Advice on N/A setup for the 8 ?
 

hey all. i finally might pick up my rx-8 next week and was just curious about some n/a products for this car. i have been doing some research and have heard no good results? i wouldnt mind just doing basic bolt ons such as headers,exhaust,intake,lightened pullies, etc. nothing TO crazy. i have had 3 turbo dodge neons, and all my fun with forced induction.Gt35/40R gave me plenty on a neon :) haha anyways..was wondering does anyone have a nice setup or any advice on what is one of the better setups to go with? i would rather autox or something then drag race now days..im burnt out on the drag scene. i want a reliable fun car. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, and links on where to get them? i cant really find a decent header anywhere. i do like the agency power exhaust, but havent really found much feeedback on it. links/pictures of setups are welcome..thanks people.

1. AFE short shifter
2. midpipe
3. exhaust
4. AEM / MS CAI
5. Cobb AP from Mazda Maniac

bolt ons are very expensive and don't add much power, now that beeing said all i am doing is bolt ons. I don'thave the money for a turbo

im not looking to make 300 whp..i have had my fun with turbochargers, i just want something fun and reliable. like i said i would rather auto cross then drag race. i just want to add some basic bolt ons but i just dont know what brands will give me better results. im not going to rush into it, just a new project. thanks for the quick responses though. im going to try and get nice suspension next spring also, i have to look into the autocross classes and see what i can and cant put on the car.open to all advice. thanks

if you're going for a nice autox setup..

1. light rims
2. good tires
3. suspension work

i figured all that was a must, ive been looking into suspension to see what my options are. i wouldnt mind the basic bolt ons though to go have some fun around town if i want to. i just want an all around fun reliable car.

midpipe and exhaust, dont worry about the header

I think that the final drive should come first, it's not a very common mod but it has its results. if you decide to go for the FEED one make sure to order 10 good bolts, the one it comes from are crappy at times :banghead:

i may just have my friend make me a header if their are no good ones available. he was making headers for street driven hondas that gained 25 whp at the LEAST through the entire pull on the dyno and up to 38 whp i believe? their has to be something decent that gives you a gain available.

/\ no there isn't . Racing beat are making one that has taken them years to develop and they don't even claim it will do much ....

hmm...that sucks. anyone have a decent link to a few sites that carry a good amount of performance parts for the 8? i havent been finding to much. not what i was used to with my other cars..i will have to see what i come up with off the get go anyways. thanks.

http://www.fluidmotorsports.com/s-84-rx8.aspx

Great prices and most good mods for the car.

like i said before dont worry about it. there is no scavageing effect with a rotary, the exhaust port is open all the time, there is no need to speed the air out as long as the port can support the flow (which it can)

PM Charles R. Hill @ Black Halo Racing. He can get you any bolt on for your RX8 you'd like.

For an N/A setup the best bolt ons will be suspension, lightweight wheels, lightweight flywheel and an upgraded clutch.

I'd also look into cooling. Check out the BHR radiator, mazmart upgraded water pump and better coolant.

I would hold off doing any intake or exhaust work until you can purchase the Accessport from MazdaManiac. The AP will bring those bolt ons to life!

flywheel will be nice

alright i will start on my research on what i am going to look into. i figured i was going to see how long the stock clutch held up,and would put a new flywheel and clutch in when it was needed but i can do that early,no big deal. i had some flashbacks of my boosted car, it sure would be fun..i jsut dont have the time to mess with a car like i used to . thanks for all the help people..i noticed a header is super expensive to, i woulddnt mind purchasing one if it wasnt $1,000 for it.

and you wouldn't mind purchasing one if it made any decent gain. But they don't.

High flow cat.
Sway Bars.