Hello everyone. Please help. My motor has given out on me (no compression, dealer says i need a new motor). I'm looking online to buy a used motor. Any suggestions on where to look? I've been on ebay and there are used JDM motors that might need some modifications? I have 2004 Manual transmission.

 

I live in Hawaii.

 

location? did you get a comp test?

mazmart or rotary ressuriction might be able to help

 

I live in Hawaii. It was compression tested and showed to have no compression.

 

I love my car. I am the original owner / bought my 8 brand new in 2004. I want her back on the road.

 

shipping a core for rebuild will be expensive. post in a local forum and see if theres a rotary shop in the islands that can do a rebuild

 

ok, thanks man.

 

JDM engines are identical to the regular ones, maybe that's a cheaper option for you. BUT, if you're buying a used engine, have its compression confirmed before you put money in.

 

will do thanks =)

 

03 08 Mazda RX 8 RX8 1 3L 6PORT Rotary Engine 6 SPD Trans ECU JDM renesis 13B | eBay

what you think man?

 

^Like he said, compression #'s are the deciding factor, or you just might end up having 2 dead engines that need to be repaired.


If the numbers are good, that's not too bad a price for an engine AND transmission but shipping is likely going to kill the deal for you...

 

what's a good compression number?