New Engine!! Yikes
03-04-02, 09:05 AM
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New Engine!! Yikes
Need advice ASAP, found a 3rd gen with a leaking compartment seal. I was told a new engine is needed. If I buy this car, How much should I pay? I was told a new engine and turbos installed go for 6-8K. I really want one of these cars, but they're so rare!
03-04-02, 12:15 PM
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Re: New Engine!! Yikes
Originally posted by mtindal
Need advice ASAP, found a 3rd gen with a leaking compartment seal. I was told a new engine is needed. If I buy this car, How much should I pay? I was told a new engine and turbos installed go for 6-8K. I really want one of these cars, but they're so rare!
Need advice ASAP, found a 3rd gen with a leaking compartment seal. I was told a new engine is needed. If I buy this car, How much should I pay? I was told a new engine and turbos installed go for 6-8K. I really want one of these cars, but they're so rare!
the cost will be anywhere from $2K - $10K+, with an average of just below $3K.
03-04-02, 09:33 PM
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Got if For $4000 Even!!!!!!
Just bought the car paid $4000 Cash!! Compression tests brought back high 7's and low 8's Engine makes lots of power. The guy was getting divorced and needed cash bad. I feel bad for stealing it....ok I'm over it. 
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03-05-02, 08:06 AM
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I SWEAR TO GOD!!!
I am NOT BULLSHITTING YOU!! I couldnt believe it!! But I got it for $4K!!! Anyone near Greenville, SC can come see for themselves.
Now..I need some Ideas on what to do to it! it's already got a stage 3 clutchmaster, and an apexi exaust.
Now..I need some Ideas on what to do to it!
it's already got a stage 3 clutchmaster, and an apexi exaust.
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39,000 on new motor
its got 39,000 on the new motor, and 124,000 on the car. I've anticipated the possibility of having to put a new motor in it. Anyone ever done business with www.mazdarx7engines.com?
It's in great physical condition too.
It's in great physical condition too.
03-05-02, 03:35 PM
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If your gona get it rebuilt go to pineaplle racing... www.pineappleracing.com There repetuation on the forum is next to none.. And they will do preety much anything you want them 2.. Dont remember where they are located though so i dont know how close 2 you.. If that dosent work you can send it fo FL
03-05-02, 04:17 PM
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Re: 39,000 on new motor
Originally posted by mtindal
its got 39,000 on the new motor, and 124,000 on the car. I've anticipated the possibility of having to put a new motor in it. Anyone ever done business with www.mazdarx7engines.com?
It's in great physical condition too.
its got 39,000 on the new motor, and 124,000 on the car. I've anticipated the possibility of having to put a new motor in it. Anyone ever done business with www.mazdarx7engines.com?
It's in great physical condition too.
You said there was a leak, oil or coolant?
Just because there is a leak, doesn't mean you need a rebuild. Sounds like you got a good deal. Get the leak checked out. It may be something like the oil lines to the turbos or something else minor.
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Originally posted by Freaky Monkey007
If your gona get it rebuilt go to pineaplle racing... www.pineappleracing.com There repetuation on the forum is next to none.. And they will do preety much anything you want them 2.
If your gona get it rebuilt go to pineaplle racing... www.pineappleracing.com There repetuation on the forum is next to none.. And they will do preety much anything you want them 2.
If you're gonna have it done, have it done right.
Sounds like you may be okay for awhile though.
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What's wrong with the turbos?? You said the car is still making decent power? KD Rotary is another alternative for engines - his reputation is as good as Pineapples except on the east coast. There's a place called Conestoga that rebuilds turbos for KDR - he said they've done about 2 dozen sets for him and had 0 failure with them (even some heavily modded cars) That's the route I'm going - costs $900-$1100 for rebuild. There are some junk turbo rebuilders out there (Turbonetics, etc.) Constogas # is 717-872-6685 if interested. With that compression you could drive and enjoy the car for a while. $4K
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Whenever you need the motor done, don't forget about
the canadian guys!
www.rotaryengine.com
but i dont really think you need one done anytime soon judging by the compression #'s
the canadian guys!
www.rotaryengine.com
but i dont really think you need one done anytime soon judging by the compression #'s
03-05-02, 10:00 PM
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Possible leak
The mazda tech at the dealership where I had the compression test done said that the compartment seal was leaking..I dont know if he know's what he's doing or not. I just wanted the compression numbers. I'd like a second opinion, but I dont want to keep shelling out money to have the damn thing tested. I'd rather put the money into the car.
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didn't know
I didnt know who else would have the equipment. I'm out in the sticks, I didn't want some redneck scratching his head and pulling **** off the car to try and figure it out.
btw I'm a newbie what is an FD????
btw I'm a newbie what is an FD????
