Hi, im looking for advice on which type of intake system is best recommended for my 8.

 

Racing Beat or AEM.

 

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I like the AEM since it puts out more/less the same results as the Racing Beat but has more flash. Plus you can use the AEM with FI kits should you choose to go that route.

 

Mazdaspeed/AEM produces the most torque. You MUST align all the of pieces to maximize air flow velocity. Dump any K&N crap as it will poorly filter and the rotary engine is more prone to bad luck with small debris ingestion. (Note: the Grand-Am Rolex Mazda's ALL USE A STOCK RX-8 AIR FILTER). True story.

An added benefit is that you can dump some of the plastic cosmetic air intake system which lessens air flow block behind the radiator. This helps the fan work better.

I have tested several intakes in a controlled environment including making custom intakes that produced more power than any available but didn't fit under the hood! The MSpeed/AEM produces the most torque (for us) but lower peak hp. You want the torque.

BTW, the was the most OVERALL torque not peak torque. You want the most torque under the power curve, not just a single peak torque number. This takes a little math but is a good exercise to perform.

Happy rotoring,

E

 

To be completely honest, seems like the OEM intake is the way to do it. Take out the baffles and whatnot, put a high flow filter, take off the VFAD and add a RB ram air duct.

Cheapest, best way to get more power.

If you're looking to add looks under the hood, buy some plexi glass and you can actually do some cool **** with the OEM intake.

In retro-spec, if I could go back in time, I would return my K&N intake, NOT sell my OEM one, and I wouldve gone the route I just suggested.

But I dont feel like tackling that project at this juncture of time, but I will be returning OEM in due time.

 

thanks guys
is the sound of the AEM intake much better than the Racing Beat??
I want an intake that doesnt distort the sound of a rotary, sort of like a dry tone?

 

stay with the OEM then if your'e concerned with the sound.

oh, and please learn to search, it'll make your experience on this forum far more pleasant.

 

Actually that is the claim by racing beat.

They have more torque than an AEM and have charts to show it.

 

im considering the racing beat intake + the racing beat exhaust

 

Get aem !!!!!!!!!

 

Gut stock intake, remove Vfad, add Racing beat ram air duct. $130 for the best intake available for the RX8, the stock one......

PM me if you need help.