Marc Wrote:
Paul, for your database..............
Date: Sat, 18 Dec 1999 16:41:31 -0500
From: "Advanced Rotary Technology" <arttech@bellsouth.net>
Subject: (rx7) (All) New Engine Rebuild Service
THIS IS A ONE-TIME-ONLY COMMERCIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
As many recent list discussions have pointed out, there have been
significant issues regarding the quality of engine rebuild services
currently available to the RX-7 community. While there are some good RX-7
shops that offer reliable engine rebuild services, often times the quality
has been inconsistent. Based on feedback provided by list members, it
appears that the alternatives for an RX-7 owner who needs his engine
rebuilt cover the full gamut: some shops deliver consistently good work,
some do
work of widely varying quality, and some seldom deliver an acceptable
product. Also, more than a few customers have reported that one cannot
even depend on the official Mazda remanufacturing facility to provide an
"out of
the box" high quality engine (in fact, the opposite seems to be the case).
In our opinion the primary factors that contribute to this unsatisfactory
production quality are primarily a lack of specialization on this work, and
lack of expertise, or dedication to quality, necessary to produce a good
rebuild.
The lack of specialization results in lower priority due to internal
competition with higher profit work and lack of adequate supplies of new
replacement parts. The lack of capable professional expertise is often due
to personnel turn over. If you have ever visited an RX-7 "tuner" shop,
just ask yourself, how busy were they (and with what type of work), and how
experienced were their personnel (was the guy who did the great job on your
car last time still there?).
We know first hand how difficult things can be, and how much quality can
suffer from this lack of focus and dedication to quality.
Consequently, we have recently started a new shop that attempts to fill
exactly the void just discussed. Our sole focus is rebuilding rotary
engines to a high degree of quality, and doing so through the use of only
the most highly qualified and experienced personnel. Further, because this
is our only area of specialization, we have the necessary sources to ensure
that only high quality parts are used, and, because we intend to do a high
volume of work (we have started locally and are already doing rebuilds), we
will be able to offer a quality product at a very competitive price!
As an example, starting with your core we will rebuild the engine, using
NEW rotor housings, for a basic price of $2799.00.
This, in addition to the new rotor housings, includes: new side and corner
seals,
new seal springs, new O-rings, the use of your old rotors, new 3mm apex
seals,
etc etc etc.
Should you wish to keep 2mm seals, we will measure the slots on your old
rotors and advise if replacement is necessary (extra cost, but still
competitive).
Options on porting or any other specific modifications can be
accommodated,
again with reasonable labor costs and only after discussion with the
customer before the fact.
We know that there is a need for a source of high quality rebuilds, and we
intend to fill that need, and do so with uncompromised quality and at the
best price possible.
If you need any further information or have specific questions, please
contact us directly.
Advanced Rotary Technology
7544 West McNab Road
#C-26
North Lauderdale Fl 33068
voice: 954-721-0033
fax: 954-721-3036
e-mail: arttech@bellsouth.net
contact: Jeff Salisbury
Thank you for your attention and indulgence in allowing us to make this
one-time announcement.
I like the fact that they put in 3 mm apex seals. Much better for aircraft
use than 2 mm seals. Especially if you are going to turbo it.
BTW I have a line on some new turbo engines for $3200.
Drop me a private note.
Paul Lamar
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