my compression is low and mazda wont warranty my engine becasue of aftermarket exhaust, and im not going to spend money on a stock exhaust when im just going to remove it after the swap, so i have decided to look into building my stock engine with plans of adding a turbo later. any advice on things to look into or shops near south carolina?

 

They cannot deny based on that, I have had two engines replaced with aftermarket exhausts and many others have as well.

Read up:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnuso...s_Warranty_Act

 

First off, you need to call Mazda North America. They can't void your engine warranty because of aftermarket exhaust. The exhaust didn't cause the low compression.

Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act of 1975
http://www.impalaclub.com/naisso/magmoss.htm

Know your rights and contact Mazda North America directly. BTW, find a better dealer. I would never give them my business again.

If you still want a hand built engine, it will be stronger than a factory reman, but don't think they don't owe you an engine.

EDIT:
Damn... you caught me typing.
lol

 

In the event you do your engine I would recommend these. Used in all our turbo builds.. In stock and ready to ship

http://www.turblown.net/store/index.php?productID=260

 

Low compression is a well known and documented Renesis engine warranty issue.

Can you explain a bit more about what specifically you have for an aftermarket exhaust?

 

He probably forgot to mention his aftermarket exhaust is a custom STS rear mount turbo kit.

 

Not fighting for the warranty repair is like fighting in a phone booth.

If one dealership says no, try another. Call Mazda NA and get them involved if you have to.

 

dude, you are crazy about fighting in a phone booth, huh?

 

I'm a badass at fighting in a phone booth, but its hard work. Did you get my pm?

 

I think this is gonna be a hot subject in the coming time, so it would be great with a lineup what is recommended from the different vendors/supplyers etc. It is said alot about it, but problem is that you have to be a google programmer to find it all. I've been looking at this forum (a lot) for 1 year and still I find a lot of interesting old stuff between all general BS and arguing.

What I'd like was three or four alternatives:

1. Minimum cost rebuilding
2. Medium cost
3. High cost
4. Cost no object

 

honestly if u are looking to save the most money i would find a stock exhaust and put it on the car if that was the case and let mazda get u a free motor and have that one rebuilt with with seals and what not and get it ported mazda reman are ****. a super engine build is going to cost u 2 arms and a to legs lol