otrovago

I've been doing some research on upgrading my intake and exhaust, and I have come to the conclusion the I want to get the Greddy (Looks Great) and the Green filter for the intake option. I have a couple of questions that I would appreciate your help on. First of all I don't know much about mechanics and performance...

I have read a lot about losing power by changing the stock intake and exhaust, is this true? Will I feel the diference with changing either one? or both? If so why do you loose power?

The only reason I'm going with the Greddy is for the look and price range.

For the intake I don't like how the intakes look, I like the way the engine looks now all nice and neat...

Also how much HP will I gain by doing this if you infact you do gain HP.

blksf8

the Greddy exhaust will only make a few HP if any. It's mostly going to be for looks and sound.

The Green Filter is a replacement drop in filter, not a complete intake. It probably won't make power.

Will you notice any gains or "feel" the difference? Probably not. If you do, it's a "placebo" effect.

XDEEDUBBX

sure he will...the exhaust adds 50 hp and the air filter alone will add 47...he he

otrovago

so what do mean when they say that by adding the catback I will loose low end power and gain high end?

RotorMotor04

you may loose a little low end power, but you will be able to feel the diffference up top

ironmedic

the exhaust flow tube is a bit big, would it be too big for a 1.3?
i measured mine at 2 1/2" for my B&B and 4in tips (i believe). looks nice and sounds nice! i feel all my gains were mid-high rpm's! my low end still feels like stock (rather slow). god i want a 6 speed LOL!! i told my wife im gonna lease another RX8 after we are done with this lease on this one.

fuzzy

otrovago, search the vendors section under canzoomer, then look for the stage threads. There is plenty of info on this, in particular stage 1.5 and stage 2. Yes you will reap a H.P. advantage with the Exhaust and a stage 1.5 or 2 when it becomes available! I'm not sure about the Green, although I have it so I won't have to replace it with another filter again.

fuzzy

"WOW" that is not my name above!

otrovago

thanks for the info....

tommy12g

Greddy you will actually lose power, i have had buddies dyno with greddy and they lost 3HP

otrovago

So which is a better option...

Xystas

As far as exhaust, I'm more inclined with going for the Racing Beat Catback exhaust...Y? Well, considering that racing beat has been working with rotary engines for a long time, they are very reputable. Also, the price is roughly the same... sure it won't be as loud as a Greddy/Borla exhaust, but I trust their design crew over anyone's...

otrovago

That might work better for me, I don't want it louder it will be perfect if it is close to stock for me...

JimW

The Borla is a good choice as well!

lourx8

anotherbum, the racing beat is the exhaust for you bro. It is the closest you will get to stock on an aftermarket exhaust. Tommy and I have one and we love it. Since you're in Miami let me know if you want to meet so you can check it out.

AlexCisneros

and if you want to hear the HKS too

otrovago

Cool, I will be attending a meet here:

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...threadid=27481

Let me know if you guys are interested.... but I'll definately will love to see it before I buy it.... Thanks

"anotherbum" - :D