David Sowers wrote:

I've been looking for a 89 or later RX-7 to buy with no luck.  I'm going
to have to go for the junkyard route to get my 13b.

What are the markings on the engine so I can properly identify them?

Are there any hints from this group to save me any headaches later?

What parts are the most important to be sure to grab with the engine?

What is a reasonable price?

Any help will be greatly appreciated

Dave Sowers

Keep looking :-) Junkyards are not good.

Where do you live David? Do you want a turbo?

Paul Lamar

David Sowers wrote:

I live near Omaha Nebraska.  I think I do want a turbo.  I was leaning toward
a normally aspirated but the additional power at altitude would be nice.

I've checked the papers and the dealers within about a 75 mile radius and
found no RX-7s running or not.  I'm planning on rebuilding the engine anyway
so not running would be ok.  I hope to avoid spending a lot of money on a
rebuilt engine from Atkins or Bruce (on RotaryAviation) but if I must then
I'll have to part with that hard earned money.

Trouble is you are going to pay a lot extra for a bunch of parts
you will need. Oil cooler, coils, turbo heat shields, etc., and then you
never know what you are getting. I would get a Chicago or Kansa City paper
and see if you can take a trip in there and buy a running car.

Bill any 89-92  Mazda RX7's for sale in KC?

Paul Lamar

David Sowers wrote:

I'm traveling through Kansas City this friday.  I'll pickup a paper on my way
through.

I'm not in a great hurry, hav'nt even started on the airframe yet.  Will keep
looking for a complete car to get all required parts.  Can't help it but be itching
to start tearing into the engine and start working on my installation.  I've got a
lot to learn and will take all the time necessary to build a safe working
installation.

Dave Sowers

 
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