--- title: REspeed Rotary Engine Blog (4) description: Colorado's Mazda Engine rebuilding shop | we race them, build them, respect the rotary engine. (4) 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. ### [Rx8 Performance Upgrades | Suspension & Brake - How do you Drive?](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/rx8-performance-upgrades-suspension-brake-how-do-you-drive) Rx8 Performance Upgrades | The Rx8 has one of the best chassis' out there. With structural stiffness at par with the Porsche 911 and brakes that will best many other sportscars (even the new ones), ... [Read full article](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/rx8-performance-upgrades-suspension-brake-how-do-you-drive) [   Read Article ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/rx8-performance-upgrades-suspension-brake-how-do-you-drive) [rx8 builds](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/rx8-builds) [Penske Shocks Rx8](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/penske-shocks-rx8) ### [Rx8 Performance Upgrades | Suspension & Brake - How do you Drive?](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/rx8-performance-upgrades-suspension-brake-how-do-you-drive) Rx8 Performance Upgrades | The Rx8 has one of the best chassis' out there. With structural stiffness at par with the Porsche 911 and brakes that will best many other sportscars (even the new ones), ... [![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/1979-rx7-sa-maintenance-and-upgrades-for-drivers) [12A](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/12a) [carb rebuild](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/carb-rebuild) ### [1979 Rx7 SA | Maintenance and Upgrades for drivers](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/1979-rx7-sa-maintenance-and-upgrades-for-drivers) 1979 Rx7 SA | Maintenance and Upgrades [![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/jdm-fd-performance-upgrades-mazda-rx7-rhd) [13b](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/13b) [performance upgrades](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/performance-upgrades) ### [JDM FD Performance Upgrades | Mazda Rx7 RHD](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/jdm-fd-performance-upgrades-mazda-rx7-rhd) FD JDM Mazda Rx7 special breed | Maintenance & Upgrades When a car like this comes in, it is time to step back and appreciate what Mazda built back then. The RE-Amemiya body kit is one that will ... [![Picture of MazdaDoug](https://www.respeedshop.com/hubfs/respeed%20rotor%20logo-2.png) MazdaDoug ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/author/mazdadoug) 6 Min Read [   Read Article ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/rotary-engine-builds-oil-pump-and-why) [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) ### [Rotary Engine Builds | Oil Pump and why](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/rotary-engine-builds-oil-pump-and-why) We enjoy constructing rotary engines and take great pride in ensuring every detail is meticulously handled.. On our motor builds, one thing that makes a difference is oiling system upgrades. On our ... 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[![Picture of MazdaDoug](https://www.respeedshop.com/hubfs/respeed%20rotor%20logo-2.png) MazdaDoug ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/author/mazdadoug) 3 Min Read [   Read Article ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/engine-rebuilds-checking-for-cracked-rotors) [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) 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. 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[![Picture of MazdaDoug](https://www.respeedshop.com/hubfs/respeed%20rotor%20logo-2.png) MazdaDoug ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/author/mazdadoug) 3 Min Read [   Read Article ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/cooling-system-upgrades-rotary-engine-builds) [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) 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/rotary-engine-oil-leaks-cleaning-up-the-mess) [Colorado Rotary Engine shop](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/colorado-rotary-engine-shop) [oil leaks rotary](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/oil-leaks-rotary) ### [Rotary Engine | Oil leaks, cleaning up the mess](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/rotary-engine-oil-leaks-cleaning-up-the-mess) After our blog post on common oil leaks for the rotary engine, we want to share how we go about getting things right. The dreaded oil cooler / oil rear main seal leak. These two can really make a ... [![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/rotary-engine-upgrades-temperatures-too-high) [performance upgrades](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/performance-upgrades) [cooling system upgrades](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/cooling-system-upgrades) ### [Rotary Engine Upgrades | Temperatures too high?](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/rotary-engine-upgrades-temperatures-too-high) The Rx7 turbo is a unique vehicle, in its stock form the cooling systems are pretty good. Part 1 Add in our high altitude and hot temperatures and you have a recipe for some higher than desired water ... 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