Any 13b longblocks from mazda / shops available and not backordered?
09-19-23, 03:29 PM
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703-785-5554But get it from Tomsn if he has one now, good guy to deal with, I've bought parts from him before. My 2 cents on this: I buy OEM parts from Ray, especially engines. Because adding resellers into the mix presents two problems. 1: You're beholden to the middleman for warranty, parts status, and problems. 2. With Ray, you're dealing directly with a Mazda USA and their dealer network. You can read the horror stories in this forum regarding the issues of using a third party to order the same thing you can buy yourself directly from Mazda. Not all resellers are bad.
09-19-23, 07:41 PM
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^ in addition to that, Ray knows the part number of practically every FD part off the top of his head. Even if you don't know the past number or proper name for something, just describe it to him and he'll most likely know exactly what it is and the correct part number for it.
The man is absolutely invaluable!
The man is absolutely invaluable!
09-20-23, 03:56 AM
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crowe.ray@aol.com
703-785-5554But get it from Tomsn if he has one now, good guy to deal with, I've bought parts from him before. My 2 cents on this: I buy OEM parts from Ray, especially engines. Because adding resellers into the mix presents two problems. 1: You're beholden to the middleman for warranty, parts status, and problems. 2. With Ray, you're dealing directly with a Mazda USA and their dealer network. You can read the horror stories in this forum regarding the issues of using a third party to order the same thing you can buy yourself directly from Mazda. Not all resellers are bad.
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09-30-23, 01:56 AM
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it looks like Motorsports lowered the racer price back to $4,900
but I suppose that begs the question of whether you’re in Japan, or if you ordered it from Japan then how much was the shipping cost?
because in the USA $4,200 seems like less than wholesale cost.
I’m not entirely sure though, or if you’re a Mazda employee and qualify for special pricing?.
10-02-23, 01:11 PM
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10-02-23, 02:47 PM
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that would be nice. it looks like it happened like today, so its too soon to see if this is USA only, or everyone
10-02-23, 07:31 PM
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10-04-23, 10:22 AM
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glad I bought all the major parts separately earlier this year
the only problem now is the engine guy is in the same boat and not taking any new orders
so clearly we still haven’t peaked wrt the post-covid impact reality, now with the political impact reality ramping up, the next 12 - 18 months should be concerning to anyone not living under a rock …
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the only problem now is the engine guy is in the same boat and not taking any new orders
so clearly we still haven’t peaked wrt the post-covid impact reality, now with the political impact reality ramping up, the next 12 - 18 months should be concerning to anyone not living under a rock …
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10-14-23, 08:18 PM
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For the record ive just sourced each part individually, if it costs 13k for a basically reman from mazda titled as "New" but has burnt exhaust ports and showing signs of use, then buying all the parts individually, only costs about 8k and you know its BRAND NEW and assembled to how you want it
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10-14-23, 08:36 PM
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If you build and tune it right, you will not go through 5 motors within a JZ lifespan. No need to spread useless misinformation here, there is already enough of that.
Also, you show your lack of knowledge by saying the 2j transmission is "light years" ahead of a 13b. Both engines have been paired with multiple transmissions. There are at least 8 different trans that came attached to a 2jz.
If you are speaking to a 6 speed gertrag, it is stout, but it's old technology so "light years ahead" is just nonsense. And $10k for a used transmission? no thanks. Much better options available in this century.
And not sure what you are calling "questionable". I think it's actually a good thing that Mazda tests the engines before shipping. "Burnt exhaust ports", give me a break.
Also, you show your lack of knowledge by saying the 2j transmission is "light years" ahead of a 13b. Both engines have been paired with multiple transmissions. There are at least 8 different trans that came attached to a 2jz.
If you are speaking to a 6 speed gertrag, it is stout, but it's old technology so "light years ahead" is just nonsense. And $10k for a used transmission? no thanks. Much better options available in this century.
And not sure what you are calling "questionable". I think it's actually a good thing that Mazda tests the engines before shipping. "Burnt exhaust ports", give me a break.
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10-14-23, 08:42 PM
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Do all the supporting mods and tune it right and it will last A LOT longer than you expect.
i am on my 11th year now with tons of power at ~30 psi and thousands of track miles and street miles
i am on my 11th year now with tons of power at ~30 psi and thousands of track miles and street miles
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10-14-23, 08:44 PM
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I use previous racers like Len bacon , pac racing, and mazdas own racing team for inspiration and data... In terms of raw power its simply not the same, and the powerband is much different, a peripheral port isn't street-able, where as a 600-800hp 2jz , most definitely is and your biggest concern would be traction.