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Old 10-08-01, 02:41 AM
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Difference between rebuilt and replaced engine?

What's the difference? Is a replaced engine better?
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In both cases, both are more then likely rebuilds (or remans as we call them) anyways - unless you order brand new rotor housings, rotors, etc, and build a 'new' one from scratch. As of this time, Mazda does not have 'crate' rotary engines.

The general consensus is that a reman from KD Rotary is a good choice (as they supposedly take it apart to inspect it), though sourcing one thru another means can certainly be fine.

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I'm sorry but I'm still confused. My question is, is a brand new engine always better than a rebulit one?
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brand new anything is better than rebuilt.
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Originally posted by mightyslash
I'm sorry but I'm still confused. My question is, is a brand new engine always better than a rebulit one?
Sure, all other things being equal - meaning who ever assembles either engine takes the proper time and care to do so. Rebuilds reuse some parts which are still within factory tolerances.

Then again, if you had a carefully rebuilt rebuild (hehe) with close eye towards tolerances (or even blue printing) - it would be better then a sloppy job comprising of all new components.
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