I NEED HELP RX8 upgrades
12-05-2010, 07:17 PM
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I NEED HELP RX8 upgrades
so listen i just bought an 04 rx8 with 39000 miles on it i need some fast upgrades to reasly effect the power on this thing . i want to go turbo but really not sure if i can on the stock motor i literally know nothing about a rotary i have built hondas to big block chevys this is so different to me i need to be faster than a 350z i already have a nitrous nit was wndering if ican throw that in the car 55 shot i really dont know what to do where to shop or any of that please i need a guie to go by so i can do this right i dont want to half *** it . i would like to start small money with the most benifits for horsepower then taxes come in and christmass bonus so its straight to the turbo fund. can you boost a stock rx8 how much can yu boot it WTF is goin on i have so many questions HELP MEEEEE
12-05-2010, 07:20 PM
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You need to read dude. A lot. You shouldn't have bought a RX8 if you wanted to be faster than other cars. This is not a drag car. Boosting is seriously expensive, and turboing your car is one of the last things you should do.
Start by buying a Cobb and reading up on everything. Use the search button.
And duck and cover, here come the flames.
Start by buying a Cobb and reading up on everything. Use the search button.
And duck and cover, here come the flames.
12-05-2010, 07:21 PM
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whoa! Take a breather man!
Not too much you can do to increase power without going FI. Use the search function. Lots of useful info here. You gotta do your homework before you start asking a bazillion questions that have already been answered elsewhere
And, why you need to be faster than a 350z??
Not too much you can do to increase power without going FI. Use the search function. Lots of useful info here. You gotta do your homework before you start asking a bazillion questions that have already been answered elsewhere
And, why you need to be faster than a 350z??
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12-05-2010, 07:30 PM
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i have read soooo damn muc and one person says one thing then 5 other say 5 different things and im just lookig for my best option right now. from what i have read is the rx8 can be nasty and can be very very fast . so im not sure what cole33 means when i shouldnt have bought this car. im alittle confused but please inform me im sorry to sounds like im freaking out but to be honest i kind of am. there is so muh **** out there i dont know what to believe and what to not believe
12-05-2010, 07:35 PM
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No, the rx8 cannot be very, very fast without SERIOUS upgrades. No offense, but it sounds out of your league right now. Instead of trying to have a fast car, why don't you instead try having a RELIABLE car. Have you read anything about maintaining this car? It's not a V-tech, yo
12-05-2010, 07:37 PM
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Try using the search on the top bar. That is a really good place to start. I am not saying that you shouldn't have bought this car. If what you wanted was a car for speed and one that HAS to be able to beat a 350z, this was not the car to buy.
Your horsepower upgrades are very limited if you do not go FI. But before you put a turbo on, you need to upgrade a lot of things on your car. It is very easy to screw your engine up.
The 8 can be very fast, but it takes a lot to get there. And if you won't take the time to do your research and type coherently, I can't expect someone to do the research on their car.
Your horsepower upgrades are very limited if you do not go FI. But before you put a turbo on, you need to upgrade a lot of things on your car. It is very easy to screw your engine up.
The 8 can be very fast, but it takes a lot to get there. And if you won't take the time to do your research and type coherently, I can't expect someone to do the research on their car.
12-05-2010, 07:45 PM
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well im not the greatest on typing didnt do well in school so i cant help that.
as for upgrades i deff want to do a turbo but dont want to go the wrong route. you know? i dont mind putting the money into this car and YES I KNOW THIS IS NOT A VTECH i never said it was. this is a new world to me. but i think its incredile that these cars can rev for days and i think thats what will make this car beat others. stock the car is deffinatly not slow but lacks the torque. I know i wont get the torque out of it because of its displacement. but my questions are
can you boost a stock rx8?
shouold i go with h greddy kit that comes with the emanage and injectors?
will it give me some serious power?
does a hioghflow exhaust and cat make a difference?
i don want to waste money on things that i can buy now but wont be able to use once i have the turbo.
I dont want you all to think im some little kid with a new toy i have built many cars with my own 2 hands i just need some helping hands from others that have been in my place before its overwelming. sorry for my grammer i know it sucks
as for upgrades i deff want to do a turbo but dont want to go the wrong route. you know? i dont mind putting the money into this car and YES I KNOW THIS IS NOT A VTECH i never said it was. this is a new world to me. but i think its incredile that these cars can rev for days and i think thats what will make this car beat others. stock the car is deffinatly not slow but lacks the torque. I know i wont get the torque out of it because of its displacement. but my questions are
can you boost a stock rx8?
shouold i go with h greddy kit that comes with the emanage and injectors?
will it give me some serious power?
does a hioghflow exhaust and cat make a difference?
i don want to waste money on things that i can buy now but wont be able to use once i have the turbo.
I dont want you all to think im some little kid with a new toy i have built many cars with my own 2 hands i just need some helping hands from others that have been in my place before its overwelming. sorry for my grammer i know it sucks
12-05-2010, 08:00 PM
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I'm hung over, so I'll play nicely.
Yes, you can boost a stock 8.
no. get the Cobb AccessPORT from MazdaManiac (he's busy, so don't expect to get a tune yesterday...)
It will give you maybe 50-70whp over stock (Stock rx8 is 180-190whp, by the way)
yes, they make a difference. Louder and small hp gains,depending on type
if you're planning to go FI, make sure you have extra cash in case you blow the engine
Now, start looking through threads that you have questions about. The flaming that Cole33 mentioned will happen if you ask anymore questions that are very easily answered in this forum.
also, read this https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/new-potential-owners-start-here-202454/
Yes, you can boost a stock 8.
no. get the Cobb AccessPORT from MazdaManiac (he's busy, so don't expect to get a tune yesterday...)
It will give you maybe 50-70whp over stock (Stock rx8 is 180-190whp, by the way)
yes, they make a difference. Louder and small hp gains,depending on type
if you're planning to go FI, make sure you have extra cash in case you blow the engine
Now, start looking through threads that you have questions about. The flaming that Cole33 mentioned will happen if you ask anymore questions that are very easily answered in this forum.
also, read this https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/new-potential-owners-start-here-202454/
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12-05-2010, 08:04 PM
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ok thanks bro you have been a big help im going to look into it now i think i will buy the cobb access port first? then cat back exhaust with highplow cat. then stack my money and move to the turbo kit i will check the thread out now thanks again and if you have any other advice let me know. anyhing will be a bighelp
12-05-2010, 08:05 PM
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well i have the skills so i think i will be good there but the cash well i will figure it out i just dont want to pop my motor and make it un reliable
12-05-2010, 08:24 PM
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well i really love this car already i think if i take care of it right and do everything right with help i can keep it from blowing up.lol i just read a bunch of stuff on this car and i think my first option is deffinatly the cobb accessport. i would really like to invest into this car maybe reduce the weight alittle bit and all that jazz. if you have any advice besides dont do it i would be appy to here lol im not the dont do it type of guy im the damn i wish i didnt do that type of guy.
12-13-2010, 08:28 PM
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Call me crazy, but I see a blown motor as the price of admission. Motors are wear items.
No matter, this thread is just one in a long line of 16 year olds posting about their fantasies in rather non-standard English. Nothing will ever come of it.
No matter, this thread is just one in a long line of 16 year olds posting about their fantasies in rather non-standard English. Nothing will ever come of it.
12-14-2010, 07:14 AM
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First off im 25 and work a damn good job second sorry my spelling ios not well i served my ******* country since i was 18 in the army sorry i didnt have time to learn to spell to make your life easier so deal with it. i cant help that fact and im to damn busy working my *** of to go and learn. Boost in my rx8 will happen just need time to save cash i have build probly more cars then you have driven i worked for a race shop in MA. just rotary is new to me so i needed some help not some jackass commenting on how this is a dream and i cant spell.
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im glad you have respect for war veterans. What have you done lately for your country??? yeah i cant really spell that great who gives a ****. have alittle respect . All i wanted was alittle help from other rx8 owners so i can learn how to boost this car and do it right. and i get **** from most of you guys only a few pointed me in the right direction. so why dont you help someone out instead of make fun of thier spelling? Damn im not tryn to start an internet war. it solves nothing at all. only real war solves ****
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im glad you have respect for war veterans. What have you done lately for your country??? yeah i cant really spell that great who gives a ****. have alittle respect . All i wanted was alittle help from other rx8 owners so i can learn how to boost this car and do it right. and i get **** from most of you guys only a few pointed me in the right direction. so why dont you help someone out instead of make fun of thier spelling? Damn im not tryn to start an internet war. it solves nothing at all. only real war solves ****