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Old 01-01-2008, 08:33 AM
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Mazda RX-8 Turbo VS Porsche 997 Carrera 4S
Here is my car: https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multimedia-photo-gallery-6/my-rx8-hong-kong-133335/


Vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rocC8TRZ050
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Old 01-01-2008, 11:14 AM
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impressive!your car looks beautiful when its rolling! i wish our tunnels were like that, now go take on a 997 turbo!
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How much boost? If you've not done much to the tune and boost, you're likely running 240 whp right now.
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very nice! i agree the car looks gorgious when rolling! but i think the porsche got the edge on that race.. but nice job anyways!
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in the computer gaming world, thats what we call "money hax."

MOAR BOOST PLX!!!1
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yea the widebody looks sick in general.
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Damn the car looks like a viper with the vents in the hood and wide fenders, very mean. I'm guessing you're running under 10 psi to lose to a stock 997S?
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How big are your wheels?

I bet those are slowing you down big time.
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How much boost? If you've not done much to the tune and boost, you're likely running 240 whp right now.

It's like 0.6 bar. I am thinking to have a HKS F-Con V pro for my Rx-8. What do you think?
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get MazdaManiac's turbo upgrade and Mazsport's ignition upgrade so you can push 350 whp or more.
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I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy. I want that widebody kit!
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Actually I am quite disappointed the rx8. The car is fast before 100km but not as fast as my stock evo 9 and sti 204s. I thought the Turbo rx8 would be faster than them.

One more thing, my car keeps on BACK FIRE, really annoying.
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Originally Posted by simonlam168
Actually I am quite disappointed the rx8. The car is fast before 100km but not as fast as my stock evo 9 and sti 204s. I thought the Turbo rx8 would be faster than them.

One more thing, my car keeps on BACK FIRE, really annoying.
I 2nd what mysql said.

MazdaManiac turbo upgrade with Mazsport interceptor-x EMS and Mazsport ignition solution. You car will be a whole different animal!
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http://www.mazdamaniac.com/upgrade/M...20Upgrade.html

if it keeps back firing you need a better tune.
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I am quite interested in them( MazdaManiac turbo upgrade with Mazsport interceptor-x EMS ) .
Is it easy to install? Just plug and play?
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More like pay and play :-P.
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BTW, my car is right hand drive, Is the system designed for RHD?
Or it is only for US model.
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MM (mazdamaniac) said that if a turbo kit is already in your car, his upgrade will fit too. basically, you are swapping a few pieces in. replacing them for better pieces.

the int-x will fit any rx8 afaik. you can contact scott at mazsport at www.mazsport.net for further info about it.
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he's got an Asian model RX-8. Right hand drive cars aren't identical to the left hand drive cars. I would recommend contacting Mazsort and MM directly. It might help if you can send photos of the turbo location too, in case it's got different things in the area...
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some already asked MM about it. i remember reading the same question to him a week ago or so. he said if you have a turbo already installed, it fits. because its replacing pieces.

but yeah, i'd always contact the seller with questions beforehand. lol.
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looks good
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Are all the 997 Carrera's 4S? If so whats the 4S do and mean?

Price
$77,100 & $87,100 Production
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Engine
3.6 & 3.8 liter Flat-6 Weight
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Aspiration
natural Torque
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HP
325 & 355 hp HP/Weight
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HP/Liter
90.2 & 93.4 hp per liter 1/4 mile
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0-60 mph
4.9 & 4.6 seconds Top Speed
174 mph & 179 mph
So 3.6 or 3.8 liter Flat 6 @ 325-355hp VS 1.3 liter at 250hp the race looked good till 3rd.

Now I found this car used for $45K with 60K miles. Wonder whats the up keep on them VS the 8.
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Originally Posted by DOMINION
Are all the 997 Carrera's 4S? If so whats the 4S do and mean?

4 = 4 wheels drive
S = Sport

The normal one is 320 hp..
S model is 360 hp
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I see. So it could be the one I seen for sale was 320hp.
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