{"id":144275,"date":"2026-01-20T06:00:40","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T12:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=144275"},"modified":"2026-01-19T21:27:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T03:27:57","slug":"mazda-rx-3-with-a-500-whp-turbo-13b","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=144275","title":{"rendered":"Mazda RX-3 with a 500 whp Turbo 13B"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This Mazda RX-3 came from the factory with a 1.0 L 10A two-rotor. The sedan went to Pac Performance<\/a> for their Street FD 13BT motor<\/a>. The motor features a DBW throttle body, Garrett G42 turbocharger, Turbosmart ProGate50 wastegate, custom exhaust manifold, and 4-inch intercooler. Fuel is fed by three Walbro pumps through 2000 cc injectors controlled by a Motec M130 ECU. Pac Performance estimates the motor produces 500 hp (367 kW) to the wheels. Behind the motor is the dependable C4 three-speed automatic transmission and shortened 9-inch rear end. The car rides on Simmons FR1 19-inch wheels covering Wilwood four-piston brakes front and rear. The interior features Recaro Sportster CS front seats, Momo steering wheel with paddle shifters, Motec C127 digital display, and PCS transmission controller.<\/p>\n

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This Mazda RX-3 came from the factory with a 1.0 L 10A two-rotor. The sedan went to Pac Performance for their Street FD 13BT motor. The motor features a DBW throttle body, Garrett G42 turbocharger, Turbosmart ProGate50 wastegate, custom exhaust manifold, and 4-inch intercooler. 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