Does anyone know the best place to find a 13b crate engine, that is not that expensive? I just need a replacement for the stock engine, nothing high performance. If not were can I find an inexpensive rebuild kit? Thanks.

 

rotary and inexpensive does not match

 

Ya what he said

 

you can GET ALL THE PARTS FOR A REBUILD FOR ABOUT 500$

from atkins rotary,

gasket kit#16259-130$
2mm corner seal plug set#16193-22.20$
93-95 corner seal spring set#16714-27.00$
13b 2mm side seal spring set#1618722.20$
viton oil ring inserts#16578-39.95$
front main seal#16622-3.75$
rear main seal#16623-7.50$
thermal pellet#1640-10.50$
hylomar sealent.

 

For a remanufactured crate style engine your mazda dealer is probably your best bet. Most FC short blocks are around $2000-$2500 with exchange from most dealers.

If you just need a rebuilt engine, I suggest Kevin at Rotary Resurrection. Good reputation and does great work. I thought he was rebuilding for around $1000, but check with him.

For rebuilding it yourself, I recommend Rotary Aviation's rebuild kit-minus apex seals (I personally would get my apex seals from Mazda).