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Renesis Conversion, Would I? Should I? Could I? |
The Kelzer |
Nov 8 2004, 06:28 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: 8-November 04 From: Waikoloa Hawaii Member No.: 3,077 |
OK here goes....I got this idea. V8 conversions are great, I drove one and liked the power, didn't like the added weight or the required tranny work and the un-exoticness of it all.....did LOVE the sound though.
Now having owned several RX-7's I LOVE that rotary engine and have had over 200K miles on each with NO problems whatsoever. The new RX8 "Renesis" 13B puts out wonderfully SMOOTH horsepower and torque that are well within the apparent tollerances of the stock 901 tranny. Not to mention it's a VERY light motor that loves to rev and is more powerfull than a well built 2.0 4cyl. Has anyone done a rotary (12A or 13B) conversion? Does anyone know where to get a tranny adaptor plate? I tried contacting Racing Beat who are the rotary guru's but they have nothing yet. So basically I'm starting from scratch and any info would be GREATLY appreciated. Aloha, Kelly |
soloracer |
Nov 8 2004, 11:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 793 Joined: 7-April 03 From: Calgary Member No.: 538 |
There have been rotary conversions using both the 13b and 12a engines. If you search this forum you will find links to their websites. I'm not sure what all the fuss is about the new renesis motor. I good bridgeported 13b will make more power and cost signifigantly less. I'm with you in regards to wanting something exotic in my 914 - that's why I bought a 20b (3 rotor) and am keeping the turbos. Which I'm sure the guys here are getting tired of me spouting off about. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I'm moving to an acreage with a 2400 square foot "garage mahol" with heated floors and plenty of room for my projects. As soon as I get settled in I'll begin my own 914 20B thread.
Kennedy Enginering would be the guys to contact for adapter plates, flywheels and clutch kits. I don't know if they have anything for the new renesis yet. I also don't know if the renesis engine will bolt up the same as the 13b. I don't think it does because my RX7 buddies haven't mentioned any transmission swap ideas yet. |
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