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Old 07-29-2005, 08:34 PM
gtpeterp
 
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Re: Wankel Engine in an Amphi


Theres a company called Mazdatrix in Signal Hill, CA. I'm not sure how
far that is from you, but the might be able to answer your questions,
especially if you take the car down there. I've bought parts from them
in the past and they are quite knowledgeable.

Peter

--- In amphicar-lovers@yahoogroups.com, "steve reich"
wrote:
> Michael
>
> Do you really think one can connect the output of the Wankel with the
> land/water transmission and maintain the proper configuration? I
assume a
> frame of some kind could be made to mount the engine. Where does the
> exhaust come off now. Any chance of a simple J-tube as is currently
on the
> Amphi?
>
> As far as your comment: "The only thought I really have is how that
would
> affect the value as it would no longer be original. The project
seems quite
> feasible."
>
> The real value of the Amphicar is the fun one has with it,
especially if you
> plan to be buried at sea in it. One can always keep the old parts
should
> someone want an original.
>
> -Steve
>
> '64 red (AMPHICR)
> '64 red (I SWIM 2)]
> De Mar,CA




        
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