new to rotaries
12-04-2006, 10:08 PM
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hi everyone. im really interested in the rotary engine, HP and torque potential, the basics of the powerplant, and how to make build one to produce ridiculous amounts of power without grenading.
i am young, and i want to know everything about rotaries that i can, same with piston engines.
im getting sick of wondering this, so ill ask now, why arent the cast iron plates in the engine made of something else? like steel.
i am young, and i want to know everything about rotaries that i can, same with piston engines.
im getting sick of wondering this, so ill ask now, why arent the cast iron plates in the engine made of something else? like steel.
12-04-2006, 10:41 PM
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Leave it stock everyone will be happier that way. (even you, but you just dont know it yet) 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wankel_engine
Here is a very basic start. I actually learned a lot from that but if you would like something a little more in depth check out some of the things on the tech forums. Porting fascinates me. This is one of my favorite tech topics.
https://www.nopistons.com/forums/ind...howtopic=65317
Welcome to nopistons!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wankel_engine
Here is a very basic start. I actually learned a lot from that but if you would like something a little more in depth check out some of the things on the tech forums. Porting fascinates me. This is one of my favorite tech topics.
https://www.nopistons.com/forums/ind...howtopic=65317
Welcome to nopistons!
12-05-2006, 09:29 AM
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Check out howstuffworks.com for the basics on how piston and rotary engines work. For more in-depth stuff, check out the Paw Yaw articles: http://www.yawpower.com/techindx.html
As for the cast iron plates? They're cheaper.
As for the cast iron plates? They're cheaper.
12-05-2006, 10:11 AM
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There are lots of reasons that cast iron is a good choice for the plates. Low cost is one, but the material is also well-suited for the application. Let's face it, cast iron is not rare in automobile engines, even today. For more about the virtues of cast iron, read here:
http://www.ironcasting.org/Benefits%...ast%20Iron.htm
http://www.ironcasting.org/Benefits%...ast%20Iron.htm
12-05-2006, 04:45 PM
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alright, thanks guys. i already know some of the most basic workings and parts of a rotary engine, and i know what the engines are made of, their advantages and disadvantages.
and yes i do have a car, but not a rotary
and yes i do have a car, but not a rotary
12-07-2006, 04:40 PM
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thats alright. i dont have any money at the moment and i dont plan on spending any on a new car in the near future. i just like to know whatever i can, i browse alot of technical pages on NA and turbo engines, both piston and rotary.
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