Split Kombi Rotary

squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 11 Jun 2003, 11:07 am

#55939

I know there's plenty of rotary power getting around in Beetles, but does anyone know of any Rotary Powered Split Kombi's?? I've heard people say that Rotaries are lower in torque / high in power, and therefore wouldn't be good to power the heavier Kombi chassis?

Thoughts everyone?

Squiz.....

matara Custom Title Time!

1,342 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Jun 2003, 4:00 pm

#55999

Have a look at Zenjoes site

http://www.geocities.com/zenjoe/

It has a forum with topics surrounding this very question....

Cheers

Steve

KruizinKombi Seriously Obsessed Cyber Dubber

3,493 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Jun 2003, 9:22 pm

#56126

You've already covered my thoughts Squizy, although a splittie isn't really a heavy vehicle - certainly not as heavy as a 70's kombi. 🙂

Kruizin Kol

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Jun 2003, 9:51 pm

#56135

Hi

I reckon a Subaru motor would be a nicer swap.

1302Steve

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 14 Jun 2003, 1:40 am

#57007

I'm with Steve C on this...Go for th Subi swap, forget the rotor! The Subi will be a much nicer engine to live with & a EJ20T might just be legal!

FUCH your early!

http://www.noh2o.org/

vw_carrera Officially Full-On Dubber

273 posts · joined May 2003 · 14 Jun 2003, 11:19 am

#57027

also rotary's don't like lot's a weight

david Custom Title Time!

1,013 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 14 Jun 2003, 9:40 pm

#57115

i have a show prepared bridgeport rotorywith a 48 mm webber on it if you want, goes like stink
david

lowdown Seriously Crusin Dubber

127 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 15 Jun 2003, 6:38 pm

#57309

go rotor, it'll be an easier and far cheaper swap than the ej20. plus the buckets and bucket of power.
david what rotor(12a/13B) and how much i may be intersted??

[Edited on 15-6-2003 by lowdown]

Herbie 53 Bugs are not nearly enough

764 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 15 Jun 2003, 10:25 pm

#57431

A turbo rotary has great tourque, But I'm not sure I want to bother argueing in favour of rotaries on a vw forum again as It gets my blood presure up and doesn't really make any difference to me in the end, If you would like facts about rotaries and not fiction feel free to send me a U2U I have had many and think they are great but I also would consider other options. 😀
Cheers Tony

62 Ragtop Herbie with a little extra oomph.

squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 16 Jun 2003, 9:45 am

#57474

I'm not in the process of doing it - not even on my agenda. It's a question that's been buzzing around my head for years and I wanted to throw it out there. Thanks for all the feedback both for, against, and in between. The Zenjoe site is full of heaps on information - thanks for suggesting it.

Squiz.....