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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 01:50 PM
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AFE SS no doubt..i just bought one from turbo rx8 n im plannin on install it myself whenever it arrives!!!
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 02:07 PM
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AFE short shifter - no contest.

The K&N Typhoon is arguably the best Hp producing intake in a vehicle that doesn't really benefit too much from aftermarket intakes, but is VERY loud, so think about that one a bt more.

edit: if you're looking for a very cost effective intake consider the Racng Beat Ram Duct mated to the stock airbox and using a K&N flat filter. This necessitates removal of the bumper (not very hard) so you can in turn remove the VFAD (also not very hard and a good thing). ~$185USD for noticeably better response.

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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 02:10 PM
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i had the exact same question. I'm selling some rims to a friend and with the money i'm wanting to either get a CAI or SS. I was lookin at the typhoon and AEM CAI and i can't really find SS online for my rx8. Anybody have links to any SS's?
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 02:17 PM
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Richard Paul's Axial Flow Engineering FTW!
http://www.axialflow.com/products.htm
Scroll about 2/3 the way down the page.

this is THE most popular Short shifter out there. I think Mazdaspeed had one for a while but it was overpriced and no one bought it. Whenever you hear someone mention a SS, this is the one they speak of.
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 09:13 PM
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I'm just scanning around for a used AFE SS...

Sell me one?
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 06:43 AM
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No one will ever part with their AFE SS.

btw: a Voodoo Magnum **** for it is recommended and a laser etched shift pattern is also nice (Joe at http://www.knobmeister.com/page14.ph...roductListPage will take care of you; just specify a 6-speed pattern).

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I'm just scanning around for a used AFE SS...

Sell me one?

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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 02:01 AM
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is the K&N really that bad? I just bought the one that fits right into your stock airbox......then removed one of the stock screens.
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 02:07 AM
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k&n drop in is fine its the ver1 &ver 2 short rams that arnt great
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 05:01 AM
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is the K&N really that bad? I just bought the one that fits right into your stock airbox......then removed one of the stock screens.
its not that its just because the k&n doesn't have a cover it heat soaks...which decreases performance.

once again i'd go with the AFE short shifter with the voodoo shift ****! amazing combo!
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 06:53 AM
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Screw the intake and short shifter, go with some loweing springs. It will make your car handle better and it also looks good.
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Renesis SE3P
Screw the intake and short shifter, go with some loweing springs. It will make your car handle better and it also looks good.
Probably will go with Sprint springs next season (yesssss 2 inches all around)

I ordered the shifter.
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 09:59 AM
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Mid pipe FTMFW.
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 10:07 AM
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AFE Short shift dude...
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 10:22 PM
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yeah the AFEss is the first mod i did.. and probably my favorite mod.. other than my midpipe. highly recommended!!
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 10:27 PM
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like I said, I ordered the shifter.

I'm looking forward to it because I'm used to motorcycles where the shifting "throw" is virtually non existent.
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 10:32 PM
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grats! you'll love it
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