Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is a Mazda RX-7?
A.
click on icon for link to Wikipedia article on the Mazda RX-7 series.
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Q. Will the Mazda RX-7 be released again?
A.
click on icon for link to the Consumer Guide article on the 2010 Mazda RX-7
review.
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Q. Do you rebuild Renesis engines?
A.
Yes we do. click on icon for link to the a renesis engine rebuild.
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Q. How does a Rotary Engine work?
A.
click on icon for link to everything you ever wanted to know about rotary
engines!
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Q. How to make a Rotary Engine?
A.
click on icon for link to the Mazda Rotary Engine site with videos showing
the fabrication process, as well as other useful information.
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Q. How do I tell the difference between a S4, S5, TII and FD Rotor Housings?
A.
click on icon for pictures to help identify the differences between all the
RX-7 Rotor Housings.
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Q. What do I need to do to prolong the life of my RX-7 & rotary engine?
A.
click on icon for link to recommendations.
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Q. What happens if I let my RX-7 or rotary engine sit for a prolonged period?
A.
click on icon for link to pictures of damaged engine components.
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Q. What parts do I need to convert from a N/A to a TII?
A.
click on icon for link to complete list of parts for conversion.
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Q. Why should I eliminate my Fuel Pulsation Damper?
A.
click on icon for link to information & pictures of damaged components
caused by FPD failure.
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Chris' personal favorite...
Q. What do I do when my "ADD COOLANT" buzzer comes on?
A.
click on icon for answer.
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Q. How do the Apex Seals work?
A.
click on icon for SAE paper on Dynamic Analysis of Rotary Combustion Engine
Seals. (WARNING: this is an extremely large file and will take considerable
time to download depending on your computer's capabilities). If you wish for
us to send you a printed copy, please contact
us.
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Q. What do I look for when purchasing a Used Rotary Engine Vehicle
A.
click on icon for information regarding purchasing a used FD3s Twin-Turbo
('93 - '95)
A.
click on icon for information regarding purchasing a used FC3s Turbo ('86
- '91)
A.
click on icon for information regarding purchasing a used FC3s Non-Turbo (''86
- '91)
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Q. What do I look for when purchasing a Swapped Engine Vehicle
A.
click on icon for S3 article on 10 Key Points when Buying a Swapped Car (Honda
specific, but still applies)
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Q. Does Banzai Racing work on Non-Mazda RX-7 rotary engines?
A.
Yes, we work on all rotary engine vehicles. Click on icon for link
to NSU RO80 Engine Rebuild.
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