RX8 low compression - Need to replace
05-03-2010, 12:43 PM
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RX8 low compression - Need to replace
Good Morning,
My car is suffering from low compression and unfortunately out of warranty.
I was wondering if anyone locally (I'm in San Bernardino) has any experience rebuilding our motors. I have called around to shops and dealers and they are charging more than I can really afford right now to rebuild or replace the engine.
Any feedback or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
My car is suffering from low compression and unfortunately out of warranty.
I was wondering if anyone locally (I'm in San Bernardino) has any experience rebuilding our motors. I have called around to shops and dealers and they are charging more than I can really afford right now to rebuild or replace the engine.
Any feedback or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
05-04-2010, 12:59 AM
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Good Morning,
My car is suffering from low compression and unfortunately out of warranty.
I was wondering if anyone locally (I'm in San Bernardino) has any experience rebuilding our motors. I have called around to shops and dealers and they are charging more than I can really afford right now to rebuild or replace the engine.
Any feedback or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
My car is suffering from low compression and unfortunately out of warranty.
I was wondering if anyone locally (I'm in San Bernardino) has any experience rebuilding our motors. I have called around to shops and dealers and they are charging more than I can really afford right now to rebuild or replace the engine.
Any feedback or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
05-04-2010, 10:55 AM
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Good Morning,
My car is suffering from low compression and unfortunately out of warranty.
I was wondering if anyone locally (I'm in San Bernardino) has any experience rebuilding our motors. I have called around to shops and dealers and they are charging more than I can really afford right now to rebuild or replace the engine.
Any feedback or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
My car is suffering from low compression and unfortunately out of warranty.
I was wondering if anyone locally (I'm in San Bernardino) has any experience rebuilding our motors. I have called around to shops and dealers and they are charging more than I can really afford right now to rebuild or replace the engine.
Any feedback or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
05-04-2010, 12:30 PM
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05-04-2010, 06:27 PM
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It seems like the places I'm calling are recommending just getting a re-manufactured motor, as opposed to trying to rebuild it. Any suggestions on where I can get a decent priced motor?
as always any help is appreciated.
Thanks
as always any help is appreciated.
Thanks
05-05-2010, 01:05 AM
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05-05-2010, 07:34 AM
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They are a well respected shop for Mazda owners. I've been going to them for years in my Miata and plan the same for the RX8. They'll do both basic maintenance and also install aftermarket parts (coilovers, exhaust, turbo, etc.).
05-05-2010, 07:41 AM
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If you can't afford to rebuild yours for that amount of money, which is what the rebuilds usually run for, try contacting Paul @ Mazmart ( Mazmart is his username here) for a rebuilt one. Charles R. Hill and BHR rule as well 
The only problem would be shipping your core back
The only problem would be shipping your core back
05-05-2010, 08:47 AM
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The way Rick at Mazmart and the manner in which I perform my rebuilds are vastly different than the way simple engine remanufacturers perform theirs. As such, our engines typically perform better over a longer period of time.
05-05-2010, 12:14 PM
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LOL No, but I talked to tony a couple of weeks ago and a rebuild would be a bit more than the cost a reman, even though I think Lucky 7 is awesome and well worth the cost of the rebuild....I just need my car to be somewhat reliable for school nothing crazy like they build.
05-11-2010, 11:09 AM
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Wasn't impressed, just surprised...LOL
Thank you, I'll PM him in a bit.
I would have rebuilt it myself with you taking care of the rotors for me but it looks like I'm going to be doing the summer pre-law program earlier than expected...so yeah I just need to make sure I don't get stuck somewhere on freeway.
Thank you, I'll PM him in a bit.
I would have rebuilt it myself with you taking care of the rotors for me but it looks like I'm going to be doing the summer pre-law program earlier than expected...so yeah I just need to make sure I don't get stuck somewhere on freeway.
