looking for alittle extra power
I know about cars, though only the basics and never really tried tuning anything up. I've got an '04 with 38k miles and would like to get up to about 300 hp before i do anything cosmetic and such. The trick is 1 I'm on a bit of a budget, 2 given the difficulty of trying to fix a blown engine I'd like to steer clear of turbos if possible (if I cant do it without one I'll give in but not my first choice)
Just wondering if anyone has a particular setup or direction to go to starting the work. Most of it will have to occur in steps as I save up the cash to do it so I dont want to do something that makes my car un-drivable till i can get the money for the next step. |
Here, start with this:
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-aftermarket-performance-modifications-23/new-rx8-owner-faq-1-25-09-a-163824/ And if you're not wanting to turbo/FI, good luck getting to 300. Oh.. and if you are on a budget, stay stock. |
you won't clear above 220hp at the wheels NA.
nitrous 55 shot is the best bang for the buck, but a good complete system will prob run about a grand. you need FI for 300whp
Originally Posted by romycha1
(Post 2882113)
Oh.. and if you are on a budget, stay stock.
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Originally Posted by romycha1
(Post 2882113)
Here, start with this:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=163824 And if you're not wanting to turbo/FI, good luck getting to 300. Oh.. and if you are on a budget, stay stock. and by budget i mean keeping it to 1-2k at a time. i'll never skimp when doing something but cant do lots of things at once lol. |
just save, then get yourself a greddy turbo.
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turbo! turbo! turbo!...hey...look at mine:lol2:
j/k...unless... :101384_l: |
Nothing will get you to 300hp without Forced Induction of some type.
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Originally Posted by Easy_E1
(Post 2882216)
Nothing will get you to 300hp without Forced Induction of some type.
I say go for it. |
lol, because that wont cost more then FI
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Lol
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Originally Posted by RufusVonStorm
(Post 2882222)
20b swap with bridgeport can do it!
I say go for it. |
Not if you kill her first :Kill1:
uhhyeaaa dont take my advice... |
You need to understand that this motor was maxed out from the factory - you could build headers, run a four-inch exhaust system, a ram air setup with NO filter, and you would not net 5h.p. to the wheels.
Go large or go home, nitrous or FI, there are no shortcuts...... S |
OUR cars DONT RESPOND GOOD in hp increase to bolt on parts . To reach 300hp you need a TURBO.........................
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Originally Posted by StealthTL
(Post 2882276)
You need to understand that this motor was maxed out from the factory - you could build headers, run a four-inch exhaust system, a ram air setup with NO filter, and you would not net 5h.p. to the wheels.
Go large or go home, nitrous or FI, there are no shortcuts...... S If you are not prepared for FI, use any available funds on suspension / appearance modifications. You will enjoy them, and reliability won't suffer. It's just a good idea to realize up front you probably won't ever keep pace with the modded wrxs and rx7 your friends own in the hp / drag-strip department. Of course... bite the bullet and go FI and that is a different story. |
Another young man with a reading disorder. There are several threads on this very subject. Let me put it gently 300hp is not possible without FI - turbo, s/c or an engine change. Too many ex Honda owners expecting bolt on horse power.
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^TRUTH :D: :lol:
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I think Im goin to buy another used 8 and create a new screename and come on here without doin a lick of research just to see what it feels like to ask stupid questions that have been asked hundreds of times and get flamed...
:uhh: I wonder what it would feel like... |
Originally Posted by Mitharan
(Post 2882109)
would like to get up to about 300 hp before i do anything cosmetic and such.
Originally Posted by Mitharan
(Post 2882109)
I'm on a bit of a budget
Originally Posted by Mitharan
(Post 2882109)
given the difficulty of trying to fix a blown engine I'd like to steer clear of turbos if possible
You (like most people posting on this forum about FI) don't sound remotely ready to begin a project of this magnitude. Do the research on available options, learn what is possible with the car and make an informed decision. My general thought is that people who are unwilling to read the STICKIED posts in this exact forum before posting about forced induction have no business messing with their engine. :rant: |
Originally Posted by Rotr8
(Post 2882932)
I think Im goin to buy another used 8 and create a new screename and come on here without doin a lick of research just to see what it feels like to ask stupid questions that have been asked hundreds of times and get flamed...
:uhh: I wonder what it would feel like... |
Originally Posted by Rotr8
(Post 2882932)
I think Im goin to buy another used 8 and create a new screename and come on here without doin a lick of research just to see what it feels like to ask stupid questions that have been asked hundreds of times and get flamed...
:uhh: I wonder what it would feel like...
Originally Posted by blackenedwings
(Post 2882942)
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You (like most people posting on this forum about FI) don't sound remotely ready to begin a project of this magnitude. Do the research on available options, learn what is possible with the car and make an informed decision. My general thought is that people who are unwilling to read the STICKIED posts in this exact forum before posting about forced induction have no business messing with their engine. :rant: |
Bustin balls...
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K&N typhoon 2 intake with cold air duct
headers midpipe catback wires coils all made 211whp according to the previous owner, he did show sheets as well.... 2 grand in crap to gain 40whp- the exhaust sounds good at least...which i dont care about I would believe the 300hp NA is not obtainable for cheap. i do have 65hp Nitrous wet shot......now thats when the smile comes on but 600 dollars for 65hp....makes more sense, and nitrous done right is VERY reliable...meaning dont pass 75hp jetting with only a wet kit and a plastic manifold..... im working on getting a dyno session to see the results on the juice. I will post them for you man so you can get a solid idea of a cheap medium hp increase. and for the love of god, if you spray, only flip the switch AFTER 5000rpm |
Originally Posted by notorque
(Post 2886997)
I would believe the 300hp NA is not obtainable.
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^^^^
LOL.....hey now im an optomist, he can do the three rotor renesis like those guys in the UK....notice I said CHEAP |
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