We don't need no stinkin connecting rods...

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  1. mercgt73

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    I wish I could see it run in person.

    [nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UszPwNF-AiQ"]YouTube - Pac Performance NEW WORLD RECORD 6-58 at 208 mph[/nomedia] :eek3:
     
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    scooper77515 No current projects.

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    What kinda rpms they running those things up to?

    Are they still built like the Wankels? Or different design?
     
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    Well, the Rotary performance channel in Australia is Rotorg33k. Perhaps 33,000 rpm?

    I know almost nothing about rotary engines, but wikipedia says the 20B engine (the one in that pro car) is a Wankel design. But I highly doubt its an original 20B... perhaps a purpose built racing version?

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_Wankel_engine

    All I know is that car is bookin it.
     
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    I had a shop next door to these guys for awhile. The owner told me to bring my car over for dyno's when I am ready. Hopefuly he remembers me by then :cry:. I got to sit in the car once. I would hear them do pulls on the Mazdas all the time. I seen them do their signature car several times. Talk about loud. Their bays were facing my bay with only a row of cars parked between us.
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