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Since the thread got locked.... Check with Jim Drago at East Street in Memphis. They compression check and go over their used motors. He also builds/races spec miatas at the national level. Well respected.
$450 delivered for the last one I purchased. FYI JDM 1.6 is technically not legal for STS.
Steve E
Please Explain,Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve E
IIRC there are no differences, and if you use your original pan you even keep your VIN.
if I ever sell mine I would want about $400 as well....but it's had synthetic since 500 miles....and boy does it make good power :D
under SCCA rules, you may:
1. rebuild an original motor as delivered in a car in the USA using OEM or OEM-equivalent parts and following factory guidelines (head shaving, clearances, bore, etc); or
2. buy a complete replacement engine from Mazda USA designated for use in the USA
hence, even if the JDM motor is the same, it is technically not legal because it was never delivered in a car in the USA
in my tiredness I did not see this thread get opened. Thank you guys for the input, I have sent emails to the suggested locations and will go from here. I want to get this car all sorted out and I am going to make it to many more AutoX this year than last.....and that should be easy since I can count on one hand how many I got to attend last year.