came in... I had it installed.... I'll have to add some clips later, but this thing is sa-weeeet!!


Took my guy about 45 mins to complete. Most of the clips are taken from home

those tips stick out kinda far.

what is blue flame?

those tips stick out kinda far.

what is blue flame?

Sorry took so long, I was trying to get some sound clips, but it's kinda hard to shift and record at the same time. I might have to get the wifey (if she don't freak out) to record while I get some sound bites from the interior and drive by. The only (small) clip I have is at idle then getting on it just a little..(our neighborhood has a strict enforcement code against that sort of thing). I'll have to figure a way of getting it on here or linking it to Photobucket.

BlueFlame is a UK exhaust manufacturer. Here is a link to their web page:
http://www.blueflameperformance.com/cars.php

I've only heard this exhaust on a few other cars, but no RX8's... so I call the guy up just to make sure their specs fit American RX8's.. yep. They shipped it last Thursday, I got Monday this week. Sounds very deep and throaty when you get on it, but it's pretty quiet inside cruising at 70 in 6th. I'm pleased..

As far as the tips, I kinda like them like that..their def out just a tad too far, but it looks good standing next to it. The pix really don't give it justice.

what diameter is that piping? looks somewhat small for an aftermarket catback

what diameter is that piping? looks somewhat small for an aftermarket catback

Naw, it's the pictures..

I think it looks REALLY nice. Not over the top and not too close to stock. Didn't even know this one existed.

Damir

Is it 3"?

Naw, it's the pictures..

so.... yeah, what diameter is the piping?

i thought "blue flame" was when you lit a fart?

So where did you buy it?

So where did you buy it?

post #3...

Let me see if I did this right....here is a clip I just made a few minutes ago. My HOA has very strict codes against this sort of thing, so I had to wait until now to do it..then get the heck out of dodge before anyone realizes who it was.http://s31.photobucket.com/albums/c386/jamzan_2/?action=view&current=MazdaRX8BlueFlameExhaustClip.flv

So how much did you pay?

Wow I never thought anybody in the U.S would have this exhaust. I noticed I have never really seen it talked about around here. Here is a youtube video of a flyby.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dl2oTynADvk

Here is another video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QofI7eYnppc&feature=related

Cool... I've been meaning to get a drive-by...It really sounds much better in person..

The size of the piping is 2.5". Cost me $488.00 total (shipping included) from the UK. I'll try to get some more clips out when I can. Everything is straight bolt-on...no fuss, no muss.

stock piping is 2.5" afaik.

turbo xs is 3", $500+shipping from maryland.

although, the turbo xs is loud. heh. but i do prefer it.

both exhausts have tip problems. you are going to melt your exhaust shrouds eventually with that exhaust. its too close to the sides. i run without my exhaust shrouds due to the turbo xs tips being too short.

Exhaust systems (by themselves) will net you absolutely nothing on a NA car.. No matter the car..Any gain is negligible, so at this point, it's just preference in tone (or noise if you will), looks, tubing size (which matters not). I bought it because I like the sound better than some of the others and it looks cool.

^^^First statement completely untrue, but nonetheless, for our car it is negligible. So, if it sounds good, then good job. I think it looks pretty good.

i thought "blue flame" was when you lit a fart?

That was a sweeeet come back!!! I'm laughing my ass off!:smoker:

Exhaust systems (by themselves) will net you absolutely nothing on a NA car.. No matter the car..Any gain is negligible, so at this point, it's just preference in tone (or noise if you will), looks, tubing size (which matters not). I bought it because I like the sound better than some of the others and it looks cool.

you are so ignorant its not funny.

a full 3" headerback system that includes a cat delete pipe will net at least 10whp. at least. more likely 12-15whp.

and a COMPLETELY new exhaust system, including a new header, can net up to 18whp.

this is coming from the koni challenge rx8 race teams.

you are so ignorant its not funny.

a full 3" headerback system that includes a cat delete pipe will net at least 10whp. at least. more likely 12-15whp.

and a COMPLETELY new exhaust system, including a new header, can net up to 18whp.

this is coming from the koni challenge rx8 race teams.

No, not really...I should have made my statement a little clearer and state a 'Catback' by itself as that is all I've purchased..so that, in of itself, will net you negligible hp gains. Your butt meter might say otherwise. But a full system, yes. This is not my first car nor the first time I've modded a car, (although a first for a Wankel)..

thats fine. just a new catback will be negligible. 5whp at MOST. more like 2whp.

you will get a much larger performance boost by simply not filling up past a 1/4 tank. :lol:

Seems pretty obvious jsjjr was referring to the catback - "exhaust system" as layman's terms. You were taking his words so literal, "it's not even funny!"

Also seems pretty obvious jsjjr wanted an exhaust for aesthetics/sound, not once does he claim anything of power.

jsjjr - nice, affordable exhaust; its always nice to see an alternative that is not entirely played out/common!:lol2:

Seems pretty obvious jsjjr was referring to the catback - "exhaust system" as layman's terms. You were taking his words so literal, "it's not even funny!"

Also seems pretty obvious jsjjr wanted an exhaust for aesthetics/sound, not once does he claim anything of power.

jsjjr - nice, affordable exhaust; its always nice to see an alternative that is not entirely played out/common!:lol2:

Ha ha, thanks man....you must be an 'old soul' too!

I was a bit grumpy at the time of the post too, haha.

Anyways, enough straying from the topic, lol

Sounds pretty awesome! But the stock piping sucks.... but still sounds meaty.

Just wanted to post this for those that are still stuck on 'bigger is better'.

"None have been shown to do a whole lot in the way of power gains over stock although there is some improvement. There are systems anywhere from 2 ½” to 3” in total size. If we added up the total area of the exhaust runners leaving the engine, we’d actually find that when combined they have a total area equal to a single 3 1/8” pipe. Why then do we want a 2 ½” or 3”
~RotaryGod

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=73332&highlight=exhaust+tech


On another note, I'm planning on getting some more sound clips, possibly a drive-by this weekend. Truly awesome exhaust note AND, no MELTED SHROUDS.