Rebuilding An Re, What Kit To Buy?
02-03-2005, 11:40 AM
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I'm in the preocess of planning out an RE rebuild.
Just curious which kit would be most inclusive of all the seals and parts I would be using. Are there any RE specific rebuild kits out there?
I think the OE 3-piece seals would work best for my app. as I am looking to build a street motor, with nice power in the 300-400 rwhp range.
Thanks,
-a
Just curious which kit would be most inclusive of all the seals and parts I would be using. Are there any RE specific rebuild kits out there?
I think the OE 3-piece seals would work best for my app. as I am looking to build a street motor, with nice power in the 300-400 rwhp range.
Thanks,
-a
02-05-2005, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by sunshine' date='Feb 3 2005, 12:40 PM
I'm in the preocess of planning out an RE rebuild.
Just curious which kit would be most inclusive of all the seals and parts I would be using. Are there any RE specific rebuild kits out there?
I think the OE 3-piece seals would work best for my app. as I am looking to build a street motor, with nice power in the 300-400 rwhp range.
Thanks,
-a
Just curious which kit would be most inclusive of all the seals and parts I would be using. Are there any RE specific rebuild kits out there?
I think the OE 3-piece seals would work best for my app. as I am looking to build a street motor, with nice power in the 300-400 rwhp range.
Thanks,
-a
Just FYI they dont make the 3 peice seals anymore.
02-08-2005, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by j9fd3s' date='Feb 5 2005, 11:01 AM
FYI the RA apex seals are tried and true for both everyday driving and high performance motors
02-08-2005, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by hondakiller' date='Feb 8 2005, 07:01 PM
not even close. the RE intake ports and runners are much bigger. you'll have to modify either kit you get. i personally would go for the FC kit just because they tend to be a bit cheaper. all the internal seals will be the same for FC or FD. are you looking to get a FULL rebuild kit with all the hard seals too or just the basic gasket kit?
FYI the RA apex seals are tried and true for both everyday driving and high performance motors
FYI the RA apex seals are tried and true for both everyday driving and high performance motors
the fc intake gasket doesnt bolt up and the n390 gasket is only available in the usa thru mazda comp, whats your other option?