So the time has come. After a trying a few times, i actually got it to start and
took my car down to Rotary Performance to get the compression tested. The test took about 45mins.


Here are the results:

4.4, 4.6, 3.7 @193rpm front rotor
5.5, 5.6, 5.6 @200rpm rear rotor


The question is, am i better off just doing a rebuild? My car is a 2004 so it no longer has warranty from Mazda.

 

rebuild it

 

Yeah i figured my best bet was to go ahead and get it rebuilt. It was a sad day when i couldnt get my car to start

 

Don't be sad, think of it as a new beginning

 

Haha! You could put it that way! I knew this day
would come but not this soon. Hopefully i can get
this done asap so i can get her up and running again! I love my 8, its such a fun little car!

 

New beginning indeed. Think of this as a chance to improve it and have even more fun!

 

Ok guys iv been searching local places that could rebuild(RP,BDC). RP told me that i would be better off buying a new 13b from mazda. I called them up and they quoted me at about $2000 tax included. I have yet to hear back from BDC.

Should i go ahead and get it swapped with a new one or is rebuilding it a better option?

 

It's not a new one, just a rebuilt-by-Mazda one.

Various pluses and minuses are reported. Search.

 

Sorry i forgot to say, yes i am aware that they aren't "new" just rebuilt by Mazda.