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I agree, bought two for my rebuilds total about 5k miles so far between the two builds. Works. Nice to see feedback.

First...define good compression and leakdown. Leakdown is a comparable number for everyone to use and make a more informed diagnosis. Compression numbers too, but I know I'm my own case . . Leakdown is the # one determinant. It will tell all on compression/cylinder walls/pistons/valves health...

It's so nice to see..... engine bay parts with few heat cycles, connectors that still look virginal. Currently working on 06 speed 6 that spent it entirely in CA Los Angeles....baked bay is not a treat.... Sounds like a great investment enjoyability, since housing prices...

To have enough pressure in valve cover and oil, means a high amount of combustion blow by. PVC system helps under vacuum (negative intake pressure which via PVC valve allows crankcase pressure to flow into intake manifold. Once above the PVC valve closure from manifold going towards positive...

The thread title is not enough to get your answers. Please describe the situation, pictures are great too. History of engine life, modifications listed. Miles, operating condition at time of fault. Full throttle? Full boost? Too full of oil? Low oil, than with oil? Turbo size, type, engine tune...

When you pull off valve cover, look at oil coating on surfaces that you would expect to be wet/flooded/ coated. Helps to verify that oil passages are clear. Check valve clearances, yes you already did.....but now considering knock. Something is different. Also while doing valves double check...

This is for a first gen 3, but I really hated drone. Was horrible. So went through a few changes but I am very happy now. https://www.mazdaspeeds.org/index.php?threads/gen-1-exhaust-question.15043/#post-104693

Have one handy....two sixes in swapping engine mode....

First gen 3's don't have multiple grounds on right fender from the main wire-loom that follows the radiator support. It has a few on pass side fender though. When I rebuilt my 3, I removed motor from front. Metal membership offers almost all the first gen factory manuals, and there is a...

Here was my drone setup. I have a stock muffler system after these set ups. Of course the stock factory lash-up was just a fitment check. So the cheapo ebay long pipe to stock exhaust muffler system was a horrible drone, was "loud" but if you want louder just run a straight pipe. I ended up with...

Hello, let us know your Mazda vehicle particulars. While your header pic is a hint, many here have more than one type and it's helpful to have the foundation of your ride. In various stages of readiness I have only 2 6's and 2 3's first gen. After you see this forum is priceless in it's breath...

I know just using the color of silicon sealant is misleading. Different manufacturers have different specs, there is no standard /color equation. High temp silicone usually reddish has very poor gas or certain oils by at least one manufacturer. I would do some searching first. If just want to...

They work, no failures. Haven't yet taken to a alignment, these would be a pia for a hourly tech to adjust, access to adjustment area is tight. No interference to Bilstein. Can't answer your questions on lowering though. Fortunately I haven't had to spend time under vehicle for any other reasons...

Day really became memorial....walked into house 108 years young. Mostly as built. Just some electrical and water pipes...haha. So basement entry first and gravity told me of trouble... gore-Tex mattress liner actually did it's job. Speed6 will have a delay:)

I'll leave on a happy note. Bumper cover was freaking great..... until you need to take it off. I'm speechless...latches will have to be added soon, but the "tech" never thought of future...once I started was kinda cool to use a rivet hole punch on a great painted surface...GD

Blue is my go-to....finding the ways a paid mechanic can destroy and hide.. selected good axles from the stripped many "reused nut axle" ends...

Damn sorry, beginning wa state fall season at deer feeding movement times.... scary shit here since it's just a roadway/ditch/forest...they literally just jump and appear... Washer bottle delete means less damage! Bumper cover destroyed? Or popped off hopefully?

You are going to need a qualified helper. Manual will be a requirement to help you troubleshoot. Your description of sparks flying means you need to visualize..... everything... Sorry if this seems like no help. Your issue sounds like the previous "mechanic" was really incompetent. So nothing...

May your days driving speed be speedy.

Man it's been awhile...so with last post as a basis.... here's the assembly, runs great 200 miles on break in. But the POS black speed6 was a bad fit for my needs. So the "bring a trailer" LA blown engine Silver creampuff stone stock with killer audio installation . Gets a heart transplant...