Mark Tsai's Web page: RX-7 Resources

On this page, you'll find a large pile of links. Despite my desire to keep linkage to a minimum, there's too many good sites, and so I've had to divide the list into three general categories:

RX-7 FAQs - The Frequently Asked Questions for all three generations of cars
RX-7 Enthuasiasts - Non-commercial RX-7 related sites
RX-7 Vendors - Vendors catering to or specializing in RX-7s
General Automotive - Sites relating to all cars

I'm sure there's more that I'm not aware of, so if you know of any which you think should really be here, please let me know! One of the best resources available on the web for RX-7 information is absolutely free: the RX-7 mailing list. Be aware, however, that this list is populated by more than 800 members, and they're a fairly talkative and friendly (but somewhat moody) bunch. If you join, expect to get somewhere between 50-100K worth of mail per day.

The members of the list span all levels of experience; some people are looking for advice on how to pick a good used RX-7, others have modified their cars almost beyond belief.

The list comes in two forms, in normal (interactive) form, whereby any time somebody sends a message, you receive it, and in digest form where the server accumulates approximately 25K worth of messages, and then packages them together and mails them to you as a single E-mail.

There's also a mailing list catering exclusively to the 2nd generation RX-7. This list is also available in both 'interactive' and 'digest' forms. The digest for this list is slightly different, however, in that it accumulates all the messages in a day and sends them off all at once, resulting in a roughly 60-80K daily E-mail.

But please, before sending mail off to the list, make sure you consult the FAQs (see below) to make sure that your topic is not covered.

1st Gen.	2nd Gen.	3rd Gen.
The Bay Area RX-7 club home page is an excellent resource for information regarding all generations of the RX-7, including TSB (Technical Service Bulletins) for all three generations and the FAQ for the first generation cars. Also present here is a vendor list, a starting point for finding out where to pick up yummies for your RX-7. There's a huge amount of information here, and its a great starting point for gathering RX-7 knowledge.	*	*	*
The Massachusetts Area RX-7 club home page is an excellent resource for finding an RX-7 owners' club in your region, or finding out information about dealers in the Massachusetts/New England region.	*	*	*
The Turbo II Homepage is packed with content on modifications for and racing the 2nd Generation Turbo.		*
No Rotor, No Motor '97 is a (very attractive) site featuring sections on recent press on the RX-7, as well as a long log of questions and answers relating to 1st and 2nd generation cars. Recently refreshed for '97.	*	*	*
RX-7 Heaven is maintained by Ryan Scott, and home of the Mid-America RX-7 Club.	*	*	*
Brooks Weisblat's RX-7 Home Page is devoted to his radically modified 3rd generation RX-7.			*
Troy's site is devoted to the 3rd generation RX-7, and modifications thereof. There's also a review section which contains briefs on some potent add-ons for the RX-7 III, and from what I understand, Troy should have first-hand experience on how these work.			*
Trev's RX-7 site is also devoted to the 3rd generation RX-7, and modifications thereof. Highlights here include some nice RX-7-related backdrops, some nice photos and lots of technical documents (including information on how to make your RX-7 Twin Turbo non sequential!) Also has a handy tire-size computer (useful if you're considering getting larger tires without affecting your speedometer).			*
John's RX-7 page contains a detailed year-by-year history of the RX-7's evolution in the U.S., including specifications and images, a registry for owners of each generation of RX-7, and a long list of hyperlinks.	*	*	*
Max Cooper's RX-7 page has lots of information on the rotary engine, and repair/replacement parts vendor information. Max includes a downloadable animation of how the rotary engine works, as well as a description as compared to a 4-stroke piston engine.	*	*	*
The Parts Trader is a site where owners of Japanese performance cars can sell and buy used parts, including a special section for RX-7 stuff.	*	*	*
A site full of RX-7 pictures and sounds. I haven't actually looked at most of these images yet, but some of them are very high quality.	*	*	*
John's home page includes lots of useful information on RX-7s (FAQs and info not included with the FAQs), as well as autocrossing information and links to the Physics of Racing series, information on why racecars behave as they do.	*	*	*
500 Horsepower, No Pistons, Two Guys and One Lap of America chronicles the amazing voyages of Kevin Wyum and Jeff Littrell in their campaign to demonstrate rotary power in Car and Driver's One Lap of America.			*
Project X605 is a huge archive of photos of the RX-7. Over 50 of the third generation alone!	*	*	*
Dave Rock's home page has links to some interesting sites, as well as a full scan of an original 1979 RX-7 sales brochure.	*
Precision Import Products is a great source of parts for the RX-7, and Mark Shroeder there is extremely knowledgeable on the first and second generation of cars. If you want to transplant a GSL-SE rear end into your first gen, he's the guy to call.	*	*	*
H-man's site is a collection of great pictures of the third generation RX-7. It's the "RX-7 picture page!"			*
The Peritrochoid, is a rotary-related site maintained by RotaryRckt. Tons of useful information for first generation cars here, including 'how-to's for dozens of upgrades. Also included at no extra charge is a section featuring scans from an old rotary magazine. (By the way, a peritrochoid is the name for the shape of the external housing for a rotor, the funny oval/figure eight hybrid shape).	*
The Wankel Rotary Combustion Engine site, contains extremely detailed information on how the Wankel RCE works (including a Java applet which demonstrates how a petritrochoid is described, mathematically), as well as all sorts of information on other rotary-powered vehicles.	*	*	*
Tuck's RX-7 site, maintained by Justin "Tuck" Cordesman. This site contains numerous photos of various modified RX-7s, the 2nd generation FAQ, and various pictures of scantily clad women.		*
HiRPM's homepage contains information on rotary-powered cars, unusual rotary-powered vehicles, and lots of pictures and information on the rotary engine's racing history.	*	*	*
The BIG RX-7 Page contains a series of images from the car owners.	*	*	*
The RX-7 Tuner Page has a series of articles on modifications for your rotary-powered car. The author owns a third generation car, and writes about his experiences.			*
Eric's RX-7 page has detailed information on the extensive modifications that he's made to his third generation RX-7, as well as a nice audio sample of his car's engine running. In addition, Eric's scanned in the original 4-page 1993 third-generation RX-7 magazine advertisement for your perusal.			*
Dave Disney's RX-7 page contains lots of images of all three generations of cars. Also included is information on headers and presilencers, and what he's done to his own car (including adding an electric fan!).	*	*	*
Coleman's home page has information on his two RX-7 GSL-SE's (First Generation), and his Turbo II.	*	*
Rob Ryder's page includes information about the modification's he's made to his third generation car, and reviews on the different components he's installed (with installation notes.) He also gives comparisons amongst the three different performance exhausts he's had.			*
Brooks' page includes extensive how-to information and details on his 11 second third-generation car. Definitely worth a look!			*
Steve Kan's page has a HUGE list of links, and pictures of his Veilside 3rd generation RX-7.			*
The RX-7 Net's home page appears to have disappeared. Unfortunately, what started as a small page, and stayed fairly empty for a while has finally disappeared.

1st Gen.

2nd Gen.

3rd Gen.

The Bay Area RX-7 club home page is an excellent resource for information regarding all generations of the RX-7, including TSB (Technical Service Bulletins) for all three generations and the FAQ for the first generation cars. Also present here is a vendor list, a starting point for finding out where to pick up yummies for your RX-7. There's a huge amount of information here, and its a great starting point for gathering RX-7 knowledge.

The Massachusetts Area RX-7 club home page is an excellent resource for finding an RX-7 owners' club in your region, or finding out information about dealers in the Massachusetts/New England region.

The Turbo II Homepage is packed with content on modifications for and racing the 2nd Generation Turbo.

No Rotor, No Motor '97 is a (very attractive) site featuring sections on recent press on the RX-7, as well as a long log of questions and answers relating to 1st and 2nd generation cars. Recently refreshed for '97.

RX-7 Heaven is maintained by Ryan Scott, and home of the Mid-America RX-7 Club.

Brooks Weisblat's RX-7 Home Page is devoted to his radically modified 3rd generation RX-7.

Troy's site is devoted to the 3rd generation RX-7, and modifications thereof. There's also a review section which contains briefs on some potent add-ons for the RX-7 III, and from what I understand, Troy should have first-hand experience on how these work.

Trev's RX-7 site is also devoted to the 3rd generation RX-7, and modifications thereof. Highlights here include some nice RX-7-related backdrops, some nice photos and lots of technical documents (including information on how to make your RX-7 Twin Turbo non sequential!) Also has a handy tire-size computer (useful if you're considering getting larger tires without affecting your speedometer).

John's RX-7 page contains a detailed year-by-year history of the RX-7's evolution in the U.S., including specifications and images, a registry for owners of each generation of RX-7, and a long list of hyperlinks.

Max Cooper's RX-7 page has lots of information on the rotary engine, and repair/replacement parts vendor information. Max includes a downloadable animation of how the rotary engine works, as well as a description as compared to a 4-stroke piston engine.

The Parts Trader is a site where owners of Japanese performance cars can sell and buy used parts, including a special section for RX-7 stuff.

A site full of RX-7 pictures and sounds. I haven't actually looked at most of these images yet, but some of them are very high quality.

John's home page includes lots of useful information on RX-7s (FAQs and info not included with the FAQs), as well as autocrossing information and links to the Physics of Racing series, information on why racecars behave as they do.

500 Horsepower, No Pistons, Two Guys and One Lap of America chronicles the amazing voyages of Kevin Wyum and Jeff Littrell in their campaign to demonstrate rotary power in Car and Driver's One Lap of America.

Project X605 is a huge archive of photos of the RX-7. Over 50 of the third generation alone!

Dave Rock's home page has links to some interesting sites, as well as a full scan of an original 1979 RX-7 sales brochure.

Precision Import Products is a great source of parts for the RX-7, and Mark Shroeder there is extremely knowledgeable on the first and second generation of cars. If you want to transplant a GSL-SE rear end into your first gen, he's the guy to call.

H-man's site is a collection of great pictures of the third generation RX-7. It's the "RX-7 picture page!"

The Peritrochoid, is a rotary-related site maintained by RotaryRckt. Tons of useful information for first generation cars here, including 'how-to's for dozens of upgrades. Also included at no extra charge is a section featuring scans from an old rotary magazine. (By the way, a peritrochoid is the name for the shape of the external housing for a rotor, the funny oval/figure eight hybrid shape).

The Wankel Rotary Combustion Engine site, contains extremely detailed information on how the Wankel RCE works (including a Java applet which demonstrates how a petritrochoid is described, mathematically), as well as all sorts of information on other rotary-powered vehicles.

Tuck's RX-7 site, maintained by Justin "Tuck" Cordesman. This site contains numerous photos of various modified RX-7s, the 2nd generation FAQ, and various pictures of scantily clad women.

HiRPM's homepage contains information on rotary-powered cars, unusual rotary-powered vehicles, and lots of pictures and information on the rotary engine's racing history.

The BIG RX-7 Page contains a series of images from the car owners.

The RX-7 Tuner Page has a series of articles on modifications for your rotary-powered car. The author owns a third generation car, and writes about his experiences.

Eric's RX-7 page has detailed information on the extensive modifications that he's made to his third generation RX-7, as well as a nice audio sample of his car's engine running. In addition, Eric's scanned in the original 4-page 1993 third-generation RX-7 magazine advertisement for your perusal.

Dave Disney's RX-7 page contains lots of images of all three generations of cars. Also included is information on headers and presilencers, and what he's done to his own car (including adding an electric fan!).

Coleman's home page has information on his two RX-7 GSL-SE's (First Generation), and his Turbo II.

Rob Ryder's page includes information about the modification's he's made to his third generation car, and reviews on the different components he's installed (with installation notes.) He also gives comparisons amongst the three different performance exhausts he's had.

Brooks' page includes extensive how-to information and details on his 11 second third-generation car. Definitely worth a look!

Steve Kan's page has a HUGE list of links, and pictures of his Veilside 3rd generation RX-7.

The RX-7 Net's home page appears to have disappeared. Unfortunately, what started as a small page, and stayed fairly empty for a while has finally disappeared.

	The 1st generation RX-7 FAQ located on Jon Booker's site.
	The 2nd generation RX-7 FAQ, maintained by Justin "Tuck" Cordesman
	The 3rd generation RX-7 FAQ, maintained by Troy
	The RX-7 Vendor list, maintained by Joe Ramos on the Bay Area RX-7 Page. Although not strictly speaking a FAQ, I get some requests for information about vendors near specific areas, so here's the information you're looking for. Please note that this is simply a list of vendors. No recommendations are made regarding the quality or ability of the staff at any particular vendor.
	The RX-7 Buyer's Guide, as written by Dave Disney contains useful information on how to select an example of an RX-7 for you to put in your garage.

	Mazdatrix is a large and reputable vendor for aftermarket Mazda enhancements and upgrades. They deal with all three generations of cars, and put out a nice catalog which contains a lot of useful information other than strictly part numbers and prices. Their web site is similarly informative.
	Peter Farrell Supercars (PFS for short) is a well-known tuner of RX-7's, primarily 3rd generation. They've been a force in racing, and have extensive knowledge in modifying RX-7's to provide over 350 reliable horsepower. You can pick and choose from their extensive catalog of performance upgrades.
	Rotary Performance is (as you may have guessed) a dealer for aftermarket enhancements for all 3 generations of cars. They have pretty decent prices, and are good people to work with.
	Pettit Racing converts your 3rd generation RX-7 into what they call a "TurnKey Terror" (sic) which is their complete package of yummies installed into your car.

	Edmund's Automobile Buyer's guide is a great information source for cars of all ages. Not only will you find the (approximate) value of just about any car out there, but you'll find new car dealer invoices, and reviews and statistics on many models (and tons more information). There's a huge amount of information here, and its all free!
	Carpoint is Microsoft's car-information site. As you might expect, it is quite comprehensive, and meant to be a complete standalone resource for information on new cars, including reviews, feature listings, and statistical data.
	Kelly's Blue Book is the original 'blue book' referred to when debating used car values. They've put their database online, so you can find out what the 'blue-book' value is on your used car. This site has the unusual feature that they distinguish between what you'll likely get for your car when you sell it or trade it into the dealer, and what you'll likely pay if you buy a car from a dealer. In addition, they allow for details like car condition, and what state you're in (state as in Massachusetts, etc., not like in mental state, emotional state, etc.)
	Autosite is another useful used-car price index. This site also includes dealer invoice information, recall information, specifications, and tons of other information on cars.
	The Auto Channel is a commercial site which includes car reviews, pricing database (for new and used cars), and lots of other useful automotive information and hyperlinks. Although they are sponsored by Pennzoil, they seem to be remarkably informative for a commercial site.
	The Supercar page contains lots of great pictures and statistics on great cars of past and present. Some of the data presented is not totally accurate, though, so I wouldn't use this as a definitive work!
	The Speedtrap registry contains a lot of information on places where police officers are especially watchful for speeders. Check it out if you travel a lot, or take a look for local information. The information is specific enough to be broken down by state and area. There's also other information here about radar, traffic laws, etc.
	The Car place contains some funny (but informative) reviews on cars. These reviews are not as formal as the ones you find in car magazines, and this makes them refreshingly different.
	Patrick Glenn's web site now contains the newest versions of Cartest. (This is a really neat DOS program which includes tons of statistics on different cars, and allows you to 'virtually' compare them against one another (drag race a Dodge Omni GLH vs. an RX-7!)). New data is very easy to import, and the author keeps it well updated. Not a lot of cool graphics here, but a must if you're a car buff!
	New Car Test Drive has lots of test data on a wide variety of new cars. No RX-7 test drives (that I could find anyway), though!
	Boston-area Auto Mechanics has customer reviews from a lot of Metropolitan Boston auto mechanics. Nicely indexed, and broken down into inside 128, outside 128, and body/glass shops. Worth taking a look!
	The Rice-boy page is a humourous commentary on the explosion of so-called "Rice-boys," those be-stickered and grapefruit-shooter equipped cars populating city streets.