I'm tuned by MazdaManiac. My motor has low compression and will be street ported and rebuilt starting at the end of this month. I can't wait to hear what it will be like ported.

 

im planning to get the RB header sometime. you should make a in-car video! sounds soooo nice.

 

Make sure you have a full can of PB Blaster. Racing Beat ships AWESOME instructions with the header. It lists the exact tools you need and the torque specs.

I will gladly make an in car video...when my car is back on the road.

I can tell you that inside the car under regular driving...its like just having a cat in regards to volume. When you get on it...you hear it a little bit more. This is the best setup ive had.

Here are my previous setups:
Header + Mid + catback

1. OE + OE Cat + Greddy SP2
2. OE + RP Super Cat + Greddy SP2
3. OE + ExoticSpeed + Greddy SP2
4. OE + ExoticSpeed + HKS Hi-Power
5. OE + Racing Beat Dual Resonated Mid Pipe + HKS High Power
6. Racing Beat Header + Racing Beat Dual Resonated Mid Pipe + HKS High Power

It certainly has been a long road and this setup is flipping sweet.

 

nice sounding setup i currently have the sp2 and ap midpipe im looking to get headers ... would you say there is a significant difference in sound?

 

Sounds nice man, Im hoping to eventually get this header and BHR's midpipe... but I have to buy the Cobb AP first which ruins all my plans lol. Its going to be a hassle for Jeff (MM) to tune my car as im going to be buying BHR's ignition system next then Midpipe... sigh...

 

I'd say yes there will be a difference in sound. Kinda hard to describe...but you'll hear the engine more through the exhaust. Its really really sweet.

 

sounds great man

 

Ty and ty.

When I get my car back I'll make another video of in car and night. I want to get these nasty flames on camera.

 

sounds pretty sweet man. your previous setup sounded pretty nice also. id like to hear this setup in preson. hopefully i can make it out to a meet again some time soon.

 

Thinking of getting the RB Header & I have a couple of questions - will it void the 8 yr. Mazda Engine Warranty and can this be installed on automatics?

Thanks to all the folks here for the invaluable information you have provided me over the years.

Its saved me lots of dollars and its truly appreciated!!

 

I wanna get the RB midpipe. But is the smell really bad?
Dont wanna have to wear a damn gas mask when driving haha

 

Lol the smell well... u get used to it. I wouldn't leave car running if ur standing and talking behind it. Lol. When ur driving u might get whiffs at lights. Its not that bad.

 

Sounds like my first RX7. The exhaust was garbage on it. Holes everywhere. So while driving, the exhaust would come up the shifter. If you weren't used to it, you're eyes would be watering in a mile. After some time, you got used to it and hated the smell of clean air!!!

 

Nice, you've tested several set-ups...

That's the way to go... I think you may have found the winner!

GL w/the motor build.

 

New video is up after my motor was rebuilt and street ported. still working on getting it tuned more aggressively.

http://vimeo.com/16367186

 

it looks slower, lol, it does sound good though. Did you notice or have dyno sheets of where it sits now of power gains/losses?

 

with the RB ported tune, vacuum leaks, and a header leak...186whp/135wtq. MM said with my bhr kit, he could squeeze a good amount out of whp, past 200's. I did my logs and hopefully will have a better tune shortly.

what im really anxious to see is how the street port will handle boost...when i get said $$.

 

Just watched your video again.... Definitely the best sounding 8 ive heard.

 

wow, thanks man!

 

What does your airflow log look like? What are your LTFT? With a vacuum leak, that is un-metered air, and they should be creeping higher. Thanks for sharing.

 

At that time I was using RB's tune...so I couldn't get any info through my AP.

 

OK, thanks. I keep thinking I have a vacuum leak also. I hear the strangest sounds at WOT, but my LTFT is steady at 3 right now. Jeff said it will trend higher if you have a leak.

 

Yea I have a rattle from my header, i think the gasket is gone or the header is rubbing against something. Unfortunately my exhaust takes a beating from driving to school and philly roads blow.

 

Didnt u say before u stripped a bolt ?

 

That was before my rebuild, when it was rebuilt, it was replaced.