What kind of exhaust should i get for my 2005 rx8?
07-11-2011, 07:26 PM
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What kind of exhaust should i get for my 2005 rx8?
So i got my 8 about a month ago and i am looking to mod it. I put a K&N cold air intake in. Also got the COBB AccessPORT. Now i am looking to upgrade the exhaust. I have been told the BORLA cat back is the way to go. But i also like the sound of a GREDDY SE cat back exhaust. I am new to this so any help would be appreciated. Let me know what kind of exhaust i should get. thanks.
07-11-2011, 07:44 PM
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Josh Adsit
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i would pick it based on sound to me. but i cant buy multiple exhausts and the videos on youtube are all cars that have different mods than i do. so you never REALLY know what it's gonna sound like. i just want some input from other owners as to what they have used before and either liked or disliked. thanks for the replies tho!
07-11-2011, 08:16 PM
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I HATE SPEEDBUMPS!
What is your budget? If your in a tight budget like me (too much bills), then get a TurboXS catback exhaust and maybe will gain you extra 13 hp on the wheels.
07-11-2011, 08:25 PM
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OP, Check with some of the locals and check out a local meet. You'll be able to hear more than a couple different exhausts in person more than lucky. Best way to hear what they sound like.
Ignore Monchie's hp claim. In fact ignore any hp claims as stated before.
edit: you won't need to spend 1200 to get good sound. IMO, find the cat back you like and pick up a BHR midpipe. I see you're in VA, so keep your stock cat to swap back in when getting an inspection. You shouldn't have any trouble coming in under budget. If you don't want to go catless, just pick up a cat back and save the money for gas and maintenance.
Ignore Monchie's hp claim. In fact ignore any hp claims as stated before.
edit: you won't need to spend 1200 to get good sound. IMO, find the cat back you like and pick up a BHR midpipe. I see you're in VA, so keep your stock cat to swap back in when getting an inspection. You shouldn't have any trouble coming in under budget. If you don't want to go catless, just pick up a cat back and save the money for gas and maintenance.
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07-11-2011, 08:30 PM
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Check the north east section. https://www.rx8club.com/ne-rx-8-forum-29/
There are some good peeps all around VA, MD, DC and that whole general area. You might have to drive a bit to get to some of them, but the bigger one always have a good turnout.
There are some good peeps all around VA, MD, DC and that whole general area. You might have to drive a bit to get to some of them, but the bigger one always have a good turnout.
07-11-2011, 08:42 PM
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Technically speaking. Yes. In all states, a catless exhaust is not street legal. If you show up catless for inspection you won't pass. You also run the risk of a ticket or worse. If you're in a state without inspection, you're less likely to get caught.
It's simple to swap midpipes though, so if you keep your stock one, you can swap it back in before inspection.
It's simple to swap midpipes though, so if you keep your stock one, you can swap it back in before inspection.
i tried to step around that for the thread's sake.
07-11-2011, 08:48 PM
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ok.. its a god thing you said that. what websites do you use to order parts? also what website should i consider for the exhaust and BHR midpipe?
07-11-2011, 08:58 PM
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BHR midpipe can only be had through BHR. or http://www.blackhaloracing.com
cat back can be had through any of our wonderful vendors as well as bhr. Check the vendor section for links.
cat back can be had through any of our wonderful vendors as well as bhr. Check the vendor section for links.
07-11-2011, 09:44 PM
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no problem. Glad you found a group close.
For some more reading, check out https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/new-potential-owners-start-here-202454/
For some more reading, check out https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/new-potential-owners-start-here-202454/
07-11-2011, 11:24 PM
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I HATE SPEEDBUMPS!
Thanks for your concern...smart ***!
Anyway, i got the info from the Vivid Racing website about the TurboXS... http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/t...0307-p-16857.h
Sorry for the inconvenience i've caused for the "stock height" rx8 drivers out there... sike!
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