Where To Buy N/A Engines?
06-23-02, 05:19 PM
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Rebuild.When my engine went a couple years ago I didn't have much luck finding a used replacement.I found a couple but one had 69000mi. on it and the other one had like 170000mi. on it.I just rebuit mine myself.Mazmart or Mazda Recycling might could help you out.
06-23-02, 05:47 PM
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Hey, I just bought a newly rebuilt engine from AtkinsRotary.com I installed it myself and it runs great! They also sell a detailed how-to video on removing a replacing the engine. At least if you go this route you know exactly what you've got. I thought about getting one from a junk yard, but then I risk the chance of it blowing a week later or something. Let me know if you have any questions.
06-23-02, 06:17 PM
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Well, if that is the only option, looks like I am gonna sell my car. I don't have the $2k+ for a rebuild, so I will just count this car as a loss, and save up for another FC.
06-23-02, 06:26 PM
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go to the www.partstrader.com there are guys selling engines there all the time. I wouldn't sell your car just yet. save man save. save for a rebuilt and get the N/A stage II street ported. IMO
there is a Co. in Houston call them, I cant remember there name off hand, maybe the guys at rotary performance (www.rx7.com) in Dallas, thy might now or might be able to help you out
there is a Co. in Houston call them, I cant remember there name off hand, maybe the guys at rotary performance (www.rx7.com) in Dallas, thy might now or might be able to help you out
06-23-02, 07:58 PM
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Well, you are going to spend at least $3,000+ for another decent FC. Might as well do a rebuild for $2000 and then you know what you got instead of taking a gamble on an FC that you know nothing about.
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06-23-02, 08:26 PM
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Hmm, I have a running engine, but it has high miles on it (130+) However it does still have good compression. That sucks that you killed it, poor little car 
06-23-02, 08:30 PM
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Well, I talked to Kevin. $1400 for a rebuild. I think I am gonna sell my car for scrap, keep the performance parts, and buy a S5 N/A in like 6-8 months. I just can't give up on owning an FC. I have been watchin WAY too much Inital D lately!! Also, my ex is now seeing a guy who drag races a 67 Camaro SS, and I need a fast car to feel good about myself!!!!
06-23-02, 09:23 PM
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Use the phone book--yellow pages!
Did you even try calling/visiting ALL the recycle/salvage/junk yards in the area? Theres gotta be at least one wrecked NA RX somewhere with a good cheap used engine.
http://www.car-part.com/
http://www.copartfinder.com/
http://www.aandrautoparts.net/ $750 used NA.
Or swap time:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1838286834
http://www.car-part.com/
http://www.copartfinder.com/
http://www.aandrautoparts.net/ $750 used NA.
Or swap time:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1838286834
06-23-02, 09:47 PM
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Well, if the body was not in such poor shape, I would keep it. I AM getting another rex, just I'm not gonna fix this one. Yeah, it is a rare 91 w/o sunroof (never seen another 91 w/o sunroof before) but oh well. I have always wanted a black FC. Mabye i will keep the ol n/a shell for an eventual TII swap. But right now, I am just lovin the n/a.
06-24-02, 01:49 AM
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Dude I am not understanding your logic. So you have put all this time and money into a car that you obviously enjoy driving and you are just going to sell it because you blew a motor? Then on top of that you are going to save up and buy another one? I would see the logic behind it if you had to have a car to get to work and you were going to sell yours to buy a beater to get around and eventually get another FC. But if you are going to start saving right away for another FC. Dude keep yours, quit whining, and get a street port . You have no sunroof!!!! Your car is ¼ the way to being a GTUs you are almost part of my clan. A good friend of mine told me “Don’t just buy a boat put tons of money into it and then when it starts sinking because of a leak and all it costs is a plug kit for the hole. Don’t say **** it let it sink, buy the damn plug kit!! YO” and that is my .02
. You have no sunroof!!!! Your car is ¼ the way to being a GTUs you are almost part of my clan. A good friend of mine told me “Don’t just buy a boat put tons of money into it and then when it starts sinking because of a leak and all it costs is a plug kit for the hole. Don’t say **** it let it sink, buy the damn plug kit!! YO” and that is my .02
06-24-02, 02:06 AM
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all i got to say now that you know for sure that i was right on the rear rotor dead engine is tear that one appart and see exactly what went wrong on the rear rotor how much dammage was done and lear more from it
i might be able to come up with a 13 b n/a for you just have to check with one person before i can say he has one or not
i might be able to come up with a 13 b n/a for you just have to check with one person before i can say he has one or not
06-24-02, 07:37 AM
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I have a s5 13b Rico drop me a line for the particulars man and your pretty close so that sves you at least a 150 in shippping.That ought to buy you the beverage of choice while droppin in a new motor.
06-24-02, 12:46 PM
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Please explain. I know the builder Don. He has built a few blocks for me. I have NOT had any problems w/ any of them....well except for one. But, he built it back from warranty.
Please explain. I know the builder Don. He has built a few blocks for me. I have NOT had any problems w/ any of them....well except for one. But, he built it back from warranty.
06-24-02, 06:08 PM
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Originally posted by J-Rat
What ever you do, DO NOT get a motor from Mazda Recyclers in Rancho COrdoba!! I can explain the reasons if you like..
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What ever you do, DO NOT get a motor from Mazda Recyclers in Rancho COrdoba!! I can explain the reasons if you like..
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06-24-02, 11:50 PM
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They assembled my engine backwards, which Iwould have never figured out except that it wont pass emissions due to the EGR system being TOTALLY disabled. When I explained this, they basically said "too bad". They werent even interested why I wanted them to take the motor back. True, I was outside the 1 year warranty, and thats because I had a death in the family, and didnt get around to installing the motor for a whole year. So I have a beutiful, brand new, completely worthless motor. I wonder how many other people have they done this too?
06-25-02, 01:17 PM
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Aparrently, the front and rear housings are swapped. Effectively disabling the EGR. Plus the thing smokes like A bandit. Its never ran right. I spent hundreds of dollars on new injectors, ACVs, ECUs, etc.. ITs a complete peice of junk that I am stuck with.