Mazdatrix Vs. Atkins Rebuilt Engines
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Mazdatrix Vs. Atkins Rebuilt Engines
Recently my engine in my 87 TII went out so im looking for a rebuild. I decided to have one done by either mazdatrix or atkins for rebuild. I was reading up on their websites and it seems like the only main difference is that atkins uses 3mm apex seals in their rebuilt turbo engines.
im going to just go with most base one. I don't really plan on making any big numbers, just fun weekend car.
Anybody have any experience with either of these companies and have gotten an engine from them. Hows the engine doing now or how long did it last?
Any advantage to the atkin 3mm seals?
im going to just go with most base one. I don't really plan on making any big numbers, just fun weekend car.
Anybody have any experience with either of these companies and have gotten an engine from them. Hows the engine doing now or how long did it last?
Any advantage to the atkin 3mm seals?
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Rotary Resurrection does good work.
I have personally been to the Mazdatrix shop in Signal Hill CA (was out there on vacation) and there are some knowledgeable guys there. They are going to use all OEM parts I imagine. Many people prefer OEM seals to Atkins seals, although they are more expensive.
I have personally been to the Mazdatrix shop in Signal Hill CA (was out there on vacation) and there are some knowledgeable guys there. They are going to use all OEM parts I imagine. Many people prefer OEM seals to Atkins seals, although they are more expensive.
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I can not recommend Rotary Resurrection any longer, but if you are in the Bay area, Ben (Karack on this board) does exceptional work, and he is located just outside Sacramento.
If it was not Ben I would also look at Rob at Pineapple Racing and Banzai-Racing here on this board.
If it was not Ben I would also look at Rob at Pineapple Racing and Banzai-Racing here on this board.
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I can not recommend Rotary Resurrection any longer, but if you are in the Bay area, Ben (Karack on this board) does exceptional work, and he is located just outside Sacramento.
If it was not Ben I would also look at Rob at Pineapple Racing and Banzai-Racing here on this board.
If it was not Ben I would also look at Rob at Pineapple Racing and Banzai-Racing here on this board.
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We have engines and complete cars shipped to us from Cali all the time for rebuild, http://www.banzai-racing.com/engine_rebuild_main.htm
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F**K THE SYSTEM!!
Owners of this forum dislike Rotary Resurrection. ALong with many moderators.
Political type BS if you ask me.
But there is nothing wrong with Rotary Resurrection's engines. IM sure they are just as good as the rest of the people. Besides Rotary Resurrection gives good warranties. For two years i think. SO it cant be bad.
And icemark. Thats messed up your talking smack about other pplz bussiness.(how would you like that to happen to you?)
Political type BS if you ask me.
But there is nothing wrong with Rotary Resurrection's engines. IM sure they are just as good as the rest of the people. Besides Rotary Resurrection gives good warranties. For two years i think. SO it cant be bad.
And icemark. Thats messed up your talking smack about other pplz bussiness.(how would you like that to happen to you?)
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Owners of this forum dislike Rotary Resurrection. ALong with many moderators.
Political type BS if you ask me.
But there is nothing wrong with Rotary Resurrection's engines. IM sure they are just as good as the rest of the people. Besides Rotary Resurrection gives good warranties. For two years i think. SO it cant be bad.
And icemark. Thats messed up your talking smack about other pplz bussiness.(how would you like that to happen to you?)
Political type BS if you ask me.
But there is nothing wrong with Rotary Resurrection's engines. IM sure they are just as good as the rest of the people. Besides Rotary Resurrection gives good warranties. For two years i think. SO it cant be bad.
And icemark. Thats messed up your talking smack about other pplz bussiness.(how would you like that to happen to you?)
rotary resurrection 100%
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Owners of this forum dislike Rotary Resurrection. ALong with many moderators.
Political type BS if you ask me.
But there is nothing wrong with Rotary Resurrection's engines. IM sure they are just as good as the rest of the people. Besides Rotary Resurrection gives good warranties. For two years i think. SO it cant be bad.
And icemark. Thats messed up your talking smack about other pplz bussiness.(how would you like that to happen to you?)
Political type BS if you ask me.
But there is nothing wrong with Rotary Resurrection's engines. IM sure they are just as good as the rest of the people. Besides Rotary Resurrection gives good warranties. For two years i think. SO it cant be bad.
And icemark. Thats messed up your talking smack about other pplz bussiness.(how would you like that to happen to you?)
I think most people think Kevin Landers (rotary resurrection (sp)) does a great job... ...for the money. If you want more he will do more. If you want your motor done quickly and inexpensively, that is what he will do.
Resume thread.
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Owners of this forum dislike Rotary Resurrection. ALong with many moderators.
Political type BS if you ask me.
But there is nothing wrong with Rotary Resurrection's engines. IM sure they are just as good as the rest of the people. Besides Rotary Resurrection gives good warranties. For two years i think. SO it cant be bad.
And icemark. Thats messed up your talking smack about other pplz bussiness.(how would you like that to happen to you?)
Political type BS if you ask me.
But there is nothing wrong with Rotary Resurrection's engines. IM sure they are just as good as the rest of the people. Besides Rotary Resurrection gives good warranties. For two years i think. SO it cant be bad.
And icemark. Thats messed up your talking smack about other pplz bussiness.(how would you like that to happen to you?)
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A mazda reman (if you could find an FC reman) is MUCH more expensive then a rebuild.
Personally, I'm not a fan of Atkins apex seals. Alot of guys use them and have no issues - but my personal experience was BAD with them. They simply chunked after 300kms of breakin driving and did so ***IN VACCUM*** and I got no support after the failure. OEM seals have never done that in my subsequent rebuilds.
Personally, as long as you find a reputable builder you're fine. On the failure of my atkins seals, I luckily had a very supportive shop in Canada here who rebuilt it for me and they helped me piece it back together after the failure despite atkins not helping on the seal failure (which to be fair there are many variables so I don't hold it against them, but can't openly recomend the seals as my experience was subpar) So as long as whoever does it isn't a fly-by-night operation and stands behidn their work you have no worries.
Personally, I'm not a fan of Atkins apex seals. Alot of guys use them and have no issues - but my personal experience was BAD with them. They simply chunked after 300kms of breakin driving and did so ***IN VACCUM*** and I got no support after the failure. OEM seals have never done that in my subsequent rebuilds.
Personally, as long as you find a reputable builder you're fine. On the failure of my atkins seals, I luckily had a very supportive shop in Canada here who rebuilt it for me and they helped me piece it back together after the failure despite atkins not helping on the seal failure (which to be fair there are many variables so I don't hold it against them, but can't openly recomend the seals as my experience was subpar) So as long as whoever does it isn't a fly-by-night operation and stands behidn their work you have no worries.
Last edited by classicauto; 12-11-08 at 02:42 PM.
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I mean, $1200 and 3 weeks of your time gets you a good reliable engine.
Just like all rotary engines, take care of them, keep the oil fresh, and don't overheat them, they will last a good while
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A mazda reman (if you could find an FC reman) is MUCH more expensive then a rebuild.
Personally, I'm not a fan of Atkins apex seals. Alot of guys use them and have no issues - but my personal experience was BAD with them. They simply chunked after 300kms of breakin driving and did so ***IN VACCUM*** and I got no support after the failure. OEM seals have never done that in my subsequent rebuilds.
Personally, as long as you find a reputable builder you're fine. On the failure of my atkins seals, I luckily had a very supportive shop in Canada here who rebuilt it for me and they helped me piece it back together after the failure despite atkins not helping on the seal failure (which to be fair there are many variables so I don't hold it against them, but can't openly recomend the seals as my experience was subpar) So as long as whoever does it isn't a fly-by-night operation and stands behidn their work you have no worries.
Personally, I'm not a fan of Atkins apex seals. Alot of guys use them and have no issues - but my personal experience was BAD with them. They simply chunked after 300kms of breakin driving and did so ***IN VACCUM*** and I got no support after the failure. OEM seals have never done that in my subsequent rebuilds.
Personally, as long as you find a reputable builder you're fine. On the failure of my atkins seals, I luckily had a very supportive shop in Canada here who rebuilt it for me and they helped me piece it back together after the failure despite atkins not helping on the seal failure (which to be fair there are many variables so I don't hold it against them, but can't openly recomend the seals as my experience was subpar) So as long as whoever does it isn't a fly-by-night operation and stands behidn their work you have no worries.
Years ago they were $1900 including the gasket set and a return core. It seems that the Mazdatrix rebuilds are more, at least from their website.
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Former Moderator. RIP Icemark.
And I do recommend Banzai-Racing, Pineapple, and Karack.
#1, They don't lie or make stuff up about other shops and people, and #2 Each and everyone of them have built motors that I have personally seen and #3 I would trust them to build a motor for me if I was too busy to do so myself and know without any doubts that there were no short cuts or anything questionable about their work and that it would start and run perfect the first time and the 1000th time.
This makes them recommended. It has nothing to do with politics or who owns this board. Only a child that only sees what he wants; would insinuate that.
But there is nothing wrong with Rotary Resurrection's engines. IM sure they are just as good as the rest of the people. Besides Rotary Resurrection gives good warranties. For two years i think. SO it cant be bad.
And icemark. Thats messed up your talking smack about other pplz bussiness.(how would you like that to happen to you?)
And icemark. Thats messed up your talking smack about other pplz bussiness.(how would you like that to happen to you?)
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I think that was a simple misunderstanding, which is what happens alot on forums. Somehow just reading something doesn't ever really do justice as to what the person means.
So please everyone get along, and no one is talking **** about anyone, so chill :]