hustler

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I guess I'm going to pick one up and install it after I pull the motor to do the rx7 trans swap.

AbeFM

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I was still thinking you MIGHT be able to so a small lift. It wouldn't be fun though.

You know, the worst part about this, I might be in for another set of pistons since I might as well pull the block now.

thesnowboarder

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Just sent payment. In for 1.

Big Boy

Hey I just came across this when I was at work. Am I to late to jump on the train? I speed read through both posts but just wanted to make absolutely sure that I am not going to end up with a $150 paper weight. I have a 1997 with the 1.8, if my oil pump is to specs will these gears work?

tooth tip clearance
standard: 0.02-0.18mm {0.0008-0.0070 in}
maximum: 0.2 mm {0.0079 in}

Outer rotor-to-pump body clearance
standard: 0.09-0.18mm {0.0036-0.0070}
maximum: 0.2 mm{0.0079 in}

side clearance
standard: 0.03-0.12 mm {0.0012-0.0047 in}
maximum: 0.14 mm {0.0055 in}

I have not yet ripped apart the engine since I am not quite ready for the rebuild but I would like to get in on the group buy if it will work for me.

neogenesis2004

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If its too late I'll sell you my extra set for $200.

TravisR

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Haha, whata marketeer. I ordered 50 and I think there is only 47 or so orders. Once I get to 50 thats the cutoff. I'm not making money and it takes a while to ship 50 of these things. The QC process is to actaully drop each machined gear into an oil pump housing and check for clearences as well as use a bit of lapping compound if resistance is felt on rotation. They are built to perform.

hackerchris

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Just so I am clear, the short nose pump is the only one that is different, the 94-97, and 99+ pumps are the same? Because I have a 96 engine, and 01 head, and am currently using a 96 pump, but want to make sure if I buy these gears, that the 96 pump is what I "should" be going with. If so, I'm in.

TravisR

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Yes the 96 pump is in this group. THe only other other pump is the one that's in the brand new mazdas. In ford they call it a duratec, I'm not sure what the codename in mazda is.

AbeFM

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MZ-1 rings a bell, but I wouldn't swear to it.