View Full Version : Is RX8 LEV?


stockae92
10-02-2003, 02:44 PM
Low Emission Vehicle?

JaxFL_RX8
10-02-2003, 03:14 PM
Judging from a lot of comments about the soot on our tailpipes, I'd say NOT.

RodsterinFL
10-02-2003, 03:25 PM
actually it is. As a matter of fact that is the reason there is 9 horsepower less. THere were some posts on here that the car had NO EMISSIONS - at a state test in TN and another state somewhere else.

Mazda says LEV-II or Stage 4 for Europe

stockae92
10-02-2003, 03:49 PM
zero emission? possible?

maybe there is a place where we can get emission info? EPA web site?

Zonker04
10-02-2003, 06:17 PM
"The carmaker claims the new engine will be able to meet both the tough new Euro-4 and U.S. LEV-II emissions standards."

http://www.bullz-eye.com/carreviews/2003/mazda_rx8.htm

takahashi
10-02-2003, 06:33 PM
Originally posted by stockae92
Low Emission Vehicle?

NO WAY it is not an LEV as most rotary engine are not.

I am going to change the exhaust manifold and muffler to make it even worse heheh :D

wakeech
10-02-2003, 07:30 PM
Originally posted by takahashi


NO WAY it is not an LEV as most rotary engine are not.


no, really it is. the catalytic converter and ECU tuning really make all the difference.

RX-GR8
10-02-2003, 09:08 PM
i was told my car is classified as ULEV (Ultra low emmision vehicle) is that even more efficient than LEV or are they the same?

stockae92
10-02-2003, 09:50 PM
Mazda didn't say anything anywhere about it? just wondering