Rotary Engine

aji8 Says:

Nov 10, 2009 - Just because it is unique does NOT make it junk. It is a POS powerplant. Get the facts.

cobalt120 Says:

Nov 10, 2009 - I got my hands on a used rx-7 rotary engine,rebuilding it and, are installing it in a large UTV. More or less an attempt to see the reliability at lower rpms, not to mention the torque output, and how the engine will handle off road conditions. UTVs have a major engine size vs vehicle size limitations. Perhaps a smaller rotary engine will work. This will be a Utility UTV not a sport model, at least for now. Enjoy.

TheSwedishJumper Says:

Nov 12, 2009 - Really good work :) Thanks now i know a bit how at Rotary engien works :)

d4nny392 Says:

Nov 12, 2009 - fantastic vid, really glad to have a better knowledge of these friggin' things! lol

filthydirtyhooker Says:

Nov 14, 2009 - It's still a spirograph.

Gangster88232 Says:

Nov 15, 2009 - Wankel...

boredclub Says:

Nov 16, 2009 - well now i finally know how the friggin things work lol. cool, But what is the point of it?

Funeral4aFan Says:

Nov 16, 2009 - It's alot more lightweight than normal engines, for the same power. the only problem is that the apex seals could wear out fast, causing a leak.

loh343 Says:

Nov 16, 2009 - it is more power full for a smaller engine..

ImYourLastResort Says:

Nov 16, 2009 - Awesome animation

ImYourLastResort Says:

Nov 16, 2009 - Seems to take the Germans to come up with a crazy idea that won't work, and the Japanese to take that idea and MAKE it work.

ImYourLastResort Says:

Nov 16, 2009 - Well if you can come up with the perfect seal, then we will all call you a genius.

boredclub Says:

Nov 17, 2009 - yeah watching this i was like "Woah wouldn't those seals wear out pretty fast?"

yourfast06 Says:

Nov 17, 2009 - yeah german idea but jap are makin it . well the engine is lil but it has no tq and still uses alot gas when u stap on it .and lot of problem with it . but still sumthing different and nice

futuristictech Says:

Nov 17, 2009 - I'm not authorized to show my new engine design. but pretty soon (6 to 8 monts). you won't be disapointed, you got my word.

420witchdoctor Says:

Nov 17, 2009 - Yeah sure. Alright, I'm subscribing and my memory is VERY good. We'll see, huh?

flamedub Says:

Nov 17, 2009 - they also rev to high heaven. nice modeling and animation :D

saint56stef Says:

Nov 17, 2009 - thanks man cus this has been confusing the hell out of me

bobbymalta73 Says:

Nov 18, 2009 - good job mate,thks for sharing.a++

bicycleabused Says:

Nov 18, 2009 - right cuz the motor has no physical or mechanical limitations a piston motor on the other hand kinda runs dependantly more on the crank where as the rotary motors crank depends on the rotars make good snwmobile racing engines cuz you can spueeze that throttle and know you have endless rpm the problem you run into though with that is the carbuerators cant always keep up i always thought it would be better to run 2 carbs per rotor

OveRSwE Says:

Nov 19, 2009 - good video, and good job on the animation

cbgsmymag Says:

Nov 20, 2009 - Where've you all been over the last 20years? There's more torque in a rotary engine than any piston engine and the seals wear out no quicker than any piston ring. The rotary's efficiency is second only to a turbine and the oil is burned out in the combustion - a rotary exhaust is as clean as a new pin. It does however make a lot of heat which is fine on a race engine but not so good on a roadster unless there's gallons of coolant around it - again not so good on a bike.

C3C3L1AX0X0MAR13 Says:

Nov 21, 2009 - Whoever invented this is one smart cookie =]

ccarr656 Says:

Nov 22, 2009 - Great video. Thank you.

IBLISendofdays Says:

Nov 22, 2009 - Just a small addition to your point - gas turbines are very mechanically efficient but only have a thermodynamic efficiency of 30 - 40%.