thebard
07-05-2010, 01:06 PM
Afternoon all,
Although I've been monitoring this site for a while now (ever since I bought my 2007, speeding-ticket-red RX-8 almost 3 years ago), I have yet to post anything (i.e., this is my first post.) I'm looking for some feedback before I go out and drop any major $$ on aftermarket mods.
I have a 2007 RX-8 which is stock, After driving it for those three years, I am no longer able to keep my yearn for better performance (power, handling, etc.) in check.
Based on my previous research (primarily on this site), I am planning on making some basic intake/exhaust mods to my car and, based on that research, I have come up with my initial plan:
Intake:
Keep the stock air box, at least until I decide whether to go turbo.
Remove the two plastic pieces that restrict the airflow, in the stock box (done.)
Switch to a K&N drop-in filter (done)
RB Revi Ram Air Duct.
Borla stainless steel cat-back exhaust (part #140078) system.
switch out my GTX 5w20 oil with royal purple synthetic oil.
switch out my transmission and differential fluids with red-line synthetic.
Beyond that, I want to change out my flywheel / clutch assembly to something that handles harder shifting, but I am not educated enough yet to be able to make a sound, informed, decision for that.
To apply some context -- no, I don't see a point in spending a lot of money for a mediocre performance gain (1-2BHP) for a vehicle that I will most likely never use to race in (except for maybe the Maxton Mile). I just want to feel the speed (for lack of a better term.)
If anyone has any particular feedback (positive or negative), I'm open to suggestions. While I could probably do most of the basic repairs with my current tool set and with the right manual, I am by no means a mechanic, so I lack experience in what actually does vs. doesn't work for DIY mods.
Cheers,
Bard
Although I've been monitoring this site for a while now (ever since I bought my 2007, speeding-ticket-red RX-8 almost 3 years ago), I have yet to post anything (i.e., this is my first post.) I'm looking for some feedback before I go out and drop any major $$ on aftermarket mods.
I have a 2007 RX-8 which is stock, After driving it for those three years, I am no longer able to keep my yearn for better performance (power, handling, etc.) in check.
Based on my previous research (primarily on this site), I am planning on making some basic intake/exhaust mods to my car and, based on that research, I have come up with my initial plan:
Intake:
Keep the stock air box, at least until I decide whether to go turbo.
Remove the two plastic pieces that restrict the airflow, in the stock box (done.)
Switch to a K&N drop-in filter (done)
RB Revi Ram Air Duct.
Borla stainless steel cat-back exhaust (part #140078) system.
switch out my GTX 5w20 oil with royal purple synthetic oil.
switch out my transmission and differential fluids with red-line synthetic.
Beyond that, I want to change out my flywheel / clutch assembly to something that handles harder shifting, but I am not educated enough yet to be able to make a sound, informed, decision for that.
To apply some context -- no, I don't see a point in spending a lot of money for a mediocre performance gain (1-2BHP) for a vehicle that I will most likely never use to race in (except for maybe the Maxton Mile). I just want to feel the speed (for lack of a better term.)
If anyone has any particular feedback (positive or negative), I'm open to suggestions. While I could probably do most of the basic repairs with my current tool set and with the right manual, I am by no means a mechanic, so I lack experience in what actually does vs. doesn't work for DIY mods.
Cheers,
Bard