What kind of exhaust should i get for my 2005 rx8?
 

So i got my 8 about a month ago and i am looking to mod it. I put a K&N cold air intake in. Also got the COBB AccessPORT. Now i am looking to upgrade the exhaust. I have been told the BORLA cat back is the way to go. But i also like the sound of a GREDDY SE cat back exhaust. I am new to this so any help would be appreciated. Let me know what kind of exhaust i should get. thanks.

Searchspeed Exhaust. ..... sounds great and about 10 whp.

Get what sounds good to you, ignore any hp claims as they are negligible.

i would pick it based on sound to me. but i cant buy multiple exhausts and the videos on youtube are all cars that have different mods than i do. so you never REALLY know what it's gonna sound like. i just want some input from other owners as to what they have used before and either liked or disliked. thanks for the replies tho!

I have gone through Mazdaspeed, Racing Beat, HKS, Borla and Greddy and I have to say the one that sounded the best to me was the Greddy SE.

cool. sounds like you would have a good opinion. lol good look for that. need all the help i can get.

What is your budget? If your in a tight budget like me (too much bills), then get a TurboXS catback exhaust and maybe will gain you extra 13 hp on the wheels.

max i can spend is 1200

OP, Check with some of the locals and check out a local meet. You'll be able to hear more than a couple different exhausts in person more than lucky. Best way to hear what they sound like.

Ignore Monchie's hp claim. In fact ignore any hp claims as stated before.

edit: you won't need to spend 1200 to get good sound. IMO, find the cat back you like and pick up a BHR midpipe. I see you're in VA, so keep your stock cat to swap back in when getting an inspection. You shouldn't have any trouble coming in under budget. If you don't want to go catless, just pick up a cat back and save the money for gas and maintenance.

how do i find a meet. i live in va beach.

Check the north east section. https://www.rx8club.com/ne-rx-8-forum-29/

There are some good peeps all around VA, MD, DC and that whole general area. You might have to drive a bit to get to some of them, but the bigger one always have a good turnout.

@fuztupnz so are you saying it is illegal to have the catless exhaust when i go in for inspection?

Technically speaking. Yes. In all states, a catless exhaust is not street legal. If you show up catless for inspection you won't pass. You also run the risk of a ticket or worse. If you're in a state without inspection, you're less likely to get caught.

It's simple to swap midpipes though, so if you keep your stock one, you can swap it back in before inspection.

are you high off your ass? Your claim would have been 0.98375% more credible if you mentioned something catless/high flow cat .... but a catback netting you 13hp ... not even at the crank but to the wheels???? lolol

:rofl: i tried to step around that for the thread's sake.

Even mentioning it being catless, 13hp to the wheels is a stretch without tuning.

ok.. its a god thing you said that. what websites do you use to order parts? also what website should i consider for the exhaust and BHR midpipe?

BHR midpipe can only be had through BHR. or http://www.blackhaloracing.com

cat back can be had through any of our wonderful vendors as well as bhr. Check the vendor section for links.

ok cool. thanks for all the help. btw found a group that meets every saturday, 5 miles from my house. haha go figure.

check out works concepts. They have good deals and awesome customer service.

no problem. Glad you found a group close.

For some more reading, check out https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/new-potential-owners-start-here-202454/

what do you all think about the HKS Legamax exhaust? just something i found on a site.

Thanks for your concern...smart ass!

Anyway, i got the info from the Vivid Racing website about the TurboXS... http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/t...0307-p-16857.h

Sorry for the inconvenience i've caused for the "stock height" rx8 drivers out there... sike!