3rd rotor
01-05-2010, 09:58 PM
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3rd rotor
Ok so i have been looking to getting a 3rd rotor for my 8 does anyone know anything about where and how to get this done i am in houston, tx i cant find anyone who deals with rotary's.... ne one with any info please let me know
01-06-2010, 12:40 AM
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oh gawd, this is going to get ugly.
Silverkilla: you can't just 'add' a 3rd rotor to our engine. That would be like having a V6 engine and saying you just want to add 2 more cylinders.
If you've got $25,000 lying around we'll point you in the right direction.
Silverkilla: you can't just 'add' a 3rd rotor to our engine. That would be like having a V6 engine and saying you just want to add 2 more cylinders.
If you've got $25,000 lying around we'll point you in the right direction.
01-06-2010, 02:52 AM
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A 350whp stock Renesis is very possible, makes for a fast car and will be quite a bit easier on your fabricator and your wallet than doing a motor swap.
If (when?) lower than 10:1 compression for the Renesis becomes a public option in the future 400whp daily drivers would be possible. Until then it takes an impractically expensive fuel to drive on every day. It's just what you get with 10:1 compression on a ~2 and a half liter displacement motor.
just having some fun
01-06-2010, 02:25 PM
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01-06-2010, 02:30 PM
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The myth that some believe that you can just add rotors to get a larger engine just aren't true. That would really be the same as saying I have a V8 and want a V12, can I add pistons?
A 3 rotor engine did exist in the Cosmo which never came to the US. Keep in mind this engine if transplanted could not ever pass an inspection as it is older than the car it is going into. Yes it is possible and has been done though.
It is hard to give accurate pricing and anytime someone mentions cost there is usually an immediate rebuttal from someone claiming it can be done much cheaper. These people usually leave many details out. If you want 400+ HP, it's going to be turbocharged and it isn't going to be the twin turbo setup that came on those engines. You are going to need a new ecu, fuel system, ignition system, etc. Basically if you were going to try to install a 3 rotor on a boat, you'd still have about the same amount of work and expense. On the low side plan on spending $20,000 although it could hit more. Yes it could be lower too. It all depends on how much you can do yourself and how good you are scrounging or negotiating for parts.
It still won't feel like a big V8 though. At least not on the low end. It's just different but still definitely fun. There isn't anyone here that could do this type of work although I know of at least one person that would claim they could. Your closest bet would be Rotary Performance up in Dallas. Expect it to cost alot and expect your car to be gone 6 months to a year. It's just too hard to list what you'll need but basically if it is coolant, oil, engine, drivetrain, computer, or suspension related, you are probably going to have to change it. The good news is that your interior probably could be left alone!
It's a big project so do lots of homework before deciding to do this.
A 3 rotor engine did exist in the Cosmo which never came to the US. Keep in mind this engine if transplanted could not ever pass an inspection as it is older than the car it is going into. Yes it is possible and has been done though.
It is hard to give accurate pricing and anytime someone mentions cost there is usually an immediate rebuttal from someone claiming it can be done much cheaper. These people usually leave many details out. If you want 400+ HP, it's going to be turbocharged and it isn't going to be the twin turbo setup that came on those engines. You are going to need a new ecu, fuel system, ignition system, etc. Basically if you were going to try to install a 3 rotor on a boat, you'd still have about the same amount of work and expense. On the low side plan on spending $20,000 although it could hit more. Yes it could be lower too. It all depends on how much you can do yourself and how good you are scrounging or negotiating for parts.
It still won't feel like a big V8 though. At least not on the low end. It's just different but still definitely fun. There isn't anyone here that could do this type of work although I know of at least one person that would claim they could. Your closest bet would be Rotary Performance up in Dallas. Expect it to cost alot and expect your car to be gone 6 months to a year. It's just too hard to list what you'll need but basically if it is coolant, oil, engine, drivetrain, computer, or suspension related, you are probably going to have to change it. The good news is that your interior probably could be left alone!
It's a big project so do lots of homework before deciding to do this.