20B engine for sale, Alabama - Page 2

BlueflameFE · 03-01-2009, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herblenny

I kind of agree. I have an early series (Number series) and I'm planning to do an NA instead of a turbo.. You could do a turbo but I would prefer C or D.... or E.

The one in the Cosmo now is a D.

War Eagle · 03-01-2009, 12:37 PM

As the engine is "503" with no letter, it is an original run engine and as such, is the least desirable of them all due to problems Mazda had with these engines failing. The problem is with the irons and these were redesigned in the B series and greater engines. FYI - I have C339 which makes me happy. From the "other" forum:

I do not know the total numbers of "runs" that were
made but it goes like this:
the first run went from 001 to 999
then the next run was A 001 to A 999
there may have been more than 1000 per run but this is
what I have seen.
next came:
B 001 to B 999
then last was:
C 001 to C 999 (actually D was the last series)
the differences between the run numbers are strength.
the first 2000 motors were the first run and are the
ones that mazda had the problems with, and had
changed lots out on warranty to the newer motors
at great expense.
I was told that the first run motors have a short life
and its not a matter if they will fail, rather when,
especially under higher boost levels (anything over 12psi)
the strengthened housings of te 2nd run (B toC)
make the motor much more reliable and hold higher boost.

***Herblenny*** · 03-01-2009, 12:45 PM

I thought it started from C series not B (stronger engine).. But its been awhile. I have a number and a "D" series engine.

Also to add, There are few "E" series. Some say this was the last series Mazda made and used mainly as a replacement engines for Eunos Cosmos. I have seen only one photo of E series engine.

BlueflameFE · 03-01-2009, 01:29 PM

I'm learning a lot!

War Eagle · 03-01-2009, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herblenny

I thought it started from C series not B (stronger engine).. But its been awhile. I have a number and a "D" series engine.

Also to add, There are few "E" series. Some say this was the last series Mazda made and used mainly as a replacement engines for Eunos Cosmos. I have seen only one photo of E series engine.

The middle of the B series engines were stronger. E series are the replacement ones without any numbers and the black rotor housing area.

BlueflameFE · 03-02-2009, 03:09 PM

Thanks for the info guys.

sm0keyii · 03-05-2009, 06:07 PM

After hearing the bad news, damn. I was kinda interested too, being in LA not too far from you and about to get my reenlistment bonus =(

BlueflameFE · 03-08-2009, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Low Impedance

if it has the counterweight for that engine i might be tempted to work something out in the next couple weeks. But without the counterweight you really cant use it since there will be no way to attach a flywheel or anything.

It has the counterweight still attached!!!!

BlueflameFE · 04-18-2009, 10:57 PM

Now listed on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=140315249097

dakar318 · 04-19-2009, 12:30 AM

whats the reserve?

or whats the lowest you will take for it? locally

BlueflameFE · 04-27-2009, 08:01 AM

Sold

War Eagle · 04-27-2009, 12:02 PM

May I ask what it went for? It was an original series engine right?

blizzaga · 04-28-2009, 04:05 PM

Holy jesus! I think I see that it sold for $750.00!!! WTF plz don't tell me it was that low

~Shar

War Eagle · 04-28-2009, 05:31 PM

I am sure it went for more than that. He ended the eBay bidding because it looks like he sold it elsewhere.

03-01-2009, 12:45 PM	#18
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	I thought it started from C series not B (stronger engine).. But its been awhile. I have a number and a "D" series engine. Also to add, There are few "E" series. Some say this was the last series Mazda made and used mainly as a replacement engines for Eunos Cosmos. I have seen only one photo of E series engine. __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

03-01-2009, 01:29 PM	#19
BlueflameFE Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Meridianville,Alabama Posts: 51 Rep Power: 18	I'm learning a lot! __________________ 08 Anniversary RX-8,93 RX-7,90 Cosmo(20B)

03-02-2009, 03:09 PM	#21
BlueflameFE Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Meridianville,Alabama Posts: 51 Rep Power: 18	Thanks for the info guys. __________________ 08 Anniversary RX-8,93 RX-7,90 Cosmo(20B)

04-18-2009, 10:57 PM	#24
BlueflameFE Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Meridianville,Alabama Posts: 51 Rep Power: 18	Now listed on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=140315249097 __________________ 08 Anniversary RX-8,93 RX-7,90 Cosmo(20B)

04-27-2009, 08:01 AM	#26
BlueflameFE Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Meridianville,Alabama Posts: 51 Rep Power: 18	Sold __________________ 08 Anniversary RX-8,93 RX-7,90 Cosmo(20B)

03-01-2009, 12:37 PM	#17
War Eagle Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 240 Rep Power: 18	As the engine is "503" with no letter, it is an original run engine and as such, is the least desirable of them all due to problems Mazda had with these engines failing. The problem is with the irons and these were redesigned in the B series and greater engines. FYI - I have C339 which makes me happy. From the "other" forum: I do not know the total numbers of "runs" that were made but it goes like this: the first run went from 001 to 999 then the next run was A 001 to A 999 there may have been more than 1000 per run but this is what I have seen. next came: B 001 to B 999 then last was: C 001 to C 999 (actually D was the last series) the differences between the run numbers are strength. the first 2000 motors were the first run and are the ones that mazda had the problems with, and had changed lots out on warranty to the newer motors at great expense. I was told that the first run motors have a short life and its not a matter if they will fail, rather when, especially under higher boost levels (anything over 12psi) the strengthened housings of te 2nd run (B toC) make the motor much more reliable and hold higher boost.

03-05-2009, 06:07 PM	#22
sm0keyii Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 39 Rep Power: 0	After hearing the bad news, damn. I was kinda interested too, being in LA not too far from you and about to get my reenlistment bonus =(

04-19-2009, 12:30 AM	#25
dakar318 The Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 20 Rep Power: 0	whats the reserve? or whats the lowest you will take for it? locally

04-27-2009, 12:02 PM	#27
War Eagle Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 240 Rep Power: 18	May I ask what it went for? It was an original series engine right?

04-28-2009, 04:05 PM	#28
blizzaga ...paying to play? Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 32 Rep Power: 0	Holy jesus! I think I see that it sold for $750.00!!! WTF plz don't tell me it was that low ~Shar

04-28-2009, 05:31 PM	#29
War Eagle Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 240 Rep Power: 18	I am sure it went for more than that. He ended the eBay bidding because it looks like he sold it elsewhere.