Ryan's RX-7 Staged Modifications Plan

1994 Mazda RX-7 FD3s

Photographs of the engine bay transformation over the years
June 2004
September 2005
July 2006

Stage 1: We first worked on Ryan's FD back in Michigan in August 2003. We repaired some cooling issues, performed a general inspection and tuning.

Stage 2: September '03: We installed a Boost Gauge, eliminated the AST, and performed other minor adjustments and repairs.

Stage 3: June '04 (OD 59736):- We performed the following upgrades & modifications;

Below are photographs taken prior to and after Engine Bay Detailing & Rebuild
Pass Side Prior
Driver's Side Prior
Lg Block Prior #1
Lg Block Prior #2
Lg Block Prior #3
Pass Side After
Driver's Side After
Lg Block After #1
Lg Block After #2
Lg Block After #3

Stage 4: September '05 (OD 69629) we performed the following upgrades & modifications;

Stage 5: July '06 (OD 71475):- Over the spring, Ryan had converted to a single turbo, we then performed the following upgrades & modifications;

  • Banzai Racing Custom Fuel Kit
  • Custom I/C Piping
  • Autometer Fuel Pressure Gauge
  • APEXi 3-Bar Map Sensor
  • Manual Boost Controller
  • Hood Locks
  • Gotham Racing Oil Pan Brace w/ Moroso Stud Kit
  • Tuning

Modifications July 2006
Engine Long Block
Engine In Car
Custom I/C Piping #1
Custom I/C Piping #2
Custom I/C Piping #3

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