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Mazda RX-7 FD

1993–1995 · FD3S · coupe

Third-generation RX-7, internally FD3S (JDM) / JM1FD (NA). 1.3L 13B-REW two-rotor Wankel with the first-ever production sequential twin-turbocharger system exported from Japan . 255hp initially, escalating to 280hp by end-of-production (Japan). 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic; manual is the only one anyone cares about. RWD, 50/50 weight distribution, double-wishbone suspension. Sold in the US only for model years 1993-1995 (Base, Touring, R-package); production continued in Japan through August 2002. Earned a permanent spot in the JDM-icon canon.

Watch out: The sequential-turbo system is notorious for fragility, pre-control solenoids ('rats nest' of vacuum lines), brittle wastegate actuators, and the turbos themselves are getting old. Apex seal life on the 13B-REW is shorter than the lighter-loaded Renesis, and rebuilds are now $8-12k done correctly. Plus: factory wiring is brittle, the cooling system is marginal, and most FDs you'll find are heavily modified, buy a documented original example or commit to a full restoration.

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The parts and fluids that fit this generation. Specs we publish are confirmed against two independent sources; the rest fill in as we verify them.

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