the widespread rotary development which was taking place on the eve of the 1973 oil embargo. Emissions were also becoming more of a concern to the EPA, so that didn't help the rotary's cause.

03-14-2005, 05:42 PM

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late 70's meant the end of the musclecar and the beginning of many fine dodge products that unfortunately still grace our fine roads

03-14-2005, 11:21 PM

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seems like every company had plans with the rotary, just none could get the damn thing to work.

03-15-2005, 12:34 PM

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[quote name='Eric Happy Meal' date='Mar 15 2005, 01:21 AM']seems like every company had plans with the rotary, just none could get the damn thing to work.

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Indeed. Most stood shocked with the exact face your avatar implies...simply astounding!

03-15-2005, 01:21 PM

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[quote name='Jeff20B' date='Mar 14 2005, 11:37 AM']I doubt the reasons conjectured above are the full story. What about the big one; emissions?

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Actually, back in the early 70's when emissions standards were first coming into play the Mazda rotaries were exceptional on emissions because of the thermal reactor. Compared to free flowing piston motors rotaries were green.

03-15-2005, 01:25 PM

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[quote name='Tom93R1' date='Mar 15 2005, 12:21 PM']Actually, back in the early 70's when emissions standards were first coming into play the Mazda rotaries were exceptional on emissions because of the thermal reactor. Compared to free flowing piston motors rotaries were green.

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what killed it then? EPA fuel economy standards?