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Old Aug 15, 2001 | 04:59 PM
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Project Vert needs new Heart!!!!

I need to know where I could pick up a new or remanufactured N/A for my '89 vert....
Any help would be appreciated....
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Old Aug 15, 2001 | 05:27 PM
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I got a rebuilt one for $1,200 from Mazda Auto Recycling in Sacramento w/ 6 month warranty last Christmas. 800-926--5900
Got them to throw in the shipping for free.

Daily driver, no problems.
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Old Aug 16, 2001 | 12:11 PM
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Thanks the help, but I know more of the members have more info.... C'mon guys give me some help!!!!!

I really would like to find a company that sells the N/A engines
J-Spec....

Any help would be appreciated....
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Old Aug 16, 2001 | 12:51 PM
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www.nadauto.com
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Old Aug 16, 2001 | 02:10 PM
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Thanks alot... I appreciate the help!!!!

Again if anyone has info on J-Spec N/A PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!!!
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Old Aug 16, 2001 | 02:19 PM
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Japan dont have NA RX-7s, excluding FBs
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Old Aug 16, 2001 | 03:00 PM
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Japan doesn't have FC NA's. In other words they only have Turbo Verts. And we only have NA Vert's.

That really irritates me.
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Old Aug 16, 2001 | 04:42 PM
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Ok, I really appreciate the answers Guys!!!

Since there are no J-Spec N/A's....

Where Can I pick up a J-Spec For my 10th Ann. ????
I'm slowly but surely, losing the engine in my 10th Ann.
I will be ready for another engine in about 10k miles....

Thanks again guys!!!!
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Old Aug 19, 2001 | 04:58 PM
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Hey HOZZMANRX7, The number you gave me for mazda auto recyling does not work....

If anyone knows where I can pick up a J-Spec engine for my 10th Ann. PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!!!
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Old Aug 19, 2001 | 06:59 PM
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They usually cost around $750-$900. Make sure you get the right series of motor from them. Tell them you need one with a mechanical OMP. That should get you a correct motor. I know of more than 30 people that have gotten them from there, and they have all been good with no blown motors or DOA's

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Old Aug 19, 2001 | 10:00 PM
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OOppss, I must have transposed a number somewhere. I'll check tomorrow and Pm you with the right number.

Alternatively, call 411 information. They are located in Sacramento.
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Old Aug 19, 2001 | 10:18 PM
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You can't beat Mazda remanufactured engines, I'd seriously go with them if you wanted to keep the car n/a. $2000, but it's the best remanufactured engine you can get. I have one with ~40k on the clock and I'm convinced that it's gonna last another 150k, at least.

However, since your engine is busted, why not upgrade? I hear the swap to a Turbo II drivetrain isn't incredibly difficult for the '89-'91's. The impression that I have is that everything bolts right in.

www.corksport.com has used Jap spec engines for the '89-'91's at about $950. I think that includes the ECU, turbo, intercooler and everything you need to run it. All you need to track down is the tranny back to the halfshafts.

If you don't mind doing some research I'm sure you could do the swap for about the same price as a good remanufactured n/a engine.

That's what I'd do.
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Old Aug 21, 2001 | 02:34 PM
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Thanks for all of the Help, YOU GUYS RULE!!!!!
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Old Aug 21, 2001 | 07:21 PM
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And if you have an automatic, you can just bolt the TII motor right up to it... no problem. (I personally hate automatics, but nobody has mentioned this...)

To change a 89+ to a turbo, you need to change the ECU and the engine wiring harness- no issues with the dash harness like there are on the earlier cars.

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Old Aug 21, 2001 | 07:25 PM
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And if you have an automatic, you can just bolt the TII motor right up to it... no problem. (I personally hate automatics, but nobody has mentioned this...)

To change a 89+ to a turbo, you need to change the ECU and the engine wiring harness- no issues with the dash harness like there are on the earlier cars.

Brad
Can the automatic tranny actually deal with that kind of power?

From what I understand the four port turbo engine will bolt up to the n/a five speed as well. The only thing I would be concerned with are the syncros, otherwise I'm sure it could hold a decent amount of power before something broke.
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