Willicuddy

My car has 4k kms (06 GT 6MT) on it and I'm wondering if it would be detrimental to put a FI kit on it because of the low millage?

I'm sure I will get a lot of different answers, but I'm just looking for some recommendations from some ppl with experience on the subject.

Mazurfer

Only issue I know of is.............bye-bye warranty, but if you got the cash then you can afford to do what you want.

Willicuddy

Yeah I'm not too worried about the warranty of the power train, as long as its tuned properly it won't make too much of a difference.

I'm just don't want some issues with the motor to show up after I put on the kit on (ones that would have shown up even if it wasn't turboed)

nycgps

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Well, the thing is that, you already *paid* for your warranty.

Many people here could afford to go FI, but most just want to enjoy what they paid for.

if you dont care, you can make your move as soon as today(or tomorrow), theres some decent kits out already

olddragger

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i have just ordered to be a member of the dark side, took me almost 4 yrs to make up my mind
olddragger

Mazurfer

Oh ****.........I've only been thinking of it everyday for the last 5 months and actually had the appoinment for the S/C, but backed out do to just a few small issues......one being the warranty. Look at the "mods I regret thread" and you'll see my sorry *** there!
I could be right behind you and almost sent my deposit in today. If I go with Bastage, Juan, and Munchie tomorrow and video them, I know it's gonna put me over the edge!

Brettus

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3 months 2 weeks and 5 days

Mazurfer

Thinking about it.......or until you get it?

Brettus

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no - just answering willicuddy's question . He wanted a precise answer didn't he ?

mysql101

the responsible answer is to wait at least 20-30k miles to make sure warranty issues are covered, in case your car has any defects.

but, waiting is difficult to do

munche187

Bastage and juan can't make it plus I thought it was next week.

https://www.rx8club.com/se-rx-8-forum-30/flyrtle-3-0-moroso-okeeheelee-sept-21-23rd-126245/

If you want I'm still going up next week. I would say we could swing by Pettit but they are leavig Friday morning to SSX. Let me know.

And not to thread jack I got my S/C 3 weeks after I got the car.

Mazurfer

True................very true...........I'm trying to wait!

Brettus.................oh, my bad............sorry about that.

Bastage

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+1 what mysql101 said. I had a little under 18,000 miles on the car when I went FI. Felt pretty confident that I got a good one, and have been smiling almost non-stop every since. Going to pass 3,000 miles with FI today.

mysql101

I waited 32k miles. car has 45.5k now.

rotorocks

Actually my friends mechanic said that turboing RX8 is a real bad idea.
RX8 + boost = boom
yeah. really. that's what i heard....
I am not kidding. you should stay away from FI on 8.
Do you think mazda is wouldn't put a turbo on their car if it was possible?

he he.
Got ya there with my didn't I?

Kane

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FI-ed my car at 200 miles.... hehehe

I have 3000 now, no issues except normal BS.

MazdaJeff

lol, this thread is golden. It's like some junkies waiting for their next fix.

I say, if your willing to throw the dice on the warranty issue, then go for it sooner then later. You will enjoy the car much more with FI.

Good luck on whatever you choose.

Jedi54

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Richard Paul had an interesting take on this once. He said the best time to FI your car is EARLY on in it's life. It's when the car is (usually) most reliable, your'e still thrilled to have a new car, it looks great (paint, dings, etc) so ENJOY the crap out of it them before any of that changes.
We never know how long we'll have our cars (by our choice or accident) so do it while you can. In other words; now.

Mazurfer

Well.....that does make a lot of sense when you boil it all down. Hmmmmmmmm

Kane

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^^^ What I did, I never even drove it NA. I loved the car, but knew the power would bug me... so I fixed it.

mysql101

the thing is, you paid thousands for a warranty - and if you go FI, you effectively lose it. Additionally, you don't know if you have one of the rouge cars with engine or transmission issues. Which will only add to your costs when you have to pay out of pocket.

Jedi54

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true but those "rogue" cars are the minority. I see your point though.

w0rm

This personally scares me, but hey I'm glad someone did it! Now if spring(And my bank account) would hurry up and get here..

mac11

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If you are willing to toss the warranty out the window I would say do a through break in under stock power and trim while doing a couple oil changes. After a good break in go for it. $.02

Kane

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If it is good enough for factory TC cars.... it is good enough for me. IMO, the point of breaking the engine in is to allow it to "fit" into it's new home. So why not break it in using the system it will be running with? All warranty issues aside.