Does any body know some good reputable rotary rebuilders other than Mazcare or Mazmart in Ga.
Rotary Builders
Does any body know some good reputable rotary rebuilders other than Mazcare or Mazmart in Ga.
MazCare doesn't rebuild usually. They put in remans.
MazMart sells parts.
Juan Delgado (on the northside) is who you want. He works at Jim Ellis during the day, and has a little shop that he does rotary work at night.
David Girod (on the southside) is a very good builder also.
I can put you in touch with them if needed.
What are you wanting to do really? Me and 2 other guys are into rotaries and can do some stuff with them. Is it a N/A 13b, 13b-rew, or 13b-t?
LMK
bryn on rockbridge does alot of rebuilds...will cost you around 2500...he's a good guy
It's a 13b-rew with a coolant jacket failure. I just want it rebuilt with a nice streetport nothing too crazy for now.Originally Posted by Five*Star*
Rick Engman
+ for David Girod...great guy
02' Miata
well i only know of one shop that is good but its not in georgia its rotorsport in kannapolis, nc. the owner had a 20b in his fd that shiet was sick until he wrecked.
If you are going to go out of state, go to Gotham Racing and have Steve Kan build and tune it.
I'm going up there on Tues. to get the parts to do a 5spd conversion for an FD RX-7. I have heard nothing but good things about them.
I just met Rick Engman, and Jim Downing earlier this week, very nice guys, but they are really only into race-cars it seems.Plus, Jim has the whole Hans-device business that he started....he says that he only does SCCA club racing anymore..... I think his professional racing days are behind him now.Rick Engman
Slowly, I am working my way into more and more rotary stuff, in hopes to be one of the rotary guys to come to in the near future. I have yet to dive into the rotary engine rebuilds, but I do everything on the rotary cars otherwise. Soon I feel I will be doing some re-builds and rotary porting.
Kevin Landers by knoxville, TN... he's one of the cheapest and perhaps one of the most knowledgeable folks about second and third gen rexes. Hes my pick on a rebuilder.
www.rotaryresurrection.com
Kevin is a really good guy.
Thinking about going solo and do the rebuild myself. Tips and suggestions anyone?
Last edited by rotaryslave; 10-02-2006 at 05:11 PM.
Get this video.
http://www.atkinsrotary.com/store/cu...id=16771&cat=0
Download the FSM:
http://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?t=449950
Thanks alot david,l already have the atkins video it has great info but puts me to sleep every time. I'm downloading the FSM asap.
Today I've just met one of the rotary god's. Rick Engman and Paul are one of the coolest groups of people l've ever met.
Paul had gave me a great estimate on mods and hp numbers I wanted to acheive with with my motor. He also had gave me long history tour about mazda's racing legacy. Man,today was a good day.
Rick is unbelievable. He blows away all other rotorheads.Today I've just met one of the rotary god's. Rick Engman and Paul are one of the coolest groups of people l've ever met.
Paul had gave me a great estimate on mods and hp numbers I wanted to acheive with with my motor. He also had gave me long history tour about mazda's racing legacy. Man,today was a good day.
Paul is one of the nicest rotorheads alive, and is extremely knowledgeable.
Anyday you are at MazMart is a good day - except for some of the prices. But they need to eat too...
man I want ot go rotory but I dont want to have to rebuild. Isnt it something rotory guys do to insure reliability over factory
go for Bryn Park at rockbridge off of jimmy carter blvd on 85. his # is 6785237252. he's really a cool guy and i'm pretty sure he knows how to deal with those. just call him and ask him about yur problem. he helped me alot. all i know is that he's very knoledgeable about rotaries.
What did I tell youToday I've just met one of the rotary god's. Rick Engman and Paul are one of the coolest groups of people l've ever met.
Paul had gave me a great estimate on mods and hp numbers I wanted to acheive with with my motor. He also had gave me long history tour about mazda's racing legacy. Man,today was a good day.
2013 Corsa Blue Optima SX 2.0T
Should have went to Mazmart way sooner
than I did. Just have a few more things I have to confirm about the car then I'll be
ready to take the plung.
So I am guessing that you are going to go ahead and jump into the rebuild yourself?
Naw man, don't have the time or space for that kind of project but l would love to learn.
How much would it cost to get an apex seal replaced?
You don't replace one apex seal. You buy the whole set and do it right when you rebuild.
Couple thousand $$$. You may just want to pay a little more and get a reman, engine, unless you are building for more power, and or wanting to port the motor.
Thats what I thought. That problem is way too common for the price. You find so many 7's that have shot apex seals that no one wants to fix. If i had the money I would make it a business to fix and re-sell...
Get the 3mm Apex Seals.
If he gets the 3mm, he wil have to send his rotors out to be cut. Go with the 2mm if it is just a street car setup. Only if it is race, does he need to consider 3mm.
Hmm. Didn't know that. Thanks for correcting me.
Not a big fan of the 3mm seals. I'd stick with the 2mm.
2013 Corsa Blue Optima SX 2.0T
i just buy new motors hehe, got my last one for $600 with no tranny. now all i have to do is crate the crap up and ship it back with me when i move back to georgia lol
How much would it cost to have it installed? If I could thats what I would do. I've talked to people but they want too much I think...
last time steve kan came to tune every car that maz care had touched was having problems on the dyno. I wouldnt go there. steve kan is the mother fucking man
www.gothamracing.com
Last edited by Stopsnitchin; 06-30-2007 at 11:00 PM.
would you like to make a copy of the video for me? ill pay you for a copy if you'd like...Thanks alot david,l already have the atkins video it has great info but puts me to sleep every time. I'm downloading the FSM asap.
Its no problem but the atkins video isn't that good. You would be better off buying the DIY-RE video set. http://www.drifting.com/article.php?threadid=18662&goto=newpost&show_Title ==
do you have that as well? hehe
A friend of mines has it, I'll try to get it for you.
check out this website www.banzairacing.com they do a good job and cheap
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