The Worlds Best 20B Mazda RX-7 FC
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- Опубліковано 1 чер 2024
- A JDM LEGEND
With its name often found in the company of other JDM legends such as the Nissan Skyline GT-R and Toyota Supra, The Mazda RX-7 is a moving reflection of everything good about the 90's. With its history spanning back to 1978 with the Series 1 RX-7, it's a vehicle that generations have come to love and appreciate for the unique rotary powerplant that lived inside. Characterised by a lack of reciprocating parts, the rotary engine was smaller and lighter than a conventional piston engine, resulting in a superior power-to-weight ratio.
For Mazda however, the rotary powerplant was more than just an engine, it was the key to their survival in the 1950's and 60's. At this time, Japan's Ministry of International Trade and Industry was trying to streamline the automotive sector to compete with the US and European manufacturers and as a smaller brand, Mazda was vulnerable to being forced into a merger.
The rotary engine was Mazda's response to this threat and represented their bold 'think different' ideology, appealing to fans of driving rather than those who saw a car as a means of transportation and nothing more. It was ultimately the rotary-powered Cosmo Sport of 1967 that guaranteed Mazda's place in the automotive world in Japan.
POWERED BY SOMETHING SPECIAL
Imported from Japan, John's ambitions for his 1990 Series 5 RX-7 were simple from the get-go - to build a car he truly enjoyed to both drive and look at, whilst paying homage to the quintessential 90's JDM styling. The build started as most do, with basic suspension and wheel upgrades that brought modern drivability and aesthetics to the 1990's legend. Then, it was the iconic 13B rotary engines' turn for a refresh, with power modifications bringing the stock 205 horsepower to a figure in the 500's. But take a look under the bonnet and you'll see that 500 horsepower certainly wasn't enough for John.
"When I first started the build I knew I eventually wanted a 20B engine, it was the unicorn of the rotary world"
Nestled in the humble RX-7 frame is a glorious 20B rotary engine taken out of a Mazda Eunos Cosmo. Produced from 1990 to 1995, there were an estimated 4,000 Cosmos' sold with the revered 3-rotor 20B motor, making John's build something truly unique. Sold under Mazda's Japanese 'fun-to-drive' brand known as Eunos, the Cosmo was the touring flagship designed with luxury in mind, but its 20B motor was not your typical luxury powerplant. Initially producing 300 horsepower with the help of twin sequential turbochargers, the 20B facilitated more torque where the 13B suffered, and less stress when it came to pushing power thanks to the much larger displacement, and that's a good thing because John's RX-7 is certainly pushing power.
Easily mistaken for a plane turbine, the huge 90mm billet turbo from BorgWarner sits proudly in the impeccable engine bay. Under the covers, a full cut bridge port is maximising airflow, resulting in a significant top-end power increase that a stock 20B could only dream of. Combine this with a suite of supporting mods, such as the six 2000cc Injector Dynamics Injectors, 60mm Teal Wastegate and a 5-inch dump-pipe into twin 3-inch exhausts and you have a 20B producing over 700 horsepower.
Helping John put this kind of power down are 19-inch Rays CE 28N wheels wrapped in Nitto Invo Semi-Slicks and for that increased drivability, John opted to add an air cup system to his BC Racing Coilovers.
BUILD IDEOLOGY
Motivated by enhancing the original features of the RX-7, John put a lot of effort into perfecting the small details. One glance at the engine bay is a testament to his ideology, with countless hours of grinding and welding away unnecessary elements leaving a flawless resting place for the 20B. John's RX-7 isn't all function and no form, with carbon being the name of the game for the exterior. A carbon front lip, roof spoiler, rear diffuser and a custom carbon FEED-style side skirt made by Danny at Concept Garage adorn the outside of the 90's Mazda.
"I never anticipated that my car would receive the hype and appreciation it has"
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE BUILD
Builds as serious as John's often come with their challenges, but John would like to thank Bas at 2SUS Custom Resprays, Danny at Concept Garage, Justin at Prowire, Danny Irvine, Joe at RotorMaster, and Justin Bartolo 'for all the headaches'.
#mazda #20b #rotary #mazdarx7 #rx7 haltech
Owner: @yebise_20b
0:00 - Cinematic Feature
2:24 - Raw Exhaust / Engine Sounds
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Do more of the raw sounds of the exhaust and engine please!
I second that
I agree. Was watching the Red NSX few years back and i wished i heard the sounds more.
Agreed
Agree
Agree every 1 always does the cinematic stuff ruined by the music.never get to hear the actual car
god damn dude. that turbo is absolutely massive and the engine bay is glorious.The flames coming out of the underneath the car and that sound, fkin incredible x.x And thank you for putting the great read in the description
typical for a rotary
Please don’t use the lords name in vain.
Im in love :). This car is badass af. Your cinematography skills are off the hook.
Thank you
As a 13b FC owner myself I've always loved the sound of the 20b most out of any rotary engine
26B
@@LightGesture 26J
I agree. I love the sound of 4 rotors. But 3 rotors but the sweet spot for me.
I love that there is the raw sound of the car!! Magnificent work THE LOWDOWN!!
Nice to see this FC is still alive and kicking, I remember like 10 years ago it was pretty popular on the rx7 forums/groups
I'm so glad there are masterpieces such as this here in Australia.
I'm so blessed to live here with these pieces of art.
1:54 damnn that shot. WOW
Stunning. Thanks for another great video🔥
I love the vids keep it up ❤ you guys came back when I needed you the most
you really outdid yourself on this one, 1:50 was my favorite shot
one of the best if not the best edits ever imo love the shots and everything, and the music shutting off in the end, for some pure sound. Perfection.
You know it will be a good day when you see a lowdown upload
Incredible! Everything is, never seen you guys around before but you earned a sub. Keep up the amazing work
0:15 that cross fade from engine idle to electro bass was really something.
I didn’t even notice it. It was such a good transition I couldn’t tell lol
Didn't even notice, so smooth! Check out the transition at 1:21 tho
Everytime when the MAZDA pops💥 rewind 10 sec back 😭 THANKS A LOT LOWDOWN❤️
Great video!!🔥
Wooooow that's an INSANE video, this is legit my dream car and it's the best video out of thousands ever made about these beautiful RX7 ! And it's one of the cleanest RX7 ever too ! Daaaang nice work duuude !! Now what does it takes to build one as clean as that, maybe with a simpler 2 rotor though ? I'm kinda interested about the part list used !
Good to see the FC back at it !💥💥
I'm addicted to this video its so well made and the car is beautiful, I have it saved and keep coming back to it, can't wait to buy an fc
this guys is my dream in its clearest form thank you for the inspiration and push for it
Cinematolgraphy at its finest over here. Amazing work!
God this is so so clean!
Excellent work,love it!
dat sound 🤯 keep the raw sound in future videos, great addition
Videos and music , never disappoints!!
This channel should be at a million subs easily!
You can see the flames Come of the headers
my genelecs loved this! so good audio and visual creation!
Omg! This channel is car heaven! Why didn't youtube recommend it earlier🔥😤
Excellent video!!!... soul touching!
welcome back!! ❤️
this car is pure extacy. Its my dream car and watching something like that gives me joy. Keep up the good work
My God this was well done. I love the throttle response !
Another great piece of automotive art 👌.
Love youre channel
YOU GUYS ARE FROM ANOTHER GALAXY!!!!!! WOW!!!! So good!!!! I want a video like that for my car!!!!!!!!
Nothing but fire from this channel
Saw this car in person and i never knew it had a 20b ! such a sleeper
The ending was perfect shots and sounds you need to do that in all of you're videos and in all of the different cars that's dope asf I just found you're videos I will be subscribing thank you for you're art and masterpieces brother to spread all around the world is dope asf thank you again
Beautiful car. Beautiful cinematography. The FC is timeless
Instantly subscribed after this vid!
I used to hate the look of this model of RX7….until this one. Good job on the build and video.
I'm in love with the cars and the cinematics
FC-k yeah! Thanks for the vid, sooo sweet.. Pretty much a dream car for me!! Sunny coast here
The start up kills me 😂😂 2:56
Fell in love with this INSTANTLY!!
that my good sir was sick i subbed
I think this video cant be more OP than it is
All you do is artwork ❤️
from the proud current second owner only factory black fc3s gtus rx7 i ever laid my eyes on i wish to say your car is a work of art and epitomizes the great FC.
So talented dude, keep it up!
Very clean awesome job
The sound is good I have to admit
I just fell in love.
Awesome sound !!!!
I hit the like button soon after the first 5 seconds of "pop and brap".....great video
That's a beautiful car. I can only imagine the capabilities with that 20B under the hood. Must be a blast to drive. (:
Boom! Well Done and sweet ride!
amazing work! Awesome car! Good job guys
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Flawless 💜💜 that turbo though💥💥
Perfect car, perfect video. Bravo
Love it, not over styled with some funky body kit, just a nice clean build.
Agreed
What u mean "Nice Clean build"
@@arandomguy5886 no, u not
@@CatCutCigarette Wdym by that, I just I'm agree with his statement, that's it.
@@CatCutCigarette If you're talking about my pfp than let me tell ya, that's legit rally car, not a rice car that try to be sporty
I have a brand of car exhausts and I'll tell ya. This video was EARGASM. Nice video as always.
That exhaust sound...unbelievable
Dear LOWDOWN Team... you are by far the best cinematic car channel on the whole internet PERIOD
That intake pipe… got-DAYYUM!
what a amazing sound perfect build 30/10
Wow that is some serious stuff, great build.
all thats missing from this video is a proper launch from standstill and the video would be perfect. Beautiful car still
The sunset shots are gorgeous...
edit: and so is the rest of the video
That idle 🔥🔥🔥
Absolutely unbelievably f awesome!!!!
Nice bonus shots at the end
Best video on the channel!
Оте адеми тусурилген, оте адеми колик, керемет дыбыс, рахаттанып карадым, рахмет!
Great looking FC too!
The cleanest RX7 i've ever seen so far.
Perfection 👌🏻
Beautiful car, I set it as my desktop background just via google images and then found this video!
Life goals right here 💯
ngl i think that was the cleanest engine bay i've ever seen
you guys should do making of videos! great content
Damn that thing looks so clean!
1:20 that transition deserves an award. SO. GOOD.
awesome damn dude
Australia has low key got some of the best modified cars and 4wds getting around.
A shame the police try to crack down so hard on both scenes nowadays but there's still a huge following and presence.
I miss the old days back in 2006-2009.. super cheap jdm cars that were fucking everywhere.
Eargasmic sounds! 🤩
The sound of this car is amazing!
Love a good brap! Thank you.
yes please do more raw sounds of the engines
Amazing video as always. Do you use a CPL for your night shots? The colors always look so vibrant!
Im In love with this car, It sounds so good It makes me want to get one too!
Amazing Car ! :)
Mazda RX7 perfeito 💥💥💥💥💥
Fancy looking showcase video
Absolutely meticulous build!!!
Perfection 😍
Sounds so angry🔥🔥🔥
Fark! That’s a serious FC👌
This car is sick sounds insane