Finally got my exhaust.....
02-08-2007, 03:12 PM
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Finally got my exhaust.....
I'm sure getting an exhaust is nothing new to most people here but for me it was awesome.
So it's been over 1 year now since my original post about getting an exhaust. I had taken my car to Altered Atmosphere Motorsports in Gaithersburg, MD since I've known the owner for several years and he told me that they were developing some RX-8 parts. After many day long trips to AAM they finally fitted a final product on my car 2 days ago. I got to drive away with it that same day.
The first thing I noticed about it, was the sound, but then again who wouldn't after getting an exhaust. It sounds sick, and not like any other exhaust for the 8 that I have heard. Very throaty and not at all raspy.
Then you start looking at it: large tips, fill out the gaps in the rear bumper nicely.
Anyway, I'll try to post some pics and you all can judge for yourselves.
Pics are here.
Sound clip is here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK3TP0yNahw
So it's been over 1 year now since my original post about getting an exhaust. I had taken my car to Altered Atmosphere Motorsports in Gaithersburg, MD since I've known the owner for several years and he told me that they were developing some RX-8 parts. After many day long trips to AAM they finally fitted a final product on my car 2 days ago. I got to drive away with it that same day.
The first thing I noticed about it, was the sound, but then again who wouldn't after getting an exhaust. It sounds sick, and not like any other exhaust for the 8 that I have heard. Very throaty and not at all raspy.
Then you start looking at it: large tips, fill out the gaps in the rear bumper nicely.
Anyway, I'll try to post some pics and you all can judge for yourselves.
Pics are here.
Sound clip is here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK3TP0yNahw
Last edited by VASasha; 05-17-2007 at 04:08 PM.
02-08-2007, 04:27 PM
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Seeing what Altered Atmosphere has going on for themselves was one thing that makes me want to open my own place or change careers and work for a reputable shop in a warm climate.
02-08-2007, 08:19 PM
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Is Mike still running AAM? I have known him for awhile as well, they made parts for my G35 and now ia mass producing them. The guys at AAM are great and their work is amazing! I had no idea they started making parts for the 8. Last time i was there they were just learning to use their new flow jet or c&c machines(cant remember) But their shop is amazing and the guys are great. I will deff. be checking out there parts for the 8.
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02-09-2007, 10:59 AM
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Sorry I havn't posted the pictures yet. Got too dark when I got home last night to do any good with my crappy camera. I'll try to get some ASAP.
02-09-2007, 11:15 AM
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Congrats on getting an exhaust. We neeed pics...
02-10-2007, 02:22 AM
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The pics are not even up on the website yet. Always excited to see a new product!
"The AAM Spec. 3" MaxFlow Dual Exhaust system for the Mazda RX8 is the highest flowing exhaust available for the RX8. Originally designed for customers who had other upgraded exhaust systems but were not happy with their droning & annoying "raspy" sound, the AAM Spec. 3" MaxFlow Dual Exhuast has a racy yet very deep tone.
Made with aircraft quality T-304 16-gauge stainless steel tubing, the AAM Spec. 3" MaxFlow Dual Exhaust utilizes 3" tubing which Y into two dual 2.5" tubing at the rear. Twin specially made stainless steel high-flow mufflers and stainless steel tips round out the system"
"The AAM Spec. 3" MaxFlow Dual Exhaust system for the Mazda RX8 is the highest flowing exhaust available for the RX8. Originally designed for customers who had other upgraded exhaust systems but were not happy with their droning & annoying "raspy" sound, the AAM Spec. 3" MaxFlow Dual Exhuast has a racy yet very deep tone.
Made with aircraft quality T-304 16-gauge stainless steel tubing, the AAM Spec. 3" MaxFlow Dual Exhaust utilizes 3" tubing which Y into two dual 2.5" tubing at the rear. Twin specially made stainless steel high-flow mufflers and stainless steel tips round out the system"
02-10-2007, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by TimzSI
Pics of the exhaust. Plus, any girl named Sasha must be hot so pics of you too. :p Is your hair as red as the 8 in your av?
trying to post pics up with in an hour.
02-10-2007, 10:54 AM
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I'm a dude (Russian) but do you really expect somebody to respond to that?
trying to post pics up with in an hour.
trying to post pics up with in an hour.
02-10-2007, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by TimzSI
Plus, any girl named Sasha must be hot so pics of you too. :p Is your hair as red as the 8 in your av?
02-10-2007, 11:01 PM
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^^ definitely cheap and dirty, amateurish even, they used steel mig wire to weld the stainless, hence the rust, but it could be just a rough prototype
dropping down from 3" into a smaller size is the way to go IMO as there's no need to keep it 3" once you split the flow in half and keeping it 3" all the way results in excessive noise, I would drop down to 2.25" though, even 2" once it goes dual would be adequate for an NA engine and will provide the best sound damping without impacting flow
dropping down from 3" into a smaller size is the way to go IMO as there's no need to keep it 3" once you split the flow in half and keeping it 3" all the way results in excessive noise, I would drop down to 2.25" though, even 2" once it goes dual would be adequate for an NA engine and will provide the best sound damping without impacting flow
02-12-2007, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
^^ definitely cheap and dirty, amateurish even, they used steel mig wire to weld the stainless, hence the rust, but it could be just a rough prototype
dropping down from 3" into a smaller size is the way to go IMO as there's no need to keep it 3" once you split the flow in half and keeping it 3" all the way results in excessive noise, I would drop down to 2.25" though, even 2" once it goes dual would be adequate for an NA engine and will provide the best sound damping without impacting flow
dropping down from 3" into a smaller size is the way to go IMO as there's no need to keep it 3" once you split the flow in half and keeping it 3" all the way results in excessive noise, I would drop down to 2.25" though, even 2" once it goes dual would be adequate for an NA engine and will provide the best sound damping without impacting flow
You are also correct. There is no need to keep it 3", which is why it drops down into dual 2.5". For NA 2" would be perfect but if you read the description of it on their site, this was designed for higher performance engines.
Here are some final product images from their G35/350Z line.
http://www.alteredatmosphere.com/mm5..._Code=350Z_EXH
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