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11-11-02, 09:06 PM
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Newbie needs a little help......
ok. all i know is ive heard people talking about haveing a third gen 'FD'. now all i know is that this is some type of engine. i dont know if its a jspec or what. if i knew the last letters of the engine i could do a search, but all i know is that its called the FD. im buying a 94 rx7 in mid to late december. if the fd motor has anything to do with my car, maybe i should know this. dont flame me too much, ive spent a little time trying to find this 'fd' engine. thanks for your help.
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11-11-02, 09:13 PM
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FD is the just another way of saying 3rd generation rx-7. I have a 94 rx-7. I have a FD. same thing. if you're thinking about buying one check out the links for newbies. great source of info.
11-11-02, 09:15 PM
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FD is short for FD3S. It is the chassis code for the 3rd gen rx7.
SA series 1: 79,80 12a model 100hp
FB series 2: 81-85 12a model 101hp
FB series 3: 84,85 GSL-SE 13b(6 port) 135hp
FC Series 4: 86-88 13b(6 port) 146hp
FC series 5: 89-91 13b(6 port)(no such thing as a 92)160hp
FD series 6: 93-95(North American)255hp Twin Turbo
SA series 1: 79,80 12a model 100hp
FB series 2: 81-85 12a model 101hp
FB series 3: 84,85 GSL-SE 13b(6 port) 135hp
FC Series 4: 86-88 13b(6 port) 146hp
FC series 5: 89-91 13b(6 port)(no such thing as a 92)160hp
FD series 6: 93-95(North American)255hp Twin Turbo
11-11-02, 09:16 PM
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The "FD" term refers only to the 3rd generation (1993-1995 in the US)RX-7. The 1st generation cars (1979-1985) are FB's, and the 2nd Gen (1986-1991) are the FC's. You will notice the letters FD in your VIN, JM1FDXXXXXXXXXXXXX.
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11-11-02, 09:18 PM
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Ahh.. what the hell 
Serial numbers fro RX-7's all start JM1. The first body style (the sharp pointy nosed ones from the late 70's to 1985) are JM1FB....... The dots being the rest of the VIN.
Second gen, (rouns nose, larger than the first gens) 1986 - 1991, JM1FC...
Third gen, the sexiest body since Ferrari GT250, 1993 to 1996 in the US, I think until 2001 everywhere else, JM1FD... Thus the FD
Serial numbers fro RX-7's all start JM1. The first body style (the sharp pointy nosed ones from the late 70's to 1985) are JM1FB....... The dots being the rest of the VIN.
Second gen, (rouns nose, larger than the first gens) 1986 - 1991, JM1FC...
Third gen, the sexiest body since Ferrari GT250, 1993 to 1996 in the US, I think until 2001 everywhere else, JM1FD... Thus the FD
11-11-02, 09:22 PM
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if you got more questions about abbreviations check this out
http://www.rx7turboturbo.com/robrobi...efinitions.htm
when i was first surfing the forum keep getting confused with dp, cb, map, ic, etc.
http://www.rx7turboturbo.com/robrobi...efinitions.htm
when i was first surfing the forum keep getting confused with dp, cb, map, ic, etc.
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11-11-02, 09:36 PM
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damn guys i didnt expect such great feedback. really suprised me that someone wasnt like, "shut up noob! do a SEARCH!" thanks for all the greeat help, that site is great, i bookmarked it for future refferance.again thanks.
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11-12-02, 03:15 PM
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ok now as i was laying in bed last night thinking, i was wondering if there was a jspec version? could this be what the '3S' is for? perhaphs the last two letters are for differant specs? im just guess so if im way off youll know why.
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11-12-02, 03:39 PM
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well, the last year here was 95 as you probably already know. they kept making them in japan until i believe 01 ? and the newer ones (jspec of course) claim 280 hp. I believe for the same year however the horsies were equal.
11-12-02, 04:18 PM
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i believe they made it on up until 2002 cuz ive seen a '2002 Spirit R' cant find the pics right now. anyone else know what im talking about?
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