want to mod my car...for a good price
07-01-2008, 01:04 AM
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want to mod my car...for a good price
i just purchased a 2004 automatic.....i want to mod it...but at a good price..what can I do to make it faster without cleaning out my bank account....
07-01-2008, 02:58 AM
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ask phils 8 he has a supercharged 04 auto heres one of his threads https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ercharged+auto
07-01-2008, 07:10 AM
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I think you would like the out come but it costs more than a couple of thousand $. Presently it would cost somewhere around $7500.00 to go super charger. To go Turbo could be less expensive if you shop. Depending on when you want the added power you may wish to go Nos. Our Nos guru is Charles R. Hill and he owns BHR so you can find him anywhere on the forum or just PM him. Unfortunately the only way to get appreciable power gains is FI. Now if you just want to improve what you already have you could do the usual mods like the Cobb AP, exhaust, mid pipe and gain about 20hp and good drivability.
07-01-2008, 10:49 AM
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thanx for all the help....i really apprechiate how all of you replied to my post so quickly....so how much would the Cobb AP, exhaust, mid pipe...nd where would a good place be to install in ohio....
07-01-2008, 08:53 PM
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welcome to the auto 8....lol...its nothing to brag about, but it is fun to drive...power...fi is the best to go...but for a few grand, look at traction and small other bits, save up for super or turbo and do it right....
07-01-2008, 09:21 PM
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Start with an Access Port (talk to MazdaManiac), Cold Air Intake, Exhaust, and then look at ignition parts (wires, coils, etc). You should be able to do all of that for under $3k and will get about 20-30 HP in gains from what I have seen.
Nothing is going to beat Turbo/Super Charger but then you have to wory about the car being street legal and are going to spend a lot more. Also, I think most of those other parts can be used with a Turbo/SC if you decide to do that later.
Nothing is going to beat Turbo/Super Charger but then you have to wory about the car being street legal and are going to spend a lot more. Also, I think most of those other parts can be used with a Turbo/SC if you decide to do that later.
07-01-2008, 09:49 PM
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Start with an Access Port (talk to MazdaManiac), Cold Air Intake, Exhaust, and then look at ignition parts (wires, coils, etc). You should be able to do all of that for under $3k and will get about 20-30 HP in gains from what I have seen.
Nothing is going to beat Turbo/Super Charger but then you have to wory about the car being street legal and are going to spend a lot more. Also, I think most of those other parts can be used with a Turbo/SC if you decide to do that later.
Nothing is going to beat Turbo/Super Charger but then you have to wory about the car being street legal and are going to spend a lot more. Also, I think most of those other parts can be used with a Turbo/SC if you decide to do that later.
07-01-2008, 10:45 PM
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Unfortunately for those of us that do live in CA, you can't make many mods without the risk of tickets or possibly even impound. It definitly sucks but check out this article for instance "Police raid California car enthusiast gathering to generate revenue"
And here is a good article detailing out what you can't do in CA:
Original article found here
The sales of aftermarket car parts are a billion-dollar-a-year business. Aftermarket products purchased for our vehicles may make them look or sound cool, but many people do not realize the items purchased are more than likely illegal for use on the street. Before you spend a trunk full of money buying after-market products for your car, take a look at the following tips to prevent any additional expenses.
Lighting: Only white or amber lighting is legal forward of the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The green, blue or red lighting sometimes seen on windshield wiper spray nozzles is illegal. These lights may be only white or amber. Any lights attached to the tire valves are illegal, as are blue and yellow headlamps. Headlamps should have a Department of Transportation (DOT) symbol on the packaging when purchased. Keep in mind that essentially any extra lighting added to a vehicle is going to be illegal, with an exception of fog lamps.
Window tinting: Tinting the windshield or front side windows is illegal. Windows behind the driver's head may be tinted. If they are tinted, the vehicle must be equipped with a right-side view mirror.
Exhaust systems: Many after-market exhaust systems are illegal because of the noise emitted while the vehicle is running. When purchasing a muffler for your vehicle, look for parts that meet state law. If it is not clearly marked stating it meets California state requirements, it probably does not.
Illegal engine modification: Most engine modifications are illegal because of current smog laws. If the modification does not meet factory standards, it is more than likely illegal. Since the list of engine modifications is so long, visit http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermk...ace.htm#racing for more information.
Customizing cars can be fun, but before you begin changing any stock features, be sure to educate yourself on the laws.
For more information on street-legal tips for your vehicle, the Alameda Police Department has free pamphlets available at the front counter. If you have further questions or would like more information, call the COPPS unit at 337-8305.
Officers Jarrod Suth and Paul Hischier staff the Alameda Police Department's Community Oriented Policing Preventative Services (COPPS) unit. Their column appears Fridays. They can be reached at 337-8340, ext. 8305. Check out the department's Web site at www.ci.alameda.ca.us and click on the police department option.
And here is a good article detailing out what you can't do in CA:
Original article found here
The sales of aftermarket car parts are a billion-dollar-a-year business. Aftermarket products purchased for our vehicles may make them look or sound cool, but many people do not realize the items purchased are more than likely illegal for use on the street. Before you spend a trunk full of money buying after-market products for your car, take a look at the following tips to prevent any additional expenses.
Lighting: Only white or amber lighting is legal forward of the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The green, blue or red lighting sometimes seen on windshield wiper spray nozzles is illegal. These lights may be only white or amber. Any lights attached to the tire valves are illegal, as are blue and yellow headlamps. Headlamps should have a Department of Transportation (DOT) symbol on the packaging when purchased. Keep in mind that essentially any extra lighting added to a vehicle is going to be illegal, with an exception of fog lamps.
Window tinting: Tinting the windshield or front side windows is illegal. Windows behind the driver's head may be tinted. If they are tinted, the vehicle must be equipped with a right-side view mirror.
Exhaust systems: Many after-market exhaust systems are illegal because of the noise emitted while the vehicle is running. When purchasing a muffler for your vehicle, look for parts that meet state law. If it is not clearly marked stating it meets California state requirements, it probably does not.
Illegal engine modification: Most engine modifications are illegal because of current smog laws. If the modification does not meet factory standards, it is more than likely illegal. Since the list of engine modifications is so long, visit http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermk...ace.htm#racing for more information.
Customizing cars can be fun, but before you begin changing any stock features, be sure to educate yourself on the laws.
For more information on street-legal tips for your vehicle, the Alameda Police Department has free pamphlets available at the front counter. If you have further questions or would like more information, call the COPPS unit at 337-8305.
Officers Jarrod Suth and Paul Hischier staff the Alameda Police Department's Community Oriented Policing Preventative Services (COPPS) unit. Their column appears Fridays. They can be reached at 337-8340, ext. 8305. Check out the department's Web site at www.ci.alameda.ca.us and click on the police department option.
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07-02-2008, 08:09 AM
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where would a good place be to install in ohio
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07-04-2008, 07:07 AM
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All of Illinois' laws stem from that stupid region (chicago) that is like 6 hours away from me. I wish we could cut Illinois in half.
We of course also cant have pipes that are excessively LOUD.
