is $1165 a good deal for an 86' 13b engine?
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https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...t=J-spec+motor
or you can get one from an importer.....and before you ask any more questions:
You may wish to use the search function next time. It is found in the upper right hand corner and can help you find threads like this that have been covered quite a few times.
The long and short of it, is that most Jspecs have been sitting in Japanese Junkyards for 12+ years now and getting a decent one is a crap shoot. Getting a decent one that drops in and works perfect for more than 6 months is even more unlikely.
The upside is that generally the are great for rebuilding. After being rebuilt they can last years.
As far as swap info please search on that. It has been covered to death. There are links on this and other information found in the FAQ for FC sticky thread at the top of this section.
or you can get one from an importer.....and before you ask any more questions:
You may wish to use the search function next time. It is found in the upper right hand corner and can help you find threads like this that have been covered quite a few times.
The long and short of it, is that most Jspecs have been sitting in Japanese Junkyards for 12+ years now and getting a decent one is a crap shoot. Getting a decent one that drops in and works perfect for more than 6 months is even more unlikely.
The upside is that generally the are great for rebuilding. After being rebuilt they can last years.
As far as swap info please search on that. It has been covered to death. There are links on this and other information found in the FAQ for FC sticky thread at the top of this section.
Last edited by Madrx7racer; Nov 10, 2006 at 11:33 PM.
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Originally Posted by Madrx7racer
don't expect another spoon feeding.
Why don't you quit being such a jerk to the noobs.
Anyways, I got a good JDM motor for $1200 shipped, it dropped in with little to no problems, and has ran STRONG for over a year and a half (and shows no sign of crappin' out soon).
Don't let the crabby anti-noobs bother you, they get their rocks off acting superior to new guys.
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Originally Posted by teamfuel
Why don't you quit being such a jerk to the noobs.
Anyways, I got a good JDM motor for $1200 shipped, it dropped in with little to no problems, and has ran STRONG for over a year and a half (and shows no sign of crappin' out soon).
Don't let the crabby anti-noobs bother you, they get their rocks off acting superior to new guys.
Anyways, I got a good JDM motor for $1200 shipped, it dropped in with little to no problems, and has ran STRONG for over a year and a half (and shows no sign of crappin' out soon).
Don't let the crabby anti-noobs bother you, they get their rocks off acting superior to new guys.
don't be a *****...........he got the info he needed and i am making sure he searches next time.....go cry somewhere else.
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Originally Posted by Madrx7racer
don't be a *****...........he got the info he needed and i am making sure he searches next time.....go cry somewhere else.
I am not cryin' at all....I think if the forum had less ******** like you it would be a better place...he would've got the info he needed from some one else. You are not the savior of the rx7club...there are a lot more polite ways to help the noobs out...at one point you were a noob, next time just help out and leave the smart *** comments out.
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Originally Posted by RotaryResurrection
Yes, get a used motor for $1200 with a questionable warranty, when you could get a rebuilt one for $1000+ with a real warranty.
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From: South Flo-rida..south jersey originally
jspec motors bad..a good 80% do not run when you get them in the car..if i was you i would buy a motor from a forum member in a roller or something,or it might sound crazy well i would do it i would go to mazda and get a reman, but there way more expensive..
but i bought my Jspec TII engine with tranny. wiring harness and stuff for 1248 shipped.. 
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Im looking at a 13b turbo engine from jdm as well i seen it for like $1100. It would be sweet when i get it and put it in my 1990 convertible. BTW i believe i will either need to get a new hood or modify the current hood to support the turbo is this true? I mean ill be opening it up more anyways for ventilation. I have a few ideas on how.
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Originally Posted by teamfuel
I am not cryin' at all....I think if the forum had less ******** like you it would be a better place...he would've got the info he needed from some one else. You are not the savior of the rx7club...there are a lot more polite ways to help the noobs out...at one point you were a noob, next time just help out and leave the smart *** comments out.
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haha.........ooops.....you found me out 
............go away noob..........I really don't wanna waste my time with you....your experience around cars consists of gutting cats and NOTHING ELSE!!! 
OP: did you do any more research? have you found any good sources? what are you planning to do now?
............go away noob..........I really don't wanna waste my time with you....your experience around cars consists of gutting cats and NOTHING ELSE!!! OP: did you do any more research? have you found any good sources? what are you planning to do now?
Last edited by Madrx7racer; Nov 11, 2006 at 09:45 PM.
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What are you, like 18 or close to that...fulltime student huh. growing up in the generation that thinks they know everything about anything...get back to me when you lived a bit more.
Heck, I bet you can't even drink a beer legally...got hair on your chest yet. Oh yeah, pull up your pants, I really don't want to see your boxers. ding ding ding, we have a winner here!!
Heck, I bet you can't even drink a beer legally...got hair on your chest yet. Oh yeah, pull up your pants, I really don't want to see your boxers. ding ding ding, we have a winner here!!