Complete guides for legendary Mazda JDM cars: RX-7 (FC3S, FD3S), Miata/MX-5
The FC3S is the middle chapter of the RX-7 story. Turbo II, IMSA race wins, and the bridge between the lightweight SA22C and the dramatic FD3S.
The Mazda 323 GTX is the AWD turbo hot hatch most people have never heard of. B6T engine. 132 hp. Only 1,800 US sales. An obscure JDM-era cult car.
Han Lue's orange Veilside-bodied RX-7 from Tokyo Drift became one of the most influential JDM movie cars of the entire 2000s decade.
RE Amemiya's Super G FD3S is one of the most successful time attack cars ever built. 20B three-rotor power, multiple Tsukuba Super Lap records.
The Mazdaspeed MX-5 Coupe is the only factory-built Miata coupe. Only 350 were made. Mazdaspeed welded a hardtop to the NB chassis for collector exclusivity.
Mazda's rotary masterpiece was born from Takao Kijima's obsession with weight. It became the most beautiful sports car Japan ever built — and the last great rotary.
The Mazda Eunos Cosmo 20B is the only production car with a three-rotor Wankel engine. Twin-turbo. 280 PS. 1990-1995. Only ~2,000 built.
Complete maintenance schedule for the Mazda MX-5 Miata NA (1989-1997). Critical 60,000-mile timing belt service, valve cover gasket, CAS o-ring, soft top care, rust prevention.
The complete guide to the JDM Mazda MX-5 NA Eunos Roadster, covering engine variants, known issues, modifications, and 2026 market values.
A deep dive into the original NA Mazda MX-5 Miata, covering history, engine specs, buying tips, common mods, and motorsport legacy.
A comprehensive history of the Mazda Cosmo across all four generations, from the pioneering 110S to the triple-rotor 20B grand tourer.
Complete technical specifications for the Mazda MX-5 Miata NA (1989-1997). Engine specs, drivetrain, suspension geometry, dimensions, performance data, and fluid capacities.
Everything you need to know about the Mazda MX-5 Miata NA (1989-1997). Lightweight roadster perfection, prices $5k-$25k, B6-ZE/BP engine, modifications, and why it's the best-selling sports car ever.
Wankel rotary engines spin instead of reciprocate. Here is how they actually work, why they make power, and the apex seal myth.
A complete guide to how the Wankel rotary engine works. Covers the four-stroke cycle, apex seals, Mazda's history, maintenance tips, and pros and cons.
The Mazda RX-7 FD3S is the ultimate expression of rotary engine perfection - lightweight, perfectly balanced, with timeless styling. Complete buyer's guide with specs, prices, common issues, and rotary-specific maintenance.
Everything you need to know about the Mazda RX-7 FD3S: engine specs, series differences, pricing, inspections, modifications, and ownership realities.
The FD3S RX-7 combines lightweight engineering with twin-turbo rotary power. Here is why prices keep climbing and what makes this car special.
Complete 1992-2002 Mazda RX-7 FD3S maintenance guide with service intervals, costs, parts lists, and common 13B-REW 1.3L Sequential Twin-Turbo Rotary issues.
Complete technical specifications for the legendary Mazda RX-7 FD3S. Detailed 13B-REW rotary engine, sequential twin-turbo, RWD drivetrain, chassis, dimensions, performance, and capacity data.
