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Old Sep 3, 2005 | 02:10 AM
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I have two questions guys.

First off, would this be a good buy?

Secondly, how hard would it be to put that into a FC or FB?

My dad and I have swapped engines, but no rotary's.

What do you think guys?
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Old Sep 3, 2005 | 02:16 AM
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Rotaries are cosemtically like any other engine, so the swap part isn't diffucult. Jspecs are a good buy if you rebuild them right away, otherwise its pointless, most jspecs have been sitting for a while usually, so a Rotary J-spec isn;t recommended (rebuilding one is a great idea if you get one).

$700 isn't bad.
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Old Sep 3, 2005 | 02:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Jager
Rotaries are cosemtically like any other engine, so the swap part isn't diffucult. Jspecs are a good buy if you rebuild them right away, otherwise its pointless, most jspecs have been sitting for a while usually, so a Rotary J-spec isn;t recommended (rebuilding one is a great idea if you get one).

$700 isn't bad.
How hard/costly is a rebuild?
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Old Sep 3, 2005 | 02:34 AM
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There are a couple videos and an post in the archeives (sp?) above that list prices for gaskets and the such. A rebuild isn't too hard, a FSM or Haynes Manual make it go a long way. Also alot of guys here would be more then willing to help ya. But it can't be too diffucult if you pay attention and don't half-*** it.
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Old Sep 3, 2005 | 02:46 AM
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Thanks.

I think I am gunna be getting a n/a FC for around $1800, and I will get that engine to rebuild and eventually swap.
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