I was looking into getting an FD and started reading up on reliability mods and ended up getting totally lost. Could someone briefly go over what I should check when I get the car? I don't plan do go over stock boost anytime soon so what kind of things should I keep an eye on and what sort of regular maintenance should be done?

-Thanks for your time
Mike

 

Im curious too. Ive heard using synthetic oil in rotary engines is a big no no

 

I would not recommend starting out with an FD. Go get yourself a clean N/A FC, learn your stuff about the car and the rotary motor. Then when you can rebuild the car from ground up.... go buy an FD.

 

Ok... well you are on a good track and you see the car you want and you are not just doing and asking questions.. I like another would say start with a older model RX7 and then move into the 3rd gen... you can build a car and develope it... then take that knowledge into a 3rd gen and have one serious car... but if you want to start out with a FD I will give you my best advice... I am no expert with the car but know some things about them... First off if you are looking for an Ideal 3rd gen I would say buy a 94 and up.. the 93 is great to but in 94 Mazda redeveloped the turbo set up Primaraly how the second turbo spools... the 94 in short had a bit more response to power... next I don't know what you know about rotarys but here is your warning.. 3rd gen parts are more expensive... and I have been told on that car in general it is very important to make sure all your parts are compatable with eachother. Before I go any further you should let us know what you know about rotaries or rather what you want to know that way we can give you the best advice..