New to the rotary

[s1bb1e]

I have an old truck that has no power and needs work but have no time to do it. i am getting a new one. i was generally browsing and found an 1985 mazda rx-7. it looks hot. and it has a rotary engine from Hayes. from what i've read, rotary's are reliable and fun to drive with a 5spd manual.

I am hoping to get some feedback to a "virgin" on roatry engines to see if it would be worth buying it. i any info would be great, as in; maintaning costs, what needs to be replaces, how long the engines last, etc.

thanks

[mcs]

i think ive seen this post around already.... there fairly reliable aslong as you change the oil when it needs it but for a rebuild it can cost a fair bit engine can last 200k

[D3rELiC]

is it fuel injected or carburated ?

[s1bb1e]

It is a carburetor. not sure what barrel though. well are carbs the same for rotary or piston engines?

[D3rELiC]

Originally Posted by s1bb1e

It is a carburetor. not sure what barrel though. well are carbs the same for rotary or piston engines?

what you've got is a 4 barrel nikki carb on a 1146cc (70 c.i.) engine commonly called a 12a. 100 stock horspower and almostthe same amount of torque

and yes, these are reliable.