Stories
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| Pipe diameter and muffler choices for a turbocharged rotary | Sizing a cat-back exhaust for a turbocharged rotary involves matching the turbine, engine and intended workload, rather than simply selecting the biggest pipe… | |
| Equal-length vs unequal-length headers for the 13B | A 13B rotary rewards careful exhaust design, but equal-length and unequal-length describe geometry rather than guaranteed power. Equal-length exhaust headers… | |
| RX-7 exhaust system architecture: factory vs aftermarket flow paths | An RX-7’s exhaust is part of its operating envelope, not merely a box at the back of the car. On a rotary engine, primary pipe length, collector design and the… | |
| How to Fabricate a Battery Relocation Kit for the FD3S | A battery relocation kit for the FD3S can free useful engine-bay space for cooling, wiring or exhaust work, but the finished installation must handle starter… | |
| LED lighting for the RX-7: dome, dash and park lights | Installing LED lighting in an RX-7 can make night driving more pleasant and give the cabin a clean, modern appearance. The trick lies in matching each… | |
| How to remove and clean the FC3S headlight pop-up mechanism | The FC3S’s pop-up lamps depend on an electric actuator, drive gears and linkage to raise, hold and lower each unit. Grease, corrosion, tired motor brushes or a… | |
| Factory audio upgrades with an untouched RX-7 dash | A factory audio system upgrade without modifying the dash is achievable by separating the visible trim from the electronics behind it. The goal is to retain… | |
| Reupholstering RX-7 Seats With Practical Fabric And Fitment Tips | Reupholstering RX-7 seats is a rewarding way to refresh a tired cabin without losing the character of Mazda’s lightweight sports car. The right fabric,… | |
| DIY Dash Repair For Cracked Gauges On The FD3S | A cracked gauge lens or split instrument binnacle can make an otherwise tidy Mazda RX-7 FD3S look neglected. Sun exposure, repeated heat cycles, ageing… | |
| Window Regulator Repair For The FC3S RX-7 | A sticking or silent window can make an FC3S RX-7 unpleasant to drive, especially when collecting a ticket at a car meet or trying to use a drive-through in… |