Jonathan Zimninski chose this vehicle because it's unique, stylish, fun and different. This car wins the eyes of all race car enthusiasts and in the end, Zimninski loves the rotary motor.
Owner: Jonathan Zimninski
Location: Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Vehicle: 1985 Mazda RX-7
Horsepower: 250 whp
Club: N/A
Social: Facebook, Instagram
Photography by Skootermedia.com, Jonathan Zimninski, DNBK.
ENGINE / PERFORMANCE
1.3L 13B street port engine
1976 Mazda RX-4 housings
Turbo ll rotors
4 Barrel modified Nikki carburetor
Port and polished intake manifold
Custom air intake with K&N air filter
3 MSD ignition 6A boxes and Blaster 2 coils
Electric fan swap and with 8MM MSD ignition spark plug wires
Car battery relocated to rear of passenger seat
EXHAUST
Racing Beat header, exhaust with race muffler
PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS
Auto Meter gauges
DRIVELINE
4.44 Rear differential with companion flange
Aluminum flywheel and Turbo ll clutch system
WHEELS / TIRES
Performance challenger wheels (Austria) - 15x8
Nitto Nt01 tires - 225/50/15 (f/r)
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION
Tokiko shocks, coil overs and adjustable camber.
Chassis weight reduction with removal of all sound insulation
BRAKES
4-Piston brake caliper conversion
Slotted rotors
Stainless steel brake lines (f/r)
EXTERIOR
Custom fiberglass flares, matted to the body
Custom front and rear diffusers
Custom side skirts
Custom paint job with painted stripes
Decals
INTERIOR
Recaro adjustable seats with 5-point racing seat harnesses (driver/passenger)
OMP racing swede steering wheel
Push engine start button
AUDIO / MULTIMEDIA
OEM
COMPETITION EVENTS / CLASSES
Best Mazda
Best Rotary
Best Rx-7
Judges Favorite
COMPETITION RESULTS / AWARDS
CSCS Round 3 2012 - Judges Favorite
Importfest 2013 - BADDEST RX-7
CSCS Round 4 2014 - Best in Class
Tim & Brendas Place Import 2014 - One of the Best
CSCS Round 2 2015 - Best in Class (1st Place)
FAVORITE MODIFICATION
The ported 13B engine is Zimninski's favorite modification; it was built back in 1998 and to date still holds a perfect compression ratio. "It's signature idol with overlap is like music to my ears," states Zimninski.
SPONSORS
Exxon racing fuels
Racing Beat
K&N Air Filters
Mazda
SHOPS
Turbo Sportique - Pickering, ON
