Say I do end up buying my friends 1980 RX7, but I can't find a rotary engine (there's only one RX7 in my local junkyards), are there any V6 or V8 engines that will basically drop right in on the stock mounts?

 

Wrong section.. I don't believe it's that simple. Look at kits from granny's speed shop.

 

don't do it!!!! Keep the SA's rotary powered!!!!

 

hit up the NW RX-7 Forum Serving Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska members...
I'm sure there's someone local with an engine for you

https://www.rx7club.com/nw-rx-7-forum-33/

 

I will try, found some engines. One person doesn't know what the motors condition is, let alone how to check for compression, which worries me a little...; another guy I found has one he wants $100 for, rear rotor he says is receiving ZERO compression, would that be a flattened spring or completely blown apex seals? I will see if he will let me take the exhaust manifold off to check for scoring.

 

I am in the same boat bought a really clean 79 RX body is 98% inside is about the same
but the motor needs rebuilt i am trying weigh my options but i keep coming back to pulling it and seeing what i need to do and take it from there
good to meet another Rx owner from spokane
good luck

 

Ya gotta stay pure - Rotary Power. =)