Docmiata

Guys,
I am starting on my project car and found a Mazda-installed oil cooler under my radiator on my '82 FB. I had never seen one before, is this just for the GSL trim, or for all '82+ RX7's?

GtiKyle

iTrader: (5)

That's standard equipment on the FB. All Rx7s come with an oil cooler.

Docmiata

Great - that's news to me so thanks for the input!

Banzai

iTrader: (13)

The separate oil cooler that bolted to the bottom of the radiator was standard on all model Rx-7's for the first few years. Must have been 83 when they deleted that and went to what they call the "Bee Hive" oil cooler which was a integrated, finned oil filter pedestal mount. Now a days some guys still like to retrofit a separate oil radiator as it does a better job of cooling off the oil.

diabolical1

iTrader: (3)

... and just to add to Banzai's post, everything he said was absolutely true for the 12A cars, but for 1984-85, the SE used a radiator style cooler as well - except it was mounted in front of the radiator, not under it.

Banzai

iTrader: (13)

Thanks. Having only owned SA's my intimate knowledge of FB's has gaps. Reading these pages helps fill in those gaps.