OEM vs. rebuild....why the lifespan difference?
#26
Senior Member
Originally Posted by RotaryResurrection
As nice as that "brand new" engine block is, if there were a way to monitor usage and results, I would put good money on it not lasting as long as the first one, due to the factors I listed above. Even though you have a 0 mile 0 year block, you have 96k 10 year electronics, fuel, cooling, etc. systems going back onto it. It will never be like it was when it was new off the showroom floor.
#27
Call me gramps!
Originally Posted by RX7gp
List is almost $6K. Ray was discounting significantly. That's why he's the man...
#28
Senior Member
Originally Posted by WaLieN
Does anyone know if there are even "new" motors being sold my Mazda anymore?
FYI - the part number is N3A1-02-200. If you look it up @ www.worldpartsexpress.com you'll see it's listed, but I'm not sure if you can actually order one.