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Subject:Re: Wankels
From:Todd Last
Date:Mon, 12 Oct 1998 19:13:12 -0700

As an ex-RX-7 owner. My guess is that the lack of low-rpm torque of a Wankel
engine and a Vanagon would probably not make a good match - particularly with
the stock gearbox.

Todd
'88 Westfalia

Sam_Scholten wrote:

> Hi, volks,
>
> I was wondering about the Wankel for some time. A guy I know with an old
> RX-7 was whining about a blown seal, but upon reflection, said that he had
> no real problems with the motor except for that.
>
> However, I am not aware of any kits for Wankel conversion, nor am I hip to
> anyone who has done this, and I get the suspicion that there is a reason.
> Does anyone know what is up with this?
>
> Best regards,
> Sam