Date:         Thu, 17 Aug 2000 12:27:50 -0400
Reply-To:     ed <edevinney@anent.com>
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From:         ed <edevinney@anent.com>
Organization: Pismo Beach Institute for Advanced Leisure Studies
Subject:      Re: Rotary engine transplant
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As much as I loved the 13B in my GSL-SE RX7, I didn't consider a rotary
in the loooong search for refitting my Syncro.  The rotary is
technically intriguing and has high power density, but IMO there's not
enough low end to be fun in a 2+ ton van.  Somehow wringing the bejeezus
out of a Vanagon just doesn't have the same draw as doing it to a sports car.

The 1.8T Audi inline 4 is a drop-in (well, physically :-) ), and offers
similar power with much more low-end torque.

ed

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