4 rotor huh? how about 6????

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Apr 8, 2008 | 06:47 PM

#26

ivegonemad

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i bet itll take atleast one gi-normous super computer to get that thing running....**** putting it in a car, why not in a plane!!

Apr 8, 2008 | 06:59 PM

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put it in my Power Wheels.

Apr 8, 2008 | 10:56 PM

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secrets out guys. I was planning on putting this in my FB and having a grand unveiling video for all to see. Now I'm not so sure I wanna share with all the 'doubters' and 'haters' here.

Apr 8, 2008 | 11:04 PM

#29

nomnomnom

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How could anyone hate a 6 rotor engine?

Its not that hard to doubt seeing as how crazy that thing looks.

Apr 8, 2008 | 11:16 PM

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FBsliderseven

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6 rotor!!! damn that thing probably could make over 1k hp N/A

Apr 8, 2008 | 11:18 PM

#31

mr_rotary

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Pfft, I have an 8 rotor..

If you beleive that, you will beleive anything.......

Apr 8, 2008 | 11:22 PM

#32

Skyhighjared

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if somebody built one of those that ran.......imagine the possibilities!!!!

trains, maybe?

landspeed records a couple of times.

Apr 8, 2008 | 11:37 PM

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PercentSevenC

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Hurley's 6-rotor has come up in a lot of threads, but as far as I'm aware they never got it to run. I think they gave up on it. Jeff20B mentioned complications with the counterweights.

Apr 8, 2008 | 11:43 PM

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zack4173

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That would definately bring a new age to ratory performance I f they could get that going. Thats an awesome pic either way.

Apr 9, 2008 | 12:43 AM

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FearNoPiston

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man I would love to see what type of power that thing can produce

Apr 9, 2008 | 02:10 AM

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white_charisma

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thats a crazy picture, even if it dosent run, very cool though

Apr 9, 2008 | 04:26 AM

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I like it. And if it does not work i would paint & polish it and put it in the corner of my living room like an ornament.

greetz

Apr 9, 2008 | 09:13 AM

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shmacklepap

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Yeah the center iron is definetly lower than the others....weird

Apr 9, 2008 | 09:21 AM

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1revin712488

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gas milage would be ridiculous

.003 mpg

Apr 9, 2008 | 10:33 AM

#40

89t295k

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That would make even a sport bike sound wounded. It would rev so f'n fast.

If mazda can build a 4 rotor I see no problem in doing a 6.

One sexy mock tho.

Apr 9, 2008 | 10:47 AM

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Natey

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Holy e-shaft.

Apr 9, 2008 | 10:57 AM

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I just want to hear what a 6-rotor would sound like.

Apr 9, 2008 | 12:09 PM

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rotarymandan

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Would they use 3 13b motors or 3 12a motors for a 6 rotor? Could they just use two 20Bs with a modified iron, and e-shaft?

Apr 9, 2008 | 12:11 PM

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nice

wouldnt mind seeing that engine in a track fd, or even a rx2!

Apr 9, 2008 | 12:14 PM

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deadline

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wait so you can actually jus keep adding rotors side to side to side? what would stop anyone from makin an 8 rotor engine? if anyone hears anything from the guy with that 4 rotor post the vids

Apr 9, 2008 | 01:16 PM

#46

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WTF is a Piston?..Anyone?

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man thats nice i dont care if the thing never ran i still want 3 for my living room garage and kitchen

Apr 9, 2008 | 03:05 PM

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i can only imagine the type of transmissions that motor would rip to shreds

Apr 9, 2008 | 03:23 PM

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Rhode_Dog

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PercentSevenC

Hurley's 6-rotor has come up in a lot of threads, but as far as I'm aware they never got it to run. I think they gave up on it. Jeff20B mentioned complications with the counterweights.

Damn, beat me to it!

I didn't know they couldn't get it to run though.

http://www.hurleyrotary.com/page.php...ntpageref=6265

Last edited by Rhode_Dog; Apr 9, 2008 at 03:34 PM.

Apr 9, 2008 | 04:34 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by deadline

wait so you can actually jus keep adding rotors side to side to side? what would stop anyone from makin an 8 rotor engine? if anyone hears anything from the guy with that 4 rotor post the vids

You can't just add them. It's pretty complicated and anything above 3 rotors (hell, even 3 rotors) costs a lot of money. It's not just the money though, it's fabricating an e-shaft that is strong enough. 4 rotor has been done, but that's it as far as I know. It just hasn't been possible to make and e-shaft strong enough for more.