As an ex-RX-7 owner. My guess is that the lack of low-rpm torque of a Wankel engine and a Vanagon would probably not make a good match - particularly with the stock gearbox. Todd '88 Westfalia Sam_Scholten wrote: > Hi, volks, > > I was wondering about the Wankel for some time. A guy I know with an old > RX-7 was whining about a blown seal, but upon reflection, said that he had > no real problems with the motor except for that. > > However, I am not aware of any kits for Wankel conversion, nor am I hip to > anyone who has done this, and I get the suspicion that there is a reason. > Does anyone know what is up with this? > > Best regards, > Sam |
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