Mazda Rotary Engine?

[JustJason]

Re: Mazda Rotary Engine?

The biggest factor here is that engine rpm is pretty much irrelevent as you can only spin a propeller so fast before they don't work anymore.

 

[frank246]

Re: Mazda Rotary Engine?

I heard the other day that the Mazda rotary engines can achieve 13,000 RPM, (with rev limiter removed) due to their not having reciprocating pistons. Seems like a perfect boat motor. Has anyone ever heard of someone trying it?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpxK2ub-qCs

 

[Philster]

Re: Mazda Rotary Engine?

Saw that video a while back. That's a major crap load of a novelty custom engine stuffed into that boat. Too bad the stock Wankels can't put enough torque together to be practical for boating.

 

[Alpheus]

Re: Mazda Rotary Engine?

Thats a pretty impressive engine. Sounds awesome. 105mph...

 

[Aloysius]

Re: Mazda Rotary Engine?

427 SOHC Ford..saw/heard one a month ago..Gas Ronda Mustang...

 

[AdellAdam]

Re: Mazda Rotary Engine?

I agree with the idea of a jetboat motor. But like people say on here, 5k rpm is your max on the outdrive. On a jet prop, you're pretty much limitless. And i've heard of a well balanced rotary spinning 25k rpm. Rare and expensive, but possible. So if you REALLY want to try it, give it a shot in the jet prop system.