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My name is Jason and I am in Santa Cruz, CA. I recently bought a 13B engine at the estate sale of a mechanic that passed away. The engine had all the ports taped up and appears to have been recently rebuilt or at least freshened up. I am hoping to get the engine to the right home but I am ignorant to what I have. I was wondering if anyone can tell me the era of this engine and what it might be worth. I will post some pictures below.
Thank you for the reply. I did not realize the value question was an issue here. I am sorry about that.
Here are some more pictures of the front cover. From what I can gather from what you said above, this was originally from a 3rd generation RX7 with twin turbos backed by an automatic, is that right?
Yes. It's from an automatic Gen 3 Rx-7 - at least, the rear side housing is. The front side and intermediates are also REW, as is the front cover and rear rotor housing - presumably the same engine.
Forget about the front cover comment/question I had above. Apparently I don't pay attention. Your photo was the first time I ever noticed that little funky-shaped protrusion on the front cover even though I've had my REW since 2006.
However, I am still not sure about that front rotor housing - I'm tempted to say it's S4, but I will have to wait until I can get to my garage and confirm. I do feel confident saying that it is NOT an REW housing though.
I was a little distracted, I guess, because the whole point of mentioning the possible S4 housing was to tell you that while the engine will run, the trailing plugs are in different positions. That technically means different timing between front and rear chambers.
Not that diabolical needs it, but concur on the REW auto engine with an earlier housing. The rear auto iron/plate will probable narrow your market. Additionally, a potential buyer will be heavily speculating on the condition of internal parts and quality of assembly.
Hopefully I’m not violating forum rules by saying this BUT IF IT WERE ME I’d disassemble it and spec out each part against the FSM...housings, side plates, e shaft, front cover, tension bolts ...everything. It’ll requires more work (and research on your part), but should bring more money and a clear conscious.
Thanks again guys. I agree, I will sell it as an unknown core. After taking all the tape off, I did see rust residue in one port. Looking in with a flashlight, the case looks nice and the rotor has surface corrosion on it. Taking it apart and checking it out would be the best option. I may stick with a local sale so the buyer can look it over themselves. It does spin very smoothly.
Just wondering because I know a shop in SV that had about a dozen old 13bs in the back of the shop sitting on a shelf that looks like the shelf in your pic.
That was a few years ago though.
Just wondering because I know a shop in SV that had about a dozen old 13bs in the back of the shop sitting on a shelf that looks like the shelf in your pic.
That was a few years ago though.
GLW whatever you decide to do with it.
Thanks Natey,
I plan to sell it but am having a hard time coming up with a price. Can you give me a idea what it may be a fair price for this engine? A private message works if it is against the rules to post it here.
10-30-18, 03:59 PM
