Ive been looking around for a 13b for my 87 gxl and have read reference to mazda remanufactured motors, how much are these going for?
Thanks alot

 

It's been a few years since I got one from a Mazda dealership, but they were over $2k for a 13b.

 

But remember you get what you pay for. Mazda Remans are really nice.

 

Uhh...well, they are built to Mazda specs, which are really loose. A reputable builder would never use a housing with 2mm of chrome flake, but Mazda seems to think it is okay. On the other hand, when the do find something out of spec, they replace it with a brand new part; not some other used part. The resulting engine is not new or as-good-as-new; just "within spec". The Mazda remans have gotten *very* expensive lately (~$2,400) and the lead-times are very long (~3 weeks), so there is almost no reason to get one.

 

So do you know of a reputable local shop that will build you a good motor with brand new rotor housings and apex seals for less than $2400?????

The big advantage that Mazda has is that they get the parts cheaply, rather than having to pay the exorbitant monopoly prices they charge everyone else.

 

Not always... Kevin landers tore down a blown FD reman from Mazda, had an s5 N/A front rotor and an FD rear rotor.

 

Who says they use brand new housings? Sure they do SOMETIMES, but not always.

 

Remans also come with NEW water pumps, new or resurfaced flywheel, coolant level sensor, temp sensor and thermostat. That'll cost you $100-200 more.

I've purchased 9 remans and had good results. Mazda (or contract manufacturer) builds more rotaries than anyone else.

Jeff

 

locally ( a ways to drive for you though ) i would go with Mikey at M-Spec Rotary her in Puyallup
vey resonable and very good prices
pries will depennd on what you want done
number is 253-209-0968 i believe sorry cant remember it off the top of my head

had Mikey build my motor and everything is running beautifully along with other engines hes built for other forum memebers
or you could always take it to Atkins