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Old 04-10-2009, 05:16 PM
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So, I my BlueFlame Exhaust system

came in... I had it installed.... I'll have to add some clips later, but this thing is sa-weeeet!!


Took my guy about 45 mins to complete. Most of the clips are taken from home
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those tips stick out kinda far.

what is blue flame?
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Originally Posted by nuke0907
those tips stick out kinda far.

what is blue flame?
Sorry took so long, I was trying to get some sound clips, but it's kinda hard to shift and record at the same time. I might have to get the wifey (if she don't freak out) to record while I get some sound bites from the interior and drive by. The only (small) clip I have is at idle then getting on it just a little..(our neighborhood has a strict enforcement code against that sort of thing). I'll have to figure a way of getting it on here or linking it to Photobucket.

BlueFlame is a UK exhaust manufacturer. Here is a link to their web page:
http://www.blueflameperformance.com/cars.php

I've only heard this exhaust on a few other cars, but no RX8's... so I call the guy up just to make sure their specs fit American RX8's.. yep. They shipped it last Thursday, I got Monday this week. Sounds very deep and throaty when you get on it, but it's pretty quiet inside cruising at 70 in 6th. I'm pleased..
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As far as the tips, I kinda like them like that..their def out just a tad too far, but it looks good standing next to it. The pix really don't give it justice.
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what diameter is that piping? looks somewhat small for an aftermarket catback
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Originally Posted by Ross_Dawg
what diameter is that piping? looks somewhat small for an aftermarket catback
Naw, it's the pictures..
Old 04-11-2009, 06:11 AM
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I think it looks REALLY nice. Not over the top and not too close to stock. Didn't even know this one existed.

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Is it 3"?
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Originally Posted by jsjjr
Naw, it's the pictures..
so.... yeah, what diameter is the piping?
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i thought "blue flame" was when you lit a fart?
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So where did you buy it?
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
So where did you buy it?
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Let me see if I did this right....here is a clip I just made a few minutes ago. My HOA has very strict codes against this sort of thing, so I had to wait until now to do it..then get the heck out of dodge before anyone realizes who it was.http://s31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...xhaustClip.flv
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So how much did you pay?
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Wow I never thought anybody in the U.S would have this exhaust. I noticed I have never really seen it talked about around here. Here is a youtube video of a flyby.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dl2oTynADvk
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Here is another video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QofI7...eature=related
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Cool... I've been meaning to get a drive-by...It really sounds much better in person..
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The size of the piping is 2.5". Cost me $488.00 total (shipping included) from the UK. I'll try to get some more clips out when I can. Everything is straight bolt-on...no fuss, no muss.
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stock piping is 2.5" afaik.

turbo xs is 3", $500+shipping from maryland.

although, the turbo xs is loud. heh. but i do prefer it.

both exhausts have tip problems. you are going to melt your exhaust shrouds eventually with that exhaust. its too close to the sides. i run without my exhaust shrouds due to the turbo xs tips being too short.
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Exhaust systems (by themselves) will net you absolutely nothing on a NA car.. No matter the car..Any gain is negligible, so at this point, it's just preference in tone (or noise if you will), looks, tubing size (which matters not). I bought it because I like the sound better than some of the others and it looks cool.
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^^^First statement completely untrue, but nonetheless, for our car it is negligible. So, if it sounds good, then good job. I think it looks pretty good.
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Originally Posted by laythor
i thought "blue flame" was when you lit a fart?
That was a sweeeet come back!!! I'm laughing my *** off!
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Originally Posted by jsjjr
Exhaust systems (by themselves) will net you absolutely nothing on a NA car.. No matter the car..Any gain is negligible, so at this point, it's just preference in tone (or noise if you will), looks, tubing size (which matters not). I bought it because I like the sound better than some of the others and it looks cool.
you are so ignorant its not funny.

a full 3" headerback system that includes a cat delete pipe will net at least 10whp. at least. more likely 12-15whp.

and a COMPLETELY new exhaust system, including a new header, can net up to 18whp.

this is coming from the koni challenge rx8 race teams.
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Originally Posted by kersh4w
you are so ignorant its not funny.

a full 3" headerback system that includes a cat delete pipe will net at least 10whp. at least. more likely 12-15whp.

and a COMPLETELY new exhaust system, including a new header, can net up to 18whp.

this is coming from the koni challenge rx8 race teams.
No, not really...I should have made my statement a little clearer and state a 'Catback' by itself as that is all I've purchased..so that, in of itself, will net you negligible hp gains. Your butt meter might say otherwise. But a full system, yes. This is not my first car nor the first time I've modded a car, (although a first for a Wankel)..
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thats fine. just a new catback will be negligible. 5whp at MOST. more like 2whp.

you will get a much larger performance boost by simply not filling up past a 1/4 tank.

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