What is the single best 'mod' you have done to your 8?
04-12-2007, 01:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Brettus
each to their own . I would opt for the flywheel also because straight line performance is the one real weakness of the 8 .
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04-12-2007, 03:18 AM
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Originally Posted by HYR12K
Excuse my ignorance but by approx how much better does a flywheel improve the straight line performance of the 8??
if anything, i would suggest to go for the flywheel unless you want to race in BSTOCK.
in you want to autocross it, get good wheels and tires.
04-12-2007, 04:26 AM
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The gear conversion kit. It complimented all the money I've spent on mods and made it even more fun to drive.
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04-12-2007, 09:16 AM
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FEED 4.777 final drive and flywheel. Excellent combo!
Other mods I have are ReAmemiya ECU tune, Revi + duct, Whitelines sway bars, MS 4 point struts, endless brake pads and MS clutch.
Other mods I have are ReAmemiya ECU tune, Revi + duct, Whitelines sway bars, MS 4 point struts, endless brake pads and MS clutch.
04-12-2007, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by HYR12K
Excuse my ignorance but by approx how much better does a flywheel improve the straight line performance of the 8??
In first gear it'll accelerate as if it had about 10-15 more HP than before...in 2nd gear, about 6-10...by 4th gear, there's no real advantage to a lightweight flywheel.
04-12-2007, 11:56 AM
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Best first mod: Lightweight wheels and sticky tires!
First it doesn't cost a ton of labor to install and second, you'll see immediate improvement in acceleration AND in cornering.
Best second mod: lighter weight two-piece rotors and better brake pads. Again, an improvement in acceleration, and easy to install. Better braking never hurts.
Best third mod: lightweight exhaust... again, easy to install, saves weight on the chassis.
After these, THEN attack the flywheel/clutch combination. Seriously... why would anyone go through the stress of installing a flywheel when you can lose 4 lbs of weight per wheel with Enkei RPF-1s in a 19" size, and 6-7 lbs per wheel with an 18" size? More can be saved with the Mazdaspeed 18" forged aluminum or magnesium wheels, if you've got the money!
My Magnaflow exhaust saved about 15 lbs of weight at the rear of the car, and allows the engine to breathe better on the top end.
Aluminum hub brake rotors can save another 2 lbs of rotational mass, which is a lot when it comes to freeing up available horsepower. You can quickly save more rotational weight in the wheels and brake rotors, than with one flywheel... and when the thrill wears off, you can still do the flywheel later!
First it doesn't cost a ton of labor to install and second, you'll see immediate improvement in acceleration AND in cornering.
Best second mod: lighter weight two-piece rotors and better brake pads. Again, an improvement in acceleration, and easy to install. Better braking never hurts.
Best third mod: lightweight exhaust... again, easy to install, saves weight on the chassis.
After these, THEN attack the flywheel/clutch combination. Seriously... why would anyone go through the stress of installing a flywheel when you can lose 4 lbs of weight per wheel with Enkei RPF-1s in a 19" size, and 6-7 lbs per wheel with an 18" size? More can be saved with the Mazdaspeed 18" forged aluminum or magnesium wheels, if you've got the money!
My Magnaflow exhaust saved about 15 lbs of weight at the rear of the car, and allows the engine to breathe better on the top end.
Aluminum hub brake rotors can save another 2 lbs of rotational mass, which is a lot when it comes to freeing up available horsepower. You can quickly save more rotational weight in the wheels and brake rotors, than with one flywheel... and when the thrill wears off, you can still do the flywheel later!
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04-12-2007, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by HYR12K
Excuse my ignorance but by approx how much better does a flywheel improve the straight line performance of the 8??
04-12-2007, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Fab 8
FEED 4.777 final drive and flywheel. Excellent combo!
Other mods I have are ReAmemiya ECU tune, Revi + duct, Whitelines sway bars, MS 4 point struts, endless brake pads and MS clutch.
Other mods I have are ReAmemiya ECU tune, Revi + duct, Whitelines sway bars, MS 4 point struts, endless brake pads and MS clutch.
hey dude!! you have the feed 4.777 final drive?!?! how is it dude?? i've been trrying to get some info and feedback on this but no onne really has it. Sorry for the thread jacking, but do you mind telling me how it feels etc?? thanks man
04-12-2007, 12:02 PM
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That 4.77 rear drive has to make 2nd and 3rd gear feel AMAZING. I went from 3.27 to 3.73 on my Mustang and car woke up. 1st gear went by too fast then! Since first is only used to "get rolling" having better acceleration in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th is worth the effort for serious track days.
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04-12-2007, 12:12 PM
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RX8 and a Truk....
Originally Posted by PhotoMunkey
How many people have had the Mazdaspeed flywheel installed at a dealership? What's the average cost of the flywheel installation?
mine was installed when my clutch disc exploded - free labor.
04-12-2007, 12:18 PM
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+1 for lightweight wheels and good tires. better acceleration and braking, better cornering, better looks (if you get ones that look nice to you lol), can even yield better gas mileage
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04-12-2007, 01:15 PM
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Power!!
If you haven't noticed it really depends on what you want to improve.
Do you want to improve the look?
Do you want to improve the handling?
Do you want to improve the sound?
Do you want to improve the acceleration?
It's really up to you and what you want. We all have our opinions.
As far as DMP and his opinion of the flywheel he was there at the dyno day. He knows the truth about my car with the flywheel vs. Thebri with the MS intake, exhaust, and underdrive pulley.
It all added up to almost as much as Kris after he just pulled the room fuse...priceless.
Do you want to improve the look?
Do you want to improve the handling?
Do you want to improve the sound?
Do you want to improve the acceleration?
It's really up to you and what you want. We all have our opinions.
As far as DMP and his opinion of the flywheel he was there at the dyno day. He knows the truth about my car with the flywheel vs. Thebri with the MS intake, exhaust, and underdrive pulley.
It all added up to almost as much as Kris after he just pulled the room fuse...priceless.
