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Member ID: Viperx7

Location: Richmond, Kentucky

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1983 Mazda RX-7

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  • Top Speed160 mph
  • HP300
  • Weight2100 lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • port and polish
  • engine swap

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    • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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Last updated: Jun 10, 2008

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Mike’s Mazda RX-7:
“Turbo 7”

  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
44 guestbook comments

First all, I want to thank my friend Guch for all the work he put into getting this conversion installed.

Viperx7's 1983 Mazda RX-7 Richmond, KY Customized with Custom Strut Bars, Tokico Springs, Custom Header, MagnaFlow Exhaust, KYB Shocks, ACT Transmission, Custom Shift Knob, Ractive Pedals, ROH Wheels, A'PEX Gauges, Grant Steering Wheel, Hella Lighting, Racing Beat Body Kit, Kumho Tires, Kenwood Speakers, JVC Amplifier, Kenwood Head Unit, Streetwires Wiring, Custom Intake, JET Perf. Chip, Custom Engine Comps., Kenwood Tweeters, A'PEX Engine Electronics, Racing Beat Ignition, Racing Beat Brakes - 4

The body kit is the standard 1st gen kit that you can get from Mazdatrix or Erebuni. I got tired of the square lights and filled them in. Then recut round ones.
Viperx7's 1983 Mazda RX-7 Richmond, KY Customized with Custom Strut Bars, Tokico Springs, Custom Header, MagnaFlow Exhaust, KYB Shocks, ACT Transmission, Custom Shift Knob, Ractive Pedals, ROH Wheels, A'PEX Gauges, Grant Steering Wheel, Hella Lighting, Racing Beat Body Kit, Kumho Tires, Kenwood Speakers, JVC Amplifier, Kenwood Head Unit, Streetwires Wiring, Custom Intake, JET Perf. Chip, Custom Engine Comps., Kenwood Tweeters, A'PEX Engine Electronics, Racing Beat Ignition, Racing Beat Brakes - 1

The engine is an 87(Series 4)"block" with 91(Series 5)intakes and turbo. The engine has a large street port. The intercooler piping is all custom.
Viperx7's 1983 Mazda RX-7 Richmond, KY Customized with Custom Strut Bars, Tokico Springs, Custom Header, MagnaFlow Exhaust, KYB Shocks, ACT Transmission, Custom Shift Knob, Ractive Pedals, ROH Wheels, A'PEX Gauges, Grant Steering Wheel, Hella Lighting, Racing Beat Body Kit, Kumho Tires, Kenwood Speakers, JVC Amplifier, Kenwood Head Unit, Streetwires Wiring, Custom Intake, JET Perf. Chip, Custom Engine Comps., Kenwood Tweeters, A'PEX Engine Electronics, Racing Beat Ignition, Racing Beat Brakes - 2

Viperx7's 1983 Mazda RX-7 Richmond, KY Customized with Custom Strut Bars, Tokico Springs, Custom Header, MagnaFlow Exhaust, KYB Shocks, ACT Transmission, Custom Shift Knob, Ractive Pedals, ROH Wheels, A'PEX Gauges, Grant Steering Wheel, Hella Lighting, Racing Beat Body Kit, Kumho Tires, Kenwood Speakers, JVC Amplifier, Kenwood Head Unit, Streetwires Wiring, Custom Intake, JET Perf. Chip, Custom Engine Comps., Kenwood Tweeters, A'PEX Engine Electronics, Racing Beat Ignition, Racing Beat Brakes - 9

Caps are from Mazda Racing.
Viperx7's 1983 Mazda RX-7 Richmond, KY Customized with Custom Strut Bars, Tokico Springs, Custom Header, MagnaFlow Exhaust, KYB Shocks, ACT Transmission, Custom Shift Knob, Ractive Pedals, ROH Wheels, A'PEX Gauges, Grant Steering Wheel, Hella Lighting, Racing Beat Body Kit, Kumho Tires, Kenwood Speakers, JVC Amplifier, Kenwood Head Unit, Streetwires Wiring, Custom Intake, JET Perf. Chip, Custom Engine Comps., Kenwood Tweeters, A'PEX Engine Electronics, Racing Beat Ignition, Racing Beat Brakes - 5

The wing is from Wings West. The fart can is a Magnaflow.
Viperx7's 1983 Mazda RX-7 Richmond, KY Customized with Custom Strut Bars, Tokico Springs, Custom Header, MagnaFlow Exhaust, KYB Shocks, ACT Transmission, Custom Shift Knob, Ractive Pedals, ROH Wheels, A'PEX Gauges, Grant Steering Wheel, Hella Lighting, Racing Beat Body Kit, Kumho Tires, Kenwood Speakers, JVC Amplifier, Kenwood Head Unit, Streetwires Wiring, Custom Intake, JET Perf. Chip, Custom Engine Comps., Kenwood Tweeters, A'PEX Engine Electronics, Racing Beat Ignition, Racing Beat Brakes - 3

A pilar consists of Apexi boost, Autometer A/F and Cyberdyne digital oil pressure.
Viperx7's 1983 Mazda RX-7 Richmond, KY Customized with Custom Strut Bars, Tokico Springs, Custom Header, MagnaFlow Exhaust, KYB Shocks, ACT Transmission, Custom Shift Knob, Ractive Pedals, ROH Wheels, A'PEX Gauges, Grant Steering Wheel, Hella Lighting, Racing Beat Body Kit, Kumho Tires, Kenwood Speakers, JVC Amplifier, Kenwood Head Unit, Streetwires Wiring, Custom Intake, JET Perf. Chip, Custom Engine Comps., Kenwood Tweeters, A'PEX Engine Electronics, Racing Beat Ignition, Racing Beat Brakes - 6

Console is C/F overlay, Kenwood stereo and EQ, Apexi Turbo timer, Cyberdyne digital water temp and voltmeter and Mazda Racing shift knob.
Viperx7's 1983 Mazda RX-7 Richmond, KY Customized with Custom Strut Bars, Tokico Springs, Custom Header, MagnaFlow Exhaust, KYB Shocks, ACT Transmission, Custom Shift Knob, Ractive Pedals, ROH Wheels, A'PEX Gauges, Grant Steering Wheel, Hella Lighting, Racing Beat Body Kit, Kumho Tires, Kenwood Speakers, JVC Amplifier, Kenwood Head Unit, Streetwires Wiring, Custom Intake, JET Perf. Chip, Custom Engine Comps., Kenwood Tweeters, A'PEX Engine Electronics, Racing Beat Ignition, Racing Beat Brakes - 7

Viperx7's 1983 Mazda RX-7 Richmond, KY Customized with Custom Strut Bars, Tokico Springs, Custom Header, MagnaFlow Exhaust, KYB Shocks, ACT Transmission, Custom Shift Knob, Ractive Pedals, ROH Wheels, A'PEX Gauges, Grant Steering Wheel, Hella Lighting, Racing Beat Body Kit, Kumho Tires, Kenwood Speakers, JVC Amplifier, Kenwood Head Unit, Streetwires Wiring, Custom Intake, JET Perf. Chip, Custom Engine Comps., Kenwood Tweeters, A'PEX Engine Electronics, Racing Beat Ignition, Racing Beat Brakes - 8

The intercooler is from a Mitsu Starion. With the nose, it fits perfectly in there.
Viperx7's 1983 Mazda RX-7 Richmond, KY Customized with Custom Strut Bars, Tokico Springs, Custom Header, MagnaFlow Exhaust, KYB Shocks, ACT Transmission, Custom Shift Knob, Ractive Pedals, ROH Wheels, A'PEX Gauges, Grant Steering Wheel, Hella Lighting, Racing Beat Body Kit, Kumho Tires, Kenwood Speakers, JVC Amplifier, Kenwood Head Unit, Streetwires Wiring, Custom Intake, JET Perf. Chip, Custom Engine Comps., Kenwood Tweeters, A'PEX Engine Electronics, Racing Beat Ignition, Racing Beat Brakes - 10

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Finally got around to some new pics. These are from Deals Gap Rotary Rally 2007.

Viperx7's 1983 Mazda RX-7 Richmond, KY Customized with Custom Strut Bars, Tokico Springs, Custom Header, MagnaFlow Exhaust, KYB Shocks, ACT Transmission, Custom Shift Knob, Ractive Pedals, ROH Wheels, A'PEX Gauges, Grant Steering Wheel, Hella Lighting, Racing Beat Body Kit, Kumho Tires, Kenwood Speakers, JVC Amplifier, Kenwood Head Unit, Streetwires Wiring, Custom Intake, JET Perf. Chip, Custom Engine Comps., Kenwood Tweeters, A'PEX Engine Electronics, Racing Beat Ignition, Racing Beat Brakes - 11

Viperx7's 1983 Mazda RX-7 Richmond, KY Customized with Custom Strut Bars, Tokico Springs, Custom Header, MagnaFlow Exhaust, KYB Shocks, ACT Transmission, Custom Shift Knob, Ractive Pedals, ROH Wheels, A'PEX Gauges, Grant Steering Wheel, Hella Lighting, Racing Beat Body Kit, Kumho Tires, Kenwood Speakers, JVC Amplifier, Kenwood Head Unit, Streetwires Wiring, Custom Intake, JET Perf. Chip, Custom Engine Comps., Kenwood Tweeters, A'PEX Engine Electronics, Racing Beat Ignition, Racing Beat Brakes - 12

Viperx7's 1983 Mazda RX-7 Richmond, KY Customized with Custom Strut Bars, Tokico Springs, Custom Header, MagnaFlow Exhaust, KYB Shocks, ACT Transmission, Custom Shift Knob, Ractive Pedals, ROH Wheels, A'PEX Gauges, Grant Steering Wheel, Hella Lighting, Racing Beat Body Kit, Kumho Tires, Kenwood Speakers, JVC Amplifier, Kenwood Head Unit, Streetwires Wiring, Custom Intake, JET Perf. Chip, Custom Engine Comps., Kenwood Tweeters, A'PEX Engine Electronics, Racing Beat Ignition, Racing Beat Brakes - 13

Viperx7's 1983 Mazda RX-7 Richmond, KY Customized with Custom Strut Bars, Tokico Springs, Custom Header, MagnaFlow Exhaust, KYB Shocks, ACT Transmission, Custom Shift Knob, Ractive Pedals, ROH Wheels, A'PEX Gauges, Grant Steering Wheel, Hella Lighting, Racing Beat Body Kit, Kumho Tires, Kenwood Speakers, JVC Amplifier, Kenwood Head Unit, Streetwires Wiring, Custom Intake, JET Perf. Chip, Custom Engine Comps., Kenwood Tweeters, A'PEX Engine Electronics, Racing Beat Ignition, Racing Beat Brakes - 14

Viperx7's 1983 Mazda RX-7 Richmond, KY Customized with Custom Strut Bars, Tokico Springs, Custom Header, MagnaFlow Exhaust, KYB Shocks, ACT Transmission, Custom Shift Knob, Ractive Pedals, ROH Wheels, A'PEX Gauges, Grant Steering Wheel, Hella Lighting, Racing Beat Body Kit, Kumho Tires, Kenwood Speakers, JVC Amplifier, Kenwood Head Unit, Streetwires Wiring, Custom Intake, JET Perf. Chip, Custom Engine Comps., Kenwood Tweeters, A'PEX Engine Electronics, Racing Beat Ignition, Racing Beat Brakes - 15

Can you find mine?

Viperx7's 1983 Mazda RX-7 Richmond, KY Customized with Custom Strut Bars, Tokico Springs, Custom Header, MagnaFlow Exhaust, KYB Shocks, ACT Transmission, Custom Shift Knob, Ractive Pedals, ROH Wheels, A'PEX Gauges, Grant Steering Wheel, Hella Lighting, Racing Beat Body Kit, Kumho Tires, Kenwood Speakers, JVC Amplifier, Kenwood Head Unit, Streetwires Wiring, Custom Intake, JET Perf. Chip, Custom Engine Comps., Kenwood Tweeters, A'PEX Engine Electronics, Racing Beat Ignition, Racing Beat Brakes - 16

New engine pics. Redesigned the intercooler pipes and added the Greddy elbow. Big thanks to Lou for all the help and patience.

Viperx7's 1983 Mazda RX-7 Richmond, KY Customized with Custom Strut Bars, Tokico Springs, Custom Header, MagnaFlow Exhaust, KYB Shocks, ACT Transmission, Custom Shift Knob, Ractive Pedals, ROH Wheels, A'PEX Gauges, Grant Steering Wheel, Hella Lighting, Racing Beat Body Kit, Kumho Tires, Kenwood Speakers, JVC Amplifier, Kenwood Head Unit, Streetwires Wiring, Custom Intake, JET Perf. Chip, Custom Engine Comps., Kenwood Tweeters, A'PEX Engine Electronics, Racing Beat Ignition, Racing Beat Brakes - 17
Viperx7's 1983 Mazda RX-7 Richmond, KY Customized with Custom Strut Bars, Tokico Springs, Custom Header, MagnaFlow Exhaust, KYB Shocks, ACT Transmission, Custom Shift Knob, Ractive Pedals, ROH Wheels, A'PEX Gauges, Grant Steering Wheel, Hella Lighting, Racing Beat Body Kit, Kumho Tires, Kenwood Speakers, JVC Amplifier, Kenwood Head Unit, Streetwires Wiring, Custom Intake, JET Perf. Chip, Custom Engine Comps., Kenwood Tweeters, A'PEX Engine Electronics, Racing Beat Ignition, Racing Beat Brakes - 18

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Member ID: Viperx7

Location: Richmond, Kentucky