RX-7 FD3S parts

How do I import a Mazda RX-7 FD3S from Japan?

The FD RX-7 was built from 1991 to 2002, making all examples now past the 25-year threshold. The FD3S is straightforward to import but the rotary engine requires careful attention to seals and apex seals upon arrival. Smog compliance varies by state — California has historically been difficult for rotary-powered vehicles. Source through a Japan specialist broker, request a full inspection at auction, and budget for a pre-purchase engine inspection.

How does a Wankel rotary engine work in a Mazda RX-7?

The RX-7's 13B rotary uses a triangular rotor spinning eccentrically inside an epitrochoidal housing rather than pistons moving up and down. Each face of the rotor creates intake, compression, combustion, and exhaust phases simultaneously. The twin-rotor 13B-REW in the FD3S produces 255-280 hp from 1.3 liters displacement. Rotaries rev freely and are lightweight, but require meticulous oil injection maintenance and periodic apex seal replacement.