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To: Arthur Radley who wrote (920)	6/21/1998 11:14:00 AM
From: Lonnie	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 3383

To all the longs here: To think that Ford GM or any other major manufacturer of cars would risk putting the OX2 engine into one of their cars without years of test and retooling are crazy. For those of you not familiar with the Wankel Engine that was "the best thing on the horizon" back in the late 50's here is a small clip from one of the Wankel Dictionary pages. (took them 20+ years to see production) see last paragraph. The Wankel {wang'-kul} engine is an advanced type of internal-combustion engine developed in 1956 by Felix Wankel, a German mathematician [engineer - ed.]. The Wankel engine differs greatly from conventional engines. It retains the familiar intake, compression, power, and exhaust cycle but uses, instead of a piston, cylinder, and mechanical valves, a triangular rotor that revolves around the eccentric [shaft]. The three apexes, or tips, of this rotor remain in constant, snug contact with the combustion-chamber walls. The only other moving part is the crankshaft. The Wankel engine has 40 percent fewer parts and roughly one-third [less] the bulk and weight of a comparable reciprocating engine. In addition to the simplicity of design, there is little or no vibration in the Wankel. There are no problems with heat dissipation, hot spots, or detonation, all of which are considerations in the conventional reciprocating engine. Wankel engines, most of which are liquid-cooled, are capable of running at unusually high speeds for long periods of time. The motor exhibits a high power-to-weight ratio and an exceptionally good torque curve at all engine speeds. Within the Wankel, three chambers are formed by the sides of the rotor and the wall of the housing. The shape, size, and position of these chambers are constantly altered by the rotor's clockwise rotation and the faster rotation of the eccentric [shaft]. The usual four-stroke cycle occurs with the simple valving and power-stroke frequency of the two-stroke engine. The rotor opens the intake port and the fuel and air enter as in the conventional engine. The rotor continues, closing the intake port by passing beyond it; then compression begins, followed by ignition, combustion, and expansion for the power stroke until the apex seal at the tip of the triangle opens the exhaust port. The exhaust cycle then takes place, again with no speed-restricting valve mechanism. The engine is unique in that the power impulse is spread over approximately 270 degrees of crankshaft rotation, as compared to 180 degrees for the conventional reciprocating two-stroke engine. Although it is still an experimental engine for most manufacturers, the Japanese auto maker Mazda has used the Wankel to power some of its sports models. The major problems with Wankels -- or rotary engines, as they are often called -- has been their low fuel efficiency [solved] and the difficulty of designing engines of larger than two-rotor capacity [false]. In the late 1980s, however, a three-rotor engine was introduced [to production].

To: Arthur Radley who wrote (920)	6/24/1998 11:39:00 AM
From: Sir Auric Goldfinger	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 3383

OR, since TRAV is HQ'd in NYC, one should consider Atty Genl. Dennis Vacco's office at oag.state.ny.us Note: this is another "serious" site that should be used with caution. Also note that Mr. Vacco has been quite active in a state wide bucket shop crackdown. "ATTORNEY GENERAL DENNIS C. VACCO New York State Office of the Attorney General Internet and Computer Unit 120 Broadway New York, New York 10271 INTERNET COMPLAINT FORM FOR INTERNET RELATED MATTERS ONLY The Internet's rapid expansion has led to high amounts of fraud and crime that go largely unreported. Computer crimes can be stopped. Please report any site(s) or e-mail that you suspect of being illegal Internet activity below (for example: consumer scams, child pornography, gambling, and pyramid schemes). Note: If your complaint is not Internet related click here for a different complaint form. If you have received suspect e-mail, please save it on your computer, print it if possible and either mail a hard copy to us at the above address, or submit this completed form with the necessary information. Complainant * Required information, must enter to process the form. First Name * Last Name * Address * City/Town * State * Zip * Home Phone Business Phone E-mail Address Where did you hear about us? If Other, please describe: Complaint Please enter the website address or the name of the person/company you believe has engaged in illegal Internet activity: Please describe complaint below (your browser may impose a limit on the size of your complaint to 27K): Read the following/Submitting below: In filing this complaint, I understand that the Attorney General is not my private attorney, but represents the public to enforce laws designed to protect the public from patterns and practices of fraud and discrimination. I also understand that this complaint form is not a lawsuit. I agree that the Attorney General's Office may use its discretion to determine whether an investigation is warranted and may need to contact the person/entity I am complaining about. If I have any questions concerning my legal rights or responsibilities, I should contact a private attorney. The above complaint is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also understand that any false statement made in this complaint is punishable as a Class A Misdemeanor under Section 175.30 and/or Section 210.45 of the Penal Law."