Just Saying Hi
03-13-2016, 04:54 PM
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Just Saying Hi
Ive been searching the rx8 threads for the last two years and decided to make an account!
My rx8 is a S1 2004 stock engine manual 6 speed. Got the car with 84,000 miles for a fair price. I have loved my car the last 2 years, more specifically the high RPM's.
I have been doing oil changes every 3000 miles and changed my coils plugs and wiring when I got it.
I had a few misfires here and there but with the help of the rx8 club I solved the problem fairly quickly.
Recently I had my clutch replaced due to wear and tear from letting my brother drive it and PO.(GRRRRR not making that mistake again!)
Two weeks later I was having issues with stalling while hot, starting up, and thick white smoke coming out of my exhaust.
I ran a compression test and the engine is bad. :*( 70PSI on one rotor 30PSI on the other)
I LOVE the car too much to sell or junk it, especially after paying a hefty amount for a nice racing clutch and new tranny.
Ive done my research on the engine swap threads and decided to keep it basic for now with a new stock engine.
Currently my baby is sitting in a shed in my back yard while I get the funds for a new engine, tools, engine crane, level, ect.
I was wondering which online store has the best remaned engines. I looked into car monkeys, pineapple racing, even ebay, ect.
I was wondering if anyone has gotten a good remaned engine and from who! What was your experience like, ect.
Besides that, just saying hi!
My rx8 is a S1 2004 stock engine manual 6 speed. Got the car with 84,000 miles for a fair price. I have loved my car the last 2 years, more specifically the high RPM's.
I have been doing oil changes every 3000 miles and changed my coils plugs and wiring when I got it.
I had a few misfires here and there but with the help of the rx8 club I solved the problem fairly quickly.
Recently I had my clutch replaced due to wear and tear from letting my brother drive it and PO.(GRRRRR not making that mistake again!)
Two weeks later I was having issues with stalling while hot, starting up, and thick white smoke coming out of my exhaust.
I ran a compression test and the engine is bad. :*( 70PSI on one rotor 30PSI on the other)
I LOVE the car too much to sell or junk it, especially after paying a hefty amount for a nice racing clutch and new tranny.
Ive done my research on the engine swap threads and decided to keep it basic for now with a new stock engine.
Currently my baby is sitting in a shed in my back yard while I get the funds for a new engine, tools, engine crane, level, ect.
I was wondering which online store has the best remaned engines. I looked into car monkeys, pineapple racing, even ebay, ect.
I was wondering if anyone has gotten a good remaned engine and from who! What was your experience like, ect.
Besides that, just saying hi!
03-14-2016, 12:06 PM
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Hey Red!
Where are you located?
Might be worth it to have it rebuilt if you have a decent builder around you. Some of the rotary shops around here can rebuild engines for less than buying a remanned motor..
I am lucky enough to be in an area with a few good rotary shops tho!
Where are you located?
Might be worth it to have it rebuilt if you have a decent builder around you. Some of the rotary shops around here can rebuild engines for less than buying a remanned motor..
I am lucky enough to be in an area with a few good rotary shops tho!
03-14-2016, 03:05 PM
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I just recently joined the forum like you. I’ve always come here to search the different topics and learn from other owners. After reading about Pineapple Racing I bought my engine from them.
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