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Originally Posted by '10Anamoly
I wouldnt even consider the Mazda MZR if you plan on durability. They have significant journal bearing issues and the turbos tend to die frequently, even on stock boost. The PCV system is poorly designed and I've seen multiple folks with hydrolocked motors from oil backup, both with stock setups and more frequently with aftermarket turbos.
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not to mention mazda makes it pretty hard to modify the programming in the car, much less transplanting it into a different car. the D/I on that engine and the setup/time/research associated is enough of a minus, imo, to take it off this list.