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[Pete_89T2]

I'd be concerned about the "new engine w/3mm apex seals". That is a kind of a red flag when the ad says "installed by mazda" right next to it, because mazda dealers typically don't install or work on modified engines. Stock it came with 2mm apex seals. Not saying 3mm seals are a bad thing, but doing the machine work to adapt the rotors to use 3mm seals takes some skill - not all engine builders can do it right.

[RedR1]

Originally Posted by Pete_89T2

I'd be concerned about the "new engine w/3mm apex seals". That is a kind of a red flag when the ad says "installed by mazda" right next to it, because mazda dealers typically don't install or work on modified engines. Stock it came with 2mm apex seals. Not saying 3mm seals are a bad thing, but doing the machine work to adapt the rotors to use 3mm seals takes some skill - not all engine builders can do it right.

this! definitely a big indication that something is odd.

I have my own opinions on 3mm seals and I won't spill it here (not a fan of them at all) nor am I a fan of the company that did the tuning on the car either. Plus the chassis has 200k on it. The list of why I wouldn't buy this car far outweighs the list of why i would.

though if the car is for sale for $9000 i'd consider it as a parts car. The mod/sales list he posted looks like a train wreck at best IMO