i have a 87 gxl motor is starting to go and the tranny along with it do i buy another rx or try to buy another motor and tranny and if any one knows where i can get a short block and tranny low miles let me know

 

have you thought of ls1 conversion? motor and 6 speed tranny go for about $4500 depending on mileage. add another $2k for the conversion parts and you're gold.

 

I agree with scott, as long as those piston motors are going in 2nd gens

 

yeah but i got into rotarys and i want to stay with it you know mamma didnt raise a quitter

 

That's what I like to hear!

If you're strapped for cash and can find a decent car that runs, swap everything in. If not, go all out and either get a fresh rebuild with new housings and rotors ($$$$) or do it yourself.

Good luck.

 

Go to a junkyard, check your local papers, find publicly open auctions for cars, etc. You will find SOMETHING!

You should have no problem finding one at an auction. The last one I went to, over a year ago, had 5 FC's, all different models and years. Never bought them though. And they went for cheap, but none of them ran. When I say cheap, I mean cheap. You could've bought it for the amount of change in your pocket.

 

Yea gee only $6500 and your gold.

 

yeah 6500 thats it dam i got that in a bank i just got to buy a ski mask grab my gat and tap mac you know thanks for the help i hope i find something soon but good look guys

 

you can do the ls1 swap a lot cheaper if you are willing to do more work.
for example, buy this crashed trans am for $4000 in philly:

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=620917

sell the interior and good body panels, rear end, glass and wheels for approx 2000.
so now you have a ls1, t56, ecu and harness for 2000.
buy the conversion parts for under 2000, and you are gold for under 4000. done deal. any questions?

 

yeah decided to rebuild goin na street port bigger exaust port s5 rotors but how do i upgrade the spark or do i leave that all alone if you have awnser please do it in detail

 

You can just send your motor off to RotaryResurrection and have a rebuilt 13B with a streetport for under $3000 and you don't have to deal with purchasing and parting out a Trans Am.

 

Thanks 2MCHPWR for the link.I bought the firebird in the link and now im looking for a FD to replace its soul.

 

now there is another smart man. good luck with the conversion and keep us posted on it.