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 squizy
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| posted on June 11th, 2003 at 11:07 AM |
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Split Kombi Rotary
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?
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| posted on June 11th, 2003 at 04:00 PM |
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ZenJoe
Have a look at Zenjoes site
http://www.geocities.com/zenjoe/
It has a forum with topics surrounding this very question....
Cheers
Steve
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KruizinKombi
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| posted on June 11th, 2003 at 09:22 PM |
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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
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| posted on June 11th, 2003 at 09:51 PM |
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Hi
I reckon a Subaru motor would be a nicer swap.
1302Steve
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| posted on June 14th, 2003 at 01:40 AM |
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Forget the rotary
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!
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| posted on June 14th, 2003 at 11:19 AM |
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also rotary's don't like lot's a weight |
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| posted on June 14th, 2003 at 09:40 PM |
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i have the motor for you
i have a show prepared bridgeport rotorywith a 48 mm webber on it if you want, goes like stink
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| posted on June 15th, 2003 at 06:38 PM |
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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??
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| posted on June 15th, 2003 at 10:25 PM |
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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. 
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| posted on June 16th, 2003 at 09:45 AM |
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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.....
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