--- title: REspeed Rotary Engine Blog | MazdaDoug (3) description: Avid SCCA race car driver, engine builder, Mazda enthusiast. (3) image: https://www.respeedshop.com/hubfs/respeed%20rotor%20logo-4.png --- # REspeed Blog This is where we share our knowledge / experience and to let you see the work we do. Enter Search Term here: ex: 'Engine Rebuilds' Enter - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ![MazdaDoug](https://www.respeedshop.com/hubfs/respeed%20rotor%20logo-2.png) ## MazdaDoug Avid SCCA race car driver, engine builder, Mazda enthusiast. ## Recent Posts ### [GSL-SE proper diagnosis / Repair | To Rebuild or not?](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/gsl-se-proper-diagnosis-/-repair-to-rebuild-or-not) Rotary Engine Shop | Filling out one of our forms connects you to our team and starts a conversation about your Rx. We received a form regarding a rare GSL-SE that requires some TLC and an engine ... [Read full article](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/gsl-se-proper-diagnosis-/-repair-to-rebuild-or-not) [   Read Article ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/gsl-se-proper-diagnosis-/-repair-to-rebuild-or-not) [Colorado Rotary Engine shop](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/colorado-rotary-engine-shop) [Rotary Engine REbuild](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/rotary-engine-rebuild) ### [GSL-SE proper diagnosis / Repair | To Rebuild or not?](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/gsl-se-proper-diagnosis-/-repair-to-rebuild-or-not) Rotary Engine Shop | Filling out one of our forms connects you to our team and starts a conversation about your Rx. We received a form regarding a rare GSL-SE that requires some TLC and an engine ... [![Picture of MazdaDoug](https://www.respeedshop.com/hubfs/respeed%20rotor%20logo-2.png) MazdaDoug ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/author/mazdadoug) 8 Min Read [   Read Article ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/cooling-system-upgrades-rotary-engine-builds-1) [oil cooler upgrades](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/oil-cooler-upgrades) [cooling system upgrades](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/cooling-system-upgrades) ### [Cooling System Upgrades | Rotary Engine Builds](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/cooling-system-upgrades-rotary-engine-builds-1) Part 2 Cooling system upgrades | Mazda Rx7 Turbo Our turbo convertible is getting two Setrab Oil Coolers / Fan Packs along with cleaning up the airflow to the radiator. When you have a front mount ... [![Picture of MazdaDoug](https://www.respeedshop.com/hubfs/respeed%20rotor%20logo-2.png) MazdaDoug ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/author/mazdadoug) 5 Min Read [   Read Article ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/engine-rebuilds-checking-for-cracked-rotors-1) [rx8 builds](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/rx8-builds) [rx8 engine failures](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/rx8-engine-failures) ### [Engine Rebuilds | Checking for Cracked Rotors](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/engine-rebuilds-checking-for-cracked-rotors-1) On one of our current Rx8 builds, the car came in not running, a common occurrence. Our job is to make sure that what ever caused this to not start / run properly doesn't happen again. [![Picture of MazdaDoug](https://www.respeedshop.com/hubfs/respeed%20rotor%20logo-2.png) MazdaDoug ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/author/mazdadoug) 8 Min Read [   Read Article ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/ultrasonic-clean-rotary-engine-shop-in-colorado-clone) [engine builds](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/engine-builds) [Ultrasonic Clean](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/ultrasonic-clean) ### [Ultrasonic Clean | Rotary Engine Shop Colorado](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/ultrasonic-clean-rotary-engine-shop-in-colorado-clone) Clean engines are better engines. Using the Ultrasonic cleaner to remove all the carbon / grease from the engine and external components is critical for engine performance / longevity [![Picture of MazdaDoug](https://www.respeedshop.com/hubfs/respeed%20rotor%20logo-2.png) MazdaDoug ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/author/mazdadoug) 7 Min Read [   Read Article ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/mazda-rx7-turbo-rebuild-rant-it-is-all-in-the-details-right-or-wrong) [Colorado Rotary Engine shop](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/colorado-rotary-engine-shop) [13b](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/13b) ### [Mazda Rx7 Turbo rebuild & Rant | It is all in the details Right or Wrong](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/mazda-rx7-turbo-rebuild-rant-it-is-all-in-the-details-right-or-wrong) We have had this customer for several years and what amazes me is that the majority do not understand the complexities of our hot dry high altitude. Oh, they talk about it and smooth right over the ... [![Picture of MazdaDoug](https://www.respeedshop.com/hubfs/respeed%20rotor%20logo-2.png) MazdaDoug ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/author/mazdadoug) 7 Min Read [   Read Article ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/renesis-boosted-power-rotary-engine-builds) [rx8 engine failures](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/rx8-engine-failures) [rx8 Performance Upgrades](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/rx8-performance-upgrades) ### [Renesis Boosted Power | Rotary Engine Builds](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/renesis-boosted-power-rotary-engine-builds) Renesis Engine Builds | Adding more boost means more strength in the block We have a customer that brought in a boosted Rx8, decent build, however in need of a new engine with reliable power output. ... [![Picture of MazdaDoug](https://www.respeedshop.com/hubfs/respeed%20rotor%20logo-2.png) MazdaDoug ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/author/mazdadoug) 5 Min Read [   Read Article ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/1988-mazda-rx7-10th-anniversary-one-owner-prep-baseline-sell) [Colorado Rotary Engine shop](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/colorado-rotary-engine-shop) [Mazda FC Rx7](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/mazda-fc-rx7) ### [1988 Mazda Rx7 10th anniversary one owner | Prep, Baseline, Sell](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/1988-mazda-rx7-10th-anniversary-one-owner-prep-baseline-sell) Mazda Rx7 FC | Every now and then we get a call from a long term customer that we would rather not get. [![Picture of MazdaDoug](https://www.respeedshop.com/hubfs/respeed%20rotor%20logo-2.png) MazdaDoug ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/author/mazdadoug) 4 Min Read [   Read Article ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/1980-mazda-rx7-engine-rebuild-video) [12A](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/12a) [carb rebuild](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/carb-rebuild) ### [1980 Mazda Rx7 engine rebuild & video](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/1980-mazda-rx7-engine-rebuild-video) We have seen a strong resurgence of the first generation of the rx7 lately, why? [![Picture of MazdaDoug](https://www.respeedshop.com/hubfs/respeed%20rotor%20logo-2.png) MazdaDoug ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/author/mazdadoug) 4 Min Read [   Read Article ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/part-2-12a-engine-rebuild-before-it-tears-itself-up) [12A](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/12a) [Colorado Rotary Engine shop](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/colorado-rotary-engine-shop) ### [Part 2 12A Engine Rebuild before it tears itself up](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/part-2-12a-engine-rebuild-before-it-tears-itself-up) Part 2 Rebuilding the Rx7 12A with performance gains and reliability Once we got the motor apart, remember this motor was running fine, drove nice and started hot and cold. The fact that I did not ... [![Picture of MazdaDoug](https://www.respeedshop.com/hubfs/respeed%20rotor%20logo-2.png) MazdaDoug ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/author/mazdadoug) 8 Min Read [   Read Article ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/vintage-mazda-rx7-when-it-is-time-for-a-rebuild-we-got-lucky-this-time) [12A](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/12a) [Colorado Rotary Engine shop](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/colorado-rotary-engine-shop) ### [Vintage Mazda Rx7 | When it is time for a rebuild, we got lucky this time.](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/vintage-mazda-rx7-when-it-is-time-for-a-rebuild-we-got-lucky-this-time) Mazda SA Rx7 classic cars | These Mazdas are becoming more fun to drive, ...not that they have become better cars, it is because they have something that the newer ones cannot do. Driving this car ... 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