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Originally posted by NICKG
a diesel rotary would work, the rotary design actually would lend itself to a diesel well
Hmm...

No need for spark plugs (one of the drawbacks of gasoline rotaries).

Diesel could potentially act as the apex seal lubricant. (No oil at all?)

Would have to be direct injection (is the Renesis?).

A turbo wouldn't be a problem...

Why aren't these being produced?
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