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Revision as of 04:11, 13 August 2009
The Mazda rotary engine is a good match for Datsun 1200 -- it is light and compact. It makes more power than a piston engine of the same size and weight. The engine weight is down low so it doesn't prevent good handling.
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Performance
Typical engine power in stock form:
- 12A: 100-130 HP, 100-115 lb. ft. torque
- 13B EFI: 135 hp, 133 lb. ft. torque
- 13B-Turbo (1987-1991 "Turbo II"): 185-200 HP
Quarter Mile acceleration performance ranges from quick to insanely quick. With a totally stock rotary engine you won't be wanting for power.
- 16.1 at 90mph: bone stock 12a engine tuned by ear
- Ange's 13.7 second 12A bridgeport
- JVML's 8.1 second 13B twin turbo
Discussions
Engine
The Mazda rotary comes in two common sizes: 12A and 13B. In Australia, choose a 12A for street legal swaps. Everyone else, choose the 13B. There are less common versions, the old 10A and the ultra-rare and expensive 20B triple rotor.
12A
Mazda 13B carbureted
13B Fuel Injected
Mazda 13B Turbo rotary engine
Factory EFI 13B Turbo
13B Turbo with factory intercooler
20B triple rotor
Engine Mounts
Motor Plate
For racing a motor plate can be used. Not recommended for a street car as it transmit vibration directly to the body.
Transmission
Use the transmission that comes with the rotary engine (the Mazda transmission).
Shifter
A new shifter mount hole may need to cut?
Transmission Mount
Tunnel
Some fabricate a large tunnel. Is it necessary, or just used with beefy racing transmissions?
Differential
The least 12A engine outputs 100 lb. ft. of torque. The stock Datsun 1200 H145 diff can handle that.
But many 12A put out 115 lb. ft. of torque, which calls for a stronger diff. The H150 from a B210 or B310 can handle this.
See: Rear Axle Swaps
Stock 13B engine calls for an H165.
Any modified rotary (especially if the turbo boost is raised) will need a stronger differential. Drag racing versions need the ultra-strong Ford 9".
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