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Old 11-17-2013, 09:33 AM
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New to Rx-8s, but not to rotaries.

Hello everyone,

My name is Nate. As you can guess by my username, my previous rotary was a 1985 GSL-SE. I 13BT swapped the car and owned it for 7 years, before selling it last summer to fund my move. Yesterday, my wife and I picked up our newest rotary ride. Its an 04 RX-8 with a few mods done to it. However, it isnt running quite right so that is what I am going to get sorted out. Figured this would be the place to hunt down the needed info.
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Welcome! You could find all the info you need on this site...good luck!
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Thanks Monchie.
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Hello Nate,
I also had an 85 GSL-SE that I turned into a race car. Below is a link that will be helpful to you, even though you have had a rotary car in the past. The RX8 is a different animal.

https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-f...t-here-202454/
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Thanks for the link. Very useful information.
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Welcome man.

I'm a SE owner too. Mines a 84.
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Nice. I miss my GSL-SE.
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So I just ordered new plugs/wires/coils for her. Also trying to hunt down this odd noise in the engine bay...


Any ideas?
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That is the arm on the SSV actuator making that noise.

This is a 4 port so you won't be able to see it so easily on your 6 port but this what is making that noise. If you put your finger on it while it is idling I bet the sound goes away.



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Ah I will check that tomorrow. It sounded kind of like an air pulse, so I was concerned I may have an intake vacuum leak.
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Figured I would share an exhaust clip.

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Figured I should share a pic of the car:

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Thumbs up

I am new too, on RX-8 but not on rotaries, this is a nice car, can you tell what is written on the badge of the front right fender ?
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Looks like she needs a good wash, wash, and polish but nice. That is an authentic Mazdaspeed kit so that is a great start. It may also be an authentic R magic spoiler too.
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The spoiler appears to be authentic. I wasn't sure on the kit, but was assuming Mazdaspeed or some derivative. How can you tell on the kit?

Also, here is the moneyshot.

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Originally Posted by HumSound
I am new too, on RX-8 but not on rotaries, this is a nice car, can you tell what is written on the badge of the front right fender ?
Turbo. It is on the list of things to be removed.
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Plugs, wires, and coils here. Going on early this week
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Found the problem...

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Turbo. It is on the list of things to be removed.
I hope you mean just the badge!

Very nice RX-8, more pics please! Interior too!
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Ouch,

Bummer. I was going to share the $100 thread for little things to do with an older one and help with how it runs...

There are a few things in there that will help, the link is in my signature block, but I think you will be busy for awhile.
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Originally Posted by Gravey
I hope you mean just the badge!

Very nice RX-8, more pics please! Interior too!
Yes just the badge. I will try to get some interior pics when I get it back from my engine builder.

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Ouch,

Bummer. I was going to share the $100 thread for little things to do with an older one and help with how it runs...

There are a few things in there that will help, the link is in my signature block, but I think you will be busy for awhile.
I appreciate the info. Hopefully she will be up and drving in a few weeks
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