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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 03:16 PM
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About this RA seals

http://www.rotaryaviation.com/overhaul_kits.htm

this is the overhaul kit. Alright, lets say i wanted to get my motor rebuilt with these "unbreakable seals" Would i just have to buy the "basic" or "master" kit. Would this kit be all i need for a rebuild. Or do i have to buy like water seals and such too seperately?
Right now my motors got 130k on it, hasnt overheated or anything like that, runs at 180 degree F temps. I got it compression tested and the psi for both rotors was around 80-85.

Would you guys suggest this route.

Mazda Reman for 2,300

Jdm motor i found for 1,400

Would these RA seals be cheaper in the long run?

Also if i knew 2 people in my area that rebuilt their own motors and runs great, and is willing to help me, would buying this overhaul kit be the cheapest yet efficient route?
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 05:06 PM
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remans are the best value

some companies like gotham racing will port a reman for a few extra bucks and maintain the 12yr warranty
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 05:18 PM
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ouch, these results were taken a year ago
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 10:13 PM
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go check 2nd gen forum .... theres a thread called "rotary aviation seal break in report" something like that
read it then decide yourself
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 10:53 PM
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I am rebuilding with RA seals at the moment, only thing is after 3/1/04 the price of their apex seals will go up. It says it somewhere on their site
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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 05:04 AM
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Apex Seals FAQ

If your seals are so good, why are they so cheap? We introduced the seals in August, 2003, with a below market price in order to become established in the market place. Having achieved that goal, there will be a price increase effective 3/1/2004.
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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 05:38 AM
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I say go for it, not sure if the apex seals in RA's "master" re-build kit are their unbreakable ones but I'm sure if you contacted them you could sort something out. I've just ordered a set of unbreakable seals, get em while they're still cheap that's what I say. Probably going to buy their re-build kit too, depending on how healthy my engine is when I take her out of winter storage. I've owned my car for 5 months and I've driven her twice, how fookin sad is that?
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