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Old 01-09-06, 06:35 PM
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Wanted: 3mm Apex seal brand preferences
I attempted searching but was overwhelmed by the 2mm vs. 3mm debate on my
33k modem. I currently have a 3mm engine in which I am considering
replacing the Apex seals. I am soliciting thoughts on which brand I should
choose. Mazda, Atkins, RA, Rotor Sports Racing are some of the brands I
have come up with. Does anyone know which brand Pettit uses? Your comments
are appreciated.
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atkins are too soft
RA are too hard
but mazda seals are juuuuuuuust right, said goldylocks.
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Happy with my RA's so far... only 60 mile on the build though... WAY too early to listen to me!
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what, i don't get a laugh over that?
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NRS ceramics in black if your on a budget but dont mine spending a bit more for a top quality product thats a step up over OEM.
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I agree with most of those above, you can't go wrong with OEM engine internals.
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thanks guys...really appreciate the feedback
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Originally Posted by GUITARJUNKIE28
atkins are too soft
RA are too hard
but mazda seals are juuuuuuuust right, said goldylocks.
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Ask the PR racers their choice of Apex seals............................ (smiles)
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i haven't heard of people referred to as "PR's" since i saw west side story
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ummm for those people who suggested OEM he said 3mm!!!!!! good luck with the 3mm mazdas
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Stay 2 mm and be quiet. The buy 2mm Oem's
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Originally Posted by krieger9
ummm for those people who suggested OEM he said 3mm!!!!!! good luck with the 3mm mazdas
Yes I said 3mm, the engine already has 3mm seals installed. Would you please elaborate? I would like to hear of any good or bad experiences with each brand of 3mm seals



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ummm for those people who suggested OEM he said 3mm!!!!!! good luck with the 3mm mazdas
Huh? And just what are you talking about? Lots of people running around for lots of miles under high boost with OEM 3mm seals....so what's your point?
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ummm for those people who suggested OEM he said 3mm!!!!!! good luck with the 3mm mazdas
I got Mazda OEM 3mm seals. Had to get the rotors machined to seat the 3mm.
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Originally Posted by rynberg
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ummm for those people who suggested OEM he said 3mm!!!!!! good luck with the 3mm mazdas
Huh? And just what are you talking about? Lots of people running around for lots of miles under high boost with OEM 3mm seals....so what's your point?
I think this is something some of us don't know about.. but mazda did build 13bs with 3mm seals.
I'm not 100% on what year and models they were, but mazda did use 3mm seals on certain NA 13B engines. Can someone post what the year and makes were?

Also, I believe Mazda also made 12As or 10As with 5mm seals.

In my opinion , its a waste of money to use 3mm to drive on the street. But that's just me.
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gsl-se's were 3mm, 1mm side seals too.
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Huh? And just what are you talking about? Lots of people running around for lots of miles under high boost with OEM 3mm seals....so what's your point?

he didn't know mazda made 3mm seals. i<3 noobs
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