Easiest mods for more power?
08-16-2010, 09:29 PM
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Easiest mods for more power?
Hey guys, picked up an 05 rx8 couple weeks ago, and unfortunatly I got the auto : / wish I couldve gotten the manual but whats done is done. It seems like it really has no pull after 3k rpms unless I get it all the way up to about 6k.
Can anyone tell me some easy mods for more power (or possibly better mileage? I already have a KNN air filter. I was wondering what mods were able to be done by the average joe that would give it some extra power.
Would a turbo be a good performance upgrade that wouldnt sacrafice gas mileage?
Can anyone tell me some easy mods for more power (or possibly better mileage? I already have a KNN air filter. I was wondering what mods were able to be done by the average joe that would give it some extra power.
Would a turbo be a good performance upgrade that wouldnt sacrafice gas mileage?
08-16-2010, 09:53 PM
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Easy mods include some weight reduction, intake, and exhaust. For example, if you went with an HKS Hi-Powered single exit exhaust, you could gain some hp/trq as well as drop some weight.
As far as turbo'ing your vehicle... it's a complete waste in an auto to be honest. If you plan on modding an RX8, eventually you should sell the auto and pick up a stick.
As far as turbo'ing your vehicle... it's a complete waste in an auto to be honest. If you plan on modding an RX8, eventually you should sell the auto and pick up a stick.
08-16-2010, 09:54 PM
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It sounds like you have a few issues in addition to your question. Try starting here: https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/new-potential-owners-start-here-202454/
Power and common issues section in particular
Power and common issues section in particular
10-03-2010, 06:03 AM
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The turbo will rape your MPG so if that is a problem for you then i would steer clear, and like Vince said if you want to do something along the lines of boost then you should sell the 05 AT, atleast if it wasthe 06+ it would be a 6 speed automatic rather than the 04-05 which is only a 4 speed auto.
For now just go for exhaust and a cat delete midpipe. If you already have the K&N drop in filter theirs no need for an intake unless you want the sound from it. They dont do much for performance to be honest.
For now just go for exhaust and a cat delete midpipe. If you already have the K&N drop in filter theirs no need for an intake unless you want the sound from it. They dont do much for performance to be honest.
10-03-2010, 07:28 PM
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A turbo won't "rape" your gas mileage. If its tuned right, you shouldn't notice a change in mpg while cruising. Obviously if you floor it you'll be dumping more fuel than if you were NA, but you can't complain about that. A mid-pipe, custom tune, and BHR ignition coils are pretty much all that will give you good gains.
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This single mod yields a 37hp increase
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