Paul,
 We have a plan to install an ignition/alternator stator under a thin
 flywheel prior to a standard flywheel as illustrated here. The one
 shown is just for illustration and is not large enough in diameter.
 We need a stator @ 7 inches in outside diameter with the the
 appropriate flywheel. We have talked to a stator manufacturer who
 will build us one like we need but he wants a bag full of gold.
 Dimensionally it will fit and function as required.

 What we ask is if anyone knows of a thin(@ 1 inch thick) stator @ 7
inches
 in diameter with @ 5 inch ID already in existence so that we do not
 have to cough up that bag of gold. The manufacturer says his design
 will fit in the cavity and not disturb the remaining stackup of the
drive.
 The ID of the stator shown is @ 4.5 inches.

 If we can approximate the dimensions required of the stator, I am
 told the any stator can be rewound to accommodate both ignition and
 10 amp alternator. I must confess I am not sure about the electrical
 aspects, but am fairly certain we can mechanically accomplish the
 installation. Right now our mission is to show mechanical fit.

 Milo

 That looks cool Milo.  There are dozens of stator designs for out board
 motors and some motorcycles. Check out the one for Harley's.
 Pictures attached here.

 It looks about the right diameter. It lacks high voltage coils for
 CD ignition but it should put out enough current for stock RX8
 coils. All you would need is a small sealed lead acid battery.

 BTW I need the room in my hangar for the RV4. When do you plan to
 retrieve your RX8 motor test stand/trailer. I'll throw in the RX8
 heat sink mount and wiring for free. The wiring is not quite done
 but close.

 Paul Lamar

 If I understand the hybrid systems, they use high voltage to get the
starter
power required. You may need 48 volts just to get in the game. That
requires 4
batteries. OOPs the saving just went out the window.

Dale Davies

Here is a shot of the Honda.
Huge and heavy. That is what Mistral found out.

Paul Lamar


 Check  Greatplains 40 amp 3 phase alternator fits on/behind flywheel
it appears,
           http://www.greatplainsas.com/scdiehl.html
should be able to get enough power to operate standard electronic
ignition, maybe rewind two coils for CDI setup.
          John Burey

Good work John. Great Plains is a great outfit.
Thanks for finding that.

Paul Lamar