need info???

[silverhonda217]

i have been a honda guy for a long time and i just found a toyota with a 13 b and i drove it and really like it but i was wondering what r the pros and cons of a rotary engine. because my honda is reliable but i like the toyota but dont want to get my self into a mess. engine 1000 miles on rebuilt motor.:cool:

[1sleeping7]

Run away, run very far away.....
First of all Rotaries are not reliable ESPECIALLY if it's a 13b-rew (3rd Gen rx-7 Motor) For one you should really do some research on these engines so you know what you are getting yourself into because the chances of that swap being done correctly is very very bad. First of all see who did the swap and try and find out if they are reputable of any type of auto work. Also get a compression check as everyone on here will tell you to do.

What kind of Toyota is it?

[AcidicFate]

Yea.. go with sleeping7.

So i can run to it. I require more info on this Toyota with a 13B.

[tito_12a]

toyota with a 13b, sounds like something owned by a rican.
the 13b is probably n/a. its not hard to swap a 13b into an older toyota, it gets done all the time in PR.

Im willing to bet that its either a corolla(E70) or starlet(KP61).

[silverhonda217]

it is a n/a 13b and its in a 87 ae86 and i know who did the swap and he is well known

[tito_12a]

if you do buy it, then prepare to get some really shitty gas mileage.

[silverhonda217]

well i though about it last night and i think iam going to go for it iam just really tired of front wheel drive i ll probably get it today i will post some pics

[tito_12a]

yeah, post pics.
is there anything done to the motor ?

[EnsenCorp]

I think I know the car he is talking about. Is it completely stripped? No emissions, low 7 second 1/4 mile car with gallons of nitrous force-fed down it's throat?

If you've answered yes to any of the above, stay away from this ae86 my friend

[1sleeping7]

zomg nitrous and rotary's do not mix well, if it is the car Ensen is talking about then my god run away because if the seals aren't blown then the rotor housings have been eaten to shreds...

[Niburu]

Back in the day (the 80's in NY) RX-7's got stolen often for the engine and it usually wound up in a Corolla or a Datsun of some sort.
So those kinda swaps are not all that unusual to find especially considering the craptastic power the original motors in those cars put out.

[EnsenCorp]

Oh no, the swap would be pretty bad ass if this ISN'T the car I'm thinking of........and if said motor wasn't rebuilt once a week

[sharingan 19]

I wanna see these pictures...and some specifics on the motor/build would be nice as well

[1sleeping7]

I know that the engines did end up in a lot of old nissans ans toyotas BUT I am just saying that he needs to be really careful because half the time swaps like that aren't done right or just aren't taken care of by the owner and he could be paying for a piece of crap.

[silverhonda217]

I Did Buy The Car And Have Been Driving It For A Couple Days Its Not The Car Ensen Is Talking About. I Will Be Posting Pics Soon. The Car Runs Good There R A Few Mods To The Engine Noting Real Major. It Has A Four Barrel Holley, The Intake And Exhaust Ports Have Been Bored, A Performace Clucth, And 4-10 Gears In The Rear End. Pics Coming Soon

[EnsenCorp]

I Did Buy The Car And Have Been Driving It For A Couple Days Its Not The Car Ensen Is Talking About. I Will Be Posting Pics Soon. The Car Runs Good There R A Few Mods To The Engine Noting Real Major. It Has A Four Barrel Holley, The Intake And Exhaust Ports Have Been Bored, A Performace Clucth, And 4-10 Gears In The Rear End. Pics Coming Soon

Then you may have lucked out if it isn't. Bring it out to the meet sometime

[Rx7_guy]

Run away, run very far away.....
First of all Rotaries are not reliable ESPECIALLY if it's a 13b-rew (3rd Gen rx-7 Motor) For one you should really do some research on these engines so you know what you are getting yourself into because the chances of that swap being done correctly is very very bad. First of all see who did the swap and try and find out if they are reputable of any type of auto work. Also get a compression check as everyone on here will tell you to do.

What kind of Toyota is it?


Total bullshit....

But please practice what you preach.

Time after time you here the same people say the same thing over and over again.
Rotaries this rotary that....

My Vert had 280,000 miles + and wasn't blown..but I did a turbo swap cause the motor was weak...and I have a 200,000 plus rx7 coupe that starts up all the time every time!

Oh and your thing about the REW is totally false....its a far better motor than the 13bt.


Um they have 2 less oil metering jets.
Better designed rotors.
Better side seals
Better designed intake system
They can hold 800hp?

Ummmm...should I keep going?

[silverhonda217]

iam real happy with the car i have pics posted now i just want to ask since im new to the rotary is there any special maintenance or any thing i should know about the motor.

[tito_12a]

iam real happy with the car i have pics posted now i just want to ask since im new to the rotary is there any special maintenance or any thing i should know about the motor.

check your fluids weekly and keep them topped. The car looks really clean.

[Niburu]

let it warm-up on cold mornings
red-line it at least once a day - seriously, it keeps the carbon from building up or you may find out what carbon-lock is the hard way
change the spark plugs once a year
other than that, it's really the same as any other motor

All your other non power performance upgrades will be Toyota based.

[tito_12a]

let it warm-up on cold mornings
red-line it at least once a day - seriously, it keeps the carbon from building up or you may find out what carbon-lock is the hard way
change the spark plugs once a year
other than that, it's really the same as any other motor

All your other non power performance upgrades will be Toyota based.

forgot that stuff.
I hate waiting to warm up.

[silverhonda217]

i have another ? when i drive the car hard it smokes alot its only when i punch it. the motor was rebuilt about 2 months ago. i was wondering if that was normal or what could be going wrong

[RX007CYM]

color of said smoke?

[Niburu]

i have another ? when i drive the car hard it smokes alot its only when i punch it. the motor was rebuilt about 2 months ago. i was wondering if that was normal or what could be going wrong
How much driving have you done with the car? (miles/time)
Do you have any documentation on the motor, as to who rebuilt it an what EXACTLY was replaced?
Can you get a hold of these people and show them the problem?
Is the smoke blue/oil or white/coolant?
Have you had ANY overheating occur?
Is the motor running an OMP or are you premixing?

[silverhonda217]

the smoke is definately oil it only smokes when it drive it hard. i have been driving the car about 20-30 miles a day the motor doesnt overheat. but it does shut off when it feels like it but it turns right back on

[Niburu]

the smoke is definately oil it only smokes when it drive it hard. i have been driving the car about 20-30 miles a day the motor doesnt overheat. but it does shut off when it feels like it but it turns right back on
looking at the pics of your car and also looking at your other thread
the smoke may just be from oil control rings that are worn or not seated right
the motor cutting out on you randomly maybe a fuel pump that's starting to go or since you're carbed I assume you're running a distributer with a coil pack - either of those could be going bad
contact the people you bought the car from and ask them for some help and advice
Be nice and polite and respectful, as long as you don't accuse them of anything they'll prolly help you out
also ask the questions i posted above, get as much info on the engine you can