Rx7 fc turbo daily driver

First lets talk about what you have to gain over your more standard turbo rx7 single turbo systems. This one is done right, the for sale thread on rx7 club reads almost like a mini build thread lots of cool detail and information on this car and the parts that went into it. This jdm rhd 1992 3rd gen mazda rx7 is for sale in the usa, it is 100% legal, customs cleared with a valid virginia title and all importation documents with just 31,123 actual miles and offered at call for price. Oct 14, 2004 boost is a factor that tends to lessen the life ina rotary, but do the regular oil change, spark plugs i change them every 6 months and any other stuff and u will be just fine. The mazda rx7 fc is my favorite car and i finally have one. This systems were designed to upgrade the turbo ii rx7, not to install a turbocharger on a non turbo model. Now my importer has a couple really clean black rhd rx7 s he has imported from japan. Plus, no turbo to go pop and plenty of shops that could probably fix any engine issues seems to be a big plus for a daily. I finally fix enough to start daily driving the rx7 again. Limited quanity made this a head turner car that is great for the money.

Ok, one thing that will be evident at the end of this feature is that i am no rotary expert, therefore i will not pretend to. Anything else on the car is the same as any other car maintenance wise. Rx7 fc turbo ii though same issues with engines reliability. The previous owner had taken excellent care of it and had receipts for work done. Thank you for sharing your experience and guidelines for a good dd fd as well. Boost is a factor that tends to lessen the life ina rotary, but do the regular oil change, spark plugs i change them every 6 months and any other stuff and u will be just fine. Hey, so im planning on getting a fc as my daily driver and i wanted to know what would be a perfect engine non rotor of course to put into it. But lurking in the shadows, sneaking ok, borrowing parts off of herts builds, was vargass daily driver fc rx7.

I plan to daily mine for another 2 years until i retire it to weekend only work. Also, there are swap kits for the ls engines, but i dont know if theres something like this for jzs or rbs. This graph to the right is from lucky7racing s fc3s roadcourse rx7. Finally i can afford to have one of these bedroom wall postercars, and still have a dependable daily driver. The blue lines represent their old turbo system 6265 bb t4. This 1992 3rd gen mazda rx7 is for sale in the usa, it is 100% legal, customs cleared with a valid virginia title and all importation documents. Dec 20, 2008 is a turbo bridgeported rx7 a good idea for a daily driver. I have found and saved the rarest mazda fc rx7 ever made. Larry chen blessing us with some shots of this rocket bunnygreddy fc. Results include ads from the february, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news.

Used it as a daily driver, then decided to restore it somewhat. But the rotaries are still calling for me, there are a couple of na fcs for sale near me, around 3000, around 150. To add to the challenge i will be daily driving it and documenting everyday. This turbo is good for 400450 hp depending on vehicle configuration and still has good boost response. Whats its like to drive mazdas rotary greatest hits on californias. Cxracing vmount intercooler for 8691 mazda rx7 fc see more like this 19861991 mazda rx7 rx7 fc b engine turbo intercooler pipe piping kit polish fits. Na fc i had was a 1990 and had over 190,000 miles on the original engine when i sold it. It is an extremely capable and inexpensive diy ecu. Jun 19, 2008 also for a daily, if your driving alot, the rotor needs a rebuild after round 150000, 200000 is rare i think, so id stay with a piston engine for a daily.

I cant afford to stick the rx7 into a wall which is why i wont drive wheels and the like as its too big a risk. Mr2 for more of a drifting challenge for that sort of money you could get things alot older and have 25 cars for the money. Ten pounds of shit in a five pound bag twin turbo 5. Turbo downpipe for mazda rx7 rx7 fc, b engine with single upgrade turbo 3 stainl item code. Rx7 fc the mazda rx7 is a frontmidengine, rearwheel. If u can find a 8991 model they are newer and tend to have alittle more hp, a gtus is basically a turbo model without the turbo so u get a nice lsd. Feb 23, 2016 whats going on everyone here is another episode of talking rydes. Which is better, rx8 or rx7 in daily usage, drift, races. However, i do know a cool car when i see one, and simon connaughtons fc3s series rx7 is just that. Brass oe radiator the fluidyne high performance radiator for the 2nd gen rx7 is the perfect street radiator. Which is better, rx8 or rx7 in daily usage, drift, races, etc. History of the 19932002 mazda rx7 mazda fully embraced wankel rotary engine technology way back in the 1960s, but it wasnt until the rx7 of 1978 that they really got it right, and its the rx7 that is most fondly remembered in the world of rotarypowered cars.

Ls1 rx7 fc v8 vs whp cobra street race drag video dailymotion. Mazda rx7 is a sports car produced by the japanese automaker mazda from 1978 to 2002. Ive got a single turbo fd, and id take it any day over an s2k, the only issue being. You also need to drive it well up into its rev range, as the turbo needs that. Mi another v8 swapped fc rx7 following the beautiful light car, big engine formula. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. Aug 01, 2019 ls1 rx7 fc v8 vs whp cobra street race drag video dailymotion. Get the best deals on exterior door handles for mazda rx7 when you shop the largest online selection at. However, please read this entire document before you post questions there. Feeling mesmerized by the beauty of the fc3s, this started out as a bare shell weekend project, which turned into the car you see now with the help of his mechanic dad. Available now from driver motorsports is this spectacular single turbo widebody efini r1 fd rx7.

The rx7 depending on generation, turbo or na suffers from poor mpg. The reliable daily driven fd recipe for beginners mazda rx7 forum. If the factory sequential twinturbo system hasnt crapped out yet then it will eventually and unless youve got a couple grand to spend fixing it then that will be that. I did drive my fc non turbo as a daily driver the first couple of months but the gasprices in europe are very high so i bought a cheap little car to go to work and. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Aug 05, 2012 well, yeah, i dont think the jz or rb would be the best choice for a daily. I finally fix enough to start daily driving the rx7. On your requirements rx8 is more practical and will be a better daily driver car. Ive always loved rx7s, i have thought about buying an fd rx7, but ended up buying a r33 gtr skyline. However as the megamanual says, experimental means that you are responsible for sorting out some details of your fuel injection that are specific to your application. The fc rx7 was motor trend s import car of the year for 1986, and the turbo ii was on car and driver magazines 10best list for a second time in 1987. Whats going on everyone here is another episode of talking rydes.

This radiator is suitable for both 5 speed or automatic cars. Mazda rx7 fc3s parts premium mazda parts shop enjuku. Please use the fluidyne competition radiator for turboii. The specs of the fc rx7 the second generation rx7 for sale is sometimes referred to as the mazda rx7 fc. When determining a value for a daily driver, it is recommended that the subscriber use the low retail value. Available now from driver motorsports is this excellent condition jdm single turbo fd efini rx7. At furious customs, we have all of the top brands and a large selection of aftermarket parts and accessories for your mazda rx7.

But the rx7, a car ive lusted over since i was a kid. Its a wonderful daily driver and they are getting mad cheap lately. One off gp sports aero ganador mirros sexy style hood dmax front and rear wide fenders raybrig fixed headlights weds sa70 17 wheels ohlins coilovers brembo gt calipers project mu 2 piece rotors east bear drivers seat. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out use this area for discussing haltech, wolf 3d, power fc, aem and any other aftermarket ecu. This aging mazda allows for a twoway conversation between driver and car. Our inventory of mazda rx7 fc3s parts includes intake parts, brakes, clutches, suspension, turbo upgrades, and more. Thread in technical questions started by dtmpower, sep 22, 2004. Is a turbo bridgeported rx7 a good idea for a daily driver. This fc3s rx7 is a bit more modified than vehicles we typically import, but after being convinced to take it for a drive in japan we felt it was worth importing and it is a very well rounded car that could be used for a daily commute or a competitive track day. If you are looking for some affordable mazda rx7 parts, then you have come to the right place. Aug 05, 2012 if the factory sequential twin turbo system hasnt crapped out yet then it will eventually and unless youve got a couple grand to spend fixing it then that will be that.

Dont be a menace to south central while drinking your juice in the hood. The almost complete guide to turbocharging the naturally. So it makes sense that mazda would grab the keys to an fc rx7, fd. Before i start, i should mention that i have created a forum specifically for turbocharged na questions. The megasquirt has become a very popular ecu for the rx7. Do not buy one as a daily driver as it is considered a collectora car at this. Well, yeah, i dont think the jz or rb would be the best choice for a daily. I have an acquaintance with gb bt turbo fc motor in an sa22, the thing is fast as shit and loves boost like a heroin addict, unless you are lucky and can find a cheap 12a turbo for cheap. As well said by someone above, the rx7 fd is a sports car, the rx8 is a sporty car.

Ever heard of the 1100 non restamped 8990 gtus rx7s. It is part of my main homepage forum and can be found here. Overall looks like a solid track day bargain that is daily driveable and can still hang with the big boys. Bid for the chance to own a 32kmile 1988 mazda rx7 turbo 10th anniversary at auction with bring a trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. The original rx7 featured a 1146 cc twinrotor wankel rotary engine and a frontmidship, rearwheel drive layout welcome to the mazda rx7 forum. Now it is luis daily driver, and being constantly worked on to improve every aspect of the car. Ive always loved rx7s, i have thought about buying an fd rx7, but ended. The fb was known to be incredibly unreliable, and the fc and fd got steadily.

Mazda rx 7 8691 performance parts furious customs jdm. It would make a great daily if it were in good shape but if it has powertrain problems then id avoid buying it unless you plan to dump some money repairing and replacing things. It is my dream car though, but will probably only get it as a second car only, as having it as your only car is not smart unless u catch the train to work and drive it only on the weekends. Allow me to introduce simons stunning rx7 fc drift build, it also happens to be his daily driver. Doityourself means that you save money by assembling it yourself with a few basic tools and. Turbo rotaries, especially the fd, are a different story though. Also for a daily, if your driving alot, the rotor needs a rebuild after round 150000, 200000 is rare i think, so id stay with a piston engine for a daily. Just make sure you have a compression test done on the motor before purchase. This radiator option is perfect for a restoration job or a daily driver. With the cosmo, earlier rx models, and even the rotary pickup, mazda had already been in the wankel engine business.

How dumb of an idea would it to daily drive an na fc rx7. There were two body styles available, the 2door coupe and the 2door convertible, and there was a 5speed manual version and a 4speed automatic version. Fc rx7 car backgrounds ford classic cars import cars jdm cars japanese cars twin turbo mazda cars motorcycles mazda wonderful on car, home, cars stuff, cars, cars my kids always perceived the bathroom as a place where you wait it out until all the groceries are unloaded from the car. In the japanese market, only the turbocharged engine was available. Dec 30, 2017 i finally fix enough to start daily driving the rx7 again.