Engine Builds | Two Ways to Work With REspeedshop

We offer multiple paths depending on your project and location:

• Full Vehicle Restoration & Rebuild
• Engine-Only Builds (Ship, Drop off Your Engine or start from new)
  • For Performance Upgrades and/or Maintenance, fill out form below

First: Full Vehicle Driveline Restoration & Rebuild

This is the most comprehensive approach and the best option for owners who want everything mechanical addressed properly.

What This Includes:

• Engine removal and full teardown
• Complete rotary engine rebuild
• Inspection of all related systems
• Cooling, oiling, and supporting system upgrades
• Clutch and drivetrain considerations
• Reassembly and system verification

Why This Matters:

Rotary engine failures are rarely isolated.
A proper rebuild often requires addressing multiple systems to ensure long-term success.

💰Project Expectations

Most full vehicle projects land in the range of:

$12,000 – $20,000+ 

Final cost depends on:

• Engine condition
• Required components
• Supporting system needs
• Performance goals
• Most engines require more than just internal rebuild components to achieve long-term reliability.

                      🧩 What Impacts Final Cost

Every rotary build is different. Final cost depends on several key factors:

🔧 Engine Type & Platform

• RX-8 Renesis vs RX-7 (SA/FB/FC/FD)
• 12A vs 13B variants
• Previous modifications or engine swaps
  • For example, an RX-8 rebuild may differ significantly from an FD RX-7 build due to platform differences, component availability, and supporting system requirements. We will go into detail about these differences and every customer receives photos / explanations as to what is worn out, why it failed and how we address issues to ensure long term performance and reliability.

🔍 Engine Condition at Teardown

• Rotor housing condition
• Bearing wear
• Internal damage or previous rebuild quality

⚙️ Supporting Systems

• Cooling system condition
• Oil system performance
• Ignition components
• Clutch and drivetrain wear

🎯 Build Goals

• Stock reliability vs performance build
• Intended use (street, track, mixed driving)

 ✅  This is a good fit if:

• You plan to keep the car long-term

• You want reliability, not just functionality

• You understand quality work requires proper investment

❌ This is not a Good fit if:

• You’re looking for the cheapest rebuild

• You want a quick patch or temporary solution

• You’re comparing shops based on price alone

  👉 Start Your Full Build Evaluation

Tell us about your car, current condition, and goals. Please fill out a form at the bottom of this page
We’ll respond via email with next steps and follow-up questions.

Second: Engine-Only Builds (Ship or Drop off Your Engine)

Professional Rotary Engine Builds — Built to Our Standard

Rotary Engine Build | What This Includes:

• Full teardown and inspection

• Precision rebuild using new components as required

• Component selection based on your goals

• Assembly to REspeedshop standards

⚠️ Important

We do not perform partial or minimal rebuilds.

Every engine is built to meet reliability and performance standards — not shortcuts.

💰 Your Rotary Engine | Build Expectations

Final cost varies depending on:

• Core condition after teardown

• Component selection

• Build goals

We will communicate clearly once the engine is evaluated.

🔧 Working With Your Local Shop

Many of our engine-only customers work with a local shop for removal and installation.

We support this process to help ensure your build is installed and started correctly.

We Provide:

• Guidance for engine removal

• Packaging and shipping recommendations

• Communication with your installer if needed

• Post-build installation guidelines

• Startup and break-in procedures

⚠️ Installation Responsibility

We provide support and guidance, but installation must be performed by a qualified shop.

Final installation quality is the responsibility of the installing party.

👉 Start Your Engine Build Request

Include as much detail as possible, including your installer if applicable.🧠 What Most Owners Don’t Realize

Rotary engines are highly sensitive to:

• Cooling efficiency

• Oil system performance

• Component condition across the entire system

• A rebuild is rarely just an engine issue.

This is why we approach every project as a complete system — not a single repair.

🔍 Diagnostics & Evaluation

Not sure where your engine stands?

• We offer diagnostic services to help determine next steps.

• Includes:

• Compression testing

• Engine condition evaluation

• Pre-rebuild assessments

👉 Start With an Evaluation

We’ll help determine the right path before committing to a build.

⚙️ Our Process

• Submit your build details through the form

• We review and respond via email

• We ask follow-up questions and outline next steps

• This process ensures every project starts with clear expectations.

🎯 Start Your Build Evaluation

If you’re serious about rebuilding or upgrading your rotary engine:

👉 Fill out the form with as much detail as possible

We’ll respond with:

Next steps

• Clarifying questions

• Project direction

• Built for Those Who Want It Done Right

REspeedshop is not a volume shop.

We work with owners who value:

• Precision

• Proper process

• Long-term results