Question on 3 rotors
09-17-14, 08:17 AM
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Question on 3 rotors
How long is a 3 rotor engine?
I'm thinking of using this in the next project an in a trim down spec, meaning get rid of stock parts like power steering - air - etc...the bulky plenum intake & substitute it with individual throttle. The rest will be fabricated. The 3 rotor blocks + pulley + the alternator -- how long is this engine?
I have a seven, a Lotus 7 & currently have a honda f20c with rotrex supercharger. Another project coming that I would like to use the 3 rotor. I don't have problem in the width but the length is limited.
I appreciate any help.
I'm thinking of using this in the next project an in a trim down spec, meaning get rid of stock parts like power steering - air - etc...the bulky plenum intake & substitute it with individual throttle. The rest will be fabricated. The 3 rotor blocks + pulley + the alternator -- how long is this engine?
I have a seven, a Lotus 7 & currently have a honda f20c with rotrex supercharger. Another project coming that I would like to use the 3 rotor. I don't have problem in the width but the length is limited.
I appreciate any help.
09-17-14, 10:12 AM
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its about 22" from the tip of the water pump pulley to the bellhousing flange. using a different water pump than the cosmo, might be able to take a little off of that too
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Thanks for the help..... I measured it, looks like i have plenty of room 36"
Another question, since i'm deleting all the stock parts that i mentioned and trim the engine as much as i can --- do some porting, i hate to buy the whole engine in ebay that cost $5,000 to $7,000 then tear it down.
Is it possible for me to source the 20B housings - rotor - front & back housing and go from there (cheaper way). ????
Another question, since i'm deleting all the stock parts that i mentioned and trim the engine as much as i can --- do some porting, i hate to buy the whole engine in ebay that cost $5,000 to $7,000 then tear it down.
Is it possible for me to source the 20B housings - rotor - front & back housing and go from there (cheaper way). ????
09-17-14, 11:02 AM
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Thanks for the help..... I measured it, looks like i have plenty of room 36"
Another question, since i'm deleting all the stock parts that i mentioned and trim the engine as much as i can --- do some porting, i hate to buy the whole engine in ebay that cost $5,000 to $7,000 then tear it down.
Is it possible for me to source the 20B housings - rotor - front & back housing and go from there (cheaper way). ????
Another question, since i'm deleting all the stock parts that i mentioned and trim the engine as much as i can --- do some porting, i hate to buy the whole engine in ebay that cost $5,000 to $7,000 then tear it down.
Is it possible for me to source the 20B housings - rotor - front & back housing and go from there (cheaper way). ????
09-17-14, 12:19 PM
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Agreed, it's cheaper and everything is usually there.
Often at times, if I've ever gotten an engine, I usually end up tearing it down anyway. Last 20B I had ran 5 years ago, sat, and somehow, one of the side-seals cracked...
Often at times, if I've ever gotten an engine, I usually end up tearing it down anyway. Last 20B I had ran 5 years ago, sat, and somehow, one of the side-seals cracked...
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