Video - Red hot headers on a Renisis
#52
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Thanks Silver, I enjoyed that. Dont get to hear it from a spectator position...ever. Like that pop at the end.
I was happy with the results, but think there is more to be had, and think plug wires will be done before Road Atlanta next month.
I was happy with the results, but think there is more to be had, and think plug wires will be done before Road Atlanta next month.
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With a header glowing red hot you would think that there is fear of somethnign melting but Marietta8 didn't seem at all concerned so I doubt there is much reason to worry. As an aside, at the Petit LeMans last year the P2 Mazda's exhaust was so hot, the tip was glowing red.
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Originally Posted by Nemesis8
What about some heat sheilds? The stock log has them, why not on headers?
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Nice vid,,
I use to take my RX-4 down the freeway and the headers would look like that,
and half of the exhaust system!
Like a flame thrower.
Often wondered about headers on an RX-8 and the heat they produced.
Thought you would need some kind of shielding due to close tolerences.
Hate to melt the plastic around that area.
I use to take my RX-4 down the freeway and the headers would look like that,
and half of the exhaust system!
Like a flame thrower.
Often wondered about headers on an RX-8 and the heat they produced.
Thought you would need some kind of shielding due to close tolerences.
Hate to melt the plastic around that area.
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I would just like to say 2 things...
1- HOLY CRAP THAT WAS AMAZING TO SEE!!!
2 - 203 whp is actually very impressive for an NA RX-8. Did he ever have a baseline done before modding? Seems like about an increase in 15-25 whp. NICE!!
1- HOLY CRAP THAT WAS AMAZING TO SEE!!!
2 - 203 whp is actually very impressive for an NA RX-8. Did he ever have a baseline done before modding? Seems like about an increase in 15-25 whp. NICE!!
#63
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Originally Posted by IZoomZoomI
Maybe I missed it somewhere but did the headers yeild a gain in hp? Nice videos, going to keep me busy.
We need him to chime in here, I think he had a baseline before he did anything to the car, and it was high IIRC. For a list of his mods:
https://www.rx8club.com/members/marietta-8-4485/
#66
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Originally Posted by Chrisbert
I wonder if they'll get that hot when the car is moving. I'm thinking some air passing over them will cool them down a bit.
I sound like a hick in that video, kinda scary, since I am not from here originally.
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Originally Posted by rx8wannahave
Waz up Silver8, I'll have to check out the vid at home...thanks for sharing!
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Originally Posted by Dookie_Rx-8
did i miss this....but what mods did that car have? that silver box look interesting to me what was it?
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Originally Posted by SilverEIGHT
Good questions. I'll see what I can come up with and put it on my website and here. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by SilverEIGHT
Oh! OK, I'll put it on the html page on my site also. L8, is that up to date?
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Originally Posted by L8APEX
It is close. It does not mention the header or the twin power. check with Chaz, tell him to get on the ball and keep his siggie up to date
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Everytime I click on it it says buffering in Windows Media Player and then the percentage jumps all around and only stays around 10-14%. Ahhh, this is frusterating!
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Originally Posted by RX8 Zoom Zoom
Everytime I click on it it says buffering in Windows Media Player and then the percentage jumps all around and only stays around 10-14%. Ahhh, this is frusterating!