Year: 2007
Make: Mazda
Model: RX-8
Price: $5999
Mileage: 214000
Color: black
Private or Dealer Listing: Private Listing
Location (US State/Canada/Int): TN

I dont check the forum daily so email me direct kevin@rotaryresurrection.com with inquiries.

2007 Mazda RX-8 1.3 rotary 6 port engine, automatic 6sp transmission. Optional advanced keyless entry system.
Leather interior, power heated seats, bose stereo w/ Bluetooth, 6 disc cd, power sunroof. Xenon/HID headlights & optional fog lights.

Freshly rebuilt engine with photo documentation just installed, approx. 400 miles so far. Fresh oil and coolant. This engine build/install would normally cost $4000. Photo documentation of build and parts used available.

Cleaned/flow tested fuel injectors ($90), new intake manifold o-rings, cleaned valves in intake manifold & throttle body, new aftermarket vacuum solenoids ($30).
New belt idler pulley ($15), battery ($125), battery terminals ($5), new Mitsubishi starter ($220), new motor mounts ($110), new denso crank angle sensor/shaft position sensor ($75). Replaced coolant reservoir tank, radiator, cooling fans ($80), catalytic converter ($120), emissions air pump motor (75).

KYB replacement front ($60) and rear shocks/struts, replaced rear strut bump stops ($40), new koyo rear wheel bearings ($110). New TPMS sensors in all 4 wheels ($40). New front brake pads/rotors ($100) Rear tires have 8/32 tread (nearly new) front tires have 4-5/32 (half worn).

New driver door handle ($135), remote key card ($255), 2 new keys ($165) & programming ($110). New windshield wipers ($20). Replaced passenger dash cover ($200). Polished headlights clear & replaced several light bulbs.

No dash warning lights currently on. Clean, straight rx8 to get in and go. All the plastic trim under the front end/bumper/wheel wells is intact and good shape (unusual for these). Paint is rough in spots, especially the hood and fenders (tons of rock chips from highway driving) and a peeled patch on the back bumper (hard to see since the car is black anyway).

$5999 not interested in trades. Located in Morristown TN. Available M-F 12-8pm and saturday 12-2. Let me know what day and time you want to come look.

 

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oh, it has the rare Sand Parchment interior, don’t see those very often.

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is rotary resurrection still going?

 

if only there were some website that one could visit that might answer that question

 

there is a website for custom motion too, but we have retired.

 

he just bumped this thread last night; yes, they are very busy.
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thank you for the update

 

sorry, I see he had already replied to you

those interior pics convinced me to not to divest of the same complete interior I was trying to clear out of my garage. Think I have just the place for it instead.

free bump for a beautiful interior.
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I'm going to throw in my input even if it may stretch the bounds a bit. I have had no dealings with Kevin or Rotary Resurrection personally, what I have to say just comes from my experience working in similar shops, on different, non-rotary engines. It may be helpful to those considering buying this car.

The race shops and money-is-no-object tuners get a lot of glory and press for what they do, and a lot of them deserve it. I will assert that the type of work that RR does can be much more difficult and challenging. It is very difficult to build a reliable, good performing engine for a customer on a budget. It takes a deep well of hands-on experience to reduce costs as much as possible and still produce a good engine that will last, perform, and give a customer their money's worth.

The fact that RR has been in business as long as it has, and is able to maintain a great reputation speaks volumes of the quality of work and the sum of knowledge about these engines that they have. While you may not see the name RR on a bunch of race cars, don't discount the idea of a "budget" builder. I guarantee he has knowledge to play with or even surpass the big boys who do the unlimited budget builds, if money was no object. You pick up a lot of knowledge when dealing with non-enthusiast customers and limited budgets. You must to stay in business.

I would personally buy an engine from him before just about any other builder mentioned on this forum, including the high dollar names. Again, I don't know him personally, never talked to him or bought anything from him. I just know the type. What he does is not easy, and to be able to create and maintain a solid reputation over many years shows he has the goods. The zero-hype website he runs speaks to this also.

Plus, his name is Kevin, that means he can be trusted, of course. My .02 FWIW.

 

still available

 

sold

 

Hi Kevin,

Glad you sold it, it looked like it was in great condition mechanically, and otherwise as good of condition as could be expected.
I think my 2004 GT is in need of an engine rebuild/replacement at 115,000 miles. Will be taking it to the dealer soon for a compression test and thorough diagnostic checkup. They say rebuilt crate engines are on National Backorder, so Rotary Resurrection is at the top of my list if I need a rebuild. I have been considering selling it, to buy a pickup truck which would be more practical for me, but if I'm barely going to recoup the cost to keep it running, I can probably justify keeping it as a weekend toy.

Thanks.