5 Things To Know Before Buying A Mazda RX7

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The RX7 is an amazing car, in this video, Kenny goes over 5 things someone should know before buying a Mazda RX7.
How many times can Kenny say, 'understand that' in one video?
Here are some great resources for a potential FD owner:
www.rx7.org/Robinette/
www.fd3s.net/
And for an FC owner:
www.rx7club.com/new-member-rx-...

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  • @juancabeza5809
    @juancabeza58097 жыл бұрын

    *5 steps on how to deal with Rotary engines like a "Pro":* 1- Buy a Rotary Powered car. 2- Start buying used cheap parts of off Craiglist and eBay. 3-Do not take the proper precautions and maintenance like premixing the engine. Do not buy a dedicated repair manual and only read RX7 forums on the internet. 4-Use it as a primary car/daily driver. 5-Start spreading rumors on how the car is a lemon and how glad you are now that you got rid of your Rotary powered car.

  • @yareyaredawa

    @yareyaredawa

    6 жыл бұрын

    Juan Cabeza RX7 Owners in a nutshell

  • @yz4687

    @yz4687

    4 жыл бұрын

    What’s wrong with daily driving the car?

  • @KTSN94

    @KTSN94

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@yz4687 Sports cars are not practical for everyday life. They serve best as a secondary/weekend vehicle.

  • @wick2000ify

    @wick2000ify

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Kevin Glover terrible deal

  • @ThreeDaysOfDan

    @ThreeDaysOfDan

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KTSN94 if you can not daily drive a car then it is unreliable.. I'm sorry to tell you that, been daily driving my SA for months without issue..

  • @sloppybukake6508
    @sloppybukake65087 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for crushing my RX7 FD dreams, Kennyyyy!

  • @wankel84

    @wankel84

    7 жыл бұрын

    Crushing? Sounds more like fun to me.

  • @AgtX999

    @AgtX999

    7 жыл бұрын

    wankel sounds like if you buy an fd it better be a weekend second car.

  • @joziksk4323

    @joziksk4323

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Ash why

  • @-HumanOnEarth-

    @-HumanOnEarth-

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@joziksk4323 cause its tiny, and gets horrible fuel economy.

  • @ntokozomfundo8051

    @ntokozomfundo8051

    3 жыл бұрын

    lemme not watch the rest of the video.

  • @5455jm
    @5455jm6 жыл бұрын

    5 things you need to know? 1. You are going to love it 2. You are going to really love it 3. You are going to really, really love it 4. You won't believe how much you will love it 5. You will so fucking love it

  • @rossskilton7407
    @rossskilton74077 жыл бұрын

    Lots of mis-information in the comments, rx7s are very reliable if maintained properly. Oil change every 2000-3000ks with the best possible oil, always warm them up and cool them down after hard driving, dont install a straight through exhaust system without getting it tuned. and most importantly of all red line them every now and then to remove carbon build up inside, then get ready for your touge battle in your FD and enjoy that rx7 life!

  • @fridolfgranq

    @fridolfgranq

    5 жыл бұрын

    Can you explain how you're supposed to redline it? Like for how long and when?

  • @anttila674

    @anttila674

    5 жыл бұрын

    Every 3000? Really?

  • @rod253

    @rod253

    5 жыл бұрын

    How would you cool it down? Lol

  • @pchwang

    @pchwang

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@rod253 same way you cool down any other turbo - gradually. Just take it easy before you get to your destination and park the car.

  • @thtsnglcab7.33

    @thtsnglcab7.33

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ross Skilton thanks man for the help I was thinking of buying an rx7 thanks for the tips

  • @tscooter22
    @tscooter227 жыл бұрын

    Original owner, '94 FD chiming in. To add: The more you modify it, the higher the risk you'll have for engine failure. Mazda didn't design the 13b to have 400-500 hp. Leave it relatively stock and you'll have a much better user experience. The rotary engine (NA) is well regarded in racing circles for be extremely reliable. Most teams expect their engines to run a full race season before rebuilds -- something traditional engines won't be able to match. This was a very good video. I hope the young whippersnappers out there will heed your advice. On a personal note, it makes me sad to see FDs getting bought up, raped and murdered by ricers. Almost all of the good clean stock RX-7s are gone.

  • @OasisGamingf

    @OasisGamingf

    7 жыл бұрын

    tscooter22 If I may ask what is your definition of "raped and murdered" when it comes to people and their FD's in particular? Do you mean looks wise, or performance wise, or both? Also what is this obsession with keeping them stock not that I disagree, but when I own a car I would want it to have a balance between power and reliability in the most cost effective way possible as well as making the car look gorgeous imo not just "ricing" said FD out. Just asking for your opinion and why people like to leave the car stock as far as looks. I'm curious.

  • @Pabuwu
    @Pabuwu7 жыл бұрын

    "FD owners usually have more money than FC owners" lol

  • @Crustyto3z
    @Crustyto3z7 жыл бұрын

    If you tell me one more time that I need to understand...maybe I need to watch this video again

  • @KennyatHumble

    @KennyatHumble

    7 жыл бұрын

    UNDERSTAND THAT UNDERSTAND THAT UNDERSTAND THAT UNDERSTAND THAT

  • @nickbielmann2770

    @nickbielmann2770

    7 жыл бұрын

    Rotors Magazine IT is the same with the rx8? and sorry for my Bad english!!

  • @Deathlyill666

    @Deathlyill666

    7 жыл бұрын

    Nick Bielmann Don't think so. RX8 Rotary engines are different from rx7 or any other Rotary vehicles. RX8s use Renesis Rotary engines while the others use Wankel Rotary engines. Renesis Rotaries were developed for better fuel efficiency and less matinance. I don't think Renesis Rotaries have much of an aftermarket.

  • @Huh-jx8kd
    @Huh-jx8kd7 жыл бұрын

    I drove my Fd from San Diego California to Kissimmee Fl. Anyone who says Rx-7s are not reliable are ignorant. If you don't know how to take care of them it'll shit on you. It's not even expensive to take care of them either. I've been daily driving mine for 2 years.

  • @WaffenSSaregods

    @WaffenSSaregods

    6 жыл бұрын

    Just top her up with oil every now and then and you're chillen lol

  • @Adub12

    @Adub12

    3 жыл бұрын

    How is it now?

  • @sandervanderkammen9230

    @sandervanderkammen9230

    3 жыл бұрын

    How is it running now????

  • @Huh-jx8kd

    @Huh-jx8kd

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Adub12 I sold her 3 years ago to start a business. She was my daily driver even in florida and I had no issues. Just maintained her very well.

  • @Huh-jx8kd

    @Huh-jx8kd

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sandervanderkammen9230 I have no clue. I sold her 3 years ago to start a business. She ran perfectly fine up until that point. I will be buying another one hopefully this year.

  • @BryanGarcia-qb2ov
    @BryanGarcia-qb2ov7 жыл бұрын

    Number 1 make sure it's not ls swapped

  • @theFORZA66

    @theFORZA66

    7 жыл бұрын

    Bryan3000GG Gaming *make sure it is unless you hate your wallet

  • @epoxeclipse

    @epoxeclipse

    4 жыл бұрын

    Number 2, buy an Ls and put it on an engine stand in your garage. Then imagine how much cooler your car would be if it ran with the power of an ls.

  • @gautamc3613

    @gautamc3613

    4 жыл бұрын

    you have no idea how many times i've seen really nice FCs only to see that it has been ls swapped

  • @Jay-bu5ki

    @Jay-bu5ki

    3 жыл бұрын

    Then it isn't an rx7

  • @sandervanderkammen9230

    @sandervanderkammen9230

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Jay-bu5ki True, its something better.

  • @Liehry82
    @Liehry826 жыл бұрын

    If you're ever going to look into spending good money on any RX-7, get a compression test done, takes stuff all time and a mobile mechanic and do it fast and cheap. This will generally give you a good idea as to what state the engine is and a rough estimate to how much longer it will last when looked after until the next rebuild. Turbo's are a different kettle of fish, as are numerous other things that you should check prior to making a purchase, but I'm not going to list them. If you're going to commit to buying a rotor, spend as much time as you can doing your own research into the entire car you're looking to get, and unless you have very deep pockets, expect to be prepared to learn to be a good patient amateur rotor mechanic, but trust me its fun as hell working on these beasts (I'd also suggest a second car to have access to for when you do need to play around or have lots of spare time). But all the extra research and learning hands on is totally worth it, you get so much out of it.

  • @brosephstalin5321
    @brosephstalin53217 жыл бұрын

    "It's just as reliable as any other car, but be prepared to completely rebuild it" lmao k

  • @ethansuchit173

    @ethansuchit173

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just needa take care of it

  • @sandervanderkammen9230

    @sandervanderkammen9230

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ethansuchit173 Wankel engines are inherently unreliable regardless of maintenance... it the reason why the Wankel engine is obsolete.

  • @ethansuchit173

    @ethansuchit173

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sandervanderkammen9230 u own one?

  • @sandervanderkammen9230

    @sandervanderkammen9230

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ethansuchit173 I'm not gay.

  • @ethansuchit173

    @ethansuchit173

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sandervanderkammen9230 ya mom told me something different

  • @thtsnglcab7.33
    @thtsnglcab7.335 жыл бұрын

    Thank you man I just subscribed I am thinking of buying an rx7 this list helped me

  • @PwnyDwn
    @PwnyDwn7 жыл бұрын

    I literally just got a 88 FC3 vert tonight.. for 1300 bucks... popped on to look up some reviews and spotted this. Nice helpful input sir. You get s a thumbs up.

  • @robertchavez1739
    @robertchavez17396 жыл бұрын

    I love your channel I feel like I’ll be learning a lot from you and I will watch all your videos! Might have questions threw out the course

  • @ads3533
    @ads35337 жыл бұрын

    awesome vid looking into getting one in the future and alot off good points has been made thank you

  • @WhiteCharisma
    @WhiteCharisma7 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad that your channel has appeared in my recommendations! I've wanted a RX-7 for years and literally I'm glad you made this video. I was going to make this video once I found a clean FC or FD, but their prices are skyrocketing! The preparation for buying a used one that might need a rebuild is definitely overlooked. I'm not super picky, but people wonder why I don't jump on a 3k-5k FC that looks decent. I know for a fact I'll need to throw 2k into it just to make damn sure it's proper or if it needs the rebuild. FD's holy shit haha glad you covered it. The cars are OLD now. They're damn good, it's just something people aren't patient enough to wait for. I've waited over 8 years to finish school and fund one. Still workin on it haha (FYI hope you recognize where my name came from!)

  • @icheeseit_3050

    @icheeseit_3050

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did you ever get a7?

  • @Deathlyill666
    @Deathlyill6667 жыл бұрын

    Sick FC in the back! Evan created one of my favorite FCs

  • @DriftaBeatz
    @DriftaBeatz7 жыл бұрын

    You just earned a new sub thanks for this great video about the rx7 Cheers!!!

  • @MarkMorbidity
    @MarkMorbidity7 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always! Haha yeah I saw that about the T2 hood lol. I had it on my fc but I traded it for a regular hood.... My car wasn't a t2 lol

  • @myrecollective
    @myrecollective7 жыл бұрын

    Very good response about the rotary engine not being expensive. It required initiative. Oil changes with dino oil 5w30 is alot cheaper than synthetic so oil changes are pretty price competitive. I redid the 13B s4 with s6 internals on my FC then swapped it into an s5 body. We did the switch in my driveway and it wasn't very hard. Total into the car is probably 16k but I stopped keeping track. There is a lot of space in the engine bay so it make things very easy. Anyone with a 350hp these days can't fit their hand in to do more than change the spark plug. I'm microtech big turbo now, racing beat stainless exhaust, and gilmer belt drive :-p

  • @zulhilm1
    @zulhilm15 жыл бұрын

    thank you for the clear explanation bro! I really appreciate it!!

  • @Wrenchlife604
    @Wrenchlife6047 жыл бұрын

    always had a thing for FC rx7s. glad there not extinct and people still enjoy them. also inb4 LOLapexseals

  • @SuperR31
    @SuperR317 жыл бұрын

    fc prices are going up

  • @Pelleministeri

    @Pelleministeri

    7 жыл бұрын

    Oh fuck

  • @WhiteCharisma

    @WhiteCharisma

    7 жыл бұрын

    god damn don't announce it! not enough people know :p jk it blows and a few FC turbo II's i wanted to buy were at 3k-5k now want 7k AND UP! what!!! It's awesome for the current owners, just not me who want's a rotary T.T

  • @stephenmikell2057

    @stephenmikell2057

    7 жыл бұрын

    nice profile picture

  • @rattlecanrx7594

    @rattlecanrx7594

    7 жыл бұрын

    I bought one bone stock which just needs paint with 130,000km for 3000 (The car is on my channel)

  • @jasonhang647

    @jasonhang647

    7 жыл бұрын

    I finally found a Nissan fan boy

  • @joshalarcon5131
    @joshalarcon51317 жыл бұрын

    I love the channel! Keep up the great videos

  • @thebait68
    @thebait687 жыл бұрын

    Good vid!! Really your info covers any rotary powered car, not just RX7's ;) Realistically any second hand car will need the usual suspension bushes, springs, shocks, alt, starter ETC replacement. But always expect a motor rebuild with any rotary, just because people will flog them to death...cause ROTARY POWER...Brap brap brap!!! LOL.

  • @supradoom
    @supradoom Жыл бұрын

    I got a free RX7 from a buddy and I find your channel very informative, thanks!

  • @brjesus99
    @brjesus997 жыл бұрын

    Cooling lubrication and maintenance is what keeps rotarys going omg any rotary is a hell of fun except the 10a lol 12a 13b and the renesis are all a fun box to toss around I totally agree the vids advice this video is good advice for all rotarys Rx8 included Tanx guys!

  • @The_JDM_Dynasty
    @The_JDM_Dynasty7 жыл бұрын

    Wow, quality content on here! I've just recently brought in an FD and have realized it's starting to become a moneypit. Or as you say financial disaster :)

  • @dorenciobarnes2390
    @dorenciobarnes23903 жыл бұрын

    That was honest and insightful. Thank you sir.

  • @salsasnacker
    @salsasnacker7 жыл бұрын

    My RX8 I had in the past was the most fun car I've owned, I can't wait to save up for an RX7 FD one day.

  • @ziggy979
    @ziggy9793 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Kenny. Your information and candid presentation is spot on. Too many people, my self included have delusions about the rotary enigma dream. The reality is a stark contrast to the major armchair Qb of persons who don't know what they are talking about. I secured a tech manual for my rx8 rebuild. Dropped $4,000+ into the engine. Got it to run. Had a bad cat and it was still working. So many other factors are involved . Blew the engine due to a out of true crankshaft. Bought a used motor , dropped that in so I can pass smog in California. Love the ride, but exactly as you share with us here, there has to be an adventuresome spirit to understand the full definition of what a rotary engine is and what you must know to make it work. Bigger learning curve and I am a scientist. Keep at it . Ziggy

  • @sandervanderkammen9230

    @sandervanderkammen9230

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well, the issue of Wankel engine reliability is epitomized by the failure of any Wankel engines to achieve and maintain airworthiness certification for passenger aircraft... something that is not an issue with reciprocating engines.

  • @sandervanderkammen9230

    @sandervanderkammen9230

    3 жыл бұрын

    When it comes to comparing automobile manufacturers based on reliability, build quality and longevity Mazda has traditionally ranked very poorly, especially in regards to engines and transmissions.

  • @robertreid4138
    @robertreid41387 жыл бұрын

    This was a really good video. I looked into used core engines and they are about $1500... the desirable honda motors are about that used if you are willing to shop around. Subscribed.

  • @thedrvn
    @thedrvn7 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Any chance of a specif fc video? Things to look out for when buying etc? Maintenance and best mods per buck etc etc.

  • @thebait68

    @thebait68

    7 жыл бұрын

    Well if I may, the same as most Mazda's...look out for rust in the A frame, air vent system and around hatch and sun roof if not a convert. Change oil/filter every 3-4000 Kms (in Aus we use 20-60w). In no order...Better porting, bigger turbo, injectors, aftermarket ECU/coils, radiator/intercooler, tyres, coil overs and bigger brakes...Best bang per buck to begin with, bushes, tyres and coil overs :)

  • @giovannimarquez5950
    @giovannimarquez59504 жыл бұрын

    Well damn, this video was uploaded on my birthday and I'm considering selling my 06 Volvo S80 and getting an RX7. I want to learn as much as possible rotary engines and this video certainly helped me make my final decision.

  • @sgoldens24
    @sgoldens247 жыл бұрын

    Great vid thanks for posting !

  • @Millermacs
    @Millermacs7 жыл бұрын

    Great video, very informative.

  • @peterfurnival3504
    @peterfurnival35047 жыл бұрын

    This is true for any old performance car not just rotary

  • @jcjimenez5327
    @jcjimenez53276 жыл бұрын

    I totally agree on how expensive it can be. Great video 👍

  • @joshbanegas4968

    @joshbanegas4968

    2 жыл бұрын

    same some1 try to sell my dad a rx7 for 25k

  • @jorgerivero2349
    @jorgerivero23497 жыл бұрын

    that second tip. ive been working on my '78 SA22C for like 2 years now haha ill be done in like a week, also i didnt buy it and have to rebuild it it was my grandpas project and he passed it too me, i actually learned how to drift in it

  • @mikejarrett8593
    @mikejarrett85937 жыл бұрын

    hey man love the channel i was wondering if you had any videos or pictures of any wiring schemes for a 1987 rx7 fc 3s 13 b i bought the car with the engine swapped same engine just rebuilt but wiring wasn't put back together was wondering if you could help me out in any way thanks alot

  • @shrappy7705
    @shrappy77057 жыл бұрын

    Just chillin here with my Fb just waiting for a 13b rew swap

  • @jongee99
    @jongee997 жыл бұрын

    "It doesn't make it any less reliable" I laughed at that part

  • @RADAMDOMISBIG

    @RADAMDOMISBIG

    7 жыл бұрын

    anyone who knows worth a dick about engines knows that when HP goes up reliability gets worse.. even with the correct supporting mods.. dudes a fucking joke

  • @KennyatHumble

    @KennyatHumble

    7 жыл бұрын

    Been driving on 700+WHP since 2007, how bow dah.

  • @critical_unknown

    @critical_unknown

    7 жыл бұрын

    Logan Speer So in that case, your talking about yourself. Bundy.

  • @someweeb3650

    @someweeb3650

    7 жыл бұрын

    Actually, there are a lot of things you can do to make more power and have better reliability.

  • @NipponNostalgicTV

    @NipponNostalgicTV

    7 жыл бұрын

    Then immediately says, "Be prepared to fully rebuild the car"

  • @seanhenry8030
    @seanhenry80307 жыл бұрын

    Video is on point. I bought a $5500 FD 10 years ago, I was not prepared. Stuff just started immediately breaking. It was a nightmare. Factor in the rebuild, or pay more, end of story.

  • @thejerkbaitfishing5787
    @thejerkbaitfishing57877 жыл бұрын

    just got a 1990 GTU non turbo only second owner suspension done what to do for more power w/of adding turbo

  • @jensb848
    @jensb8487 жыл бұрын

    True and honest video. Nice one!

  • @beobe99
    @beobe997 жыл бұрын

    Because it takes dedication to own an RX7, that's exactly why I freak out with joy when I see someone with one. They rare to begin with, takes passion to own one (for more than just a year or so), and it tells me the owner is ACTUALLY into cars more than just buying some cool shit to flaunt.

  • @ReGarage
    @ReGarage7 жыл бұрын

    So why is it cheaper to install a 20b in an fc than an fd? I didnt know that

  • @koolkidxx1
    @koolkidxx17 жыл бұрын

    Any love for FB's on here? my 12a is leaking oil out the block and I'm about to do a rebuild but I also want to port it for brap reasons, any reason I should'nt besides the loss in (already bad) low end torque? its also N/A, and for the time being its gonna stay that way, those racing beat headers werent cheap :(

  • @5100rbg
    @5100rbg7 жыл бұрын

    great video hahahaha the mic drop at the end! hahaha god damit just walked outside to check, your right!

  • @joseacevedo5354
    @joseacevedo53547 жыл бұрын

    your videos are actually good subcribed

  • @JTDavis
    @JTDavis7 жыл бұрын

    I think you just crushed my dreams

  • @lordswan1987

    @lordswan1987

    3 ай бұрын

    dont be crushed. find an abandoned rx7, with a fair engine that still has good compression. everything else just accessory

  • @sandervanderkammen9230

    @sandervanderkammen9230

    3 ай бұрын

    @@lordswan1987 *Lol!!!* *That's hilarious!*

  • @lordswan1987

    @lordswan1987

    3 ай бұрын

    @sandervanderkammen9230 you're really hunting me in the comments huh? Did you lose that bad?

  • @graememcfarland
    @graememcfarland7 жыл бұрын

    so glad someone who actually knows what they are talking about has made this video

  • @doctoredable
    @doctoredable7 жыл бұрын

    Lots of good advice here. However I would not discourage one from installing a 3 rotor engine if you want the ultimate performance RX7 generation 3 car. I have owned 3 RX vehicles. My most recent is and RX8. I still also own the 91 convertible.

  • @danielhicks2746
    @danielhicks27467 жыл бұрын

    thanks for the advice man I want an Rx 7 FD so bad

  • @Mrfrog-ez3ig
    @Mrfrog-ez3ig7 жыл бұрын

    cool thing is that they can REV super high but have massive turbo lag but not anymore different from other engines with turbos REV high for high power is the best way to describe the rotary with turbos in mind

  • @markleeusares2268
    @markleeusares22683 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tips

  • @cloud9drftking530
    @cloud9drftking5307 жыл бұрын

    So what kind of engine swaps can you do with an rx7 other than a Ls engine I be never owned one don't know much about them but I'm very interested in finding out more

  • @Durango280zx
    @Durango280zx6 жыл бұрын

    Looking at buying an fd turbo from Japan want to try to keep things as stock as possible looking at a time mechine kind of car what do I need to look for?

  • @chrisdavis1151
    @chrisdavis11517 жыл бұрын

    Aren't rotary engines also horrible on gas mileage? I heard they go through fuel like crazy.

  • @chrisdavis1151

    @chrisdavis1151

    7 жыл бұрын

    P.S. cute dog in the background. he's trying to get some camera time lol

  • @KaDaJxClonE

    @KaDaJxClonE

    7 жыл бұрын

    and oil. they are designed to eat oil; ask any RX8 owner.

  • @ykno321

    @ykno321

    7 жыл бұрын

    Silenced 505 Flames coming out the exhaust is a positive thing. No more tailgaters

  • @SLOBeachboy

    @SLOBeachboy

    7 жыл бұрын

    Silenced - Because a rotary engine has very long combustion chambers it will naturally never be able to burn the fuel quite as efficiently as in a conventional engine. Still, the fact of the matter is the average mpg for the FD RX7 is not really what I would call “horrible” for a 255 HP engine. In fact, the combined listed mpg of the 93 RX7 is exactly the same as for the 2000 Honda S2000, a car of similar size and performance. Anyway, I have had my FD for nearly 20 years now and despite the less than stellar fuel economy it’s been a really great car. VesBraun - Yes, rotary engines are lubricated by having oil injected into the combustion chamber, much in the same way as a two-cycle engine. They do not go through oil “like crazy” though. That is unless you are driving an awful lot of miles every month. And of course the RX8 is supposedly designed to use even less oil than the RX7.

  • @inspiration_5877

    @inspiration_5877

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yeah. Because they rev so high, gas sometimes isn’t ignited and thrown out to the exhaust valve which is why you hear a lot of modded rotaries backfiring-it’s as inefficient with gas mileage as it is awesome. Totally hope to pick up a stock ‘93 FD in a few years for ~$25-30k. The hard part will be convincing my parents to drive me to the west coast where most are for sale.

  • @iosgamesqueen2986
    @iosgamesqueen29866 жыл бұрын

    Great Vid bro thanks

  • @pvnchos1478
    @pvnchos14787 жыл бұрын

    yo, what's your take on the fb models? I'm deciding to make it my first rotary.

  • @Taakarei
    @Taakarei7 жыл бұрын

    very well said. thank you so much

  • @b.p.stimemachines2327
    @b.p.stimemachines2327 Жыл бұрын

    I understand about the swap, I have an early 90s trans am no not a Mazda but the premises is the same I had the 5.0/305 engine that was slowly being built into what was a strong daily driver then, now a Camry puts out more power but sometimes the car means more than the power anyway I was given corresponding 350 heads so I did all the roller rockers springs valves port and polish which took time and money. Moral of the story is I netted like 15 horsepower for all the money and labor it was a dud I got more out of my intake and throttle body which was easy and cheap. God I probably got that from just the full accell ignition, yes I know they provide almost no power but is a necessity to get max gains from other things. But yeah sometimes it's best to j7st ride out and enjoy your car and appreciate that you did it and even now are probably as fast as m9st sports cars not gt500s or red-eyes but you also have 90k more in your wallet and won't have to go to the dealership. I was looking at an RX but it was way to pretty for wqy to cheap but I wanted to investigate further I drove one in the early 90s and remember it was incredibly slow like way slow and automatic but I like things for what they are and if I can make a ballsy enough car that has some enthusiasm it doesn't have to be an ls killer or whatever just pull you into your seats. Thanks for the vid

  • @CapnFlappyJaw42
    @CapnFlappyJaw427 жыл бұрын

    The only question I have, is I'm planning on getting an FB soon (my favorite style of RX7), and is it logical to swap a turbo 13b from an FC into it, and roughly how much am I planning on spending on that? Also, I learned that the Turbo II hood isn't centered a long time ago, and when I learned that it pissed me off and completely ruined it for me :(

  • @mesanders1113

    @mesanders1113

    7 жыл бұрын

    CapnFlappyJaw use a FB front cover on the 13b and slot the motor mount plate. FB rx7s were my favorite I had a s4 street ported 13b in my 85 base model 12a. I'd say you will spend 2k swapping it in depending on the motor and transmission cost do not try to run a 12a transmission at least go the the rib case gsl-se transmission

  • @DGXJ94
    @DGXJ947 жыл бұрын

    Just a quick question, I saw on an old forum that someone in Australia built a 3 rotor out of a renesis 13b with no bigger center iron like the traditional 20b. So the question is, would they have used 4 port irons instead of 6 port? And would the balancing and tuning be a total utter bitch?

  • @cebastienlarochelle8182
    @cebastienlarochelle81827 жыл бұрын

    you talked about swaping a 13b for a 20b or a 4 rotors. for me its just a crazy dream but for someone who really want it, is it possible to run a 26b with carbs? it would be more simple.

  • @glennjunipermarshall531
    @glennjunipermarshall5315 жыл бұрын

    I personally agree that the Rotary engine requires self learning and self service. Mechanics for rotary engines are also rare to find and the owners must do DIYs on them.

  • @JoseGomez-xr6kr
    @JoseGomez-xr6kr5 жыл бұрын

    Great info👌🏼

  • @zerotwo6409
    @zerotwo64095 жыл бұрын

    Glad I'm in the market for an fc rx7

  • @yoinks5475
    @yoinks54757 жыл бұрын

    Aiight, I hope I remember to watch thise video in a couple of years cause I really want to own an RX-7 later... Also, I've heard that the RX-7 has some Apex Seal issues... Any way to fix that problem or what to do if that happens?

  • @icheeseit_3050

    @icheeseit_3050

    2 жыл бұрын

    Blown seal = rebuild

  • @sandervanderkammen9230

    @sandervanderkammen9230

    2 жыл бұрын

    When you blow an apex seal its time to grow up and buy a real car..

  • @geolos007
    @geolos0077 жыл бұрын

    Nice, thanks for this. Currently, I see only one FD in my country for sale, for $50k, and 2 FCs for about $5k, but I walk almost every day around FC, parked in the same spot for a several months now, so most likely in a need of rebuilt, I dream about that car and how I rebuild it in my shed...

  • @imrmalibuz5145

    @imrmalibuz5145

    7 жыл бұрын

    i know a FD3S imported from Japan to my county that'd cost me 15k, fully running.. i want that car so badly.. but being 20 and studying i dont have the money to buy and insure it :(

  • @dawgcat4890
    @dawgcat48907 жыл бұрын

    FD was my first car and I love it still is my daily

  • @AssassinRain

    @AssassinRain

    3 жыл бұрын

    Is it true that it’s unreliable?

  • @NOMACD
    @NOMACD5 жыл бұрын

    Already bought one, this is gonna be a fun learning experience.

  • @davidwaters7389

    @davidwaters7389

    3 жыл бұрын

    How’s it going 😳

  • @NOMACD

    @NOMACD

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@davidwaters7389 military police made me part it out lol, big oof as the kids might say

  • @davidwaters7389

    @davidwaters7389

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@NOMACD that’s bad form 😅 I hope to buy 1 in the future

  • @NOMACD

    @NOMACD

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@davidwaters7389 yeah they are great little cars, my advice would be to buy one that is already squared away if you can afford it

  • @davidwaters7389

    @davidwaters7389

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@NOMACD I’ll keep that in mind gonna be a while anyways till I can afford one there mad rare in Ireland

  • @dubbleA100
    @dubbleA1006 жыл бұрын

    Hey can yall make a video talking about flooding the housings

  • @lancermafia1982
    @lancermafia19827 жыл бұрын

    Im 17 right now. I have plans to get a job and save money on the side for a RX-7 FD, however the rotarys condition doesn't matter to me cause I plan on swapping the motor with a 2JZ or a RB26TT. I don't have a problem with LS swapped RX-7s but they are usually the go to motor of everyone and I like to be different. I also want to save up and buy a Veilside Fortune kit with the black and orange combo look. Then have the car sitting on Bronze CR Kai's with Kumho tires. Before you guys rage at me for planning to swap a RX-7 this is still a plan lol. I dont even know if I will fufill my car or plan on something else in the future. I love R34 GTT 4 doors and E46 M3 with the GTR widebodys so I might do one of those in the future.

  • @playerskilz
    @playerskilz7 жыл бұрын

    I had an FD3s and it was a endless money pit! But still at the moment I looking for my next one, it is an adiction

  • @G77R
    @G77R7 жыл бұрын

    Love the video!

  • @verothacamaro
    @verothacamaro7 жыл бұрын

    I love this channel.

  • @evolution2965
    @evolution29655 жыл бұрын

    Kenny, can you tell me more about the 1985 RX7 GSL

  • @geb4024
    @geb40247 жыл бұрын

    hey so whats a current budget for a rebuild 1993 twin? thanks,

  • @aliecerfalcon9481
    @aliecerfalcon94817 жыл бұрын

    Another one who read forums and shoots all the knowledge out without working as a tech is just beautiful

  • @Jeanky1996
    @Jeanky19967 жыл бұрын

    so my dream car is a Rx7 and NSX But i don't know Much about cars (Cars parts)any help with that?

  • @emrialb
    @emrialb5 жыл бұрын

    Hello guys Can anyone tell me if the water engine coolant level sensor & gasket is the reason that my fd rx7 its not starting I dont drive my rx7 too much i just start it once a month When the key is in second position its starts beeping and dont stop Please let me knoy what could be the reason my rpm cluster its not working as well

  • @dillonbuckingham3867
    @dillonbuckingham38677 жыл бұрын

    you guys should do this type of video for the rx8!

  • @AlienWorkshopRD

    @AlienWorkshopRD

    7 жыл бұрын

    Let be realistic, no one likes the renesis...I am an RX8 owners, and I know for a fact 90% of RX8 are absolute fucking idiots lol.

  • @dillonbuckingham3867

    @dillonbuckingham3867

    7 жыл бұрын

    Jairo Ramirez lol very true ive heard bad things about the renesis motor compared to the other rotarys

  • @KennyatHumble

    @KennyatHumble

    7 жыл бұрын

    It's coming!

  • @darknez09240

    @darknez09240

    7 жыл бұрын

    i am going to own an rx8 first then an rx7 in the future hopefully

  • @Chimera6297
    @Chimera62973 жыл бұрын

    a pretty clean FB RX7 appeared up the street at one of my neighbor's houses one day it sat for a while until it was on jack stands for a little bit longer. and then it disappeared. I don't know if they sold it or towed it to a shop but I haven't seen it since. I have never seen it run or drive

  • @sandervanderkammen9230

    @sandervanderkammen9230

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very typical, most of the folks buying these cars have no idea about their horrible reputation for expensive engine failures..

  • @eviarada
    @eviarada6 жыл бұрын

    What model is the RX-7 from Tokyo drift? and do they exist in left drive ?

  • @iblameskye
    @iblameskye7 жыл бұрын

    @rotors Magazine. where are you from? I see the KC hat

  • @jrh7178
    @jrh71787 жыл бұрын

    but isn't 2 rotor (a.k.a. 13B-REW) still pretty good enough while producing about 250hp + having a twin turbo?

  • @meowingdog8948
    @meowingdog89487 жыл бұрын

    Time to put a 4 rotar in my FC

  • @NaiGaming
    @NaiGaming7 жыл бұрын

    all solid info

  • @gamingislife3332
    @gamingislife33327 жыл бұрын

    thank you for telling us I wanted to buy a RX-7 and. wasn't because of this I am going to buy one now without a doubt

  • @KenyonPayne
    @KenyonPayne7 жыл бұрын

    there's an fd near me that has an auto trans and some damage to one of the fenders that has been sitting out back of a local used car dealership for ages. how much do you think it'd be worth if the guy wanted to get rid of it?

  • @KenyonPayne

    @KenyonPayne

    7 жыл бұрын

    It isn't for sale, owner is still hanging on to it :( however, I found a decent shape NA FC S5 for a good price. I'll be picking it up next weekend :)

  • @MicroTeck
    @MicroTeck2 жыл бұрын

    Hey I wanna buy a fd... But do you think like 40k is a good price ? Or I need to go higher ? And where I should look

  • @sandervanderkammen9230

    @sandervanderkammen9230

    2 жыл бұрын

    40,000 is a terrible price for any 20+ year old Mazda... you would have to be stupid or crazy to pay that much.

  • @gadgetguy99
    @gadgetguy997 жыл бұрын

    I just purchased my first rx7, a 1993 fd in montego blue. I probably overpaid for what I have but I love it.

  • @maryjane1851

    @maryjane1851

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hope you're still loving it!✌

  • @T3amBull3t
    @T3amBull3t7 жыл бұрын

    why do say you need to budget a rebuild i have had a fd type r Bathurst had it for 5 years no issues and is solid az. i always hear this for 13bs and sr20s i have both and never had issues

  • @_playboicartimar
    @_playboicartimar6 жыл бұрын

    Im ready to buy an FC or FD but no one is selling one here in the philippines

  • @SchnelleKat
    @SchnelleKat7 жыл бұрын

    Can you give a Guide about buying a FB? new owners :)

  • @JustinBeck84
    @JustinBeck845 жыл бұрын

    Yep gotta rewatch cause i couldnt keep up

  • @veilsideride
    @veilsideride4 жыл бұрын

    When I had mine, I did a v8 swap in it. Wankel rotoraries or 13bs have to be rebuilt more often than piston motors.

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