As a past RX-7 owner, (1985) I can tell you that at least the early
rotary engines were not known for their torque at low RPMs.
So that might be a bit of a challenge having one in a Vanagon.

Nice motor, though.

Todd
'88 Westy

Bob Stevens wrote:

>TEMiller wrote:
>"Anyone install an RX-7 engine in a vanagon?"
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>http://www.mazda.com.au/articleZone.asp?articleZoneID=90
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>When you scroll down a bit you see the hp and torque #'s. Pretty impressive.
>Wonder more about having to change the output gearing so the 8K rotary rpm
>wouldn't mess with the rest of the vanagon drivetrain built for 5300. The
>SVX-crowd probably knows more about that accommodation?
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>http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/displayPage.action?pageParameter=perEngineRenesis
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>>Anyone install an RX-7 engine in a vanagon?  It seems like they would be
>>compact and powerful enough to do the job reliably.
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