smitht0789

So im goin to the local track this Friday night to run my 8 for the first time, so i was hoping to get some average 1/4 mile times from everyone that has ran their car so far, so ill have the slightest idea? Thanks everyone!

Ike

Most guys have run high 14's to low 15's. A couple people have gotten mid 14's like the mag cars have gotten.

YaXMaNGTO

Cool. Give it your best shot, and have a good time... see what it'll do. Have you raced at the track any other time?

Just don't be too frustrated if you can't crank off a 14.xx run the first time to the track. It's normal.

kersh4w

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learn to search. it does wonders.

here's what a quick scan of racing section of the forum brought me.

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-racing-25/14-48-quarter-mile-stock-engine-141923/

14.4. first time dragger.

dozer

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high 7s on slicks

CyberPitz

I'm sure he can get into the low 7's with some NOZ stickers...

Mugatu

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Search Button FTW

smitht0789

ya i did search it didnt come up witmuch...14s would be cool lol all's i have is k&n intake

YaXMaNGTO

There aren't any bolt on mods for the 8 that can compare to the driver mod. Skill and practice is the what will land you a 14, not a couple of hp and some extra noise from catback / intake.

05BlueRX8

here in arizona i did 15.8 @90 mph however it was my first time at the track in a manual and I couldn't get the 60' times down my range was in the 2.5's. I also only had my exhaust and drop-in k&n air filter I also did a 15.9

sosonic

15.8/15.9? Do you have an automatic? I got that before, and I'm a NA 4AT (I've done 15.3 too).

Oh wait, I see you have a manual and it was your first time.

A manual should get into the 14s with practice, everything is OK with the car, or with minor mods like air duct/air intake/less restrictive air filter, exhaust, flywheel, tires, etc....

Note- I think a 6AT with ECU mod, ATF cooler, air duct/intake/filter, and lots of practice runs might crack into the high 14s. ATs can't screw with the manual in the 0-60, but I've notice they have a chance in the 1/4 mile.

A NA RX-8 doing high 13s is close to a damn miracle and all kinds of conditions must be just right for such a miracle run. However, FI or maybe NOS RX-8s should be able to hit 13s.

A few FI RX-8s with lots of mods should be able to hit 12s. In theory, guys hitting greater than 300+ RWHP (375+HP at the crank) would have a shot of cracking into the 12s. I'm waiting though for that time slip and that FI kit, because I want to see all of their mods.

kersh4w

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i dont think so. a lightweight fidanza flywheel is .3 seconds. looking at the slip i posted that 14.48 - .3 = 14.18. the next .2 can be eliminated with an accessport, mazsport ignition, exhaust, lightweight rims.

i dont think it will impossible to get this car into the 13s. i dont even think it will be that hard. it just might cost some money. $750+600+600?+1200 (enkei rpf1)=$3150

05BlueRX8

I did that with my borla exhaust and drop in air filter

NOW

I have alluminum crank pulley, alternator pulley, water pump pulley, intake, borla exhaust, tanabe lowering springs

So i'm really anxious to go and see how i do with some of the mods i've put on, just haven't had time nor money to go. I don't plan to go FI my personal goal is to get into the low 15's i'm not trying for anything faster if it happens it happens.

kersh4w

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you also have chromed out rims. that just negated any gains.

have you weighed your rims?

and a stock rx8 can easily hit 14s. easily. dont shoot for 15s. shoot for mid 14s.

smitht0789

thanks for everyones comments again, im gonna practice launching and what not b4 i go..anyone have a rpm that they launch at while at the track? how about the "DSC"? should that be turned off or left on?

05BlueRX8

nope haven't weighed my rims but the s.o.b's are heavy i'll tell you that.

Well i'm in arizona so the elevation is alot different...i'm not sure here what an rx8 can do stock. I just have to figure out what i need to launch at. I tried high rpms, i tried low, i tried mid...just have to work at it.

i hate my rims btw....lol

YaXMaNGTO

Ricer math FTL...

mja64

just make sure to not drive though the waterbox, go around it unless you run slicks. i hate going on street nights for that reason. water dripping off of radials makes for louzy launches. good luck and be safe!

chancejat

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water= wheel hop=crappy 60ft=low times...........and a 15.8 has got to be the lowest time ive ever heard of a mt rx8.....

RedefineRX8

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hate to say it, but I agree with you.

This car isn't that fast at all in a straight line NA even with your bolt ons. Just deal with it and enjoy it. I almost got mad when I expirimented with a buddy who has a DC2 GSR with intake header and exhaust and on a third gear pull I only had a car on him before letting off right at the beginning of 4th... sad considering all of the mods I have on this car. It is what it is, just have fun with it and don't bother getting frustrated by all the tuned econoboxes and v8s slap ya around a bit at the track lol

fahrfegneugen

^word

Ike

Dude, you're just modding wrong. Get a custom made super duper light flywheel and you could shave .5 off your 1/4 time!

RedefineRX8

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LOL. Flywheel is one thing that does make a 'noticable' difference NA compared to everything else. After driving my friends 500awhp evo I've just given up ever trying to get this car to be straight line FAST staying NA. It's quick, but not fast. Big difference.

05BlueRX8

i always go around the waterbox *nods* but when i went for the first time i kept spinning in first or wheel hopping a little

RedefineRX8

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don't let anyone bother you, there's nothing wrong with not running the fastest 1/4 mile time. Just have fun out there!