George Lendich wrote:

Paul,
I've just been offered a brand new Renesis 6 port 186KW manual engine

for $5,000.00 Aust - $3,500 US.

Apparently the 4 port 160KW is the Auto engine.
Is that a good deal ?
George

Good price. Sounds like the dealer discount.

Correct. The 4 port is the auto TX engine.

Paul Lamar

Paul,
Yes! This chap is a personal friend of one of the major engine importers -
they got a whole container full of new engines.
Interestingly he said he had a pick of the best ones, although new they
packed them one on top of each other and the bottom ones had a lot of
damaged bits like broken manifolds etc.
I got the price down to $2,600 US as he got two (long story) and only needs
one and is happy to just get his money back. So now we know the dealers cost
!!

I've got to tell you that's cheap enough, does it give you any ideas!!

His Dad is a Pilot ( light Aircraft) and a mechanic who has worked on
Rotaries. He indicated that the rather large bump on front housing indicates
to him some major mods to the oil pump/pick-up area. Although I haven't seen
it myself yet, I thought I'd pass this information to anyone interested like
Francois and Doug in Japan.

George

The oil pump looks pretty much the same.

Paul Lamar

George sounds like a great price.  I am now looking for an engine to 'play'
with. It would be a shame if I destroyed a new engine though.  Paul tell me
again why I shouldn't be pushing a two rotary engine up to or over 300Hp?
Is it a simple reason like lack of longevity? To much heat in a small
package?  Better to tune down the 20B?

Doug in Japan

Well it takes a turbo and as you can tell we are now having problems
with our long term turbo's. Until a solution presents itself it looks like about 220
HP flat rated is going to be the best we can do until the turbo RX8 engine
hits the market. It will also take awhile for that to be tested as well.
Looks like a three rotor turbo is you best bet for around 300 HP flat rated
currently.

Paul Lamar
 
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