Just wondered if any of you read the recent article in AOPA on alternative engines, etc. by "Thomas Haines"?  In it he says:

 

 "Mazda wankel...tips the scales at 350 lbs. not including oil, water, and clutch.  Add 150 lbs. for the turbo system, plumbing, and the gear reduction...the thing appears downright portly".

 

Doesn't sound like he did his homework very well on the weight and requirement for a "clutch"...or maybe someone out there is installing a top secret two speed blower and isn't telling the group? :) 

 

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