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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 10:16 AM
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i don't think it's gonna ever run. look at the intake pattern. one of the engine runs to the opposite of the 2 other ones. sucks because it's a great idea, who would also work.
I guess I don't understand the problem?
My intake runners are almost the exact same length and volume for each intake port, and the small amount of length difference will not make 5 hp difference.

Anyway, I have been working on it some but have been in Tampa Florida for the last couple weeks helping get a new boat done to make the destin poker run, I will be back to working on the engine full time next week. I will post more pics next week.
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 11:31 AM
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I just read your post again, I guess you mean about that I have one row of rotors spinning opposite of the direction of the others? I designed it that way 50 % for looks to make the engine look more symmetrical, and 50% to make the engine run smoother, not to torque as bad one direction when revved.
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 11:55 AM
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigyellowcat
I just read your post again, I guess you mean about that I have one row of rotors spinning opposite of the direction of the others? I designed it that way 50 % for looks to make the engine look more symmetrical, and 50% to make the engine run smoother, not to torque as bad one direction when revved.
thanks for explain it, because i'm a fan of the concept you use. it make a W16 engine look it a *****( sorry for the language). the only way i would have tough it would had work, was to make it reverse (like the fd water pump) and the avantange of countering the centrifuge force who runs all in one way and yes it looks way more symmetrical. good job and gook luck with that project. it look badass!!!!!!!!!
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 08:05 AM
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I didn't realise that one of the banks went the opposite way round. Makes this engine even more awesome!

BYC is it possible to make your Ritor housing sleeves, let's say 5mm wider? To then have some custom CNC'd rotors, to make a 15B engine? Obviously a custom e shaftwould be needed too.
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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 06:37 AM
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Good to see you back on the forum! Welcome!
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 12:33 AM
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Im in line for one. PLEASE
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 10:26 AM
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 04:41 PM
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bump, any updates?
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 05:04 PM
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premixing fuel does not harm emissions or hurt performance by any noticable amount by the way. i have had more than a few people claim to have a better feel from the engine after switching to premix however.

just an FYI.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 10:58 PM
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bump, any updates?
update...
here are the apex seals getting opened up to be installed into the rotors today.
notice there are enough for twelve rotors.

I have spent the last week and all weekend working on the engine. our boating season is finally over so now I am going to work on it every day till its done..
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 12:03 PM
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What seals are you using or did you make those too?
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 12:13 PM
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looks like RA super seals and i believe he mentioned he was going to run those.

hopefully not running their springs and upgraded to OEM apex springs.
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 01:30 PM
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yep, they are ra super seals. we have edm'ed our own seals but I dont want to use them in this first engine. We will be testing our seals once we have time, but would rather use something that already has a history in this first engine.
yes I did buy a set of factory springs also.
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 02:21 PM
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so now I am going to work on it every day till its done..
awesome awesome awesome..!!!!

please can you make an build video along with start up and dyno runs
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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Dualist
awesome awesome awesome..!!!!

please can you make an build video along with start up and dyno runs

What he said!!!!!
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 08:13 PM
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Who would like to see the 12 rotor at seven stock?
Would anyone like to hear what a 12 rotor sounds like in person?
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigyellowcat
Who would like to see the 12 rotor at seven stock?
Would anyone like to hear what a 12 rotor sounds like in person?
Don't be a tease now ;-) You should bring some of the parts and show Gaby at the dyno meet this weekend!
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigyellowcat
Who would like to see the 12 rotor at seven stock?
Would anyone like to hear what a 12 rotor sounds like in person?
I think a better question would be, who DOESN'T want to see a 12 rotor. I mean a 3 rotor awesome, 4 rotor ******* sweet, but 12 rotor?? I don't there are words to describe how awesome that would be.
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigyellowcat
Who would like to see the 12 rotor at seven stock?
Would anyone like to hear what a 12 rotor sounds like in person?


Are prom queens easy? Do wild bears **** in the woods? Does wile e. Coyote want roadrunners *** for dinner?

WE DEMAND HD QUALITY VIDEOS WITH SURROUND SOUND!!!!
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by rotorican85
Are prom queens easy? Do wild bears **** in the woods? Does wile e. Coyote want roadrunners *** for dinner?

WE DEMAND HD QUALITY VIDEOS WITH SURROUND SOUND!!!!
This guy read my mind.
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Old Oct 5, 2011 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Bigyellowcat
Who would like to see the 12 rotor at seven stock?
Would anyone like to hear what a 12 rotor sounds like in person?
I'd love to see it there, can't wait.
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 01:18 PM
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Will also be in grand rapids Michigan area all next week anything to see around there?
GWAAAAAAAA!!!!!

how did i miss this?!?! i live less then 40min away
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Bigyellowcat
Who would like to see the 12 rotor at seven stock?
Would anyone like to hear what a 12 rotor sounds like in person?
Hell I'll drop out of my bike race and make it out to sevenstock instead if you bring the 12 rotor!!
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 01:39 PM
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how about a tripple rotor engine... side ways..
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