hey guys
Finally able to log into the site using a mates computer, just checked the weather forecast now for saturday and it says rain developing and a top of 12.
This means its pretty unlikely that I will be taking my car out to this meetup as it doesn't get driven in the rain.

Will keep an eye on the forum for future cruises with better weather :)

Cheers
Ben

It was originally called Fast Fours and Rotaries, but in recent times has been reduced to just Fast Fours, and yes it means as in Four cylinders, although it also features rotaries and the occasional six

In the latest Hot 4s magazine there is also a 1200 coupe towards the back, doesn't look too bad...

10.26 @ 136mph
For more info check out the main page of mazdarotary.net

An engine conversion involves a lot more than just putting a standard motor in, take for example the 'standard' Stage 1 13BT conversion available from RotorWorx which can be found here: http://rotorworx.com.au/engine_packages.html
Power is quoted at 180kw at the wheels, which would be somewhere around 230+ at the engine, which a lot more than the standard S4/5 13BT made from factory, and this still retains the standard turbo.
This conversion costs around $7500

A 20B engine alone will be at least $4000 if you can find one

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dont want to be picky but that record was broken recently by a first gen RX7

I can't think of a better motor to put in a 1200

I have a 13BT in mine which is engineered to avoid hassles. Built properly and tuned by people who know what they are doing so that it will last for ages.

Its stories like these that give rotaries a bad name, people expect them to rev to 10000rpm and live forever without undertaking basic maintenance or preparation when building the motors.

Fuel economy can often depends on the tune the engine has, mine is tuned rich due to the fact it doesn't run a FMIC. However when you are making 300-odd kw at the engine, you cannot expect the fuel economy of an Excel

The best part is that after a bit of a thrashing it will pull up at the lights and purr like a kitten, rather than make noisy piston engine sounds

I thought briefly about entering mine, but I heard that the event wasn't really that good.

I will most likely enter the second auto salon later this year...

Also if anyone is interested in hearing/seeing some 20B powered cars in action, check out the 'Videos' page on www.mazdarotary.net where there are a few videos available to download of 20B-powered cars.

Yes traction would be quite an issue!

I have a 13B in mine, with a GT35/40 roller bearing turbo, it currently makes around 220kws at the wheels (no intercooler, water injection is used instead) and as you would imagine, the 175s on it don't grip for too long once it comes on boost





One thing you can't beat however is the sound of an angry 20B, they are awesome!!!

Here are some more pics of my car...

http://mazdarotary.alphalink.com.au/datsun/