which intake are the best for our 8s????
07-25-2006, 01:54 AM
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which intake are the best for our 8s????
Ive had my rx8 for about 3 months now and its time for some mods but what intake would the best??? the K&N typoon, AEM V2, Weapon-R, OR the Racing Beat??????
07-25-2006, 01:59 AM
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I'm in a dilema....wait around for someone to say "search first", or should I do it instead ? 
As you may be able to guess, this issue has been discussed to death and back more than a gazillion times.....for more info, check the "Intakes, intakes, intakes" thread
As you may be able to guess, this issue has been discussed to death and back more than a gazillion times.....for more info, check the "Intakes, intakes, intakes" thread
07-25-2006, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Hightshoe
Has anyone proved that an aftermarket intake actually improves anything? I've only heard of them taking power away.
07-25-2006, 05:48 PM
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Hp-nothing really, I was surprised at Red Devils comment on Rb with 10 hp. Even rb doesnt claim that much.
For loudness-K&N
For quietness-RB
Dont know about weapon R
Mazdaspeed seems to be getting good reviews and the dealer will probably give you less hassle about warranty becasue its their product.
Aem I hear makes a good sound like mazdaspeed but is basically a mazdaspeed replica. oh sorry, mazdaspeed is an aem replica
I went with RB because of mainly believeable hp gains and they specialize in rotaries. If I was going to change though, I would definitly go with mazdaspeed.
But you are really not going to get much hp out of any intake for the rx8. Or about any bolt on. Like dmp said, turbos are the best intake.
For loudness-K&N
For quietness-RB
Dont know about weapon R
Mazdaspeed seems to be getting good reviews and the dealer will probably give you less hassle about warranty becasue its their product.
Aem I hear makes a good sound like mazdaspeed but is basically a mazdaspeed replica. oh sorry, mazdaspeed is an aem replica
I went with RB because of mainly believeable hp gains and they specialize in rotaries. If I was going to change though, I would definitly go with mazdaspeed.
But you are really not going to get much hp out of any intake for the rx8. Or about any bolt on. Like dmp said, turbos are the best intake.
07-25-2006, 07:48 PM
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I built a custom one that added over 300 HP increased my gas mileage to 50MPG and costs under $200.
Now for the truth. If you're under warranty Mazdaspeed is the best choice, everything else can void the warranty. RB touts a good thing mostly becuase they've put a velocity stack at about the right length.
Intakes don't do much other then make a little more noise. Of course when you spend $300 or more they feel a lot faster and maybe thats OK, as long as it makes you feel good.
Now for the truth. If you're under warranty Mazdaspeed is the best choice, everything else can void the warranty. RB touts a good thing mostly becuase they've put a velocity stack at about the right length.
Intakes don't do much other then make a little more noise. Of course when you spend $300 or more they feel a lot faster and maybe thats OK, as long as it makes you feel good.
07-26-2006, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by t-run/8
Hp-nothing really, I was surprised at Red Devils comment on Rb with 10 hp. Even rb doesnt claim that much.
07-26-2006, 09:18 AM
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i wrote a pretty spiffy review of the mazdaspeed one that should be here on the first page still.
ah what the heck i'll even find the link, cause i'm so tired of hearing about the search function
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-aftermarket-performance-modifications-23/mazdaspeed-cai-review-94934/
ah what the heck i'll even find the link, cause i'm so tired of hearing about the search function
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-aftermarket-performance-modifications-23/mazdaspeed-cai-review-94934/
07-27-2006, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Hightshoe
Has anyone proved that an aftermarket intake actually improves anything? I've only heard of them taking power away.
The only cases where that took place was with the K&N Typhoon Intake V1 where it was loud as **** but actually heat soaked and sucked up power... Also I've read in an article if you try and hook up the Racingbeat Ram Air Duct with the OEM box and you don't seal it properly, it leaks power, but there are some people here who have done an excellent job connecting the OEM box to the Racingbeat Ram Air Duct....
Honestly intakes don't really do anything for us, but if you still want one, go with AEM/MS CAI or the REVi intake w/ duct
