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Old 07-19-06, 08:45 PM
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74 REPU engine GURUS! Need advice...

I recently found a repu 74, and its been sitting since 83, no visible accidents so I am assumig engine failure. Now assuming I am right whats should I expect, from a rotory motor sitting so long? I am getting the engine and tranny, and yes I am going to refresh the motor.

I read on other threads about changing guts from newer RX7 for clutch options, how does this affect me using the REPU tranny, its 4 speed.

Thanks for all help. DCBORIQUA
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It will still work, people put newer 13B engines in repus all the time. I had a 76 repu with a gslse engine and repu tranny in it. If you need parts i have a friend here with quite a few parts......


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Fast responce!!!

I might have not been clear. I want to take the motor and tranny from that REPU for my KE15 sprinter Corolla project. Is it a good bet or am I asking for trouble?
I have been told they were good engines because they came ready made for truck and truck duty's.

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repu > sprinter

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Originally Posted by Barban
repu > sprinter

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It won't work that well. Those engines had very small exhaust ports, weak stationary gears, and the thrust assembly likes to disintegrate on you. Every '74-'75 REPU engine I've ever messed with has had these problems. The old 4 speeds are very heavy and can't be shifted quickly. You're better off getting the engine and tranny out of a 1st gen or something.

I'd hate for a perfectly fixable REPU to go to the wrecker just because you needed an engine and tranny.
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Originally Posted by Jeff20B
I'd hate for a perfectly fixable REPU to go to the wrecker just because you needed an engine and tranny.
People have been shot for less than that

DCBORIQUA. find you a better suited running gear for the sprinter and keep the truck until you can fix it up. I second the motion to convert it to a later combo as well.

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Why cant I find a RePU? I have a FSM and parts manual for one but I can't find one near me.
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With a GSL-SE engine/tranny swap, is that pretty much a bolt in? How 'bout the tranny hole?
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Thanks fellas

You see this is the info I need, so I dont waist money and have stressfull days of why didnt I ask first!

we should start a thread for engines +'s and -'s and tricks to getting bang for the $.....

Most the engines we will run into will will be old school anyways.

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There will be a new hole made.

The tranny is longer compared to the corollas stock 1.1 liter powered monster!!!!!

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