Random Question, is a rotary engine like the RX-8 (non-turbo) tuneable like the 1.8T?
12-06-2003, 03:35 PM
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Random Question, is a rotary engine like the RX-8 (non-turbo) tuneable like the 1.8T?
<center><img src="http://carad.ebayimg.com/i8/03/a/00/d8/01/da_4.JPG"></center><p>I'd be interested in seeing if a low displacement rotary engine could be tuned to +100 hp like an a4...even without a turbo on the 1.8T
12-06-2003, 03:59 PM
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That's not at all what I asked. I drew an analogy of "cheap power"
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/60502/car_pics_11-24-03_007.jpg"></center><p>Popping 100 HP in the 1.8 is not difficult, time consuming, or particularly expensive.
The parallel is of cost effective, drivable power addition.
The picture is an example of a extremely cost-intensive engine package to upgrade.
The parallel is of cost effective, drivable power addition.
The picture is an example of a extremely cost-intensive engine package to upgrade.
12-06-2003, 04:05 PM
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I'm guessing not...
Considering it's hard to get that kind of hp jump on any N.A. motor. When you do, it's usually due to adjustmemts of internal (moving) parts of which the rotary has few. Another problem is all of the intake contraptions that the new "Renesis" rotary uses to get that kind of power. There's several different intake paths/systems that are activated at different times in the powerband. It's weird and complicated, so I'm guessing it will be a while before anyone develops a forced induction kit, or any severe tuning advancements for that motor.
12-06-2003, 04:08 PM
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Oh, and in comparison to the old rotaries....
They were about the same displacent, if not exactly the same (1.3L iirc) and can be tuned to krazy hp numbers. But that motor was developed as a forced induction motor, so most of those gains were in the turbo system, like a 1.8t.
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12-06-2003, 05:49 PM
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There will be turbo kits for the engine soon enough, so i would say yes...
even the chief designer of the RX8 admitted that aftermarket turbo kits will likely be available to give the RX8 a boost in power.
The Mazdaspeed RX8 is expected to have a 300hp roatary non-turbo engine in it, just a displcement incease to the existing two rotors.
I think Mazda wants to cut its teeth with the Renesis first, then dial up the power.
Cheers,
Sameer
The Mazdaspeed RX8 is expected to have a 300hp roatary non-turbo engine in it, just a displcement incease to the existing two rotors.
I think Mazda wants to cut its teeth with the Renesis first, then dial up the power.
Cheers,
Sameer