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dhan 09-04-2008 03:46 PM

How to improve ur 8.
 
So ive been doing some research and i ended up not going for the intake but mayb an exhaust. Thing is everyone is saying why would u get this or that for 2-3 more hp. So the question is what makes a real big difference in throttle or torque or anything to the car? I mean what can u do with around $1000 that would increase ur 8? Ive been looking into car headers do those make a big difference??

jeffe19007 09-04-2008 03:54 PM

From what I see the Cobb AP, and a good tune are the best power for the money.

A reliability mod too!

See MazdaManiac (or search for him).

I am not a current owner of an AP, but my piggy bank is on schedule for this year.

05rx8mazda 09-04-2008 03:56 PM

cobb, flywheel, and cat delete... most power gains right there =] from N/a Experience

restiller 09-04-2008 04:03 PM

there's a power gain with a lighter flywheel?

smy266 09-04-2008 04:18 PM

The flywheel is not necessarily a power gain... it just allows for more hp to reach the wheels due to the lighter rotational mass

Socket7 09-04-2008 04:42 PM

Spelling and grammar lessons are always good things to spend money on...

You're not going to get significant power increases without going FI, period. end of story. Blowing $1000 for an amount of horsepower that you'll barely feel seems a waste to me. Especially when there are other mods you can do that will have significant gains in things like handling and appearance.

Mazdaspeed springs?
Decent Tires?
Short shifter?
Swaybars?
Strut bars?
Strakes?

chickenwafer 09-04-2008 05:11 PM


Originally Posted by Socket7 (Post 2626276)
Spelling and grammar lessons are always good things to spend money on...

I LOL'ed on that one


Anyways, this question has been asked millions of times. Look around.

Nitrous can be done for under $1k and has good results.

The COBB AccessPORT is a solid mod as well.

An intake will net you more power than any exhaust (except a race pipe), but don't expect much.

dhan 09-04-2008 05:26 PM

So I heard a lot about the COBB Acessport but i never knew it was really that great of a use. So it makes your torque and hp higher? And it automatically tunes your car for you? Flywheels i don't know any good brands anyone know a decent one?

mac11 09-04-2008 05:29 PM

don't suggest a flywheel to this guy. he is going to be pissed off when he goes to get it installed and they want $4-600.

chickenwafer 09-04-2008 05:32 PM


Originally Posted by dhan (Post 2626342)
So I heard a lot about the COBB Acessport but i never knew it was really that great of a use. So it makes your torque and hp higher? And it automatically tunes your car for you? Flywheels i don't know any good brands anyone know a decent one?

No.

The Cobb AP is a flash tool that reprograms your cars stock computer (PCM) with custom tunes.

Visit www.mazdamaniac.com for more info.

I would really suggest researching more, however, before you just go making your car a parts shelf.

mac11 09-04-2008 05:40 PM


Originally Posted by chickenwafer (Post 2626350)
No.

The Cobb AP is a flash tool that reprograms your cars stock computer (PCM) with custom tunes.

Visit www.mazdamaniac.com for more info.

I would really suggest researching more, however, before you just go making your car a parts shelf.

Wouldn't a good place to learn about the Cobb Access Port be http://cobbtuning.com/ ??

dhan 09-04-2008 05:54 PM

Will a Cobb AP be decent with bone stock 05 rx8?

chickenwafer 09-04-2008 08:10 PM


Originally Posted by mac11 (Post 2626367)
Wouldn't a good place to learn about the Cobb Access Port be http://cobbtuning.com/ ??

Sure, but I sent him to MM's website because you free custom tuning (something COBB doesn't offer). And his support is better.

mac11 09-04-2008 08:22 PM

nothing in life is free.

chickenwafer 09-04-2008 09:16 PM


Originally Posted by mac11 (Post 2626591)
nothing in life is free.

OK Socrates.

What's you're point?

dhan 09-04-2008 09:25 PM

no Fighting =[

CrazyStoo 09-04-2008 11:47 PM

agreed. cobb tuning. very hot little item.

Jon316G 09-05-2008 12:04 AM

Cobb + Cat-delete = best bang for your buck.

RedefineRX8 09-05-2008 12:05 AM

best way to improve your rx8 is suspension/sway bars/brake pads/tires/driving lessons.

djcharlee 09-05-2008 12:42 AM

^^^ :iamwithst

restiller 09-05-2008 08:50 AM


Originally Posted by Jon316G (Post 2626928)
Cobb + Cat-delete = best bang for your buck.

quick question. won't deleting your cat make your car smell?

RedefineRX8 09-05-2008 09:39 AM

^ yes, terribly. So bad that people stuck behind you in traffic will definitely curse you out when they get the chance to pass you. True story.

rowteree 09-05-2008 09:44 AM


Originally Posted by restiller (Post 2627279)
quick question. won't deleting your cat make your car smell?

i had someone ask me the question "why does your car smell like that?" i replied cause its permanently broken :lol:

chickenwafer 09-05-2008 01:30 PM


Originally Posted by restiller (Post 2627279)
quick question. won't deleting your cat make your car smell?

That would be a matter of opinion.

You do get the smell of gas, though. It just depends on how much it bothers you.

Socket7 09-05-2008 01:40 PM

The smell will also get you pulled over and cited for running without a cat, which is illegal in every state in America AFAIK.


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