How would a rotary handle an AWD Powertrain?
02-15-09, 02:11 PM
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How would a rotary handle an AWD Powertrain?
I was thinking, a crazy project would be an FD with a 20B engine on a G35 Coupe AWD Powertrain (I figure the G35 because its one of the only longitudinal oriented engine because of it being RWD/AWD instead of FWD/AWD, so it would be easier?)
I dont suppose the lack of torque would make it wrong for an AWD platform? or would AWD help it?
I dont suppose the lack of torque would make it wrong for an AWD platform? or would AWD help it?
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02-15-09, 08:19 PM
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Theres nothing stopping a rotor being mounted E-W.
A guy over here in NZ had a FWD rotary 80 something (maybe 1989) 323 sedan. Lawton Rotorsport was the place.
Edit: I didnt say it was a "good" idea.....just that it can be done.
A guy over here in NZ had a FWD rotary 80 something (maybe 1989) 323 sedan. Lawton Rotorsport was the place.
Edit: I didnt say it was a "good" idea.....just that it can be done.
02-16-09, 09:21 AM
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i'm suprised that this hasnt come up yet, but check out this post from the 2nd gen forum. https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...&highlight=awd
also you can search on youtube for millen awd and you should find some videos of it. i'm pretty sure he had a 13b and a 20b version.
also you can search on youtube for millen awd and you should find some videos of it. i'm pretty sure he had a 13b and a 20b version.
02-16-09, 09:30 AM
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Very nice
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I have been racking my brain trying to find this. Wasn't there a 3 rotor AWD FD back in the mid 90's?
I remember seeing a pic of a FD that was blue and white racing down a mountain road. I don't remember if it was at Pike Peak or where but I do remember the description of the car. I am pretty sure it was an AWD 3 rotor.
I remember seeing a pic of a FD that was blue and white racing down a mountain road. I don't remember if it was at Pike Peak or where but I do remember the description of the car. I am pretty sure it was an AWD 3 rotor.
02-16-09, 09:21 PM
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I was thinking, a crazy project would be an FD with a 20B engine on a G35 Coupe AWD Powertrain (I figure the G35 because its one of the only longitudinal oriented engine because of it being RWD/AWD instead of FWD/AWD, so it would be easier?)
I dont suppose the lack of torque would make it wrong for an AWD platform? or would AWD help it?
I dont suppose the lack of torque would make it wrong for an AWD platform? or would AWD help it?
Maybe you would like to google for Rod Millen 4WD RX7?
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I was thinking, a crazy project would be an FD with a 20B engine on a G35 Coupe AWD Powertrain (I figure the G35 because its one of the only longitudinal oriented engine because of it being RWD/AWD instead of FWD/AWD, so it would be easier?)
I dont suppose the lack of torque would make it wrong for an AWD platform? or would AWD help it?
I dont suppose the lack of torque would make it wrong for an AWD platform? or would AWD help it?
