Well, prepping for the 13b rotary swap to start in 2 weeks, my friend and I sat down to run through all possible numbers for the rotary swap. Not counting the cost of the motor, it would be 4k to do the swap, intake to exhaust tip with aftermarket engine management and fuel cell. 5k if I was to upgrade to a t04b turbo and injectors. If I just drop the stock motor with stock wiring harness and ECU, it'll be around 3.3k. Not to mention car downtime would be about 5-6 months provided I work 3 out of 4 weekends a month on it.
At this point, the cost factor is starting to bother me, and I'm contemplating selling the motor and transmission (easy 2k, I will break even) and get an lt1/t56 or a separate purchases of a carbed 327/350, and a t56. the chevy swap is going to take a lot less time (I already have a JTR kit and manual, and there are plenty of buddies around who have done these to help out), and will be cheaper overall... and that feeling of pure torque....
In rotary's defense, the car will be 200lbs lighter, mid-engined, literally, and will definitely draw attention when the hood's open.... (stock 13b-re is "rated" at 230hp
voice yer opinions, what would you do?