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MazdaFC3S1986–1991US Legal

Mazda RX-7

The turbo rotary pioneer. The FC RX-7 introduced turbocharging to the rotary platform, creating an affordable and lightweight sports car with unique powerplant characteristics.

200 hp
1280 kg
RWD
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Mazda RX-7 FC3S
Specifications

Technical Specifications

Engine Code13B-T
Variants

Production Variant Timeline

5 factory variants produced across the FC3S lifecycle, from launch spec to final special editions.

  1. RX-7 FC3S (Standard)

    1985-10~200,000 built
    • 13B 146 PS NA
    • First FC chassis
    • Double wishbone front

    Original second-gen RX-7 launch model.

  2. RX-7 FC3S Turbo II

    1987~40,000 built
    • 13B-T 185 PS
    • Single turbo with intercooler
    • Sport-focused

    First turbocharged RX-7. Famous Turbo II variant.

  3. RX-7 FC3S Convertible

    1988~12,000 built
    • First FC convertible
    • Manual folding top
    • Unique variant

    Factory convertible version of the FC.

  4. RX-7 FC3S 10th Anniversary

    19881,500 built
    • Special black paint
    • Bronze wheels
    • Numbered plaque

    Mazda's 10th anniversary RX-7 edition. Most collectible FC.

  5. RX-7 FC3S Final Edition

    1992~5,000 built
    • Infini variant
    • Revised interior
    • Last FC production

    Final FC before the FD3S replacement.

Builds

Build Packages (2)

Stage 1

FC RX-7 Stage 1 Street Build

Exhaust, boost increase, and supporting mods for a fun turbo rotary daily.

240–270 hp$1,500.00–$2,800.00
Stage 2

FC RX-7 Stage 2 Single Turbo

Full single turbo conversion with standalone ECU and rebuilt internals.

350–420 hp$5,000.00–$8,000.00
Parts

Compatible Parts (25)

Engine
5 parts

Boundary

Boundary Billet Oil Pump (13B)

4.90

$349.00

2 suppliers

Goopy

Goopy Performance 3mm Apex Seals (13B)

4.70

$249.00

2 suppliers

Walbro

Walbro 255LPH Fuel Pump

4.50

$73.66

9 suppliers

DeatschWerks

DeatschWerks 850cc Primary Injectors (13B)

4.70

$329.00

2 suppliers

Racing Beat

Racing Beat REV Intake (FD)

4.5+5–8 hp

$229.00

2 suppliers

Exhaust
3 parts

Racing Beat

Racing Beat REV8 Catback (FD)

4.8+8–12 hp

$1,199.00

2 suppliers

Racing Beat

Racing Beat Downpipe (FD)

4.6+10–18 hp

$392.41

2 suppliers

Racing Beat

Racing Beat Power Pulse Catback (FC)

4.7+8–12 hp

$899.00

2 suppliers

Turbo and Forced Induction
4 parts

BorgWarner

BorgWarner EFR 7670 Turbo Kit (13B)

4.8+120–220 hp

$3,999.00

2 suppliers

GReddy

GReddy V-Mount Intercooler (FD)

4.70

$999.00

2 suppliers

TiAL Sport

TiAL 50mm V-Band Wastegate

4.80

$349.00

2 suppliers

HKS

Super SQV4 Blow-Off Valve

4.40

$213.32

35 suppliers

Suspension
1 parts

BC Racing

BC Racing BR Coilovers (FC RX-7)

4.50

$1,095.00

2 suppliers

Brakes
2 parts

Project Mu

B-Spec Front Brake Pads

4.50

$251.20

24 suppliers

DBA

4000 Series T3 Slotted Rotors (Pair)

4.40

$584.36

6 suppliers

Drivetrain
1 parts

ACT

ACT Heavy Duty Clutch (13B)

4.40

$499.00

2 suppliers

Cooling
4 parts

Mishimoto

Compact Baffled Oil Catch Can

4.6

$112.75

34 suppliers

Koyo

53mm Aluminum Racing Radiator

4.70

$425.84

19 suppliers

Koyo

Koyo Aluminum Radiator (FD RX-7)

4.70

$349.00

2 suppliers

GReddy

13-Row Oil Cooler Kit

4.50

$549.00

8 suppliers

Electronics & Tuning
3 parts

AEM

X-Series Wideband UEGO AFR Gauge

4.8

$199.99

2 suppliers

Haltech

Haltech Elite 2500 ECU (13B)

4.80

$3,493.35

2 suppliers

Defi

Advance BF Boost Gauge 60mm

4.7

$155.63

9 suppliers

Wheels & Tires
1 parts

Enkei

RPF1 17x9 +35 Wheel

4.9

$345.00

2 suppliers

Exterior & Aero
1 parts

NRG Innovations

Gen 2.0 Quick Release Hub Kit

4.5

$109.99

2 suppliers

🇺🇸 US Import Status

The Mazda RX-7 is currently legal to import to the United States under the 25-year exemption rule. Vehicles manufactured in 1986 or earlier may be imported without DOT/EPA modifications.