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ineedfc 03-26-12 08:07 PM

finally time for a motor.
 
been cheating on my 7 for a year but i want her back.
where's the best place to buy a motor from?
can i trust ebay sellers, that don't know how to do a proper compression test on a rotary motor and have no warranty?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mazda-RX-7-J...42a63c&vxp=mtr
got the cash right now just wanna make the right choice.
s5 only, has to come with trans, no molested motors i want stock.

edit; at least it seems like hes not doing it right he may be holding down the pin can't tell.

AGreen 03-26-12 08:56 PM

Japan2LA is the only place you will buy from. Nobody else. Period. Say it with me now....

:)


Edit:

Just saw the first compression test, and that is definitely not the way you do a rotary compression test. That is garbage. I don't even need to see the rest.

ineedfc 03-27-12 10:02 PM

i pmed him. i have seen him selling alot of good stuff, seems like a good person to buy from if i can. i cant rely on just one option though.. any other suggestions for good sellers?

djSL 03-27-12 10:20 PM

JDMSource.CA

I have purchased a 1jz from there with absolutely no hiccups. Shipping was even dirt cheap to Hawaii when I lived there. Motor was in great shape as well. I forget the guy in charges' name, but he sent me compression test videos as well. Rotary, you will just have to ask and see what their policies are.

meximan 03-28-12 01:49 AM

Only buy from japan2la...if your buying a rotory...Or have a repuatable shop rebuild yours for ya.

Logicalbomb 03-28-12 04:35 AM

lol as I read this thread there is am ad for banzai racing rotary engine rebuild specialists.

www.banzai-racing.com give it a look

AGreen 03-28-12 11:47 AM

Japan2LA ONLY for used JDM rotaries. Nobody else can apparently be trusted, and I've never seen another one that will 1)do a proper compression test or 2)provide a warranty on rotaries.

There are many reputable shops that can rebuild your engine too, so give that a look too.

The other option is to rebuild it yourself. Check out therotarystore.com . They sell Goopy seals, which seem to be building a good reputation. I've used Atkins rotary for my rebuild with great results.

shadowghost21 03-28-12 02:50 PM

I recommend Japan2LA got my turbo+tranny for my swap from him. Apparently motor only has 44k miles on it.

RotaryEvolution 03-28-12 03:47 PM

J2LA for an imported block.

anyone else you are almost guaranteed to get a piece of shit.

ineedfc 03-29-12 08:15 PM

it has been 3 days with no response. i think im gonna have to do the ebay crapshoot... i wanted to buy by today.

misterstyx69 03-29-12 10:07 PM


Originally Posted by ineedfc (Post 11036518)
it has been 3 days with no response. i think im gonna have to do the ebay crapshoot... i wanted to buy by today.

Why not just Burn your money right now??
Holy Shit Batman,3 days?..Impatient?..Rome wasn't built in a day,and either was a GOOD rotary!
Brian(Japan2LA) is WORTH IT..(Canadians buy of this guy!!!)
don't ,Please Don't toss your Money to Ebay Ripoff artists.
PM the Man again,...Hell, post in One of his Many For Sale threads..He will answer you.
EDIT: I Just personally PM'ed him and gave him a link to this thread.
Hopefully you and him can do some business,quick!.
Cheers STYX!~

Japan2LA 03-30-12 07:56 AM

Next shipment from Japan is due to arrive on or around April 6th. I am out of stock at this time on TII swaps..

AKILEEZ_777 03-30-12 12:03 PM

I keep hearing about this Japan2LA guy. Can someone post his website address please?

nycgps 03-30-12 08:55 PM

if u are just looking for a block and tranny ... then just get it from Japan2LA



but if you want an engine that last ... a long time.

then try to get it rebuild at Mazmart in GA, their builder is Rick Engman, ppl in the Rotary world long enough should know who he is.

90% chance they don't have S5 short block in stock. So chances are you still have to source one first, send it to them, get it build, send back to you.

Mr. Engman's skill is almost 2nd to none, he probably build more winning engines than anyone else in the country. It will not be cheap, but you will 100% get something that will last you a long ass time.

misterstyx69 03-30-12 09:54 PM


Originally Posted by AKILEEZ_777 (Post 11037217)
I keep hearing about this Japan2LA guy. Can someone post his website address please?

He has no website BUT is a Honest vender on Forum.
PM him with your needs.

dwb87 03-31-12 12:35 AM


Originally Posted by ineedfc (Post 11036518)
it has been 3 days with no response. i think im gonna have to do the ebay crapshoot... i wanted to buy by today.

Good luck... You'll see what impatience gets you.


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