Paul,

If you are headed to Australia you should check these guy's out. I
wonder what is the lifetime expectancy of this rotary.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uO1782B6RZw

John

3000 hours in aircraft use. This particular engine only needs to last
5 seconds as it looks like a drag racing engine. I have no idea
how many runs they will get out of it. From the looks of it I think they
need to bolt the exhaust to the block better and use a better gasket.

Abel Ibara told me he gets several seasons of drag racing out of his
400 HP per rotor two rotor engine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnqsaDUBySA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8EekEpYDIY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7azsSz5zDXM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQcMlJmz2Zs

He has been at it for ten years. His latest is over 500 HP per rotor

Paul Lamar