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Just bought a 04 6 Speed RX 8 need help

Old Mar 7, 2007 | 03:23 PM
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Just bought a 04 6 Speed RX 8 need help

I just recently purchased a 04 Rx 8 and I was looking for some suggestions to make it faster. I have about 6,000 i can spend on it was wonder what you guys think my best bang for my buck is. Also looking for a cool body kit.
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 03:44 PM
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well, how much do you know about performance enhancements in general? the reason i ask is that you can drop some cash on a turbo for the only real major HP gains but wouldn't suggest it if you're just an average joe like me. here's a starting point but you need to search around to answer your own questions.

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-aftermarket-performance-modifications-23/
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 04:32 PM
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welcome, and congrats on the 8. ^ is correct. Mods like cat/exh., intake, etc won't add much HP - generally single digit gains per mod. GL, tho. All the answers can be found in the sticky threads in each subforum.
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 04:52 PM
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Search....turbo.
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 05:11 PM
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Most bolt-ons like exhaust, intake, etc wont make you that much faster. If you plan on going FI, make sure you do it right.
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 01:09 PM
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Turbo is your best bet dude. Bolt on's will give you a few horsepower each but if you're lookin for quick speed definatley a turbo and look into nitrous if you're goin to the track. IDK much about nitrous though. never used it. Good luck with everything though.
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 09:20 PM
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Why not spend the $ on a faster car in the 1st place?
Should have bought a Mustang if you want a V8.
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 09:31 PM
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yeah....what everyone else is said. FI is the way to go with the 8.

Congrats on car.

-Cody
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