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Old 03-01-2004, 10:17 PM
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im looking for a new or used engine for my 89 GTU. i think im going to put an na back in it. but i cant find a good place to biy my engine. also im looking for some good idea for mod for the na engine. if someone want to help with those things it would be nice!
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Old 03-01-2004, 10:21 PM
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If you are just looking for a stock replacement you cant go wronge with a mazda reman. You can also go with any of the numerous rotary builders, but after hearing rumors about all of them it is hard to choose. Unless you have judge Ito build you a motor but the guy is impossible to get in contact with let alone have him build you an engine.
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Old 03-01-2004, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by RX7 13B 4 UR AZZ' date='Mar 1 2004, 08:21 PM
If you are just looking for a stock replacement you cant go wronge with a mazda reman. You can also go with any of the numerous rotary builders, but after hearing rumors about all of them it is hard to choose. Unless you have judge Ito build you a motor but the guy is impossible to get in contact with let alone have him build you an engine.
but arent the mazda remaned engines ****** hell of alot of money?
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Old 03-02-2004, 09:40 AM
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There are some for sale on thepartstrader.com for like $400 I think. But if you want a straight engine you're gonna be dropping $1500, at least. In such a situation, you get what you pay for. A $1000 J-spec is a crap shot where as dropping $3,000 on new housings and the whole deal, you'll probably get some more fun out of the engine before it goes out next.



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Originally Posted by rx7kid2gtt' date='Mar 1 2004, 08:29 PM
but arent the mazda remaned engines ****** hell of alot of money?
All engines are, and if it's dirt cheap, it ain't gonna last.
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My local Mazda dealer quoted $1960 plus a $1000 core charge. That's not really a lot for a stock rebuild with a 24k mile warranty.
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is that $2000 with new rotor housings and such?
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Originally Posted by rmaiersg' date='Mar 2 2004, 05:34 PM
is that $2000 with new rotor housings and such?
Who charges 2000 for rotor housings? They're making a killing!
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Originally Posted by rmaiersg' date='Mar 2 2004, 08:34 PM
is that $2000 with new rotor housings and such?
I doubt it, but I honestly don't know. I'm guessing they'll re-use rotor housings if they are within spec. I'll find out for sure before I buy one, if I end up going that way.
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Who charges 2000 for rotor housings? They're making a killing!


What I was wondering was if they included new housings and what not on the rebuild. Comon, maing!
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