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| PotterPorsche |
 Dec 18 2013, 02:15 PM
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My brother purchased another 914 project. It currently has a mazda non turbo rotary conversion. It is currently not running, but apparently it ran in SCCA. It also has a radiator kit plumbed to the front. I have been reviewing his options:
Option 1: Spend money on the rotary to determine the health of the engine. Decide the cost to repair the rotary and figure out the wiring. Option 2 :He still has a type iv 71mmx 101mm long block. Determine cost of repair or rebuild, figure out what's missing, and get it back on the street. Option 3: convert to 4 cylinder Subaru wrx engine. determine the cost Option 4: convert to 6 cylinder Subaru ez30d engine. determine the cost. Looking for input from forum members who have any one of these options 1-4, with pros' and con's. Also for option 3-4 what real world cost are? what should be considered? Ball park on how many hours these conversions typically take? |
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| Mike Bellis |
Dec 18 2013, 03:03 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None 
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You won't get a whole lot of support for the rotary. I like it, but I had several. There is a guy on Craig's List in Napa that will rebuild for $800. He post on CL all the time.
Seems like most people are scared of a rotary engine... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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| oldschool |
Dec 19 2013, 02:55 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,362 Joined: 29-October 08 From: P-town Member No.: 9,705 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(Mike Bellis @ Dec 18 2013, 01:03 PM)  You won't get a whole lot of support for the rotary. I like it, but I had several. There is a guy on Craig's List in Napa that will rebuild for $800. He post on CL all the time. Seems like most people are scared of a rotary engine... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) true..My shop is in the same location of a very good rotary tuner place the guys do great work.lucky7 |
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