RX8 Throttle Body Bypass Kit +8hp
01-24-2007, 10:18 AM
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RX8 Throttle Body Bypass Kit +8hp
Tryed searching this up and nothing came up , BS or maybe ???
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-06...75343309QQrdZ1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-06...75343309QQrdZ1
01-24-2007, 10:22 AM
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01-24-2007, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by VarneyMazda
wow.
first the screens on the maf and now this.
first the screens on the maf and now this.
Not saying it does much - just that it all helps if you are looking for more performance.
Mazda does this to stop throttle icing up in sub zero climates. If you live in a temperate area like I do - absolutely no need for it.
01-24-2007, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Brettus
yup another of those little mods you can do for practically nothing .
Not saying it does much - just that it all helps if you are looking for more performance.
Mazda does this to stop throttle icing up in sub zero climates. If you live in a temperate area like I do - absolutely no need for it.
Not saying it does much - just that it all helps if you are looking for more performance.
Mazda does this to stop throttle icing up in sub zero climates. If you live in a temperate area like I do - absolutely no need for it.
01-24-2007, 03:58 PM
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just buy the brass barb for $3 at home depot like the rest of us. You can get fancy and get rubber caps for the throttle body itself if you want to keep stuff from getting in, that's another $1-2.
I recommend getting hose clamps too, so add another $2 to the cost. Now you have a more complete kit than the one on ebay and it cost you less.
I recommend getting hose clamps too, so add another $2 to the cost. Now you have a more complete kit than the one on ebay and it cost you less.
01-24-2007, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by VarneyMazda
yea thats why ive never heard of it, its snowing here right now does that mean its subzero here
01-24-2007, 04:54 PM
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the throttle body is typically heated up to 170-210 degrees, so running your intake air through that just before it goes into the engine isn't so great..
I personally can't tell if it helps or not, but I can't see how it would hurt.
I personally can't tell if it helps or not, but I can't see how it would hurt.
01-24-2007, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by mysql101
the throttle body is typically heated up to 170-210 degrees, so running your intake air through that just before it goes into the engine isn't so great..
I personally can't tell if it helps or not, but I can't see how it would hurt.
I personally can't tell if it helps or not, but I can't see how it would hurt.
yep, no more than taking one screen out before the MAF
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01-25-2007, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
lol, "some people" can just as easily include me 
from what i remember, it was said that mazda (as well as other car companies) did this to keep ice crystals from forming in the TB. unless you live in a cold area, i dont see how this mod will damage anything. then again, an 8 hp gain is just horse ****.
01-25-2007, 04:24 PM
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I did this after I found out about it. Went to Checker, picked up some pre-heater hose, brass fitting, and clamps, everything under $11, took all but 15 minuets (only because you have to remove the whole intake). It's till cool here (around 65 degrees) so when it hits 116 in the summer I'll let everyone know if I feel any more power, but I'm not holding my breath.
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01-25-2007, 04:33 PM
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I have a stupid question. Won't the tb get hot anyway? Won't the heat from the motor soak into it? I am not a mechanic nor a tuner. Just curious. Has anyone dyno'd before and after? Well, other than some idoit that is trying to sell a hose and a couple of fittings?
