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07-10-2006, 09:09 PM
#71
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Spokane, WA
Posts: 367
Originally Posted by BLACK 6' post='827882' date='Jul 10 2006, 05:02 PM
I don't think youll see me at to many events..... I dont have a Mazda and really don't plan on getting one. I do have a piston powerd VW Bug that I have been looking to replace the motor in, and after months of looking, the roto is the only one I concider to be worth anything. (and thats a lot from a Chevy man)
So I am here to get the technical knowledge on the engine that I have fallen in love with.
Not sure if someone has the link but there is a company that makes an adapter for rotarys to fit to the VW transaxel also if I remember correctly i think you have to split the transaxal case and flip the ring gear and carrior because the rotary turns the other direction, don't qoute me on this but I'm sure that someone on here would know more than me. Start your own Thread titled "Rotary to VW conversion Questions" do it both here and in some of the other sections and see what kind of responce you get. Also use the search tool at the top of the page and see what you get. As for not owning a rotary I can't speek for the people on the westside of the mountains but I'm almost sure they think the same way we do here on the eastside "If you like rotarys, your welcome at any of our events". I've found out alot of information at these events so take advantage of them.
07-10-2006, 10:29 PM
#72
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Spokane
Posts: 376
Originally Posted by BLACK 6' post='827882' date='Jul 10 2006, 05:02 PM
I dont have a Mazda and really don't plan on getting one.
So I am here to get the technical knowledge on the engine that I have fallen in love with.
07-11-2006, 03:18 AM
#73
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 135
Black 6, check out www.shoptalkforums.com -- they have a forum called Conversion Perversions, and the members have lots of experience with this conversion.
KEP (Kennedy Engineering) makes the adapter. If you use a stock 1969-and-later Bug transmission and axles, and a KEP Stage 1 clutch with stock disc, you can run up to 140 hp. If you run more power than that, then you'll need to reinforce the internals of the trans, and get a stronger clutch. 140 hp in an IRS Bug calculates out to 14.3 sec @ 98 mph in the quarter-mile.
KEP (Kennedy Engineering) makes the adapter. If you use a stock 1969-and-later Bug transmission and axles, and a KEP Stage 1 clutch with stock disc, you can run up to 140 hp. If you run more power than that, then you'll need to reinforce the internals of the trans, and get a stronger clutch. 140 hp in an IRS Bug calculates out to 14.3 sec @ 98 mph in the quarter-mile.
07-11-2006, 06:56 PM
#75
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 12
This is a duplicate of my post on another section of the board. I am highly impressed with what the Japanese did to improve on the German invention (took it to new levels that were not even dreamed of by the inventor). And I can honestly say that I do not know why it doesnt get used more. But I am not really into sports cars or ubber fast ones either, after sitting on a skid doing 90+knots (103.68 mph) in the number 1 position doing nap of the earth, sports cars are kinda boreing.
I love the kool-aid comment, reminds me of some friends.....
Originally Posted by BLACK 6
Not looking for obscene speed. I am looking for more power and alot more reliability. The "sizable project" I was referring to was removing the 70's body, making a complete frame that will connect everything from the front suspension to the engine including the roll cage. The body will be replaced with a 1960 body and a split window installed. The motor will be changed out to a 12A N/A in basically stock form. Does this sound challenging enough? Well I am not through yet. I am not sure if any of you are familiar with VW history so I will give a brief lesson. The first "suv" ever made was the type 87 Kommendeurwagen. It used the Kubelwagen chassis using the Schwimmwagen part-time (first gear only) four-wheel-drive system, and put a bug top on it. Only about 650+/- were made. So you guessed it, I am making mine a 4x4 (and not the easy way of dropping an axle in the front) It will look like an old Type 87 (with modern upgrades) and will be a daily driver (including going deep into the woods)
I love the kool-aid comment, reminds me of some friends.....
03-01-2008, 04:09 PM
#78
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Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 185
Originally Posted by Codeblue' post='895145' date='Feb 23 2008, 12:01 AM
hello, do we have any new members as of today....hollla
Plan to campaign my GTUs in Track Trials ITS again and this time go to Reno for the Championships!
BTW I won ITE Regional TT Championship last year beating out a Porsche 928 by 2 seasonal points!
So good to finally be back... will make an Izzy's meet or 2 and hope to Autocross some, too. I owe a couple folks a team drive in my car..
Neil, aka raincrow
