Impressive but expensive

nightflyer · Post by **nightflyer** » Tue Dec 21, 2004 9:15 am

Here's another approach to rotary power:

http://www.mistral-engines.com

Great Swiss engineering, but bring lots of money!

Post by **Spike** » Tue Dec 21, 2004 10:40 am

WOW. I like it!! Hmm, anyone loan me some money? Just kidding. I'm really impressed with that engine, especially the planetary gear drive. Im in lust ....

nightflyer · Post by **nightflyer** » Tue Dec 21, 2004 10:52 am

Yeah, it's sweet, and interestingly, as far as I know, they use no Mazda parts. The rotors and housings are "clean sheet" components. Reflects a commitment to the technology that's good to see. Let's see... if I start saving now, when I'm ready for an engine in about 2 years, I'll need to put aside how much per week?

Post by **Spike** » Tue Dec 21, 2004 11:28 am

$298

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Wed Jun 01, 2005 2:34 pm

I've done a lot of reading on these Mistral rotary's lately. I am very impressed! I think the price is a little steep, but by the time I'm ready for an engine...we'll see. I like the fact that it is, more or less, a clean sheet design with a Mazda heritage.

This one, from what I can tell in the reading, is designed as an aircraft engine, not a pulled auto engine converted for aircraft use.

I have owned three RX-7's, and had to rebuild one engine after 130,000 miles when the apex seals went bad-probably from my right foot always revving that thing to 8000! What a great engine though!

Anyway, it has my attention. Of course, the more I learn about conversions, any of them, the more I am being influenced to think about using one. I suppose I have plenty of time to decide.

tshort · Post by **tshort** » Wed Jun 01, 2005 2:50 pm

Looks interesting ... doesn't seem like the web site has been updated recently. The 200+ hp version weighs about the same as an angle valve IO-360 with more power...
Maybe I'll try and look for them at OSH?

Thomas

Post by **Spike** » Wed Jun 01, 2005 2:54 pm

I wonder if they will be at Osh. I don't remember if they were at SNF this year. Anyone else? I do know there were doing R&D with Embry Riddle. And while you are at Osh make sure you talk to Innodyne. They are some pretty slick people.

--John

Looks interesting ... doesn't seem like the web site has been updated recently. The 200+ hp version weighs about the same as an angle valve IO-360 with more power...
Maybe I'll try and look for them at OSH?

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cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Wed Jun 01, 2005 2:55 pm

They should be right next door to Van's at OSH. Last year they were across the road from Van's. They're movin' in closer. I'll be lookin' at 'em too!

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