1stgenrx7noob

hey guys i just bought a 1st gen for dumb cheap its not running the motor was abused and blew......so im in search of a motor in nj ......im more familiar with hondas and nissans and know rotary is a whole new ball game....anyhow what motor should i consider swapping in for a beginner ...the previous motor was a 13b thanks for guys

r3volt

I can't really shed advice in terms of what motor to swap in. But it can get pretty expensive; it may be better to see exactly what is wrong with your current motor. You may be able to save/use the rotor housings towards a rebuild.

Because I honestly doubt you will find another "new" / "Strong" motor that someone is willing to part with at a decent price. It will most undoubtedly need a rebuild before long.

If everything checks out within specs in terms of housings/irons/rotors; your looking @ around 600$ to close it back up.

Given you said the motor was abused I really cant give any estimate in terms of pricing; the bearings could be bad. The previous owner could have pinged a rotor; or done all kinds of damage to a rotor housing. Its one of those things your going to need to crack it open and see EXACTLY what you need.

Sadly its not like a piston engine were you can just buy "said kit" and bam your good. It all depends on what it needs when it comes to a rotary engine.

I wish you the best of luck. Rafe.

1stgenrx7noob

Thanks man so I checked it out it's completely done....I have a friend that said he can get me a 12a for 350 still running but my question now is can I mount up a 12a to a.13b trans

lduley

iTrader: (1)

Should bolt right up. I believe all rotary trannies are the same bolt pattern

1stgenrx7noob

Thanks brother

diabolical1

iTrader: (3)

welcome to the board.

does this mean your car is an SE or a 12A car that was swapped to a 13B? it may make a difference in terms of work and overall cost of replacing the engine.

engines all share the same bolt pattern as far as the tranny goes.

1stgenrx7noob

Yup it was swapped to a 13b non turbo

Switchblade5984

congrats, id say if it was already swapped, rebuild or find another 13b

diabolical1

iTrader: (3)

stock EFI or carbie?