----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2005 6:48
AM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Fw: Rx-8 Rotors
useable in 91 13B?
Here is the response I got from Mazdatrix about
using RX-8 rotors in a 91 block. The rotors are $270 less than the
9.7:1 rotors, but I imagine that milling the slot deeper will cut into that
price differential a bit. But, on the other hand I could have an RX -
7 1/2 engine in my aircraft.
I am going to look into this a bit more and
find out how much to mill a rotor. A lighter rotor => more rpms
without increasing stress?
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2005 4:21 PM
Subject: Re: Rx-8 Rotors useable in 91 13B?
You can run the renesis rotors if you get the
apex seal grooves milled deeper to accept the 86-95 apex seals, or the 74-85
3mm seals. The Renesis seals are not tall enough to pass over the exhaust
port without warping and breaking. You also need to run the 86-95 corner seals, not the Renesis corner
seals. (there's a metallurgical conflict with the side
housings)
The front and rear counterweights from the
Renesis engine to balance the rotors are available.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2005 12:40 PM
Subject: Rx-8 Rotors useable in 91 13B?
Can the RX-8 rotors be installed in the 91
13B block? Assuming you get the seals,bearings, etc for the RX-8
Rotors?
Are counter weights for the lighter RX-8
Rotors available?
Thanks