---------------------------------------------------------- Engines-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 08/14/03: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:16 PM - Renesis Rotary Power (John Burns) 2. 06:43 PM - Renesis Rotary Power (flyseaplane) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:16:16 PM PST US From: "John Burns" Subject: Engines-List: Renesis Rotary Power --> Engines-List message posted by: "John Burns" I took a Mazda RX-8 for a test drive yesterday. The Renesis engine likes high RPM! I perceived the design objective was to deliver five to six thousand RPM all day long. At 7000 RPM the exhaust noise and tachometer put me on edge, but only because I'm not used to it. Since the Mazda salesman was sitting next to me, I didn't take it above 7500 RPM [over 90 mph in fifth gear]. That would be 2630 RPM prop speed with Tracy's 2.85:1 RD, producing about 218 HP without modifications. Sweet automotive conversion candidate! ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:43:06 PM PST US From: "flyseaplane" Subject: Engines-List: Renesis Rotary Power --> Engines-List message posted by: "flyseaplane" From: "John Burns"