If Mazda is known for one thing in the performance scene, it’s their production of the third generation RX-7. Truly a timeless design, the RX-7 FD is considered by most to be one of the best-looking automotive designs of all time. The design was coupled with a unique innovation under […]
Read More413 WHP Mazda RX-7
Well before the Fast and the Furious franchise turned everyone into an enthusiast, the hardcore fans were in-touch with the Japanese performance scene through Option Magazine. Option Magazine was founded by Daijiro Inada in 1981 to open the gates for the aftermarket automotive performance market. The magazine gained readership around […]
Read More740 WHP 2JZ Swapped Mazda RX-7
Lightweight, beautiful, and timeless, the Mazda RX-7 is arguably Japan’s purest sports car. The RX-7 FD has won over many fans with its cutting edge design that features few straight lines. Its rigid chassis and capable suspension provide sharp handling. Its 2,800 pound curb weight and 255 horsepower sequentially turbocharged […]
Read MoreCapabilities Enhanced | FEED’s Ever-Evolving 631HP RX-7
Good looks, turbocharged power, low weight, excellent handling, and a distinct sound, Mazda’s FD RX-7 of the 1990s had it all. The car’s unique power plant and timeless looks turned it into an iconic representation of the rise of import performance, making it a highly sought after platform among all […]
Read MoreSevenStock 19 | A Celebration of Rotary Engine Power
Despite what some seem to think, the Wankel (rotary) engine platform is far from dead. There’s no denying that rotaries take up only a small population of the cars you’ll find on the street, however, the fanbase revolving around these unique engines is as loyal as ever. On October 1, […]
Read MoreRE Pro Shop Miyoshi RX7
Driving down a quiet road with nothing but acres of fields and farmland might make you wonder if you’re heading in the right direction to find a performance tuning shop. However, once you see the rows of rotary-powered machines lined up facing the street, that doubt quickly evaporates. This is […]
Read MoreThis 445 WHP RX7 V8 Mash Up Yields Balance and Reliability
Winning is everything to the competitor. They don’t care how it’s done, as long as it’s within the rules, it’s fair game. No boundaries, no limitations, just the necessary means to reach the top of the podium. In the case of racing, the vehicle and how it’s equipped according to […]
Read More550-Horsepower Wide-Body Mazda RX-7 Set To Show And Go
From mild to wild is an expression that’s often used to describe a full range of performance upgrades. In show-car circuits, “mild” classes impose restrictions to certain modifications where “wild” classes provide an anything-goes format. Robert Mealey of Champions Motorsports, began entering his 1994 Mazda RX-7 in the “mild” class […]
Read MoreAero-Tuned Mazda RX-7 Shaves Seconds With Aerodynamics
In Japan, the pursuit of time attack records has driven tuner shops and privateers alike to Tsukuba Circuit, the Mecca of time-attack competition. This benchmark circuit has been the battlefield where many a competitor has waged war against the clock in the hunt for class records. The highest honor is […]
Read MoreWide Body Mazda RX-7 Still Catching Glances | Restored to Glory
Show car builds are meant to be eye candy. Some of the lengths that builders will go to in order to satisfy judging requirements would even make Liberace cringe. On the other hand, manufacturers work with tuning shops to build demo vehicles that take the “Best of Show” cars and […]
Read MoreWangan Racer | Zimax Mazda RX-7
There is no doubt that the Mazda RX-7 is one of the best sports cars to come out of Japan. Mazda got it right with this car, from its appealing and curvaceous design to its lightweight and powerful twin-rotor and twin-turbo Wankel engine. But what really makes this car special […]
Read MoreBuilt 13B, Big Boost and Nitrous Make This Mazda RX-7 Dream A Reality
No boundaries. When limitations are lifted, expect the unexpected, anticipate the outrageous. Many tuning enthusiasts express themselves through their vehicle builds. When you have a blank check to work with the sky is the limit. Dominic Morabito is one of these tuners. A hard worker for his passions, Morabito has had a fascination with Mazda’s FD3S RX-7 since […]
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