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Old Mar 13, 2017 | 01:47 PM
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Engine Parts-Atkins vs MazdaTrix

Looking to drop some coin on engine housings.

Atkins vs Mazdatrix any preferences? Pro's Con's?
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Old Mar 13, 2017 | 02:09 PM
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Atkins is local to me, so I typically order parts from them.

I guess it comes down to price, if you are ordering the parts. The shipping of Atkins is rather good. I have no experience with Mazdatrix
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Old Mar 13, 2017 | 02:09 PM
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There the same housings so shop by price.
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Old Mar 13, 2017 | 02:11 PM
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There the same housings so shop by price.
what he said
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Old Mar 28, 2017 | 01:10 AM
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I've purchased from both, Atkins seems to be a bit better price wise.
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Old Mar 28, 2017 | 06:46 AM
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Why not look at on line dealer e.g. Quirk, Tasca, or even Ray Crowe for a better price?
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I like Atkins, I've always had good service, but I HATE when they sell their own gaskets, o rings, etc. under OEM part numbers. Something like a housing they can't do that with, so shop price.
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Old Mar 28, 2017 | 12:52 PM
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I like Atkins, I've always had good service, but I HATE when they sell their own gaskets, o rings, etc. under OEM part numbers. Something like a housing they can't do that with, so shop price.


that bothers me too, should be cheaper and shouldn't have the OEM designation because that is false advertising.
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Old Mar 30, 2017 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by ACR_RX-7
Atkins is local to me, so I typically order parts from them.

I guess it comes down to price, if you are ordering the parts. The shipping of Atkins is rather good. I have no experience with Mazdatrix
ive ordered from both, both are reliable, if you don't live local to atkins id shop by price as well.

if you do any racing ( few races a year) you can get parts for pretty cheap through mazda motorsports.



I know what people are talking about on mazda brand vs Atkins brand stuff you need to look closely at what kits ect u are buying if you are picky



I live 30 minutes from atkins, and I am truly amazed at how much stock of random parts they have that I would usually end up waiting days for if ordered online
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