Can you put a v8 in a Mazda RX7?

The Mazda RX-7 Might Sound Best With a V-8 But rotaries aren’t the only types of engines that work well together with RX-7s. Chevy LS engines fit nicely into every generation of RX-7, meaning if your factory rotary blows up, you can just drop in a small block V-8 and triple the power.

Why are RX-7 FD so expensive?

Over time RX7s have been destroyed in accidents, died from neglect, or become uneconomical to repair and been sent to the scrap heap. Basic laws of supply and demand therefore dictate that the RX7 will become increasingly more expensive over time (provided the bottom does not fall out of the classic car market).

Is the RX-7 FD rare?

RX-7 rarity Depending on whose numbers you trust, Mazda sold roughly 13,879 examples of the FD RX-7 as 1993, 1994, and 1995 models. Of these, the rarest of all are base models equipped with an automatic transmission—just over 500 were built—as well as the 452 R2 performance package models (more on those later).

How much is a RX7 FD worth?

Expect to pay around $25,000 to $40,000 for a good one, but ones in immaculate condition will go for even more (for example this one). If you are interested in purchasing a Mazda RX-7 FD, make sure you check out our “Buying a Mazda RX7 FD – Ultimate Guide” article.

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What can you do with a David RX-7?

Cars like David’s prove that the incredibly well balanced nature of the RX-7 make them great for any build. Street, rally, drift, drag or circuit – with an RX-7 the possibilities are endless, arguably even more so if you perform the sacrilegious act of yanking the motor that made the car famous from its moorings.

What kind of suspension does a RX-7 have?

The chassis has always maintained an ideal balance and remained fairly light. Early model RX-7s featured a live axle, 4-link rear end, but that was later refined out and replaced with a very capable independent rear suspension.

Where is the odula spoiler on a 1999 FD RX-7?

An Odula spoiler blade sits on a rear wing assembly from a ’99 – far from the only part borrowed from its younger brother. Also taken from a 1999 model are the side skirts, front bumper and lip. Other OEM items and emblems have been collected and replaced as well.