need help to price old 13 B and trans

bowjangles · 03-05-2015, 09:22 AM

Have a 13 B engine (non-turbo) and a 5 speed trans from an old ('75) Mazda pick- up that I would like to sell. Engine smokes but ran fine and has a few new parts ex: alternator, ignition wires, plugs etc. Transmission worked fine. Problem is that I have no idea what to ask for it. Any ideas welcomed

GySgtFrank · 03-05-2015, 11:32 AM

Very hard to say. Depends on the buyer. A possibly good core for a rebuild and a serviceable 5 speed, I'd guess anywhere from 200 to 600 would be the range you're looking at, most likely the low end of that, as buying a used rotary is always a big gamble. Not many people need the REPU stuff so finding a buyer isn't going to be that easy. Location also plays into it, as shipping on that would add quite a bit to the expense for the buyer.

If you are willing to hold on to it for a while you can ask more and wait for the right buyer to come along. If you need to sell relatively quickly start toward the lower end and advertise it in the REPU forums.

almoststockfc · 03-05-2015, 12:22 PM

My 75 has a factory 4 speed

chibikougan · 03-05-2015, 01:42 PM

An S5 Turbo Trans is $250 shipped.

I would guess you will have a hard time finding anyone who even wants it let alone wants to pay for the shipping

GySgtFrank · 03-05-2015, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by chibikougan

An S5 Turbo Trans is $250 shipped.

I would guess you will have a hard time finding anyone who even wants it let alone wants to pay for the shipping

Someone will want it. The problem is that you have to find someone doing a restoration on an REPU. Most are already modifying them and will use the modern stuff first, but a restoration will need the original parts.

almoststockfc · 03-05-2015, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GySgtFrank

Someone will want it. The problem is that you have to find someone doing a restoration on an REPU. Most are already modifying them and will use the modern stuff first, but a restoration will need the original parts.

Who would modify a REPU???

chibikougan · 03-05-2015, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by GySgtFrank

Someone will want it. The problem is that you have to find someone doing a restoration on an REPU. Most are already modifying them and will use the modern stuff first, but a restoration will need the original parts.

Yeah I sat on old Top mount starter 12a's and tranny's forever. Just scrapped 3 12a trans 2 12a's and an N/A 13b and N/A Trans. I advertised them for over a year. Most likely still an Ad for them all on the Club.

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Originally Posted by almoststockfc

Who would modify a REPU???

osburn383 · 03-08-2015, 10:43 PM

You know i just happen to buy recently a 77 repu that has 12a in it.
Wouldn't mind possibly picking up that motor from you as a spare if your close enough. Where are you located?

03-05-2015, 09:22 AM	#1
bowjangles Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Sep 2013 iTrader: (0) Posts: 62 Rep Power: 12	need help to price old 13 B and trans Have a 13 B engine (non-turbo) and a 5 speed trans from an old ('75) Mazda pick- up that I would like to sell. Engine smokes but ran fine and has a few new parts ex: alternator, ignition wires, plugs etc. Transmission worked fine. Problem is that I have no idea what to ask for it. Any ideas welcomed

03-05-2015, 11:32 AM	#2
GySgtFrank Professional Stick Poker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Stafford, Ks. iTrader: (0) Posts: 1,005 Rep Power: 15	Very hard to say. Depends on the buyer. A possibly good core for a rebuild and a serviceable 5 speed, I'd guess anywhere from 200 to 600 would be the range you're looking at, most likely the low end of that, as buying a used rotary is always a big gamble. Not many people need the REPU stuff so finding a buyer isn't going to be that easy. Location also plays into it, as shipping on that would add quite a bit to the expense for the buyer. If you are willing to hold on to it for a while you can ask more and wait for the right buyer to come along. If you need to sell relatively quickly start toward the lower end and advertise it in the REPU forums. __________________ 1979 SA22C (parts of one anyway) http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ad.php?t=15585 1975 MG Midget (building) http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ad.php?t=18681 1988 N/A SE model FC, dead stock and less than 85k on the clock. This one actually runs, so I don't fuck with it. Last edited by GySgtFrank; 03-05-2015 at 11:43 AM..

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almoststockfc ..... Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (0) Posts: 543 Rep Power: 15	My 75 has a factory 4 speed __________________ -75 RE_W_PU - -76 Hercules W2000 - DGRR 2012 3rd place Old School -75 Hercules W2000 MSO - DGRR 2011 Peoples Choice - April 2011 Rotary of the Month -Rotary snowmobile powered go kart - DGRR 2012 Peoples Choice - RIP

03-08-2015, 10:43 PM	#8
osburn383 The Newbie Join Date: Jul 2010 iTrader: (0) Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	You know i just happen to buy recently a 77 repu that has 12a in it. Wouldn't mind possibly picking up that motor from you as a spare if your close enough. Where are you located?