Title: Cars that beg for a rotary conversion
Post by: Eccentric shaft on March 27, 2024, 07:08:06 PM
Post by: Eccentric shaft on March 27, 2024, 07:08:06 PM
Thought I might as well start a new thread on this.
What car(s) would you like to see converted to rotary power?
Post some pics of your pick(s) with or without an explanation and a custom model name!
There's a lot of good candidates out there. Corollas and Datsun 1200 are already tried and tested, Familia's, GLC/323's and 626's as well. As we know, the Rotus and Rotary Lada have been built and The Rotang is on the way. Give us your candidates. As a first, how about this alternative rotary wagon, which we could call the Ford 12AM. :D
What car(s) would you like to see converted to rotary power?
Post some pics of your pick(s) with or without an explanation and a custom model name!
There's a lot of good candidates out there. Corollas and Datsun 1200 are already tried and tested, Familia's, GLC/323's and 626's as well. As we know, the Rotus and Rotary Lada have been built and The Rotang is on the way. Give us your candidates. As a first, how about this alternative rotary wagon, which we could call the Ford 12AM. :D
Title: Re: Cars that beg for a rotary conversion
Post by: Jamie R on March 28, 2024, 08:55:44 PM
Post by: Jamie R on March 28, 2024, 08:55:44 PM
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Dont limit it to cars lol
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Dont limit it to cars lol
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Title: Re: Cars that beg for a rotary conversion
Post by: Jamie R on March 28, 2024, 11:12:33 PM
Post by: Jamie R on March 28, 2024, 11:12:33 PM
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Proper sleeper
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Title: Re: Cars that beg for a rotary conversion
Post by: Jamie R on March 29, 2024, 04:37:46 AM
Post by: Jamie R on March 29, 2024, 04:37:46 AM
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Even Noddy does it
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Title: Re: Cars that beg for a rotary conversion
Post by: boosted on March 29, 2024, 06:48:45 AM
Post by: boosted on March 29, 2024, 06:48:45 AM
Lol.. love it.
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Title: Re: Cars that beg for a rotary conversion
Post by: Jamie R on March 29, 2024, 06:55:23 AM
Post by: Jamie R on March 29, 2024, 06:55:23 AM
I dont think id ever get round to it, but id love to make a fwd 13b powered car.
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Title: Re: Cars that beg for a rotary conversion
Post by: boosted on March 29, 2024, 06:56:44 AM
Post by: boosted on March 29, 2024, 06:56:44 AM
Not a fan of FWD..
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Title: Re: Cars that beg for a rotary conversion
Post by: Jamie R on March 29, 2024, 01:10:51 PM
Post by: Jamie R on March 29, 2024, 01:10:51 PM
Quote from: boosted on March 29, 2024, 06:56:44 AMNot a fan of FWD..Wont get torque steer from a NA 13b lol
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Title: Re: Cars that beg for a rotary conversion
Post by: Eccentric shaft on March 29, 2024, 04:04:49 PM
Post by: Eccentric shaft on March 29, 2024, 04:04:49 PM
Oh, yes the A35! And this one. Simca 1200S. Don't be fooled by the air intakes on the bonnet. It's rear-engined like its boxy family car sisters.
Title: Re: Cars that beg for a rotary conversion
Post by: Jamie R on March 29, 2024, 04:08:47 PM
Post by: Jamie R on March 29, 2024, 04:08:47 PM
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Mate !!
You need this, 3 or 4 rotor up front. Keep all the stock seats n trim.
Behold ......
.... The Volvary
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Mate !!
You need this, 3 or 4 rotor up front. Keep all the stock seats n trim.
Behold ......
.... The Volvary
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Title: Re: Cars that beg for a rotary conversion
Post by: Eccentric shaft on March 31, 2024, 07:51:32 PM
Post by: Eccentric shaft on March 31, 2024, 07:51:32 PM
Oh, yes. the Swedish tank, of course. You might have heard of the Volvoghini? If not, look it up. The 3 or 4 rotor Revolvo would beat it hands down. :great:
Looking back, why didn't I put a 12A and 5-speed in the Cortina when the opportunity was there? Now, CCR weren't really into modification jobs & cutting away at the little healthy metal that was left didn't appeal to me at the time. Oh, well...
Looking back, why didn't I put a 12A and 5-speed in the Cortina when the opportunity was there? Now, CCR weren't really into modification jobs & cutting away at the little healthy metal that was left didn't appeal to me at the time. Oh, well...
Title: Re: Cars that beg for a rotary conversion
Post by: Eccentric shaft on April 04, 2024, 12:59:38 PM
Post by: Eccentric shaft on April 04, 2024, 12:59:38 PM
Fiats have been thought of:
But no SAABs. Are SAAB owners too purist?
But no SAABs. Are SAAB owners too purist?
Title: Re: Cars that beg for a rotary conversion
Post by: Eccentric shaft on April 11, 2024, 12:03:55 PM
Post by: Eccentric shaft on April 11, 2024, 12:03:55 PM
How much tidier would that engine bay look with a 12A in it? ;)
Title: Re: Cars that beg for a rotary conversion
Post by: Jamie R on April 12, 2024, 07:16:40 PM
Post by: Jamie R on April 12, 2024, 07:16:40 PM
Quote from: Eccentric shaft on April 04, 2024, 12:59:38 PMFiats have been thought of:That fiat 600 is amazing !
But no SAABs. Are SAAB owners too purist?
Noooo to that classic saab
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Title: Re: Cars that beg for a rotary conversion
Post by: Jamie R on April 12, 2024, 07:17:28 PM
Post by: Jamie R on April 12, 2024, 07:17:28 PM
Quote from: Eccentric shaft on April 11, 2024, 12:03:55 PMHow much tidier would that engine bay look with a 12A in it? ;)God yes !!
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Title: Re: Cars that beg for a rotary conversion
Post by: MattScott on April 22, 2024, 09:17:21 AM
Post by: MattScott on April 22, 2024, 09:17:21 AM
In fairness ANY engine would be better than what these came out of the factory with! But a "built" 20B to slot in the rear would be nice.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240422/11e7ad6e6ac9a1ca9e8a770c5fbfc60b.jpg)
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Title: Re: Cars that beg for a rotary conversion
Post by: MattScott on April 22, 2024, 07:47:37 PM
Post by: MattScott on April 22, 2024, 07:47:37 PM
Or maybe a "Sit Up And Brap"? (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240422/2f56e710c72bd14903d8438f3db27f73.jpg)
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Title: Re: Cars that beg for a rotary conversion
Post by: clive on April 22, 2024, 08:18:41 PM
Post by: clive on April 22, 2024, 08:18:41 PM
Quote from: MattScott on April 22, 2024, 07:47:37 PMOr maybe a "Sit Up And Brap"? (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240422/2f56e710c72bd14903d8438f3db27f73.jpg)
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First car I owned and learnt to drive, well till it fell over on its side and found it had plate glass windows!
I was either 9 or 10 years old at the time >:D
Title: Re: Cars that beg for a rotary conversion
Post by: Eccentric shaft on April 28, 2024, 01:45:46 PM
Post by: Eccentric shaft on April 28, 2024, 01:45:46 PM
One of many stylish, but notoriously underpowered sports cars of the 1980s, the Matra Murena should be a candidate. And has anyone ever tried to combine a Rotary with Variomatic? 🤔 Not sure what the point would be beyond retro-engineering novelty, but you'd be able to go backwards at tremendous speeds! :))