Alex_V

Particularly a torn apart 7.

I'm looking for a cheap project that needs an engine rebuild. And I'm just wondering what to look out for as far as engine condition if its torn apart, or if people regularly mess stuff up while doing so.

~Alex

tonyboy314

Seems like anymore you can pick up one done and running for not much more than most want for a roller or project.

datz

check this out if you havent so far

http://www.fc3spro.com/TECH/tech.html

one of the best sites for rotarys

http://www.fc3spro.com

N16 turbo

Make sure you're getting a good deal if its apart and find out why it is apart. I had a mechanic mate show me some of the damage a broken apex seal can do and you can write off the engine pretty easily in that case. The damage might not be so apparent until everything is cleaned up too so be careful of that.

As far as stuffing up goes I wouldnt trust any previous owner, if it turns out their work was good it's a bonus.

fcgotem

most importantly i would make sure the chassis itsself is a good chassis check for bent frame rails, rust, things like that, otherwise the project would be kinda a waste. As far as the engine goes i somewhat agree with N16 TURBO see if you can bring a buddy that knows rotarys along to check it out.

tyler745

mine wont idle -_-