Hey I am really looking at importing a JDM RX-7. But my main question is I see alot of them advertised as

1991/2 Mazda RX7

1991/2 Mazda RX7 Type-S

1991/2 Mazda RX7 Type-R

1991/2 Mazda RX7 Type-X

Now I am wondering what exsactly is the differenc in the models.
My understanding is the RX7 and type-s are both single turbo.
The R and X are twin turbo. But what else is different and which is the one I should really look at buying?

 

First of all. FDs started from 1992-2002 including Jap spec. All FD's are twin turbo out of the factory, no single turbo FD's unless the conversion was completed.

 

Why waste money importing? You can just get one in Canada and save some cash for mods.

 

They have only a 15 year "rule" in Canada where any at or older than s eligible for importation and free of most emissions, safety etc. restrictions. We have a 25 year rule in the U.S...

2007 = worldwide '92 vehicles are fair game

 

Actually you are wrong the FD started production in late 1991 as a 1991 in Japan. It was sold as the 1991 Mazda RX7 FD though in reality it was a 1992 production model being sold as a 1991.

As for the Turbo thing you may be right but the base models are advertised as Turbo, then the type-r and Type-X are advertised as Twin turbo. So that is why my understanding was as it was.

Daze- You find me a 1991-1992 RX-7 with under 80000 kms on it in Canada for less than 10K let me know. They dont sell for less than 17-25 in BC Canada.
I can get a JDM RX-7 Type-R for 10K Canadian, with only 70000kms on it. including import and registration costs
Importing is actually alot cheaper than buying local cars now.

 

So actually, he's not wrong. He stated FDs were 1992-2002 model years internationally. A 1991 RX-7 is a 2nd gen FC3S.

not 'may be' right, he is right. All FDs were stock sequential twin turbo. Perhaps you're seeing ads for 1991 FC3S 2nd Gen Turbo IIs, which only had one turbo.

 

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ghlight=import

 

Technically no he was wrong he said there was no 1991 FD RX7 and there is. I am not here to start an arguement I was merely stating what I know. The FD RX7 began production in late 1991 as a 1991 model. the FC RX7 was discontinued not even half way through 1991, replaced by the 1991 FD RX7. You can find this info on many different RX7 websites. You can also find numerous 1991 FD RX7s for sale all over the internet.


No they were ads for FDs. The reason I said may be is he didnt seem to know about JDM RX7s. In North America all FDs are twin turbo. But I want sure about JDM FDs as there are numerous ads for them saying only turbo with an add next to it for a type-X/r saying twin turbo.

 

Thank you for that link.
Doesnt help with the differences in the models but gives a good idea into some opinions ont he importing process. Crymson seems to know a good bit about it.

I wil be grabbing a grade 4 auction cr from a very reliable importing firm. I am gonna spend a little more about 12-15k canadian on it. My brother in law in Japan is going to see the car before the purchase is finalized, to make sure its in god shape, and a mechanical inspection in japan is included int he price.

So basically a 1991 RX7 FD Type-R with 63000kms on it. Auction grade 4. import fees, taxes, mechanical inspection and registration included for under 15k Canadian.
Sounds like a good price to me.

 

Overseas, they don't really use "Production Year". That's basically a US thing (as there were arguments in the past here about the forum saying 1993-1995 at first), but the FD was on sale in 1991 in Japan.

 

the 1991/2 means the month i believe. as in febuary.but that doesnt make much sense.as to my understanding fd's started production in december of 91. i bought my 1992/1 FD for 9k cnd all said and done at my doorstep. check out www.importconcern.ca for information on importation of the FD. christian is a friend of mine and is the leading importer in canada with bringing over 300 cars this year alone. if you have questions you can pm me,i would be happy to help.
and ya,fd's here are practically obsolete in my area and if you find one they will be high 10's to mid 20's.

 

Daver903 which FD did you buy? I have been in the market for looking for an FD for over 1/2 a year. Id you get the white one that is imported at import concern? I'm interested in getting one, but I'm worried as FD's need to be taken care of. Basically I'm wondering how did yours go? thanks for your help.
I really liked the white FD that was imported, which I believe is one of the first fd's import concern brought over right?

 

i picked up the dark purple one. r grade.needs some work.it wont be sent over until its legal in january so i will know how it turns out then. fingers crossed. haha. importing cars is so hit and miss unless you buy stock really.if you are two worried about them being crap before you buy,the best way to go is wait till more are brought over into the country so you can acually visually inspect it yourself.but it will cost a bit more then buying straight from japan. hope that helps a bit.

 

Is this true? So fd's will be able to be imported soon. Aren't the Jap Fd's faster? HP numbers?

 

With that many posts i'm surprised you don't know the hp differences.

280hp over 255hp.

 

alot of fc stuff man. Fd's break way to much. So basically it just doesn't have cats probably.

 

The later model FD's have a boost increase to 11 PSI stock (as well as a few other changes). However, the same year FD's are the same power (more or less) all around the world (i.e. a '93 FD is the same in US spec as it is in JDM spec).

 

this is the most depressing thread i've read in a while.