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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 07:08 PM
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6 Rotor RX-4

http://www.facebook.com/PulsePerformance?sk=wall

these guys claim to be building a 6 rotor RX-4.

im really not sure if i believe it, let alone believe it will work. thoughts?
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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 07:15 PM
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Humm

2= V6
3= V8
4= V10
5=V12
6= V
Back to the Future............
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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 07:20 PM
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I would like to see numbers on that!!!
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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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I cant begin to imagine how much fuel it would require JUST to start it up. The e-shaft has to be worth more than a gold mine itself
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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 10:32 PM
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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 10:37 PM
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Jeff Bruce @ Precision Engineering can supply you with the parts

http://www.precisionengltd.co.nz/rotary.html
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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 11:55 PM
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do you think its possible though? he said in his post that all the research and development was done, all that is left is fab work. he also inlcuded in the post that he built Mad Mike's 26B rx-7...i really want to see what this thing will be capable of and what they will use it for. he also said it weighs less than a boosted 26B, quite impressive
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 01:14 AM
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I have to really question if this is worth anything but bragging. If you want to reach a certain power goal while staying NA, I guess this would be what to do. But it seems like a 3 or 4 rotor engine with FI would be easier and easily reach most power goals. The picture they posted isn't loading for me... Is there any indication of what the purpose for this build is?
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 06:03 AM
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"PPRE6b" Six rotor Tubbed Rx-4

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...9243800&type=3

Ok so cat out of the bag all is go for this project now all reserch & development has been done. Time to get the fabrication underway





**** yo 4 rotor !
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 06:47 AM
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by 200.mph
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^ THIS! my mind has been blown
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 06:56 AM
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What ecu will run it?

Last edited by zoom44; Jan 12, 2012 at 11:41 AM.
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by alnielsen
What ecu will run it?
Good question.
The Motec 880 is only up to a quad rotor
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 07:08 AM
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2 = Bi-rotor
3 = Tri-rotor
4 = Quad-rotor
5 = Quint-rotor
6 = Sex-rotor

This is not a coincidence.
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 07:17 AM
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Oh...my....god.
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 07:22 AM
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How the heck do you get ahold of a six rotor?
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 07:22 AM
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This might not be the best place to ask, but how can i get that in my 8? I've been thinking about doing a swap but i didn't want to create a new thread. I have about $4000 dollars to spend. I've done a lot of searching and reading so i think it can be done. What do you think?














someone had to do it.


sex-rotor. Fitting. That is one long *** engine.
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 07:25 AM
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How the heck do you get ahold of a six rotor?
You make one. Looks like 13b housings. At least i think that's what the casting says.
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 07:38 AM
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These are the same guys who have been building all of Mad Mike's cars, can't wait to see what insanity this sex-rotor will produce :D
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 08:25 AM
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Ok ok ... someone has to say this.

What about the fuel mileage!?!?!!?
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 08:29 AM
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They haven't installed the 3rd wheel yet in place of the standard gas tank so they can fit their "short commute" gas tank.

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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 08:43 AM
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by RIWWP
They haven't installed the 3rd wheel yet in place of the standard gas tank so they can fit their "short commute" gas tank.

LULZ HUGE! win
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by wcs
Good question.
The Motec 880 is only up to a quad rotor
You could always split it into 2 three rotors tuning wise i guess. I'm not sure about that, it depends on the rotor's orientation.
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 09:20 AM
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Cant wait to hear that beast!
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