--- title: Rotary Engine Performance Upgrades | Details Matter description: Rotary Engine Performance Upgrades | Oil cooling upgrades for increased reliability and cooling. Colorado Rotary Engine shop image: https://www.respeedshop.com/hubfs/IMG_0720.jpeg --- # Rotary Engine build Blog Building the Rotary Engine is all in the right tools, experience and knowhow. Get it right [Colorado Rotary Engine shop](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/colorado-rotary-engine-shop), [13b](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/13b), [performance upgrades](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/performance-upgrades)   |   3 Min Read # Rotary Engine Performance Upgrades | Details Matter ![Picture of MazdaDoug](https://www.respeedshop.com/hubfs/respeed%20rotor%20logo-2.png) [ Written by MazdaDoug ](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/author/mazdadoug) ## [![Performance Upgrades 13B rotary engine](https://www.respeedshop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0720.jpeg?width=190&height=190&name=IMG_0720.jpeg)](https://www.respeedshop.com/services)Rotary Engine Performance | On our latest build; a 13B six port S5 motor that will have a supercharger. Crafting rotary engines is our passion, and we take immense pride in meticulously attending to every detail. On our motor builds, one thing that makes a difference is oiling system upgrades. Yes, most people follow convention by adding a turbocharger, there are pros and cons to each. For this motor, we add one very important performance / longevity upgrade that makes a difference. A larger oil pump.  [![Rotary Engine Upgrades](https://www.respeedshop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_3340.jpeg?width=232&height=174&name=IMG_3340.jpeg)](https://www.respeedshop.com/services)Remember, these motors are volume (not pressure) for cooling purposes. The rotary engine uses oil to cool the center / insides of the rotors. A lot of oil moves through this system every minute. Fortunately for us, Mazda made this upgrade easy. Add in the larger / higher volume oil pump from the turbo motors, it bolts right up. On rebuilds, it is important to take the time to remove the oil pump and measure tolerances & wear. For most of our builds, we replace the oil pump and chain as they are worn out and the chain is stretched. What makes the chain stretch? This chain does a lot of work, add in high temperatures, metal has its limits. Given Colorado's unique altitude and temperature conditions, as well as those in other parts of the USA and the world, adding power also means adding heat. Therefore, it is crucial to develop a comprehensive action plan for the entire vehicle, not just the engine. As I tell every engine build owner, I want to only see the inside of your engine one time, we are going to do it right the first time.  [![Find out more](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/85804/interactive-155935216958.png) ](https://www.respeedshop.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLITIIXQuB5Dwc1aI%2B4JkKAZ5ONSKEf7d%2FkxTiMNA%2BimmiOTwPzH8iNGJIT3Wrz7JEIgrUEex%2BL8f3qR%2BUgBO5Ntpdeyu71PkySSnBQrrUk%2BRtZaQ%2Fr%2F0PQzwa7LeGCyMvhwD%2BqYVhwH3%2BtdnLJcc8q7GVsq%2FKe%2Bol0rH8ysgdAFxm%2B5degVMQ%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=155935216958&portalId=85804) Topics:   [Colorado Rotary Engine shop](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/colorado-rotary-engine-shop), [13b](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/13b), [performance upgrades](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/performance-upgrades) - [** ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/rotary-engine-performance-upgrades-details-matter&title=Rotary%20Engine%20Performance%20Upgrades%20|%20Details%20Matter&picture=https://85804.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/85804/IMG_0720.jpeg&description=Rotary%20Engine%20Performance%20Upgrades%20|%20Oil%20cooling%20upgrades%20for%20increased%20reliability%20and%20cooling.%20Colorado%20Rotary%20Engine%20shop) - [** ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/rotary-engine-performance-upgrades-details-matter&text=Rotary%20Engine%20Performance%20Upgrades%20|%20Details%20Matter) - [** ](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/rotary-engine-performance-upgrades-details-matter&title=Rotary%20Engine%20Performance%20Upgrades%20|%20Details%20Matter&summary=Rotary%20Engine%20Performance%20Upgrades%20|%20Oil%20cooling%20upgrades%20for%20increased%20reliability%20and%20cooling.%20Colorado%20Rotary%20Engine%20shop) - [** ](mailto:?subject=Rotary%20Engine%20Performance%20Upgrades%20|%20Details%20Matter&body=Rotary%20Engine%20Performance%20Upgrades%20|%20Details%20Matter%20https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/rotary-engine-performance-upgrades-details-matter) ## Related Articles [Colorado Rotary Engine shop](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/colorado-rotary-engine-shop) [12A Rotary Mazda RX-7 Vintage Racing](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/tag/12a-rotary-mazda-rx-7-vintage-racing) ### [Rx7 12A Engine REbuilds for Vintage Racing](https://www.respeedshop.com/blog/rx7-12a-engine-rebuilds-for-vintage-racing) RX-7 Vintage Racing Engine Rebuilds | Built for Reliability Under Race Conditions Vintage racing an RX-7 is not the same as restoring a street car. 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