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Old 10-17-13, 02:09 AM
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Has anyone built a diesel 13b?
I like the power but I'd really like better fuel economy aswell so I thought I might try and build one.
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Originally Posted by spendyrx
Has anyone built a diesel 13b?
I like the power but I'd really like better fuel economy aswell so I thought I might try and build one.
You do know how a diesel engine works right? I don't think the rotors would be able to supply the 16-20:1 compression ratio that a diesel engine. I mean if you want to try and reingineer the wankel rotary by all means go for it! I personally don't think its possible

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http://retro-motoring.blogspot.com/2...ankel.html?m=1

Its a good read.

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there are a few threads on here that have yielded some good discussion on the subject of diesel and rotaries. look them up.
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not a likely project...
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There are generator varieties out there, which don't yield any particular power gains comparatively. The change in economy seems negligible- the real popularity of those engines is derived from their capacity to burn any number of questionable-quality fuels.
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Nice comments, thanks.




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