mikeb
05-09-2006, 05:12 PM
I have a AT rx8 with k&n version two intake
At first i had K&N version one intake
either way with both intakes whenever i go uphill or sometimes when i get around 5k rpm my car bogs down. sounds like crap, almost like too much air is coming in or just the car cant take it. I dont have my stock intake to put on and test. i dont know if its just the K&N intake and getting a aem or other intake would solve it. But its real bad and sounds like crap at high rpm
any ideas
Nemesis8
05-09-2006, 05:25 PM
That symptom sounds like the CAT failing.
mikeb
05-09-2006, 05:39 PM
what causes the CAT to fail
i had a lot of service done before my warranty went out
new battery, starter, plugs , alternator
i dont think its the CAT but maybe
Razz1
05-10-2006, 12:10 AM
Yep it's the CAT.
Mike go up a steep hill in Anaheim or go to Mount Baldy. See what happens when you go up hill.
If it craps out your a lucky bastard that can get an RP mid pipe with CAT.
Then you will have one bad ass CAR.
Too rich a fuel mixture from factory is causing CATS to fail. Especially AT as you can't Rev them high enough to blow ot the crap. The AT's shift at too low a RPM to make the engine, plugs and CAT to work properly.
Hell the AT's overheat like mad in Nevada and Texas.
2) Check the installation. If looks good check the throttle body cap. Then buy CARB cleaner or Starter fluid and spray the vaccum lines. If it finds a leak you will see the reaction in the car.
mikeb
05-10-2006, 10:16 AM
how do i check the install
and how much is a aftermarket cat
ezrider55
05-10-2006, 01:03 PM
I think the CAT warranty is for a 120K mi. Somone correct me if i am wrong.
mikeb
05-10-2006, 01:10 PM
really
i thought it was 50k warranty
anyways i have a shop that does custom exhaust and stuff
maybe they can clean out the CAT for me or make a custom one
two rotors
05-10-2006, 01:17 PM
10 years or 120,000miles for catalytic converter.Get your factory one for free and the pay for whatever you want
mikeb
05-10-2006, 01:29 PM
well thanks guys i didnt know
thats good news
Razz1
05-11-2006, 12:30 AM
how do i check the install
and how much is a aftermarket cat
Look visually at the intake the start tugging lightlt on the components to see if something is loose.
395 plus shipping for the best CAT That's the RP CAT
It might be tough getting a new factory CAT since Mazda warrenty is 50k.
Tell them per the EPA that it must last 10 years or 100,000 miles.
You will like the extra power from the RP CAT. Remember it's loud.
:cool:
mikeb
05-11-2006, 04:25 AM
b&b supercat is only 280 but out of stock everywhere
i want a cat now