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Old 01-13-2010, 09:06 PM
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How do you know if you have a 4 or 6 port?

Newbie here and just wondering how you know if you have a 4 port or 6 port auto?

Mines an 04 with the paddle shifters but have no idea on the 4 or 6 or what the difference is between them?
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you have a 4 port
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Don't listen to Dozer he has the year models confused. You have the five port 16x.
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
Don't listen to Dozer he has the year models confused. You have the five port 16x.


For once actually listen to dozer. just don't listen to him again.
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Yes. You do have a 4port. AT was changed to 6port in 2006
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mmGilbert is correct.

2004 - 2005 US models = 4 port
2006+ = 6 port

(that of course only applies to the A/T's)
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You have a 4-port automatic with 1 oil cooler; but you have more ft./lbs. of torque than most people with stock manual 6spd sport rx8's.
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Originally Posted by 09factor


For once actually listen to dozer. Just don't listen to him again.
lmao!
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To answer the latter half of your question, the difference is the intake ports. The exhaust ports (from what I understand) are the same as the 6-port. Other parties, please feel free to verify/correct.
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Thanks guys. Now that you say it I remember thinking it was weird that it only had one oil cooler on it but the 4 port issue answers that question I guess.
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Originally Posted by Darkpoison187
OMG this isn't a joke
No this wasnt a joke I didnt know how to tell and to be honest I did not spend anytime trying to find the answer. I figured it would be easier to start a thread. Besides at least this way you get people leaving some feedback on differences and etc..
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i have an 04 manual is mine 4 port? sorry noobie as well!
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Originally Posted by Vinnyboi
i have an 04 manual is mine 4 port? sorry noobie as well!
Only if it's a 5 speed and not sold in the USA originally.
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I have an 04 6 speed manual originally sold in the US. Is it a 4 or a 6 port? Noob here too lol
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All US market manual transmission cars were originally sold with six port engines. Some people have inadvertently purchased used cars with a four port JDM engine. 99.9% of the time you have a six port.

These photos can help

Six port, extra air intakes are circled


Four port




No extra air intakes

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Originally Posted by BigBadChris
All US market manual transmission cars were originally sold with six port engines. Some people have inadvertently purchased used cars with a four port JDM engine. 99.9% of the time you have a six port.

These photos can help

Six port, extra air intakes are circled


Four port




No extra air intakes
Thanks man!!!!
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Hi guys, a newb here, Recently bought a 2007 Auto transmission RX-8. Is it a 6 port or a 4 port?
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Originally Posted by crteezy
Hi guys, a newb here, Recently bought a 2007 Auto transmission RX-8. Is it a 6 port or a 4 port?
04-05 autos are 4 port, 06+ autos are all 6 port
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Old 01-26-2023, 09:34 AM
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Newbie here, I have a 2007 mazda rx8 sport Left hand drive, 6-speed manual, would I have a 4 port or a 6 port?
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Originally Posted by PuggyBoi
Newbie here, I have a 2007 mazda rx8 sport Left hand drive, 6-speed manual, would I have a 4 port or a 6 port?
post #16 and #19 both answered this along with several others above
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