Date:         Thu, 17 Aug 2000 09:16:08 -0700
Reply-To:     david kelly <dkcomet@yahoo.com>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         david kelly <dkcomet@yahoo.com>
Subject:      Re: Rotary engine transplant
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> Date:    Wed, 16 Aug 2000 23:59:12 EDT
> From:    Dar Crammond <DCrammond@aol.com>
> Subject: Rotary engine transplant
>
> So, I was thinking, (always dangerous), I wonder if
> anyone has put a rotary
> in a vanagon?


Dar,
There is an '83-ish westy here in Seattle with a
rotary conversion. It lives in the same condo complex
as a friend of mine, so that's where I've seen it.
I've never met the owner, or heard it run, but am
planning to track him/her down.

Rotary engines are pretty compact & very light.
Lighter than most Japanese inline 4's. And yes, lots
of power, even without the turbo. I have not had any
experience with the 2 rotor turbos (or any late model
rotary at all), but sure do love that sound!

I also remember Kennedy having kit for those, don't I?

David Kelly
1990 Syncro 15"
1963 Comet Convertible

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