I found a (manual) renesis engine from a wrecked
RX-8 with 1,000 miles on it for what seems like a
very reasonable price ($3,500 + shipping).  The
salvage company says it has a cracked intake
manifold, but is otherwise intact.  I asked for
digital picture and inquired about frontal impact to
the drive pulleys.

Does anyone have any other suggestions that might
help me to evaluate this engine from afar?

Scott Gettings

Just a quick heads up on these used Renesis prices, last week I phoned the
local Mazda dealer and asked what was the cost of a NEW replacement engine.
In Canadian $ I was told $4700.00, Automatic (x $.80 exchange) its $3760.00
US plus taxes, the Manual was $5000.00 which equates to $4000.00 US.  This
included the fact that it would be shipped from US source, 10 days delivery.
This does not get you the manifolds or alternator but gives you a base for
comparison.

Tony

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