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John Brown
John Brown GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
7/22/10 9:07 a.m.

LSx plus T5

pinchvalve
pinchvalve GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
7/22/10 10:06 a.m.

Keep avoiding pistons and go with a turbine.

4cylndrfury
4cylndrfury SuperDork
7/22/10 10:59 a.m.
mndsm wrote: Sorta offtopic- Don't rotaries ALWAYS sound like 6 cylinders running on 4?

yes, rotaries often sound like a 6 cylinder running on 3, but they often rev like a 6 cylinder running on 11

pilotbraden
pilotbraden Reader
7/22/10 11:02 a.m.
Giant Purple Snorklewacker wrote: Look for a wrecked RX-8 and swap its guts in?

If I ever get a 3 rotor for the RX8 , I would swap the renesis into an early RX7

Toyman01
Toyman01 GRM+ Memberand Dork
7/22/10 12:46 p.m.
Giant Purple Snorklewacker wrote: Look for a wrecked RX-8 and swap its guts in?

This is tempting. I have been keeping my eye out for a wrecked RX-8 for some time now. I would love to do the full swap, suspension and all. Unfortunately they are still usually pricey. I guess I will have to keep my eyes peeled and see what I find.

Sorry for freaking everyone out. I hoped I would be safe posting it in the car section.

oldtin
oldtin HalfDork
7/22/10 12:46 p.m.

SBF - cheap and lots of torques

Snrub
Snrub New Reader
7/24/10 2:50 p.m.

Why not do a 13BT swap from a FC? It should be easier than swapping in a V8 and has lots of easy power and torque. You can be in the mid-200 hp range with the stock ECU/engine/turbo, and close to 300hp with different fuel management.

unevolved
unevolved HalfDork
7/24/10 7:06 p.m.

Why do you say a 12A is a multi-thousand dollar option? I picked up a whole engine for $150, and I saw an in-pieces 12A with a brand new rebuild kit (and allegedly good-condition housings) for $1K.

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