Michael Isperov had always loved the RX-7 FD platform. When he was out looking for a RWD turbocharged vehicle of his own, he kept his eyes open for the right one. He finally found a perfectly clean FD shell for sale, and pulled the trigger. Since then, the 1993 Mazda RX-7 shell he bought has come a long way.
Owner: Michael Isperov
Location: Elgin, IL
Vehicle: 1993 Mazda RX-7
Horsepower: 538 whp
Club: Uprise Car Club
SOCIAL:
Facebook: Michael Isperov
Instagram: @mike_fd3
Written by Adam Gordon.
Photography by JDM Geek, Elegant Shot Studios, Brian Whedon.
ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
13B street ported engine
Borg Warner S362 turbo
ETS intercooler
Full Function fuel rails
ID2000 injectors
AEM smart coils
CJ Motorsports dual fuel pump hanger
Dual Walbro 450s
Flex fuel kit
Greddy intake elbow
EXHAUST:
Custom 3-inch exhaust w/ Vibrant muffler
PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS:
Haltech ECU
DRIVELINE:
B&M short shifter
WHEELS & TIRES:
Volk TE37SL wheels - 18-inch
Hankook Ventus V12 tires
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
Stance Super Sport coilovers
J-Auto rear arms
BRAKES:
StopTech slotted rotors
StopTech sport pads
Stainless brake lines
EXTERIOR:
99 spec front bumper
Front carbon lip
Carbon side steps
Carbon diffuser
Mazdaspeed rear spoiler
VIS carbon hood
LIGHTING:
Hot Water Labs sleek headlights
Car Shop Glow LED tails
Car Shop Glow LED front markers
INTERIOR:
Titanium shift knob
Upgraded leather interior
Autometer gauges
AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA:
Pioneer App Radio Double Din head unit
Alpine speakers/tweeters
COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS:
Hot Import Nights 2016
Tuner Galleria 2017 (Best Mazda)
Wekfest 2017 (2nd Best Mazda)
Import Face-Off 2017 (Best Mazda)
Parking Garage Party 2017: Elgin, IL - PASMAG Tuner Battlegrounds #TBGLIVE Winner
ILL Fest 2017: Best of Show
With 79% of the Popular Vote, the winner of the Tuner Battlegrounds award category competition and a print feature in PASMAG at Parking Garage Party in Elgin, IL on June 3, 2017 is Michael Isperov and his 1993 Mazda RX-7! Congratulations to Michael, and thanks to everyone for participating. Stay tuned for Michael's feature in PASMAG!
FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
"Car Shop Glow tails. They make the car look so good and nobody else around here has them."
FUTURE MODIFICATIONS:
Recaro seats
Bigger turbo
SHOPS/MECHANICS:
Elite Rotary Shop
