My cut-less conversion, My new rotary build attempt but with NO body cutting. Options

[Rotary'14]

I've been slowly gathering steam on this. After talking to the folks at the G&R flesh roast,, I'd thought I'd share some pics and thoughts.

I don't want to do any major cutting on my conversion. My goal is to have 2 usable trunks, and a car that can be easily converted back to a stocker. There have been a few threads where the possibility/impossibility of an engine bay radiator. Here's my take on it. I believe that at 25+ mph there is a low pressure spot behind the back window. I think this will be enough to suck air up through the engine compartment.
I would love to hear some constructive criticism.

-Robert

[Rand]

My $.01 opinion is the natural airflow debate is pointless because it is not a high velocity flow like the front of the car. The factory fan was able to pull plenty of air downward. Without tin, even if the natural flow is upward, it's not high speed / high pressure. It is the fans that are going to need to force the air through the radiators at sufficient speed. Good fans and good shrouding will be critical. If they pull it upwards from the bottom, they are pulling hot air. If the pull it downward from the top, it's cool air. I doubt the natural free flow direction is enough to affect temps as much as the temperature of the air being pulled by the fans.

The cool thing here is Rotary'14 is taking this on for real. It's fun speculating, but I'm anxious to hear the actual results. I'm just worried about the engine during testing, since rotaries make TONS of heat and don't take kindly to overheating. Careful! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)