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Not worth it. The only two intakes that are decent: AEM (Mazdaspeed) and the racing beat. Racing beat has a duct that feeds outside air. Everything else is an expensive noise maker. You will lose power, loose mpg, or both.
Most importantly: nothing will filter better than the stock paper filter. There are professional racing teams that use the stock intake and stock filter....because everything else is a noise maker.
The only reason I'm even thinking about getting an aftermarket or Mazdaspeed intake is because of how much the radiator is blocked by the stock intake.
The only reason I'm even thinking about getting an aftermarket or Mazdaspeed intake is because of how much the radiator is blocked by the stock intake.
what the hell are you talking about? have you looked under the hood?
what the hell are you talking about? have you looked under the hood?
Good question, glad you asked. I had a very in depth look under the hood.
I found a large black box which is the air intake/filter assembly. It seems to block the exit of the radiator which creates an area of hot stagnant air, which impedes the air flow of the radiator, which also reduces the efficiency of the radiator.
I am aware that there is a tray on the bottom of the intake assembly.After having done more research, there seems to be a divided opinion on it's purpose. One was that it is there to help with airflow, and the other, to prevent the heat from affecting the intake too much.
I feel that overall, the install of a proven intake such as the Mazdaspeed/AEM, along with the removal of that intake tray (and possibly creating a new one), would aid in cooling efficiency.
The only reason I'm even thinking about getting an aftermarket or Mazdaspeed intake is because of how much the radiator is blocked by the stock intake.
mmm what ?
if u think rx8 is blocked, try FD3S.
in the other words, u don't even know wtf blocked means.
Was quite happy to be proven wrong and learn. But instead, I get insulted lol.
Next time, instead of acting like a smart ***, use your expertise and knowledge to help other like myself. While I don't know much, I was quite willing to learn.
Cheers.
Last edited by Rakesh Shanmugam; 12-25-2015 at 10:58 AM.
Was quite happy to be proven wrong and learn. But instead, I get insulted lol.
Next time, instead of acting like a smart ***, use your expertise and knowledge to help other like myself. While I don't know much, I was quite willing to learn.
Cheers.
instead of crying out loud, why don't u do some research on ur own first ?
You are not wrong for asking. For the longest time, people here thought that the intake box undertray interfered with the fans' ability to pull air across the radiator. What "conventional wisdom" around here has to say about it these days, I do not know.
Yeah absolutely. I bought my car as a project so I'm gonna try a few different designs for an undertray or a way to channel air from the radiator directly out the top of the bonnet. Hopefully to see some improvement in temperature after sustained hard driving.
A modification of the intake and/or a battery relocation at the very least will be necessary though. Will be interesting to see the results!
I had the original one on my first RX-8. I actually got better gas mileage in that one with the typhoon and racing beat exhaust. That is the only difference between my first RX-8 and my current one. I average about 16 city and 24 highway. In my 04 I averaged 18 city and 27 highway. I don't really think it is worth $300.
I have the AEM intake that I got from 4 wheel online. Was about to get the Takeda but I canceled it after hearing more good reviews about the AEM. I like the improved sound and response of my ride with this AEM.
12-14-2015, 03:42 PM
