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Subject:Re: Wankels
From:Gary Shea
Date:Wed, 14 Oct 1998 09:43:37 -0600

My recollection of that engine is that it's very high-revving
with most of its torque near the upper end of the rpm limit.  Is
that an ideal configuration for a heavy vehicle like the vanagon?

        Gary

On Mon, 12 Oct 1998, 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
>

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Gary Shea                                       shea@xmission.com
Salt Lake City                      http://www.xmission.com/~shea

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