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

[charlies7]

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]

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

[Herblenny]

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]

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??

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