Rotary Engine Failure due to Side Rotor/Side Rotor Housing Clearance..

Bryan@BNR · 07-02-2009, 11:11 AM

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Smokey · 07-02-2009, 04:36 PM

perhaps I'm missing it in the deleted posts on the other thread, but I thought that Charlie said he intends to use his motor/car for high RPM (9K) and track use....meaning that the clearancing was necessary?

As a point of personal education, what is the possible downside to clearancing rotors for a street car? Possible side seal wear?

charlies7 · 07-03-2009, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Smokey

perhaps I'm missing it in the deleted posts on the other thread, but I thought that Charlie said he intends to use his motor/car for high RPM (9K) and track use....meaning that the clearancing was necessary?

As a point of personal education, what is the possible downside to clearancing rotors for a street car? Possible side seal wear?

That is correct. I also plan on driving the car on the street every chance I get. I got the clearancing done for extra insurance when I will be running the car in the higher rev's. To me its worth it.

glenrx7 · 07-03-2009, 02:34 AM

Blow by would not increase the side seals still do there job. Have Phil call all of his engine builders to find out

***Herblenny*** · 07-06-2009, 06:54 PM

Just got off the phone with Paul @ Mazmart (home of Rick Engman). Paul asked Rick about this for me and Rick says he does not clearance the rotors... Not even on his race engines.

***Herblenny*** · 07-06-2009, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by glenrx7

Have Phil call all of his engine builders to find out

LOL!

So, What happened?? I thought you said you are done with this??

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Originally Posted by glenrx7

So I am done with it....

Hmm.. I guess you were lying to me

Anyhow, Another thing you guys can do is listen to Glen like flies on shit

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Smokey Long Time Onlooker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 31 Rep Power: 0	perhaps I'm missing it in the deleted posts on the other thread, but I thought that Charlie said he intends to use his motor/car for high RPM (9K) and track use....meaning that the clearancing was necessary? As a point of personal education, what is the possible downside to clearancing rotors for a street car? Possible side seal wear? __________________ 93 Touring - AD coilovers, BBK, full exhaust, PFS SMIC, PFC

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07-03-2009, 02:34 AM	#4
glenrx7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 199 Rep Power: 18	Blow by would not increase the side seals still do there job. Have Phil call all of his engine builders to find out