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After talking with DariusDemon, he suggested replacing the entire exhaust system. After doing a quick search (I'm at work) the price deffinitely seems to be better for an entire aftermarket exhaust vs the cat from the dealership. Anyone have any suggestions on what I should look for? ex. brand, type, specifications..
I dont really know anything about this so any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks once again to you all!
I dont really know anything about this so any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks once again to you all!
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Hey everyone I'm sorry if I am beginning to sound like a broken record always asking for help, but I am confused about the catalytic converter problem I have been having.
Recap: I need a new Catalytic Converter. The OEM one from the dealer is $1400. I was under the assumption that I could buy a new aftermarket exhaust system and they come with a new catalytic converter. I believe I was wrong in that assumption. I was looking at getting the Borla cat back system but I noticed that it connects at the catalytic converter and does not come with one.
My question is do I need to get a replacement catalytic converter? If I were to buy an aftermarket exhaust system, are there any that come with the catalytic converter or a similar pipe that replaces the catalytic converter? I read all through the Exhausts page and there wasn't any info on what I need. I know there are a couple of people on the Utah board that have aftermarket exhausts and I was hoping I could find some answers from you.
THANK YOU SO MUCH! You guys are awesome and I appreciate all the help you have given me.
PS Xiphoid, if it turns out I do need a catalytic converter, I will probably take you up on that.
Recap: I need a new Catalytic Converter. The OEM one from the dealer is $1400. I was under the assumption that I could buy a new aftermarket exhaust system and they come with a new catalytic converter. I believe I was wrong in that assumption. I was looking at getting the Borla cat back system but I noticed that it connects at the catalytic converter and does not come with one.
My question is do I need to get a replacement catalytic converter? If I were to buy an aftermarket exhaust system, are there any that come with the catalytic converter or a similar pipe that replaces the catalytic converter? I read all through the Exhausts page and there wasn't any info on what I need. I know there are a couple of people on the Utah board that have aftermarket exhausts and I was hoping I could find some answers from you.
THANK YOU SO MUCH! You guys are awesome and I appreciate all the help you have given me.
PS Xiphoid, if it turns out I do need a catalytic converter, I will probably take you up on that.
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After spending all day reading different posts I figured out that I should get a high flow cat. I noticed from the signatures that bose and Xiphoid have Rotary Performance cats. How are these working for you? Do you have any problems passing emissions? That is my biggest concern purchasing this.
I guess there is also one available from rx7store.net. If anyone here has this or has experience with it, please let me know what you think of it!
I guess there is also one available from rx7store.net. If anyone here has this or has experience with it, please let me know what you think of it!
#883
Reginald P. Billingsly
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Most after market exhausts you see being sold are 'cat-back' exhaust, which do not include a cat pipe, you would have to buy a seperate 'cat, or race pipe' as some companies call it. I have the Rp as you noticed, I haven't had to do emissions testing so not sure, but I haven't had a check engine light related to it so as far as I can tell it does it's job. With High flow cats you should have no problem.
Shouldn't your cat be covered under the emissions warranty? I thought it was and 80,000 mi. thing, not sure but I would look into it.
Shouldn't your cat be covered under the emissions warranty? I thought it was and 80,000 mi. thing, not sure but I would look into it.
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Thank you so much for the info bose. You are correct about the warranty being 80000 miles, however my car has 88000, so i just missed it. where did you get the RP high flow cat? I checked on the Rotary Performance website and it only has the Super Cat Midpipe. Is this the same as yours? Do they make it still? I guess there is also a high flow cat on rx7store.net, but I didn't know how the quality was on that one.
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Reginald P. Billingsly
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Ah I see, I actually bought mine used, but he got it from rx7store.com. The one they sell is the RP supercat, they have revised it a bit but all in all it's the same but improved. So weather you go through rx7store or rotary performance it's the same one just get the one that's cheaper.
And don't worry about the questions. That's what this place is for
And don't worry about the questions. That's what this place is for
#886
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OK people, EVERYONE needs to read this thread:
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/8-years-100-000-mi-extended-warranty-147287/
It's for REAL, I got my paperwork from Mazda today!
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/8-years-100-000-mi-extended-warranty-147287/
It's for REAL, I got my paperwork from Mazda today!
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OK people, EVERYONE needs to read this thread:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=147287
It's for REAL, I got my paperwork from Mazda today!
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=147287
It's for REAL, I got my paperwork from Mazda today!
#889
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It applies to every RX-8 made to date, regardless if you bought it new or used.
The packet contains a form for getting reimbursed for engine core expenses already spent, and an outline of the warranty extension. That's the really nice thing about this extension- if you've already spent money on core repairs (and kept your receipts), you will get reimbursed by Mazda.
Even if you didn't get a packet in the mail, your 8 should still be covered.
The packet is sent from Mazda corporate offices, not the dealers.
The packet contains a form for getting reimbursed for engine core expenses already spent, and an outline of the warranty extension. That's the really nice thing about this extension- if you've already spent money on core repairs (and kept your receipts), you will get reimbursed by Mazda.
Even if you didn't get a packet in the mail, your 8 should still be covered.
The packet is sent from Mazda corporate offices, not the dealers.
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It applies to every RX-8 made to date, regardless if you bought it new or used.
The packet contains a form for getting reimbursed for engine core expenses already spent, and an outline of the warranty extension. That's the really nice thing about this extension- if you've already spent money on core repairs (and kept your receipts), you will get reimbursed by Mazda.
Even if you didn't get a packet in the mail, your 8 should still be covered.
The packet is sent from Mazda corporate offices, not the dealers.
The packet contains a form for getting reimbursed for engine core expenses already spent, and an outline of the warranty extension. That's the really nice thing about this extension- if you've already spent money on core repairs (and kept your receipts), you will get reimbursed by Mazda.
Even if you didn't get a packet in the mail, your 8 should still be covered.
The packet is sent from Mazda corporate offices, not the dealers.
sweet! i got mine in the mail yesterday anyways but thats good news!!
#894
Hey, my 8 got egged last night, oh man was I upset this morning... death to people who try to hurt other people's cars.. grrr... Anyway, I just signed up to this club and I thought I would introduce myself, I am in sandy with a 04 BB rx8 sport 6mt with about 53k and I have had it for about a year. I love my car and would love to meet up with some other drivers to chat about this amazing vehicle
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Hey, my 8 got egged last night, oh man was I upset this morning... death to people who try to hurt other people's cars.. grrr... Anyway, I just signed up to this club and I thought I would introduce myself, I am in sandy with a 04 BB rx8 sport with about 53k and I have had it for about a year. I love my car and would love to meet up with some other drivers to chat about this amazing vehicle
#897
Reginald P. Billingsly
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welcome to the club, glad you found it. I live in Sandy as well and have a silver 8, where in Sandy are you? I live on about 100th south and 20th east. Anyway if you have any questions or anything post em here.
And to all, let's try to have a meet this weekend. How about it.
And to all, let's try to have a meet this weekend. How about it.
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welcome to the club, glad you found it. I live in Sandy as well and have a silver 8, where in Sandy are you? I live on about 100th south and 20th east. Anyway if you have any questions or anything post em here.
And to all, let's try to have a meet this weekend. How about it.
And to all, let's try to have a meet this weekend. How about it.
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Hey rx8snowboard. Im pretty sure I have driven by you a couple of times. I live really close to you: 11400 S 1300 E. I would totally be down for a ride this weekend. Got nothing else going on.
I did end up ordering the RP high flow cat. I am hoping to have it in the next day or two. I am a car noob, but I really want to install this myself (more of a self accomplishment thing.) Has anyone done this before and could give me some pointers or help? I read that it was a fairly simple bolt on part, but I am not sure.
Also with my 8 having 80k+ miles on it and having recently bought it (not knowing how well it was kept,) I was wondering if I should take it to a dealer and have them do a tune up on it. Does this sound like a good thing to do?
I did end up ordering the RP high flow cat. I am hoping to have it in the next day or two. I am a car noob, but I really want to install this myself (more of a self accomplishment thing.) Has anyone done this before and could give me some pointers or help? I read that it was a fairly simple bolt on part, but I am not sure.
Also with my 8 having 80k+ miles on it and having recently bought it (not knowing how well it was kept,) I was wondering if I should take it to a dealer and have them do a tune up on it. Does this sound like a good thing to do?
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