Steve wrote:
Is this common to put in this type of engine? Does this cause problems
with the trans?
Opinions please?
Thanks in advance,
Steve
drew@pixar.com wrote:
> It's a Wankle (sp?) rotary motor as in a Mazda RX-7.
> Drew>
> On Mar 26, 2:44pm, Steven Allen wrote:
> > Subject: tr6 engine ?
> >> > Does anyone know what a 13B rotary ENGINE means?
Thanks in advnace,
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Steve - I haven't heard or read about transplanting a 13B rotary into
a TR6, but I do know that Grassroots Motorsports magazine staff
recently completed a rotary Spitfire project car. I believe they used
the 13B motor and I seem to recall they had to do A LOT of metal
fabication to get it to fit properly. The 13B is, indeed, a very
compact motor, but size is only part of the issue (ask any woman).
The alignment of the output shaft is important, choice of transmission
and bellhousing, clutch release assembly, etc. You should try to get
some of the back issues of Grassroots Motorsport - it would help you
determine where the problems are.
Ross D. Vincenti
64 Spitfire 4
64 Porsche 356C Coupe
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