{ FS } 2007 Automatic 6 port/6 speed fresh rebuild, many new parts
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Year: 2007
Make: Mazda
Model: RX-8
Price: $5999
Mileage: 214000
Color: black
Private or Dealer Listing: Private Listing
Location (US State/Canada/Int): TN
2007 Mazda RX-8 1.3 rotary 6 port engine, automatic 6sp transmission. Optional advanced keyless entry system.
Leather interior, power heated seats, bose stereo w/ Bluetooth, 6 disc cd, power sunroof. Xenon/HID headlights & optional fog lights.
Freshly rebuilt engine with photo documentation just installed, approx. 400 miles so far. Fresh oil and coolant. This engine build/install would normally cost $4000. Photo documentation of build and parts used available.
Cleaned/flow tested fuel injectors ($90), new intake manifold o-rings, cleaned valves in intake manifold & throttle body, new aftermarket vacuum solenoids ($30).
New belt idler pulley ($15), battery ($125), battery terminals ($5), new Mitsubishi starter ($220), new motor mounts ($110), new denso crank angle sensor/shaft position sensor ($75). Replaced coolant reservoir tank, radiator, cooling fans ($80), catalytic converter ($120), emissions air pump motor (75).
KYB replacement front ($60) and rear shocks/struts, replaced rear strut bump stops ($40), new koyo rear wheel bearings ($110). New TPMS sensors in all 4 wheels ($40). New front brake pads/rotors ($100) Rear tires have 8/32 tread (nearly new) front tires have 4-5/32 (half worn).
New driver door handle ($135), remote key card ($255), 2 new keys ($165) & programming ($110). New windshield wipers ($20). Replaced passenger dash cover ($200). Polished headlights clear & replaced several light bulbs.
No dash warning lights currently on. Clean, straight rx8 to get in and go. All the plastic trim under the front end/bumper/wheel wells is intact and good shape (unusual for these). Paint is rough in spots, especially the hood and fenders (tons of rock chips from highway driving) and a peeled patch on the back bumper (hard to see since the car is black anyway).
$5999 not interested in trades. Located in Morristown TN. Available M-F 12-8pm and saturday 12-2. Let me know what day and time you want to come look.
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StealthTL (04-05-2021)
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77 cylinders, 4 rotors...
I'm going to throw in my input even if it may stretch the bounds a bit. I have had no dealings with Kevin or Rotary Resurrection personally, what I have to say just comes from my experience working in similar shops, on different, non-rotary engines. It may be helpful to those considering buying this car.
The race shops and money-is-no-object tuners get a lot of glory and press for what they do, and a lot of them deserve it. I will assert that the type of work that RR does can be much more difficult and challenging. It is very difficult to build a reliable, good performing engine for a customer on a budget. It takes a deep well of hands-on experience to reduce costs as much as possible and still produce a good engine that will last, perform, and give a customer their money's worth.
The fact that RR has been in business as long as it has, and is able to maintain a great reputation speaks volumes of the quality of work and the sum of knowledge about these engines that they have. While you may not see the name RR on a bunch of race cars, don't discount the idea of a "budget" builder. I guarantee he has knowledge to play with or even surpass the big boys who do the unlimited budget builds, if money was no object. You pick up a lot of knowledge when dealing with non-enthusiast customers and limited budgets. You must to stay in business.
I would personally buy an engine from him before just about any other builder mentioned on this forum, including the high dollar names. Again, I don't know him personally, never talked to him or bought anything from him. I just know the type. What he does is not easy, and to be able to create and maintain a solid reputation over many years shows he has the goods. The zero-hype website he runs speaks to this also.
Plus, his name is Kevin, that means he can be trusted, of course. My .02 FWIW.
The race shops and money-is-no-object tuners get a lot of glory and press for what they do, and a lot of them deserve it. I will assert that the type of work that RR does can be much more difficult and challenging. It is very difficult to build a reliable, good performing engine for a customer on a budget. It takes a deep well of hands-on experience to reduce costs as much as possible and still produce a good engine that will last, perform, and give a customer their money's worth.
The fact that RR has been in business as long as it has, and is able to maintain a great reputation speaks volumes of the quality of work and the sum of knowledge about these engines that they have. While you may not see the name RR on a bunch of race cars, don't discount the idea of a "budget" builder. I guarantee he has knowledge to play with or even surpass the big boys who do the unlimited budget builds, if money was no object. You pick up a lot of knowledge when dealing with non-enthusiast customers and limited budgets. You must to stay in business.
I would personally buy an engine from him before just about any other builder mentioned on this forum, including the high dollar names. Again, I don't know him personally, never talked to him or bought anything from him. I just know the type. What he does is not easy, and to be able to create and maintain a solid reputation over many years shows he has the goods. The zero-hype website he runs speaks to this also.
Plus, his name is Kevin, that means he can be trusted, of course. My .02 FWIW.
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Hi Kevin,
Glad you sold it, it looked like it was in great condition mechanically, and otherwise as good of condition as could be expected.
I think my 2004 GT is in need of an engine rebuild/replacement at 115,000 miles. Will be taking it to the dealer soon for a compression test and thorough diagnostic checkup. They say rebuilt crate engines are on National Backorder, so Rotary Resurrection is at the top of my list if I need a rebuild. I have been considering selling it, to buy a pickup truck which would be more practical for me, but if I'm barely going to recoup the cost to keep it running, I can probably justify keeping it as a weekend toy.
Thanks.
Glad you sold it, it looked like it was in great condition mechanically, and otherwise as good of condition as could be expected.
I think my 2004 GT is in need of an engine rebuild/replacement at 115,000 miles. Will be taking it to the dealer soon for a compression test and thorough diagnostic checkup. They say rebuilt crate engines are on National Backorder, so Rotary Resurrection is at the top of my list if I need a rebuild. I have been considering selling it, to buy a pickup truck which would be more practical for me, but if I'm barely going to recoup the cost to keep it running, I can probably justify keeping it as a weekend toy.
Thanks.
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