https://www.carexpert.com.au/news/man-builds-5000hp-15-7l-960cu-12-rotor-engine/
Doh, on closer inspection the man isn't Australian, only the site I've linked. Moderator feel free to update the title.
Mother of God!
God, if a 13b is loud, how have we not heard this thing idle here in America???
Gonna be a world record for loudest idle....
Dusterbd13-michael (Forum Supporter) said:God, if a 13b is loud, how have we not heard this thing idle here in America???
Gonna be a world record for loudest idle....
Loud and thirsty!
Wait, that's over 400 horsepower per rotor. So why doesn't a 13b make 800 HP? ;-)
DWNSHFT said:Wait, that's over 400 horsepower per rotor. So why doesn't a 13b make 800 HP? ;-)
I'm guessing there are people who have gotten close to 800 HP out of a 13B. The 400 hp per rotor number they stated would involve race fuel, 50 lbs of boost, and 14,000 RPMs and I'm sure they realize they could measure the amount of time they could run between major services to be it in the minutes range.
How many gallons per minute at idle?
That thing has been kicking around for a few years. I think last time I saw something on it the idea was to use it for off shore powerboat racing.
Still super cool that it's still being developed.
DWNSHFT said:Wait, that's over 400 horsepower per rotor. So why doesn't a 13b make 800 HP? ;-)
You don't watch enough drag racing. 800 is wimpy for 13B's.
Awesome project. Too bad the 5000hp number sounds like a car amplifier rating way of judging power output.
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