Did the 13B come with a turbo?

This is the first engine in the mass-production with such turbocharger system. The 13B-REW got two big Hitachi HT-12 turbos. The second turbo receives a full share of exhaust flow and adds its boost with the primary turbo after 4,500 rpm.

How much does a rotary engine cost?

In a rebuild with 120 to 130+ PSI warm compression it will cost north of $4000. Your expected cost for upgrades for longevity and power would be $6k. Reconditioned Mazda engines will have more housings, irons, rotors, seals, etc. In an engine rebuilt over the course of two years from scratch for around $29,000 dollars.

Are 13B engines reliable?

The 13B-REW is not a reliable engine if it is not properly taken care of. While the 13B gets a bad reputation for reliability, it is often caused by negligent owners. However with that being said, the 13B REW does have a number of common problems of its own that tend to occur regardless of maintenance.

How much power can a 13b make?

With its size, the rotary is a punch to the stomach. As a reference, the 13B from the RX8 is a 1 in size. The car has a 3.0 liter displacement, and it produces 232 horsepower at full power.

How many 13B engines are there?

Only 5,000 JC Cosmos were ever sold, making the 13B-RE extremely scarce to come by, despite its desirability. The Mazda 13B-RE engine can only be found in the following car: 1990-1995 Eunos Cosmo.

What’s the difference between 12a and 13B?

The difference between a 12a and a 13b is the size. The 12a was a 1.1 liter, and the 13b was a 1.3 liter. In addition the 13b only came came on the GSL-SE, and was fuel injected.

Can you put a 13B into a rx8?

If you’ve considered swapping your original RX-8 Engine for a 13B RX-7 REW Engine, our Stainless Steel 13B Engine Swap Kit will make the task significantly easier. Our mounting kit is designed to allow the 13B-REW engine to be bolted directly into your Mazda RX-8 chassis and mated to the factory RX-8 transmission.