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Old 01-02-2013, 02:16 PM
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Engine goes Kaboomski

Popped getting on the highway. Who knows the best/ closest rebuild shop to Corpus Christi tx
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Popped getting on the highway. Who knows the best/ closest rebuild shop to Corpus Christi tx
Depends on the damage and your budget but we could rebuild it for you. There are also many professional builders that ship quickly and efficiently. The closest to you is down that way is in the valley in Mcallen (OJ Imports: Rotary Engine Builds)
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0zero personal budget, I'll have to go through my employer's cash and to do that he would need upfront estimates n such, which also leads to catch 22 of how bad it might be in the first place etc..... but I would be super stoked about a rebuild you had your hand in 9k.
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0zero personal budget, I'll have to go through my employer's cash and to do that he would need upfront estimates n such, which also leads to catch 22 of how bad it might be in the first place etc..... but I would be super stoked about a rebuild you had your hand in 9k.
Well I would only help in the rebuild process, Houstonrx8er would be the primary builder. Not sure what you mean by going thru your employers cash............

There are a few reputable builders, all you do is send them your engine as a core or pay an additional core charge and get rid of yours locally.
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Well I would only help in the rebuild process, Houstonrx8er would be the primary builder. Not sure what you mean by going thru your employers cash............

There are a few reputable builders, all you do is send them your engine as a core or pay an additional core charge and get rid of yours locally.
I work at the car lot that I purchased the car from and carry the possibility of getting work paid for by the company and having the bill added to my note.

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ps. found a jdm engine on ebay complete with wiring and ecu. Is an overseas swap ok to do or would that turn into a electric nightmare. priced at $1,700
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I wouldn't go too crazy, and you never really know what the damage is until you crack it open.

did you get a compression test?
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I wouldn't mess with an overseas engine, there is too much room to run into a problem and that price is not that great. Just get a good used one here in the states.
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
I wouldn't mess with an overseas engine, there is too much room to run into a problem and that price is not that great. Just get a good used one here in the states.
I figured the same thing, I also found an 05 with 81k for $1,500
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Originally Posted by houstonrx8er
I wouldn't go too crazy, and you never really know what the damage is until you crack it open.

did you get a compression test?
I got your list, thanks
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mazmart in GA could ship one to you with a few of their goodies for a decent price.
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Originally Posted by yomomspimp06
mazmart in GA could ship one to you with a few of their goodies for a decent price.
thanks, Ill look into it
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